Nine Patch Variations

I've been monkeying around with five leftover nine patch blocks from an early quilting class.  I had a baby girl quilt in mind when I selected the fabrics, but never actually made one.  Since the fabric is a few years old, it was a challenge to come up with other compatible fabrics.

But the gals at Stitcher's Crossing lent me a hand, and together we came up with several other fabrics to make it a little more interesting.  I'm still debating what I want to do with this project.  If you have any suggestions, I'm all ears!

I'm just itching to start piecing, but need to wrap up other odds and ends first.  At least the new fabrics will motivate me to git 'er done!  :)

On My Design Wall Now

Got my machine back from the shop before Christmas.  Finally broke it out today.  Was all set to sew and found one critical piece - the foot holder - was missing!  I was forced to use the dual feed quarter inch foot for piecing.  At first I hated it, but quickly came to like it.  Not ONE of my seams shifted.  Ha!  Wish I'd tried it sooner!

Here are the results.  Isn't it amazing how one little nine patch can be dressed up with a few half square triangles?  I need more experience with HSTs, so this should be a good opportunity to practice.  I know this square has a name, but I sure don't know what it is.  I just know I like it!  :)