How to have Fun with Novelty 5" squares - Quilting Tips & Techniques 062 

In my opinion, this is BY FAR the best disappearing 9-patch video on RU-vid!!! I like that all of your 5" squares are different in pattern and color. I also like that you turned the sewn & cut pieces in different directions for a very scrappy block look. I really like all the cheery colors of your fabrics, although the prints were made for children, they are bright and beautiful. It was very nice to see what sashing would look like around the blocks also. That was an unexpected bonus! I've been wanting to know what a scrappy disappearing 9-patch block would look like without having to cut up a lot of fabric to find out, but your video has really done a wonderful job showing so many unconventional combinations! Thank you so very, very much!!!

What a great idea for a childrens quilt, I have 4 grandchildren and will be making these for them, Can't wait to begin! Your videos are very clear and so instructive..Cheers

Watching the Quilt Videos on RU-vid are so much better than reading a pattern or book. It's more personal and seems to make more sense to me. I really like the Gourmet Quilter.

I have hundreds of five inch squares given to me. I had no idea what I was going to do with them all, now I am excited to use this method for my fabric . Love this !

Wow. I was so bummed when you started to cut the first 9 patch, I was like, "no! don't cut it!" But then you turned them around and a HUGE LIGHTBULB came on. A-MAZ-ING. Thank you! How fun!

I would have never figured out where to start quilting. Your novelty fabrics tutorial really helped me to get started. Thank you

Oh, I REALLY like the way you sewed that nine patch together before you cut it! What a great idea for keeping everything it order! :-)

Looks awesome. A lot of seams to match, but they should "nest" properly. Children would love it!

Watch this video if you are a new quilter. This information doesn't get old. Instead, it is an excellent introduction into ways simple squares can be modified into many lovely patterns for quilts!

Thank you so much for this tutorial! As a beginner, I tend to get awfully messed up while creating my 9-patches, because sticking to this scant 1/4 inch seam already eats up plenty of my focus. It’s just a brilliant idea to leave those squares attached to each other, after chainpiecing the first row. That’s ging to help me a lot not getting confused all the time. I also love the multiple possibilities these blocks offer, in finding your very own design. Very helpful lesson. Regards from Germany

As a beginner, I really appreciate you being so detailed. You make it look so easy! Thank you so much for your lovely tutorials.

Hi I'm going to try and change the color scheme for a great granddaughter coming in 6 months or so, thank you so much for your friendly instructions for us. Even non sewers can listen, shop and then go home and create, watching your videos to assemble the finished project. You have lots to pick from. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us, and encouraging us all the while. Giving us lots of choices to pick from, colors, styles fabrics, etc. are you back from your boat trip with your husband? Hope you enjoyed it very much.

I work with children 0 - 5 and this quilt would be a perfect match for our day! I'll be using this idea to make us some I-Spy fabric books. Thanks for a wonderful idea!

I love your Quilting Videos here on RU-vid. You do a fantastic job of explaining and showing so many options. I love the colors on this and all your quilts.

I love the Gourmet Quilter!! I just found her on RU-vid and her instructions are right on and very easy to follow. Her blocks are simple, yet can be made stylish. I think she is one teacher I can really learn from! Thank you for your easy teaching manner.

Colors and designs really makes a difference

Your videos are content rich and unique for the area I am located. I really appreciate that you take the time to make them so long too because I watch them when I quilt.

I really enjoy your Quilt Videos, you are very clear and concise and the instructions are made for any sewing level. I look forward to watching all your work as you are much better than a book or pattern! Thanks for giving it your all.

I've made so many nine patches that I thought I knew all about it, but you showed me something very useful in the way you ironed them. Proves there is always something "new to me" to learn.

I like the placement singing children’s novelty prints. This makes a beautiful youth quilt. I love it. Thanks

I always come back to your videos for putting together quilts and such. I watch tons of videos for quilting and sewing .....searching for a way to do something and then all of a sudden I remember you and find exactly what I am looking for! I didn't realize how long ago this one and a few others are! You are so good at explaining and showing easy ways of doing things!

Terrific tutorial! I've also heard this technique called "The Disappearing 9-patch" or "The Quartered 9-Patch". I love the versatility and possibilities. You are so watchable Susan, an excellent instructor!!

I’ve been quilting for 20 years...and I can still learn new pointers! Thank you......happy quilting....😉

Thank you for sharing your wonderful quilting ideas. It's so much fun to see how many combinations you can come up with. You have inspired me to be creative!

I had a pkg of charm squares that I didn’t really like, they were gifted to me, I also had a pkg of white on white charms, so I made these disappearing nine patches. I liked how they came out and found the sashing idea a big help on how to build it up. Thank you I like your videos very much

Thank you, a lovely idea for a child's quilt. I have been asked to make a quilt for my niece and never having done it before, I am a little nervous. Your site is very helpfiul - loads of ideas. All I need now is the 'push' to start one!

I have just discovered the GourmetQuilter online and am quite pleased with what I am viewing. I know your videos will immensely make my quilting easier and fun. Great tips. I hope you are still sewing and doing well.

Love this idea and the fun vibrant colors are wonderful. I would love to try & make some for my young granddaughters. Thank you for this video. 😀❤

Thanks Susan for some great ideas. I have to make a baby quilt ( possibly for her to lay on the floor on) and this idea is great. Your presentation is great! Sue

This lady is the best instructor ever. I love her designs

I dont want to get to mushy about this,BUT. I recently had a big loss in my life,and was looking for a hobby to get immersed in .My mom was a master sewer (dress maker) and I watched her but never really got involved. I think with your instruction and easy going explanations...I am going to give this a whirl! thank you so very much!

How fun! I love it and I have a one year old great nephew who is smart as a whip. I am doing an "I SPY" for him. Thank you ever so much! Auntie's Angels

That's so lovely. I'm looking for ideas to make a quilt for my great grandson. He loves the countryside so I'm collecting fabrics with farm animals. I think this would be a great pattern to use. Thankyou I love your videos!!

I really loved this idea I haven’t quilted in years but I definitely want to get back into it and I think doing this one will be the best I can’t wait to get started .. thank you for sharing this idea with us ♥️

You solved my problem, making a baby quilt with problem fabric they wanted thank you

You make it seem so easy! I so hope I can do this. I have 6 grands currently 8 and under. They would love playing with a quilt like this! Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays.

Absolutely loved this video! I am watching as many videos as I can to learn all I can. Wanting to begin quilting shortly! Thank you so much.

This is adorable. I agree with John, you make quilting so fun!

Fabulous thank you so much I have some fabric to make my new Grandson a quilt for Winter and your has so far been the best idea. I will now be able to patchwork some square of his prints with some plains etc and make him something he will learn to love :)

Thank you for watching them. I am so pleased they are helpful to you.

I just found your channel and I love this video! I can't wait to try this on my next 9 patch. Thank you very much and I can't wait to watch more!

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I like the order of joining up the rows...I'll definitely try this! thanks for your tutorials!!

I plan to make a small lap quilt, using this block of 9 pieces, with a border. It will be my first attempt. Thank you for your clear instructions. I've ordered a walking foot and a quarter inch foot, soon I will start. Thank you very much.

Thanks so much, I love this block too, as you say, so versatile.

I love this idea. I have some fun charm packs & have been searching for a fun pattern for quilts for my 2-year-old granddaughters and this is perfect! Thanks!

Brilliant! You said in this video...'we all know how to sew a 9 patch' but actually I don't or at least didn't know the most economical, time savy way...Now I do..Brilliant Thank you!

I loved this tutorial. I'm a beginner and you touched all the areas that I had questions on. thank you.

Very Nice ! A great idea for a Linus quilt that I am making. I was having trouble with my ideas, but now you have "answered" my question as to what to do. Thank You.

Very clever and it makes the quilt so much more interesting to look at . I love it! Many thanks for the quilting block tips!

I will do this for my next grandchild. Thank you for the inspiration!

Wow, you have added a new dimension to my passion! Thanks ever so much.

love this, have some babies coming around the corner and this will make it quick to make them these blankets. Thank you

Thanks for your time and showing your way to change up nine squares. Fast and easy. The process to log in here to post take a long time. wink. ug

What a fabulous idea! Think I might have to try one of those cute quilts! Thank you for sharing your quilting with us!

Thank you for so many ideas presented in such a clear way.!

I make these all the time people think they're great

Wow! Thank you for sharing ..... lots of options and ideas for my grandkids' quilts.

Thank you for so many ideas presented in such a clear way. You give me confidence to try New ideas.

You are one of the best teachers I've seen on RU-vid and appreciate the patience you have shown. I am a neophyte at quilting and have a question...how do you sew those patches on the big piece of material?

I LOVE all your ideas! You make quilting doable and fun!

Great video! Love all the possibilities with a 5inch square.

I am really interested in learning quilting. Your videos look easy to a novice like me. Hopefully I will be able to learn slowly yet surely. Thanks.

I just love your tutorials ! And I also love 5 inch squares! Thank you, thank you! PS You're my favorite.on the web!

Hi. I was randomly picking videos on eye spy quilts to watch, and yours was the first one I pcked. The minute I heard you I recognized the accent - so rare to randomly find other NZers on RU-vid - lol. Love your work. Cheers.

thank you for the good Ideas on scraps!! So many possibilities!!

Once Again you have truly inspired me. Love the great idea to check the sashing strips this way before cutting up. Great tip. One I will remember. Most of us have scrap fabrics we could use to make something like this quilt Thanks Again.....

Fabulous ideas. I am a new quilter and your ideas are so doable! Thank you so much.

I always appreciate all your videos. I always learn something.

Thank you, I just love playing with fabric!

I LIKE you. So I just drop by now and again to enjoy you. And your instructions are lovely. : - }

I can't wait to try the nine patch with the novelty fabric.

Love your videos. Quick. Clever. Useful. Keep them coming.

Thank you for sharing your experience!

This would be wonderful for our new little Grandson! Thanks!

this is a great tutorial I have never done any quilting but I am very tempted to give it a try thanks for such a clear explanation

I love these ideas excellent

Love this!! You have some great ideas using lots of great fabrics! I am gathering the courage to do my very 1st Patchwork quilt. I love playing with fabrics also & I guess that is a great reason to start quilting! LOL Thanks for all the wonderful ideas. I am a new sub as I just found your channel & now look forward to catching up on all your videos! My grandmother quilted my whole life (I am 49) so I thought I would keep the tradition with my own grandsons.

Love This! looks easy enough for a Beginner like me to Try! Thank You....Sheila

Love the way you teach - easy to understand. Thanks.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this project lesson!!! Thanks so much!!

Lovely!! Thanks for the easy tutorials. You make me want to start sewing today!

Great video, Thank you, you are a great teacher

Another awesome video! I’m learning so much from your videos! Thank you!

Thank you very much, I learn a lot from you!;-)

I really enjoy your videos and have just started to learn to quilt. The information and your ability to explain have really helped me.

Another winner video ..Thank you for sharing your clear and helpful quilting/piecing tips ...

Thank you so much for sharing your talents. I so appreciate it.

What a brilliant technique. I am going to my machine right now. thank you.

THANK YOU FOR THIS GREAT TUTORIAL !

Thanks so much for your tutorials. You're so thorough and methodical. I like your British (or is it Australian) accent too.

Awesome way to change the block layouts!

Very good idea for a child's quilt. I hope to try this method soon. You have a nice work area/studio.

Your easy to understand, great ideas. Want to try this one. Thank you.

I love your videos!!! Very easy to follow. Do wish you would say how much material you would need to make these rag blankets. Can't wait to get started!!! Thanks!!!

Loved this video and how you showed how to chain stitch your a wonderful teacher thank you so much:} Great for beginner like me.

Love your videos! I learn so much with every one of them.

I love this idea! Very clever and oh-so colorful!

I love all your ideas! Wow, so nice, thank you!

I understood everything you did!!! I like your tutorials!!