We start by making a simple nine patch quilt block. We will cut the entire block in half, twice, to make four squares. It will be very helpful to use a rotating cutting mat to make the cuts.
Doing so lessons the chances that you will disturb the patches when making the second cut. You can eyeball the cuts or if you are uncomfortable with that do this: divide your finished block size in half and find this measurement line on your ruler and place it on the seam line that connects columns 1 and 2. For example, the nine patch block above is made up of squares with a 3 inch finished size. Refer to the diagram below.
The first cut is made through column 2. The second cut is made through row 2. Rotate your cutting mat clockwise 90 degrees so that row 2 is now column 2, making sure that the squares are still aligned. Make the second cut. If you're not using a rotating cutting mat you may need to walk around your cutting table or area to be in a better position to make the second cut. What's so cool is that the simple nine patch looks like a different block even before moving the blocks into a different pattern.
Very cool! The center square is now cut into four smaller squares. The squares in the middle column and row are now bars. The squares on the outside corners remain the same. Rotate each square degrees to place the small squares in each outer corner of the block. Rotate the two squares in the right column so that the small squares are in the bottom right corner. This layout is a very scrappy pattern. Row 1: In the first square the small square is in the top left corner. Notify me of follow-up comments by email.
Notify me of new posts by email. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Resource Library Contact Shop Search. Table of contents What is a Nine Patch Block? How to Sew a 9 Patch Block using squares or scraps. Make 2. Or alternatively make it with the opposite placement as shown in step 4. Did you make this project?
Using a rotary cutter, cut the unit made in step 1 to the block width needed. Using a rotary cutter, cut the unit made in step 3 to the block width needed. Butterscotch Quilt Along Week 3 ». You can also square up the quilt block based on the unfinished patch size:. Now your nine patch quilt block is ready to be used in a quilt. Enjoy making the nine patch quilt block pattern. It's easy to make and versatile!
Due to variations in cutting and stitching sometimes your completed block may not end up being the exact size you wanted it to be. But it should be very close. If your block is a smaller size than you were aiming for simply trim all the blocks to the same size as the smallest block.
Using it in a quilt may require you to make a extra block or two. Or, simply make your smaller. Just go with it You can always make another quilt! Check out this cool 9 patch variation: disappearing nine patch quilt block pattern.
Your email address is never shared. Unsubscribe any time. Make the Hope of Hartford quilt block and learn to stitch a partial seam. This uneven grid star block looks difficult but is really easy! Learn to make quarter square triangle units faster Make split quarter square triangles with ease! Your email address will not be published. Skip to content. Table of Contents. Need help with piecing? Previous Previous. Next Continue. Similar Posts. Going to make a friend one back home in Michigan.
She is cold. Just the thing I need. Have been sluggish since the holidays, so a good jumpstart. Really lovely! Thank you. I love this quilt. Love the fabrics. Another great post. Thanks, Leslie. Hello, No one ever talks about what to do after you have the quilt assembled. Funny you should mention that. I will be doing a post on this in a week or two. I am working on a tutorial that teaches this. It should be available soon. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published.
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