Exploring the Basics: The Nine Patch Block

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08/05/2020

Exploring the Basics: The Nine Patch Block

Last time, we explored the four patch block. It is amazing what you can do with four simple patches! On this post we will be exploring the nine patch block. As you can probably guess, it is similar to the four patch block - but with more patches - hence the name!

A Simple Nine Patch

At its simplest, a nine patch block can be pieced from nine square patches, or from two different strip sets. Let's take a look at what a basic strip pieced nine patch will look like.

To make this pink and lime nine patch block from strip sets, you would need a pink/lime/pink strip set AND a lime/pink/lime strip set.

To make the nine patch block, you would need to cut two pink/lime/pink segments and one lime/pink/lime segment.

FYI - for the final block to be square, each patch needs to be square. As an example, if making a 6" finished (remember that finished size is the size MINUS the seam allowance) nine patch block, you would need 2 1/2" patches OR 2 1/2" strips. In the 6" finished block example, the segments cut from the 2 1/2" strip sets would need to be 2 1/2" as well.

And yes, dear quilty friend - before we look at some nine patch blocks used in other quilt - you CAN make a quilt with JUST nine patch blocks! Here are a few examples to get your creative juices flowing!

Some Nine Patch Only Quilt Examples

This bright, fun little quilt has large and small nine patches in the quilt center AND in the border.

This bright quilt uses the same size nine patch block, but with a mostly scrappy approach. This style is super for busting your quilt stash!

How about a double nine patch? Yup! This nine patch block is made up of small nine patches in a larger nine patch arrangement. The secondary pattern that comes from rotating the blocks adds movement to this easy quilt!

Nine Patches in Other Quilts

I used this block in my pattern Monkey Bread, which is designed with beginners in mind. The nine patch block pairs terrifically with the rail fence block to create a ribbon type effect in the border.

I also used nine patch blocks as the corner units for Bounce. Isn't it fun how they create a an interlocking effect in the center of the quilt.

In Road Trip, a few well placed nine patches provide some visual "breathing room" for the eyes. Can you find the three nine patch blocks?

But.....nine patch blocks do not have to be made up of same size patches. In Juxtaposition, above, the blocks are made up of uneven nine patch blocks.

I hope you enjoyed seeing just a few of the many possibilities for the nine patch block.

Head over to Kate's blog to get some additional tips and ideas on the nine patch block.

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A Simple Nine Patch

At its simplest, a nine patch block can be pieced from nine square patches, or from two different strip sets. Let's take a look at what a basic strip pieced nine patch will look like.

To make this pink and lime nine patch block from strip sets, you would need a pink/lime/pink strip set AND a lime/pink/lime strip set.

To make the nine patch block, you would need to cut two pink/lime/pink segments and one lime/pink/lime segment.

Some Nine Patch Only Quilt Examples

This bright, fun little quilt has large and small nine patches in the quilt center AND in the border.

This bright quilt uses the same size nine patch block, but with a mostly scrappy approach. This style is super for busting your quilt stash!

Nine Patches in Other Quilts

I used this block in my pattern Monkey Bread, which is designed with beginners in mind. The nine patch block pairs terrifically with the rail fence block to create a ribbon type effect in the border.

I also used nine patch blocks as the corner units for Bounce. Isn't it fun how they create a an interlocking effect in the center of the quilt.

In Road Trip, a few well placed nine patches provide some visual "breathing room" for the eyes. Can you find the three nine patch blocks?

But.....nine patch blocks do not have to be made up of same size patches. In Juxtaposition, above, the blocks are made up of uneven nine patch blocks.

I hope you enjoyed seeing just a few of the many possibilities for the nine patch block.

Head over to Kate's blog to get some additional tips and ideas on the nine patch block.

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