Introduction to the Nine Patch Chain Quilt Block Pattern
The Nine Patch Chain quilt block, with its all-square composition, is another beginner-friendly design. I've included cutting instructions for two sizes, a 9" finished quilt block and a 13-1/2" finished quilt block.Blocks can be identical, but the Nine Patch Chain makes a wonderful scrappy quilt, so mix up your patches and have fun combining fabrics.
Small Nine Patch units in the blocks are strip-pieced, so they go together quickly. Individual patch sizes are included as an OPTION for anyone who would prefer to sew the units together piece-by-piece.
Fabric & Cutting for 9" Finished Quilt Block
Floral for two block corners: (2) 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" squaresFloral stripe for plain squares sewn to block center: (4) 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" squares
Dark green for small nine patch units: (2) 1-1/2" x 9-1/2" strips; (1) 1-1/2" x 5" strip
White on white for small nine patch units: (1) 1-1/2" x 9-1/2" strip; (2) 1-1/2" x 5" strips
OPTIONAL For piece-by-piece small nine patches: (15) 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" green squares; (12) 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" white on white squares
Fabric & Cutting for 13-1/2" Finished Quilt Block
Floral for two block corners: (2) 5" x 5" squaresFloral stripe for plain squares sewn to block center: (4) 5" x 5" squares
Dark green for small nine patch units: (2) 2" x 12-1/2" strips; (1) 2" x 6-1/2" strip
White on white for small nine patch units: (1) 2" x 12-1/2" strip; (2) 2" x 6-1/2" strips
OPTIONAL For piece-by-piece small nine patches: (15) 2" x 2" green squares; (12) 2" x 2" white on white squares
See Page 4 for an example of a quilt sewn with two versions of the Nine Patch chain. Both versions use the same fabric, but the strip and floral are swapped from block to block.
