Many creative quilt or craft projects start with 9-patch blocks. Yet, there’s more to a 9-patch block than meets the eye! I’ll show you how to change-up the strip sizes, fabrics, or block layout to expand your quilting options. Change-Up Patchwork is the name of my newest Sewing With Nancy 3-part TV series. Watch online to see all the details.
For many years, nine patches were one of the first blocks taught to young girls learning how to quilt. Today, most beginner quilt classes include a nine patch block. Here are some easy instructions for this classic design right here, along with nine inspirational nine-patch designs! Free nine-patch pattern via Bluprint member FeverishQuilter. Nine-patch quilts are the first for many quilters because of their simplicity. If you're starting out, you'll have your first, completed quilt in no time with these FREE nine-patch quilt patterns! Making these 9-patch quilts will instill strong quilting techniques for other quilts you'll make! Free Nine Patch patterns are fun for both beginning sewers and experienced quilters. These quilt patterns can be used alone or in combination with other blocks to create an unlimited number of quilting designs. Nine Patch quilt patterns can be made into tiny mini-quilts or a gorgeous king-size bedspread.
Free mini quilt pattern - Nine Patch quilt pattern.
Nine Patch Quilt Pattern Pattern contributed by: MiniQuiltMaker |
Click on picture above to print it. Click here to print the instructions. Click on diagrams below to print them. |
You can make your own Nine Patch quilt like the one above. Note: I use 1/4' seam allowances for all my quilt sewing/piecing; this seam allowance can be trimmed to 1/8' after sewing and pressing. In order to have enough fabric for this project, I suggest using pieces of your chosen red and white fabrics that are at least 1/2 yard. You will need more of both if you plan on adding borders and you will need more of your chosen binding fabric. Begin by cutting one inch (1') strips from your red and white fabrics. For a more interesting quilt, use LOTS of different reds, preferably a different red for each ninepatch block. In order to accomplish this type quilt, you can choose one of 2 methods: 1. you can cut individual 1' squares for each 9 patch block or 2. you can cut one inch (1') strips of all your different red fabrics, just cut short strips (cut matching short strips of your white fabric for these strips). If you have cut individual one inch squares for these 9 patch blocks, assemble your squares using the graphic image of the finished quilt to guide you. If you cut one inch strips for your quilt, they will be sewn into 2 different sets: the first set of strips will be 2 red strips with one white strip in the center as in the top picture to the right: The second set of strips will be 2 white strips with a red strip in the center as in the bottom picture to the right: These two sets of strips will then be sub-cut into 1' strips. For one Ninepatch block (pictured at right), you will need 2 sub-cut strips from strip set one and 1 sub-cut strip from set two. The unfinished 9 patch block will measure 2'. In the quilt, the finished measurement of this quilt block will be 1 1/2'. For a finished quilt as pictured above, you will need a total of eighteen (18) 9 patch blocks. To set the quilt, cut seventeen (17) 2' squares from the same white fabric you used for sewing the 9 patch blocks. Alternate 9 patch blocks and plain blocks as pictured in the above quilt. Add borders if desired. I liked this quilt plain without borders and using one of the red fabrics for the binding. Original Quilt Designs Copyrighted 2019, Nancy J Thomas, Miniquiltmaker.com |
These quilt patterns can be used alone or in combination with other blocks to create an unlimited number of quilting designs. Nine Patch quilt patterns can be made into tiny mini-quilts or a gorgeous king-size bedspread. This simple pattern is a first-time quilter's dream, and there are many guides and videos to get a beginner started in the right direction.
Use a limited palette or start rummaging through your scrap bag to create custom quilts and accessories for friends and family. You'll never run out of inspiration with Nine Patch quilt blocks, and it will become a mainstay of your quilting repertoire.
Click on the pattern at the left for our Nine Patch mini quilt pattern.
Free nine patch quilt patterns and quilt blocks:
Nine Patch Mini-Quilt
Here's a pattern for our white and red nine patch quilt.
Free Nine Patch Quilt Patterns To Download
Nine Patch Quilt Block
This makes a twenty one inch block. That's a big block.
Corner Nine Patch Quilt Pattern
Here's an easy one using all squares, half-squares and strips.
Country Nine-Patch
Beginner Block Lotto is a pretty country nine-patch block that's put on point by surrounding it with corner triangles.
Double Nine-Patch Quilt Block
This quilt block is made up of 5 nine patch blocks centered to make an 'X'.
Classic Nine Patch
This makes a nine inch block and is so easy.
Nine Patch Log Cabin
If you like log cabin you'll certainly enjoy making this eighteen inch block.
Nine Patch Frame
This makes a twelve inch block and is pieced using regular templates.
Plain Ole Nine Patch
This makes a twelve inch block, and is a perfect beginner's block.