Disappearing 9-Patch-How to

Here's the finished quilt that I made for our great-nephew!!

I made 9-patch blocks using 3" squares as above

Cut them in half both ways to make 4 units

Then switched two units between the blocks

I then had to decide on the design layout, this or

this? I decided on the top one

blocks all pieced together

added a small border

and a larger outer border

I quilted a very simple meandering loopy design on my Juki and used blue thread for the top. This is the back of the quilt which is a beautiful golden brown flannel.

I decided to do a double magic binding that makes it look like you put a piping edge in . I like it a lot because you can completely machine sew the binding on which saves a lot of time!!

Sewing the two strips together, notice one is larger.

Once sewn, you fold it in half and press well

Sew the binding to the back of the quilt

I use my walking foot to do this part.

Then stitch the binding to the front of the quilt, stitching in the ditch

Doesn't look to bad!!

Even the corners look good!! And, it is reallly strong to put up with a little person for years!!!

And the finished quilt, legs and all!!!

Take Care, Happy Quilting, and keep those seam rippers sharp!! Martha