In this issue we have 5 intriguing ways to make a 9-Patch quilt. You will see by the different settings for this quilt that not one of them looks anything like the other. This is one of the exciting things about quilting. The same block looks different in each new setting. The settings presented can be used for any quilt block that you like to make.
Color is an important part of any quilt.
Changing colors can also change the entire appearance of a quilt. We have two Smokestack quilts made of the same block and the same colors, but with a different emphasis on warm and cool hues. Turn to page 26 to see how lovely they are in each color setting. The pattern is included so you can experiment with your own color combinations while learning more about using color in quilts. Scrap quilts are another mystery for quilters to solve.