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Disappearing Nine Patch quilt pattern

Nine-patches of 5" squares cut into quarters, turned and sewn back together into 13" blocks. Every other block is turned a quarter turn.

The queen size is 84" × 110" with 48 blocks. Each size below has its own fabric list, cutting and backing, worked out for 42" fabric with ¼" seams, 10% extra and yardage rounded up to the next ¼ yard.

Disappearing Nine Patch quilt sizes
SizeFinishedBlocksTop fabric
Crib45" × 58"124¼ yd
Throw58" × 71"205¾ yd
Twin71" × 84"307¾ yd
Full84" × 97"429¾ yd
Queen84" × 110"4811¼ yd
King110" × 110"6413¾ yd

The Disappearing Nine Patch block page has the cutting for single blocks in four sizes and the piecing step by step, with a drawing of every unit.

Disappearing Nine Patch quilt, queen size, 84" × 110"
Queen, 84" × 110"

Crib Disappearing Nine Patch quilt, 45" × 58"

12 blocks of 13", 4 rows of 3, 3" border.

Disappearing Nine Patch quilt, crib size, 45" × 58"
Fabric for the crib size
Main, BorderTeal geometric1 yd
BackgroundWhite solid1 yd
CentersMustard solid½ yd
Main4 fabrics, scrappy¼ yd each
Main, BindingCoral dots¾ yd
Backing2 panels 53" long, seams across; or 1½ yd of 108" wide3 yd
Batting72" × 90"Twin

Cutting

  • Main, Border: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 16 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Cut 5 strips 3½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 52½" and 2 at 45½".
  • Background: Cut 6 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 48 squares 5" for the nine-patch sides.
  • Centers: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 12 squares 5" for the nine-patch centers.
  • Main, from each of the 4 fabrics: Lime stripe: Cut 1 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 8 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Aqua swirl: Cut 1 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 8 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Big bloom: Cut 1 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 4 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Mustard crosshatch: Cut 1 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 8 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners.
  • Main, Binding: Cut 1 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 4 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Cut 6 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 218" strip.

Putting it together

  1. Make 12 Disappearing Nine Patch blocks, 13" finished (13½" with seam allowance). That takes 12 Disappearing Nine Patch blocks.
  2. Lay out the blocks in 4 rows of 3, turned as shown. Sew the rows, pressing the seams in opposite directions from row to row, then join the rows.
  3. Add the 3" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
  4. Layer the backing (53" × 66"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

Throw Disappearing Nine Patch quilt, 58" × 71"

20 blocks of 13", 5 rows of 4, 3" border.

Disappearing Nine Patch quilt, throw size, 58" × 71"
Fabric for the throw size
Main, BorderTeal geometric1 yd
BackgroundWhite solid1¾ yd
CentersMustard solid½ yd
Main4 fabrics, scrappy1¾ yd total
Main, BindingCoral dots¾ yd
Backing2 panels 66" long, seams across; or 2 yd of 108" wide3¾ yd
Batting72" × 90"Twin

Cutting

  • Main, Border: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 16 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Cut 6 strips 3½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 65½" and 2 at 58½".
  • Background: Cut 10 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 80 squares 5" for the nine-patch sides.
  • Centers: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 20 squares 5" for the nine-patch centers.
  • Main, from each of the 4 fabrics: Lime stripe: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 16 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Aqua swirl: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 16 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Big bloom: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 16 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Mustard crosshatch: Cut 1 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 8 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners.
  • Main, Binding: Cut 1 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 8 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Cut 7 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 270" strip.

Putting it together

  1. Make 20 Disappearing Nine Patch blocks, 13" finished (13½" with seam allowance). That takes 20 Disappearing Nine Patch blocks.
  2. Lay out the blocks in 5 rows of 4, turned as shown. Sew the rows, pressing the seams in opposite directions from row to row, then join the rows.
  3. Add the 3" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
  4. Layer the backing (66" × 79"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

Twin Disappearing Nine Patch quilt, 71" × 84"

30 blocks of 13", 6 rows of 5, 3" border.

Disappearing Nine Patch quilt, twin size, 71" × 84"
Fabric for the twin size
Main, BorderTeal geometric1½ yd
BackgroundWhite solid2½ yd
CentersMustard solid¾ yd
Main4 fabrics, scrappy½ yd each
Main, BindingCoral dots1 yd
Backing2 panels 92" long, seams down; or 2¼ yd of 108" wide5¼ yd
Batting81" × 96"Full

Cutting

  • Main, Border: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 24 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Cut 8 strips 3½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 78½" and 2 at 71½".
  • Background: Cut 15 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 120 squares 5" for the nine-patch sides.
  • Centers: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 30 squares 5" for the nine-patch centers.
  • Main, from each of the 4 fabrics: Lime stripe: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 16 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Aqua swirl: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 24 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Big bloom: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 16 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Mustard crosshatch: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 24 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners.
  • Main, Binding: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 16 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Cut 8 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 322" strip.

Putting it together

  1. Make 30 Disappearing Nine Patch blocks, 13" finished (13½" with seam allowance). That takes 30 Disappearing Nine Patch blocks.
  2. Lay out the blocks in 6 rows of 5, turned as shown. Sew the rows, pressing the seams in opposite directions from row to row, then join the rows.
  3. Add the 3" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
  4. Layer the backing (79" × 92"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

Full Disappearing Nine Patch quilt, 84" × 97"

42 blocks of 13", 7 rows of 6, 3" border.

Disappearing Nine Patch quilt, full size, 84" × 97"
Fabric for the full size
Main, BorderTeal geometric1¾ yd
BackgroundWhite solid3¼ yd
CentersMustard solid1 yd
Main4 fabrics, scrappy2½ yd total
Main, BindingCoral dots1¼ yd
Backing3 panels 92" long, seams across; or 2¾ yd of 108" wide7¾ yd
Batting120" × 120"King

Cutting

  • Main, Border: Cut 5 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 36 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Cut 9 strips 3½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 91½" and 2 at 84½".
  • Background: Cut 21 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 168 squares 5" for the nine-patch sides.
  • Centers: Cut 6 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 42 squares 5" for the nine-patch centers.
  • Main, from each of the 4 fabrics: Lime stripe: Cut 5 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 36 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Aqua swirl: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 24 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Big bloom: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 24 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Mustard crosshatch: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 24 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners.
  • Main, Binding: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 24 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Cut 9 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 374" strip.

Putting it together

  1. Make 42 Disappearing Nine Patch blocks, 13" finished (13½" with seam allowance). That takes 42 Disappearing Nine Patch blocks.
  2. Lay out the blocks in 7 rows of 6, turned as shown. Sew the rows, pressing the seams in opposite directions from row to row, then join the rows.
  3. Add the 3" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
  4. Layer the backing (92" × 105"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

Queen Disappearing Nine Patch quilt, 84" × 110"

48 blocks of 13", 8 rows of 6, 3" border.

Disappearing Nine Patch quilt, queen size, 84" × 110"
Fabric for the queen size
Main, BorderTeal geometric1¾ yd
BackgroundWhite solid3¾ yd
CentersMustard solid1 yd
Main4 fabrics, scrappy3½ yd total
Main, BindingCoral dots1¼ yd
Backing3 panels 92" long, seams across; or 3½ yd of 108" wide7¾ yd
Batting120" × 120"King

Cutting

  • Main, Border: Cut 5 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 36 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Cut 9 strips 3½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 104½" and 2 at 84½".
  • Background: Cut 24 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 192 squares 5" for the nine-patch sides.
  • Centers: Cut 6 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 48 squares 5" for the nine-patch centers.
  • Main, from each of the 4 fabrics: Lime stripe: Cut 5 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 36 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Aqua swirl: Cut 5 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 36 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Big bloom: Cut 5 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 36 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Mustard crosshatch: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 24 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners.
  • Main, Binding: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 24 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Cut 10 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 400" strip.

Putting it together

  1. Make 48 Disappearing Nine Patch blocks, 13" finished (13½" with seam allowance). That takes 48 Disappearing Nine Patch blocks.
  2. Lay out the blocks in 8 rows of 6, turned as shown. Sew the rows, pressing the seams in opposite directions from row to row, then join the rows.
  3. Add the 3" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
  4. Layer the backing (92" × 118"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

King Disappearing Nine Patch quilt, 110" × 110"

64 blocks of 13", 8 rows of 8, 3" border.

Disappearing Nine Patch quilt, king size, 110" × 110"
Fabric for the king size
Main, BorderTeal geometric2¼ yd
BackgroundWhite solid5 yd
CentersMustard solid1¼ yd
Main4 fabrics, scrappy3¾ yd total
Main, BindingCoral dots1½ yd
Backing3 panels 118" long, seams across; or 6¾ yd of 108" wide10 yd
Batting120" × 120"King

Cutting

  • Main, Border: Cut 6 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 48 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Cut 11 strips 3½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 104½" and 2 at 110½".
  • Background: Cut 32 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 256 squares 5" for the nine-patch sides.
  • Centers: Cut 8 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 64 squares 5" for the nine-patch centers.
  • Main, from each of the 4 fabrics: Lime stripe: Cut 6 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 48 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Aqua swirl: Cut 6 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 48 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Big bloom: Cut 6 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 48 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Mustard crosshatch: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 32 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners.
  • Main, Binding: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 32 squares 5" for the nine-patch corners. Cut 11 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 452" strip.

Putting it together

  1. Make 64 Disappearing Nine Patch blocks, 13" finished (13½" with seam allowance). That takes 64 Disappearing Nine Patch blocks.
  2. Lay out the blocks in 8 rows of 8, turned as shown. Sew the rows, pressing the seams in opposite directions from row to row, then join the rows.
  3. Add the 3" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
  4. Layer the backing (118" × 118"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

Making the Disappearing Nine Patch quilt from precuts

Every piece of the blocks can come from layer cakes, charm packs or fat quarters. Everything else, borders and binding included, comes from the yardage in the fabric list for each size.

Precuts for the Disappearing Nine Patch quilt
SizeLayer cakeCharm packFat quarter
Crib27 squares, 1 layer cake108 charms, 3 packs9 fat quarters
Throw45 squares, 2 layer cakes180 charms, 5 packs15 fat quarters
Twin68 squares, 2 layer cakes270 charms, 7 packs23 fat quarters
Full95 squares, 3 layer cakes378 charms, 9 packs32 fat quarters
Queen108 squares, 3 layer cakes432 charms, 11 packs36 fat quarters
King144 squares, 4 layer cakes576 charms, 14 packs48 fat quarters

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