Double Nine-Patch Quilt Block Pattern
The Double Nine-Patch quilt block is a staple -- an all-time quilter's favorite and a block every quilt pattern library should include. Each block is made from five small nine-patch units arranged at the block's corners and center to form an "X" shape. Plain squares are sewn in the four remaining slots.
Make your Double Nine-Patch blocks orderly or scappy, because they look great either way. Try varying the colors and color value to suit your tastes, placing lights where I have darks and darks where I have lights.
The Double Nine-Patch block finishes at 13-1/2" square, but I've included a larger option that lets you use the 2-1/2" wide noodles you've received in fabric swaps.