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IntermediateNine-Patch Family
3×3 Quilt Top Repeater
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Disappearing Nine Patch
Sliced 9-patch rearranged into an intricate geometric lattice
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Preset Palettes:
Block Anatomy & Specs
Grid Layout3x3
Standard Sizes6", 8", 10", 12"
Seams & Techniques:
Straight SeamsSlice-and-Reassemble
Foundational Units Used:
History & Origins of the Disappearing Nine Patch Block
A modern technique technique where a standard 9-patch block is sliced twice through the middle and rotated to create complex secondary lattice patterns.
Cutting & Piecing Guide (12" Finished Block)
Precise unit cut sizes and step-by-step piecing instructions.
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Piece Cut List
12" Finished BlockSew standard 9-patch with 5" squares. Slice vertically and horizontally at center. Rotate quarters and sew together.
All measurements include a standard ¼" seam allowance. Finished block size: 12".
Step-by-Step Visual Assembly
1
Sew a simple 9-patch block.
2
Cut the block in half vertically and horizontally through the center.
3
Rotate two opposing quadrant blocks 90 degrees.
4
Sew the 4 new quadrants back together.