9 Patch Quilt Block
The 9 Patch is a traditional block made from a simple grid of alternating squares. This two-fabric version has a chequered appearance and is useful for straightforward geometric quilt layouts.
How it is pieced
- Pieces
- 9
- Shaped cuts
- 0
- Fabrics
- 2
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Finished size
- 12" × 12"
- Square × 9
Fabrics
- Fabric 1 — 5 pieces
- Fabric 2 — 4 pieces
Notes
Join the squares into rows, then sew the rows together. Press adjoining seam allowances in opposite directions so the intersections nest neatly; inconsistent seam allowances can make the corners miss and the finished block uneven.
Watch the 9 Patch block being made
How to Make the 9 Patch Quilt Block (Beginner) on YouTube
The 9 Patch quilt block, pieced step by step — 9 pieces, 2 fabrics, finishing at 12" × 12".
The 9 Patch is a traditional block made from a simple grid of alternating squares. This two-fabric version has a chequered appearance and is useful for straightforward geometric quilt layouts.
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WHAT IS IN THIS BLOCK Difficulty: Beginner Pieces: 9 Shapes: 9 × square Fabrics: 2 Finished size: 12" × 12"
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