Nine patch variations

Ah, The joys of a simple nine patch! Sometimes you just want to sew and not think! and this was one of those times. I promised you some instructions for making this quilt so here we go! Here is a link to the PDF for basic layout and yardage requirements: Simple Nine Patch Irish Chain By Sister of The Divide You will need approximately: 1 1/8 yards of 44" wide fabric in your color choice for the nine patch and and extra 1/2 yard for binding. 2 3/4 yards of 44" wide fabric in your background…

The nine-patch quilt block is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by quilters of all skill levels for many generations. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced quilter, the simplicity and…

The Double Nine Patch quilt block is an easy but very versatile block - great for the beginner as well as more advanced quilters. It is also a great stash buster.

I’m thrilled the quilter’s world is full of creative people! Take the Nine Patch block design for example, oh, my, goodness! Creating a simple “Nine Patch” is pretty self-explanatory ~ take 9 squares of equal size fabric (say 4.5"), stitch three together, 3 more together, and another 3 together, then stitch the 3 rows to make the block - clear as mud, I know! A simple 9 patch quilt can be stunning within itself! It's all about color and placement. I found these on Pinterest after searching…

I always find it interesting that so many variations can be created from a single quilt pattern. The four patterns above are all created from 9-patch blocks alternating with snowball blocks. How different they look! The two on the top row both have dark-on-the-corner 9-patches. The snowballs on the left have dark triangles in the corners. The snowballs on the right have light triangles in the corners. The two on the bottom row both have light-in-the-corner 9-patches but the snowballs on the…

Maybe I should have titled this Naughty Nines. There's (141) 4.5" nine patches in this quilt. So much for a quickie quilt. Oh well, the finished product will be worth the effort. And that's the great thing about nine patches, they can be as simple or complicated as you want to make them. The pattern I'll be making is pretty simple but the quantity complicates it. When finished it's destined for my Shabby Blue spare bedroom. A couple of the displayed quilts in that room are more complex, so I…

Alex calls this simple nine-patch design, "a beautiful and absolutely perfect quilt".

Instructions for making a modern quilted table runner using the disappearing Nine Patch technique. Using the awesome Banyan Batiks Intaglio. Free Pattern