: Start with a nine-patch made of 5" squares. Cut the finished block in half both vertically and horizontally.
: Pieces are notched for alignment. You sew a "melon" shape onto the side of a trimmed nine-patch unit using a 1/4" seam.
: A standard nine-patch unit made from 2.5" squares. Pattern Fons Porter Nine Patch Quilt
: Add 6.5" rectangles to the sides of the nine-patch, then 10.5" rectangles to the top and bottom. Layout : Alternate the Light and Dark blocks in a 6x7 grid. 2. Wonky Nine Patch ("Zoe's Play Day")
This beginner-friendly pattern uses pre-cut 2.5" strips to create framed nine-patch blocks. : 21 Light blocks and 21 Dark blocks. : Start with a nine-patch made of 5" squares
: Rearrange the center and corner pieces between the two fabric colors and sew back into a block. Trim the final block to 8.5". 3. Glorified Nine Patch
: Instead of sewing individual squares, sew long 2.5" strips together into "strip sets" (e.g., A-B-A and B-A-B). Cross-cut these into 2.5" units to assemble blocks quickly. 🎨 Popular Fons & Porter Variations 1. To the Nines Quilt You sew a "melon" shape onto the side
: Rotate the resulting four sections to create a complex geometric design that looks far harder than it is. 🛠️ Tips for Success