This stunning collection of nine patch quilt projects celebrates the diversity of the nine-patch block and includes designs for both beginners and advanced quilters.
Discover what you can do with a classic block—this time-honored favorite is more versatile than you thought! You’ll find a Nine Patch design that’s perfect for your next project, whether it’s scrappy, traditional, or advanced.
Nine patches are simple to put together, aesthetically pleasing, and versatile, making them an excellent beginner’s block as well as a favorite of more experienced quilters. Look through the nine-patch quilt patterns below to see how creative you can be with this traditional design!
1. Spring Nine Patch Quilt Pattern by Helen Philipps Designs
This mini quilt is perfect for a spring table topper, or as a wall decoration, with its fresh soft green colours and scrappy nine patch blocks.
You could also easily enlarge it by creating more blocks to make a full size quilt. It is a great way to use up left over jelly roll strips or any 2 ½ in (6.36cm) squares left over from other projects.
Get the Pattern by Helen Philipps Designs here
2. Nine Patch Sunburst Quilt Pattern by David And Charles
If you are keen enough to want to make lots of nine-patch blocks and then cut them in half then this is the quilt for you! It’s actually a fun quilt to make and the piecing can be achieved in a weekend thanks to a strip piecing technique for creating the nine-patch units.
It makes a good size quilt with an eye-catching pattern that radiates outwards from the quilt center.
Get the Pattern by David And Charles here
3. Vintage Free Nine Patch Quilt Pattern by Jeni Baker
Here is a perfect example of a 9 patch block made with varying sizes of squares and rectangles. These blocks are still considered 9 patch blocks, but the pieces that make it up are three different sizes.
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4. Hidden Pockets Nine Patch Quilt Block by We All Sew
This fun twist on a traditional nine patch block is fun for pillows and hiding secrets in a quilt! This Hidden Pockets Nine Patch Quilt Block tutorial can easily blend in with other standard nine patch blocks and have fun surprises.
While you can opt to use this block in a pillow, this would be perfect for a baby blanket (just attach toys to ribbon inside the pockets, or a quilt for watching movies (no more losing the remote!).
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5. Checkers Quilt Pattern by Meadow Mist Designs
Checkers is a fun little twist on the classic nine-patch block by putting the blocks on point and adding sashing. The lap/throw sized quilt pattern is perfect to highlight some of your favorite fat quarters, fat eighths, or scraps.
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6. Plate of Cherries Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt Pattern by New Quilters
This elegant table runner looks like it’s complicated to make, but it’s actually really easy, using a simple technique to sew nine-patch blocks from 5″ fabric squares, cut them up, and resew them. Make it in different combinations of fabrics for any holiday or special occasion.
Get the Pattern by New Quilters here
7. Fishy Nine Patch Patchwork Quilt Pattern by Prairie Queen Patterns
Fishy Nine-Patch is a stylized pictorial design that is symmetrical to one diagonal. The block measures 9 inches square when finished. The fish eye is created by sewing a small button onto each fish in the finished quilt.
This two-value design is well suited to scrap quilts, but it’s especially effective using one watery background fabric and a single, unique fabric for each fish. Geometric prints and irregular stripes work very well with this approach.
Get the Pattern by Prairie Queen Patterns here
8. Winding Nine Patch Quilt Pattern by Annie’s Catalog
The classic Nine Patch quilt block is used in a fun and curvy way in this new quilt pattern. You can use precuts or scraps from your stash, and the pattern includes complete instructions on cutting and laying out your finished design.
There are 5 different sizes included so you can make one for each member of your family in their favorite colors!
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9. Home Run Scrap Quilt Pattern by Aunt Ems Place
This scrap quilt pattern combines the classic nine patch block with string blocks. Use it to bust through your scraps and create a scrap quilt that is sure home run!
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10. Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt Pattern by Quilting Daily
This Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt is an easy way to make a surprise quilt, as the result doesn’t look quite like traditional Nine-Patch quilts.
By positioning a white square in the center of each block and adding white sashing, the prints get a little breathing room—and add a twist to one of the quilt world’s most basic blocks.
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11. Glorified Nine Patch Wall Hanging Quilt by All People Quilt
Put a spin on tradition when you trim uneven Nine-Patch units with a template of curved edges to make Glorified Nine-Patch blocks.
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12. To The Nines! Quilt Pattern by Lake Girl Quilts
The To The Nines! Quilt is good project for a beginning quilter. Created with thirteen different nine-patch blocks and connected with simple four patch blocks, this quilt is so fun and easy to make. Measuring 60” x 60” this nine-patch quilt is the perfect size to cuddle up under!
Get the Pattern by Lake Girl Quilts here
13. Tilted Nine Patch Quilt Pattern by Missouri Star
Go full tilt with this fun quilt pattern that turns a traditional nine-patch quilt block every which way. The addition of flying geese to this simple design really makes it soar!
Perfect for strip quilting, this free nine patch quilt pattern begins with a roll of 2 1/2″ solid strips and 2 1/2″ print strips. The rest is up to you!
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14. Sweet Baby Quilt Pattern by Farmhouse Cottons
Sweet Baby is approx. 50″ square. Made up of nine patches and solid squares, this pattern is great for the beginner. The applique is done with wool and can easily be done with cotton and a fusible web.
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15. Floating Boxes Quilt Pattern by Aunt Ems Place
This precut jellyroll friendly pdf quilt pattern features framed nine patches that come together to form floating four patches. It is a great beginner pattern with easy to follow instructions.
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16. Halloween Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt by Jedi Craft Girl
For a spooktacularly easy Halloween quilt, look no further than this pattern. It uses various oranges, blacks, and whites so it’s a great scrap buster. It is a also a fun and festive version of the disappearing nine patch quilt block.
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17. Bubble And Squeak Quilt Pattern by Emma Jean Jansen
A fun quilt featuring Nine Patch blocks set on point. This quilt can be made using Jelly Rolls or would be a great pattern to use up your stash. A colouring sheet is included in the pattern to make choosing your colour so much easier.
Get the Pattern by Emma Jean Jansen here
18. Sherbet Hearts Quilt Pattern by Curlicue Creations
This romantic Sherbet Hearts Quilt Pattern makes an approximately 64″ x 70″ finished quilt. This quilt pattern features fusible applique, rotary cutting, and a quick and easy stitch and flip method for the flying geese border.
The result is a simply charming design with old-fashioned hearts and nine-patch blocks trimmed with a flying geese border in yummy sherbet colors. A timeless design, reminiscent of quaint, downtown homes, the ice cream parlor, and the old timey candy shop.
Get the Pattern by Curlicue Creations here
19. Grassy Doe Quilt Top Pattern by Cluck Cluck Sew
Nine-patch blocks are an old standby for quiltmakers. They appear in many quilt blocks, and also look great all by themselves. This quilt is made entirely from nine-patch blocks, but the finished quilt gets a whole new look because of the green sashing.
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20. Maple Leaf Nine Patch Quilt Pattern by New Quilters
This pattern combines 5” charm squares and an easy quilt-as-you-go technique to make a dramatic quilt that says “Autumn” as beautifully as a crisp fall day.
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21. Nine Patch Chain Quilt Block Pattern by Sew Can She
Learn to sew the fabulous 9-patch chain block! This block may look a little odd by itself, but put it together with others just like it it it comes alive! When you mix it with other classic quilt blocks, it will add movement and excitement to your quilt.
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22. Lemon Bars Quilt Pattern by All People Quilt
Capture the fresh feeling of cool summer breezes wafting through a flower garden in the bright quilt. Yellow and blue floral prints create a magical maze with Nine-Patch and Snowball blocks.
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23. GO! Dart Around Glorified Nine Patch Throw Quilt Pattern by AccuQuilt
This Go! Dart Around Glorified Nine Patch Throw Quilt is a simple, varied nine-patch with gracefully curved seams. Don’t be intimidated by those curves, we include easy piecing features and step-by-step sewing instructions, so this quilting project comes together like a dream.
A smaller size and square shape make the quilt perfect as a throw or for displaying on your wall quilt rack.
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24. 9-Patch Snowball Quilt Pattern by Scissortail Quilting
This quilt top is made up of two different blocks: the 9 patch and the snowball. There are three different sizes to choose from in this pattern – baby, twin/full, and queen size.
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25. Nine Patch On Point Quilt Pattern by Missouri Star
One little tweak can transform the appearance of a quilt! Set a classic nine-patch block on point and see the quilt in a fresh, new light. Still easy, still classy, still fun!
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Dive into our collection of more quilting patterns to play with – we’ve got everything from scrap busters to beginner-friendly projects and skills-boosters! And don’t forget to share your progress with us on our Facebook Page. We can’t wait to see what you make!
Nine patch quilt patterns can be so much fun to make! Choose your favorites to make today and you’ll see just how addicting they can be!
