My new quilts for the 2025 Rainbow Scrap Challenge are still undecided, but for now I am concentrating on finishing up some of the 2024 RSC projects. For the first of my Hollow 9-Patch quilt tops, I joined the blocks into groups of four, then added sashing and cornerstones in between.
Hollow 9-Patch #1
40.5" x 53.5"
The sashing fabric is a fun black-on-white print, and the cornerstones have the whole rainbow of colors in a recent favorite fabric. I considered adding a border of that fabric, but I like the finished size of this quilt top. Instead, I will probably use that rainbow fabric for the binding.
After finishing the first top, I still had a stack of Hollow 9-Patch blocks left and have been playing with possible layouts for them. This is my current favorite.
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When I first put the blocks up on the wall, they didn't have any spacing between them, and that really didn't work for me. Unfortunately, I didn't take any photos of that version. Trust me when I say that this is better. The next step will be to find fabrics for the sashing and setting triangles, then get these blocks joined together.
Be sure to check out all of the wonderful scrappy projects at the Rainbow Scrap Challenge every Saturday, and at Oh Scrap! over at Quilting is more fun than Housework on Sunday.
Happy quilting everyone!
Julie in GA
Hollow Nines is such a fun block and I like both your settings! I have a few leftover from my RSC2024 also. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the tiny little cornerstones on the hollow nine patch quilt. My gut reaction would have been to use the same sized squares, but the smaller ones really add a great visual interest. The on point version looks so fancy! Can't wait to see it with sashing strips and setting triangles.
ReplyDeleteThose Hollow 9-patch blocks are great in both layouts!! I have a few of these made, but didn't know what to do with them. You've given me some ideas. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteOh my, the Hollow 9's are both great-looking. That small, bright cornerstone is fab!
ReplyDeleteBoth layouts are so cheerful. The b/w sashing with the rainbow cornerstones = just perfect.
ReplyDeleteTwo quilt tops, you have certainly stitched plenty of hollow nines over the last year.
ReplyDeleteYour first version worked out well and you've got a great start on another great looking version.
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are so fun and bright! Makes me want to start another, I'll put it on the list:)
ReplyDeleteI love the black and white scrappy fabric sashing in your first version as it sets off of your four patches of blocks well. Your second version is my favorite!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteI really like the onpoint version. That will be great.
ReplyDeleteThat is a pretty setting for your first Hollow 9s quilt! I just love all that color. An on point setting for the next one would be a fun design, too!
ReplyDeleteI really like the layout for the remaining blocks. Can't wait to see it finished.
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