The phrase refers to a specific methodology within the quilting community, likely a personal challenge undertaken by an individual named Karen Montgomery. It implies the creation of nine individual “nine-patch” quilt blocks on a daily basis. A nine-patch block is a traditional quilt block composed of nine equal squares arranged in a 3×3 grid, offering considerable design flexibility.
Such a daily quilting practice necessitates disciplined time management and a high level of skill in fabric selection, cutting, and piecing. The potential benefits include improved quilting skills, increased fabric stash utilization, and a significant accumulation of quilt blocks that could be assembled into a larger quilt top. This approach to quilting, particularly the creation of nine-patch blocks, has roots in historical quilting traditions where resourceful use of fabric scraps was commonplace.
