9 Patch Swap Event

🪡 Cozy Maker Society 9-Patch Block Swap 🧵

Join here: https://facebook.com/events/s/9-patch-block-swap/1564576701320468/

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Let’s stitch together something beautiful as a community 💛

Join us for our Spring 9-Patch Quilt Block Swap!

This is beginner-friendly and perfect for using up those cute 5” squares.

🌼 How It Works

Each participant will:

✔️ Create 6 simple 9-patch blocks

✔️ Mail them in

✔️ Receive 6 different blocks back from fellow makers!

At the end, you’ll have a sweet sampler of our community’s creativity 💕

✂️ Block Requirements

🧵 Block Size: 12”

🧵 Made using: 5” charm squares or scraps

🧵 Layout: Traditional 9-patch

Use this simple formula:

• Cut each 5” square 
• Arrange into a 3x3 grid
• Sew together

📏 Finished block should measure 12” before quilting

🎨 Fabric Guidelines

Theme: Soft & Cozy

Think:

🌸 Florals

🫖 Cottage

🌿 Calming prints

✨ Low-volume backgrounds

Avoid:

🚫 Holiday fabrics

🚫 Neon colors

🚫 Licensed prints

📬 Swap Details

Mail:

✔️ Your 6 blocks

✔️ A return envelope

(Full mailing info will be sent after sign-up 💌)

🧷 Sewing Guidelines

Please:

✔️ Use quality quilting cotton

✔️ Use a consistent ¼” seam

✔️ Press flat

✔️ Square to 12”

Beginner perfection = welcome here 

📝 To Join

Comment below:

✨ “I’m in!”

✨ Your color vibe (optional)

I’ll message you with mailing details!

💕 Bonus Fun

If you want, include:

💌 A tiny note

🧵 Your name

So we know who made our blocks!

Let’s create something cozy together 🪡

Directions:

🪡 Cozy Maker Society

9-Patch Block Swap Instructions

Welcome to our community quilt block swap!

Follow the steps below to create your blocks.

✂️ Your Assignment

Please create:

👉 6 completed 9-patch quilt blocks

Each block must measure:

📏 (12” finished)

🧵 Supplies Needed

• 5” charm squares OR fabric scraps
• Rotary cutter
• Quilting ruler
• Sewing machine
• Thread
• Iron

📐 Cutting Instructions

Take your 5” squares and:

➡️ Cut each into squares

Each 9-patch block needs:

🟦 9 total squares

➡️ So you’ll need 9 squares per block

For 6 blocks = 54 squares

🧩 Block Layout

Arrange your squares into a:

3 x 3 grid

Example layout:

Light – Dark – Light

Dark – Light – Dark

Light – Dark – Light

Mix it up and have fun — scrappy is welcome!

🪡 Sewing Directions

1. Sew squares into 3 rows of 3
2. Press seams
   
• Row 1 → press right
• Row 2 → press left
• Row 3 → press right
3. Sew rows together
4. Press flat

📏 Final Step

✔️ Square your block to 12”

Accuracy matters so everyone’s quilt fits together 💛

🎨 Fabric Theme

Soft & Cozy

Great choices:

🌸 Florals

🌿 Low volume

🫖 Cottage prints

✨ Soft colors

Please Avoid:

🚫 Holiday prints

🚫 Neon fabrics

🚫 Licensed characters

📬 What To Mail

Send:

✔️ Your 6 completed blocks

✔️ A return envelope

✔️ Return postage

(Optional but fun!)

💌 Add a note or your name so others know who made their block

❤️ Beginner Friendly Reminder

Perfect seams are NOT required —

joyful sewing is 💛