Quantum Leap 9 Patch Blocks and Quilt

Before we get started with the two free video tutorials in this blog post, I want to make sure you are aware of a new class starting on Tuesday.

Design your Own Nine Patch using EQ8 is a month-long stand alone class that will not only increase your EQ8 skills, but your skills in drafting new and original nine patch blocks.  The goal is to not only recreate my designs, but to create new and original designs.

Here is a video of the lessons (including the blocks and quilts you will be drafting).

Design Your Own Nine Patch EQ8 Class starts April 1, 2025 and is now available for enrollment.  The introductory price is 50%.  You can purchase the class here.

Quantum Leap Nine Patch Block Challenge EQ8 Tutorial

Do you give yourself design challenges?  This week I challenged myself to draft three new 9 patch quilt blocks. 

Here were my Electric Quilt challenge rules:

• The block needed to have 9 equal sections and be recognized as a nine-patch unit.
• Draft a new block (nothing that I remembered seeing or using before).
• Blocks needed to be piecing friendly using tools already in my sewing room.

Quantum Fabrics

All of the Quantum Leap blocks were colored using a fabric collection (Quantum) by Guicy Guice for Andover. 

Although the collection is an older one, I know you can find similar fabrics in the EQ Fabric library.

Here are the swatches, I used in my blocks.

Quantum Fabrics Used in 9 Patch Blocks

Quantum Leap Blocks

Quantum Leap 1 Designed by Kari Schell

Piecing Notes:

Quantum Leap Star #1 would be easy to piece using the V Block Trimmer from Deb Tucker's Studio 180 Design.

I used the partial V Block unit in my pattern Whim Wham Stars.

Quantum Leap 2 Designed by Kari Schell

Piecing Notes:

Quantum Leap 2 is a variation on Quantum Leap 1.  There are a couple of Deb Tucker Studio 180 Design tools that would aide in construction. 

The Corner Beam Tool (formerly called Spotlight) can be used for the yellow "beam-like" units. 

​The corners could be done using the Tucker Trimmer.

Quantum Leap 3 Designed by Kari Schell

Piecing Notes:

Quantum Leap 3 looks a bit like a spinning asteroid. 

The corners could be created using the Split Rects tool. 

I would use the Square 2 tool for the center. 

The half-square triangle units could be done with the Tucker Trimmer. 

The small corners in the half square triangle units could be pieced with the Corner Pop.

Check out how to draft all three of these blocks in this EQ8 tutorial.

How would you piece each of these blocks?

Please feel free to use my challenge rules to design new 9 patch blocks. 

I would love to see your blocks.  Please feel free to post pictures in the post in the Learning EQ Facebook Group.

And if you are ready to learn addition ways to draft new 9 patch blocks, check out a new class starting April 1, 2025 -- Design Your Own 9 Patch Using EQ8.

Drafting the Quantum Leap On Point Quilt

In this tutorial, I design a quilt using the three nine patch spin blocks.  Check out my technique for incorporating three different blocks in an on point layout.

Would you use the on point layout?  Or would you try a different layout? 

I look forward to seeing your quilt. 

​I've set up a post in the Learning EQ Facebook group for you to share your blocks and quilt.

Learning EQ FB Group Post for Quantum Leap Blocks and Quilt

Are you interested in designing additional 9 patch friendly blocks and quilts?  Check out my latest class starting April 1, 2025.

​Class is currently on sale for 50% off.

Happy quilting.

​Kari

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