Make a nine patch block any size
The nine patch is a popular traditional quilt block because it is easy to make and versatile to use. Once you know the basic construction technique, you can make this block any size you want.
The nine patch is a popular traditional quilt block because it is easy to make and versatile to use. Once you know the basic construction technique, you can make this block any size you want.

The double nine patch is a variation of a traditional nine patch block, but instead of solid squares the features are smaller nine patch blocks.

If you want to have fun with traditional quilt blocks, turning them into negative quilt blocks is an interesting exercise. A negative block is a block in which the two sides are negative images of each other.

Churn Dash is a traditional quilt block that is easy to make and can be used in many different quilt designs. There are hundreds of quilt options that use only this block, but it also plays well with others. This block is also known as a Monkey Wrench block, so if you see that term…

The Donut quilt block is a traditional quilt block in disguise.
