30+ Free Nine Patch Quilt Patterns
Can't get enough of the classic nine patch quilting pattern? Then you'll love these free quilt tutorials!
One of the most consistently eye-catching and all-around fun series of quilt patterns out there are nine patch quilt patterns. You'll see just how creative you can be with a simple design after looking through these nine patch quilt patterns!
With this collection, we're bringing you quilt block patterns, full quilt patterns, disappearing nine patch quilts, and, for a little creative stretch, some variations on the nine patch design that will bring your quilting to the next level. Get your charm packs and fat quarters ready, and let's learn how to make a quilt!
Plus: be sure to check out the video below to learn how to design your own nine patch quilt block pattern!
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Nine Patch Quilt Block Patterns
Are you looking to get started in the world of nine patch quilting patterns with an easy quilting project? Start off your nine patch quilt with one of these stand-out quilt block patterns below!
The Crazy Nine Patch is a super easy quilt block that comes together in no time! You don't have to worry about straight lines or precise measurements to make this easy crazy quilt block.
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Avant Garde Double Disappearing Nine Patch
The Avant Garde Double Disappearing Nine Patch is a really great way to form a magic nine patch quilt.
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Black and White Hourglass Block
Use this Black and White Hourglass Block to add bold contrast to your hourglass quilt patterns.
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Split Nine Patch Quilt Block Pattern
When it comes to free quilt block patterns, learning how to make a nine patch quilt block pattern is the type of project every quilter should learn how to master.
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Scrappy Nine Patch Quilt Block
The Scrappy Nine Patch Quilt Block is the frugal quilter's dream come true. This awesome, scrappy quilt project creates a colorful quilt block that you can sew together in no time.
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Nine Patch Quilt Patterns
Are you ready to sew an entire quilt? Try one of these traditional nine patch quilt patterns! The beautiful thing about these free nine patch quilt pattern, from the Irish chain quilt pattern to the lovely Rail Fence Quilt Pattern, is that none of them look the same at all.
This picnic blanket pattern combines rail fence blocks with nine patches and a bold black and white sashing for a quilt with a retro feel.
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Comfort and Charm Irish Chain Quilt
With simple nine patch blocks that form a single Irish chain quilt pattern, you can create a beautiful quilt without knowing much about piecework.
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Snowballs for Colleena Baby Quilt
This pattern playfully alternates between snowball quilt blocks and nine patch quilt block patterns to make an attention-grabbing baby quilt design like no other.
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Simple quilt patterns like the White Space Nine Patch Quilt make quilting fun and easy, even for beginners!
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Groves of Gardens Nine Patch Quilt
The work philosophy behind this jelly roll quilt pattern is to keep things simple. You can quickly and easily piece nine patch quilt block patterns together in minutes.
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Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt Patterns
Many popular nine patch quilt patterns involve a "disappearing" variation where quilt blocks are divided up and reassembled to create a new design. Try one of these traditional quilt pattern variations below!
The I Spy Disappearing Nine Patch is a great idea for kids quilt patterns because it serves as entertainment and style. Made with disappearing nine patch quilt directions, this kid’s quilt pattern is perfect for any little girl or boy bedroom.
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These colorful quilt blocks look like they're full of diamonds. The quilt block pattern is simple to follow, too.
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Springtime Disappearing Nine Patch Baby Quilt
Welcome your newest grandbaby with a beautiful baby quilt that embodies everything spring. The Springtime Disappearing Nine Patch Baby Quilt makes a gorgeous baby quilt pattern that you can gift for baby showers, holidays, and little birthdays.
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Magician's Disappearing 9 Patch
This design is everything a quilt block pattern should be. It's fun, daring, easy, and exciting.
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The Magic Baby Birdie Quilt is for the busy quilter who likes the ease and magic of disappearing nine patch quilt blocks but the clean look of a quilt with sashing.
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Stacked Bricks Disappearing Nine Patch
This quilt pattern is easy enough to finish in a weekend and takes just four nine-patch blocks with eight 7-inch squares.
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Americana Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt
This free quilt tutorial will give you awesome disappearing nine patch quilt directions, so you'll have a stellar quilt in no time.
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More Nine Patch Quilt Variations
See some of the ways you can change up standard nine patch quilt patterns with these fun twists. Perhaps try a sixteen-patch variation on the nine patch quilt pattern with this Sixteen Patch Baby Quilt, or an eleven-patch variation with this 11 Patch Scrap Quilt!
Mix warm and cool colors to make a scrap quilt pattern that will be impossible to look away from.
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This Peek-a-Boo Block proves that nine patch variations have endless possibilities! Just substitute tiny square in a square blocks for four of the patches, and you have an interesting new block.
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Piece together jelly rolls, cut, and re-piece to create the sixteen patches. Nine patch quilt patterns bring out the best in quilt fabrics of any color, and this variation allows you to be playful.
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The Reverse Magic Nine Patch is a genius variation on disappearing nine patch quilt patterns that involves a reversal of your typical disappearing nine patch quilt directions.
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The best thing about the Sudoku Quit Tutorial is that it combines our favorite things about a nine patch quilt block with all the fun of a sudoku square!
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Other Nine Patch Designs
Are you searching for an unusual quilting variation as a gift for a friend or family member? Try sewing one of the uniquely designed quilt patterns below! For instance, Helen's Scalloped Baby Quilt would be a lovely DIY baby gift for a baby shower!
Lovely Cross Table Topper Pattern
This simple table decoration is no more than a pretty, oversize block pattern made into a small quilt that will give a little life to your kitchen table.
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Learn how to form a disappearing nine patch quilt block and incorporate it into this quilted tote bag pattern for an impressive handcrafted fashion accessory.
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Magically Self Sashing Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt
You might not believe it when you first see it, but this sneaky little pattern makes the disappearing nine patch quilt block really work for you.
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This nine patch quilt pattern will create an eye-catching wall hanging that the whole neighborhood can enjoy on Halloween!
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A majority of the cute baby quilt design is made up of nine patch quilt block patterns, but the real detail work comes in once you're ready to make your border.
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Road Fifteen Sixteen Patch Quilt
True to its name, this pattern is all about the placement of sixteen patch quilt block patterns in a simple, but interesting way that looks like mini roads.
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A Lotta Nines Irish Chain Quilt
The A Lotta Nines Irish Chain Quilt is a quick quilting pattern that will take you about two evenings to sew up.
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Learn a charming new way to make flower quilt patterns with this challenging tutorial's designs for nine patch quilt block patterns and snowball quilt blocks.
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You'll be combining variations of nine patch quilt patterns and solid squares to make an animated scrap quilt pattern that's got activity in every corner.
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Exhilarating Chevron Quilt Pattern
The beauty of this quilt is that you can arrange and ultimately showcase your favorite patterns in a way that's uniquely you.
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The Australian Spring Quilt is an applique quilt pattern atop a nine patch quilting pattern. With a verdant nine patch background adorned with stunning floral free applique designs, this makes a great lap quilt pattern.
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Grab some fat quarters and learn how to make a stunning and stylish baby quilt pattern that is shockingly easy to create.
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Beautiful Baby Blues Quilt Block
Use this easy walk-through to create a crisp and lovely baby quilt that your recipient is sure to love. When it comes to the lattice quilt pattern, you simply cannot beat the beauty and precision of this lovely quilt block design.
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loopedca 3760253
Jul 29, 2015
Nnot having completed a quilt, I like simple rather then complicated. In other words nine patch is the way to go for me.
robylou 4391019
Jul 03, 2015
I like the nine patch because you can change it up so easily with variations of one color or multicolored and its an easy and quick quilt to start with.
pegquilter8 665304 4
Jun 30, 2015
My favorite for fast, easy and very effective. Love the nine patch and can not wait to try some of your examples here. Oh so much summer fun sewing
rachelgagnon5 4651 878
Jun 30, 2015
Thank you for this nice giveaway - I prefer the disappearing nine patch.
ridiculosity 67303 43
Jun 29, 2015
I'm used to traditional, but the variety and imagination in the disappearing 9-patch quilts is winning me over.
mamadotazz 9771878
Jun 29, 2015
I made the Magically Self Sashing Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt and loved the disappearing part. However, if it were't for the nine would we have a disappearing nine patch?
chrisk
Jun 29, 2015
Talk about timing! I've been going charm pack crazy and these collections are just what I need to get charm pack quilt sewing. Lots of great ideas and designs some old some new, some new twists on tried and true. Along with ideas for non quilt projects, gotta love it!
dragontears78
Jun 29, 2015
I have never made a blanket or quilt of any kind before (this excludes crochet blankets I have done, but that was a LONG time ago!) using a sewing machine and I am excited to try it!!! This looks like an awesome set of patterns!!
MandAsMomma
Jun 29, 2015
I'll be making my first quilt over the next couple of months and I can't wait to use this design-)
GrannyTo8Boys
Jun 29, 2015
The traditional nine patch is my favorite. So easy to make and use scraps.
jntseal 8101790
Jun 29, 2015
do love looking at the different patterns, some I have tried and some I just say no to (to hard) I think I enjoy the disappearing 16 block. It was fun and exciting, no matter how you sew it it looked good. Thanks
sueben57
Jun 29, 2015
As a beginner quilter, I would love to make this quilt. It is so beautiful ... I wouldn't want to hide it in my bedroom! This will be my first nine patch quilt . . .
quiltiebee1 198953 0
Jun 29, 2015
The Nine Patch is an "easy to the eye" quilt that has an understated elegance beginning quilters and experts love.This is the first quilt we all started with.A timeless treasure.
genebarbarabailey 7717170
Jun 29, 2015
I love the disappearing nine patch the best, love to mix it up!
ceciliayoung 52662 51
Jun 23, 2015
The traditional nine patch is my favorite, but the disappearing nine patch is pretty, too.
noelleis 8576765
Sep 03, 2013
Some great ideas which seem very easy to complete and can be completed from your stash.
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