Sunday, March 1, 2026

Hive 2 March Tutorial - Earthy 9 Patch for Mandi

I’m going really easy this month since I’m short on some colors to make this simple quilt I’m working on! It’s a basic 9 patch with 5” squares. Sorry, I know we just did a 9 patch (that was more fun), but I definitely appreciate the help getting this done and done in time for her birthday, and she wants this as her design. I’m actually putting a green slash across the middle as well.

Colors are earth tones, brown, red and orange. Solids are ok but I’m leaning away from them since I don’t have much and I don’t want them to stick out too much. She loves orange, so if you’ve got some orange that is great to use. If you can use a different fabric for each square that’s great, if not, no worries, just don’t have them next to each other.

I found a site for reference for the pattern: https://thesewingloftblog.com/9-patch-quilt-block-sewing-term/

Alternating fabrics; join 3 squares together to create a strip using 1/4″ seam allowance. Repeat to create 3 strips. Nest seams.

The 9 patch is considered a basic foundation block in quilting that can help your build your skills in so many ways. From keeping your lines straight, to nesting seams, this foundation block is one that you will want to master! Learn tips and tricks to create the perfect block every time on The Sewing Loft.

The 9 patch is considered a basic foundation block in quilting that can help your build your skills in so many ways. From keeping your lines straight, to nesting seams, this foundation block is one that you will want to master! Learn tips and tricks to create the perfect block every time on The Sewing Loft.

Join your 3 strips, nesting seams again. Block should measure 14"x14" when finished.

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