Nine Patch Pojagi Window Hanging
Nine patch blocks aren’t just for quilting. This block also looks beautiful as a pojagi window hanging.
It can be hung straight or on a diagonal for different looks.
This is a great introduction to the reversible pojagi patchwork technique. It is quick and easy, and you probably already have everything you need.
See it All
Below you will find:
- supply list
- video tutorial
- step-by-step written tutorial with pictures
Supplies and Tools
Everything you need to make this project
Fabric
All you need are nine squares of batik fabric. Traditionally, you will you five of one colour and four in a contrasting colour, but you can use any colour combination that you like. Feel free to be creative with your scraps.
Thread
Any sewing thread can be used. Don’t worry about matching it to the project.
Video
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Tutorial
See each step in the process, with images to help guide you.
Cutting the fabric
Cut nine squares the same size. The squares can be any size you like, as long as they are all the same.
Don’t go smaller than 2-1/2”, because then there will be hardly any fabric left between the seams.
For the sample, I used 5” squares. This is a nice size to use that gives you a hanging around 12”.
Don’t worry about trying to calculate an exact size, because pojagi seam allowances don’t obey the same rules as quilting seam allowances.
Joining the squares
Layout the fabric in the way you want to join them.
I am using the traditional nine patch block layout, but you don’t have to.
Join the pieces in rows using the pojagi seam technique.
You will notice that one side of the seam has two rows of stitching and the other has only one row of stitching. Don’t worry about trying to keep all the seams the same way. The two sides are interchangeable and can be turned over without problem.
Once it is hanging in a window, you will not notice the stitching.
Final Assembly
Once the pieces have been joined into rows, you will join the rows together to make the final block.
The seams have many layers of fabric, so be careful stitching over them. You might want to offset your seams to reduce bulk.
Don’t worry about lining up the corners of the squares. Just remember that this is not traditional quilting, so all the “rules” don’t apply.
Hemming
Once all the rows have been joined together, it is finished with a simple hem.
Trim all the edges of the square so they are straight.
One side at a time, fold over 1/4” and press, then fold over another 1/4”, press and topstitch.
If you want, feel free to add hanging loops. I usually hang my pieces with clips on rings.
It’s done!
What a quick and easy project. It will bring a cheerful burst of colour to your space.
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