Hive 2 - November Tutorial – 9 Patch Block for Jai

 

Hive 2 Tutorial for November – 9 Patch Block for Jai

 

Hello, Hive 2! I’m so excited to be the Queen Bee for November, and I can’t wait to see all the amazing blocks you create this month. For this tutorial, we’ll be working on a 9 Patch block.

Fabric Selection and Color Inspiration:

I’m looking for a striking contrast between bright yellows and bold black-and-white prints to give our blocks some real punch. Here’s a quick breakdown:

• Black on White Prints (A) – Feel free to mix and match 4 different black-on-white prints if you have them, but it’s not required. Please avoid holiday or novelty prints. Florals and small geometric designs are great!

• Solid Bright Yellow/Gold (B) – Go for vibrant yellows or golds. Yellow on yellow or gold on gold tone-on-tone prints are fine, as long as they read as solid.

• Solid Black (C) – Black on black prints are welcome, as long as they read solid.

• White on Black Prints (D) – Again, avoid holiday or novelty prints. Two different prints are preferred but not necessary.

To help inspire your fabric choices, I’ve included a color palette and fabric pull below!

Color Inspiration:

Cutting Instructions:

You'll need 1/4" seam allowance for all seams. Here's the breakdown:

•  Black on White Prints (A): 
• Cut four (4) 4 ½” squares (one from each print, or repeat if needed)
• Solid Bright Yellow/Gold (B): 
• Cut one (1) 4 ½” square
• Solid Black (C):
• Cut two (2) 4 ½” squares
• White on Black Prints (D):
• Cut two (2) 4 ½” squares (one from each print or repeat if needed)

 Piecing the Block:

Now for the fun part—let’s piece everything together!

1. Lay out your fabrics for the 9-patch as follows: 

• Row 1: D - A - C
• Row 2: A - B - A
• Row 3: C - A - D

 

2. Sew each row together using a 1/4" seam allowance:

• Press the seams outward for rows 1 and 3.
• Press the seams inward for row 2.

 3. Sew the rows together:

• Match up the seams and sew row 1 to row 2, and row 3 to row 2.
• You should end up with a 12 ½”x 12 ½” block
  

Finished Block:

 

And that’s it! You’ve created a 9 Patch Block with a bold, graphic look. I can’t wait to see what you come up with—happy quilting!

Warmest stitches, 

Jai