6” Nine Patch Quilt Block




APRIL: Nine Patch – 6” BLOCK OF THE MONTH

For April I choose a simple block called “ Nine Patch”.  If you google it – different variations will appear in the search engine. Today we will create a 6” block , but it can also be made in different sizes. Here are the cutting measurements for the nine patch quilt block in five sizes: 6”, 9”, 12”, 15” and 18”.
Need

6”
9”
12”
15”
18”
9 squares total






Fabric A:
5 squares
Cut
2 1/2
3 1/2
4 1/2
5 1/2
6 1/2







Fabric B:
4 squares
Cut
2 1/2
3 1/2
4 1/2
5 1/2
6 1/2








Fabric Requirements
Blue –  5 x 2 ½’ squares
White –  4 x 2 ½’ squares













Assembly
Using the Blue and White 2 ½” pieces, alternate colors per pattern.


Sew using ¼” seams, press seams. Square the block to 5”
 











































































If you want a larger block continue on to double nine-patch making this last block the center piece.
Fabric Requirements
Light Blue –  4 x 5’ squares
Dark Blue –  4 x 5’ squares

Assembly
Using the Blue 5” pieces, alternate colors per pattern.
 




















Sew using ¼” seams, press seams. Square the block to 12”






After you have created your master piece - share your picture in my Facebook group "Simply Stefanie Arts & Crafts". See more "here". 

You can purchase your own surprise block of the month from my ETSY store “here”. 

You can also find more blocks in the quilt library here- called scissortailquilting  The author also has a free printable coloring page for each block. 


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