Disappearing 9-Patch Variation

Disappearing 9-Patch Variation

This is another way to transform

a 9-patch block into something

more interesting.

Fabric Requirements:

Block A:

4 - 5" squares of dark fabric

5 - 5" squares of light fabric

Block B:

4 - 5" squares of light fabric

5 - 5" squares of dark fabric

Layout squares as shown as

sew together in 3 rows.  Press

seams in rows 1 & 3 to the outside

and seams in row 2 to the inside.

Sew rows together and press

seams to the outside.

Now here comes the interesting

part.  Measure the center block,

in this case it is 4 1/2", now take

half of that measurement which

is 2 1/4" and cut 2 1/4" off both

sides of the blocks as shown.

Set aside strips.

Now take the inner section and

cut 2 1/4" strips from the top

and bottom.  Set strips aside.

Swap the smaller center strips

from each block, layout as shown

and sew back together.

Swap the longer side pieces from

each block and sew together taking

care to match the intersections of the

seams.  Notice there will be extra

fabric at each end.  Square to 13".

And there are your two finished blocks.

These blocks would make

a very interesting quilt.