Easy and Scrappy: How to Make the Nine Patch Frame Quilt Block
If you’re looking for a fun, beginner-friendly quilt block that comes together quickly and adds a striking visual pop to your projects, the Nine Patch Frame block is perfect for you! This easy and scrappy block combines the simplicity of a traditional nine-patch with the added flair of a framed diamond shape in the center.
It’s a fantastic way to use up fabric scraps while creating a dynamic design that looks far more complex than it is. Whether you’re working on a sampler quilt or a scrappy masterpiece, this block will shine. Let’s dive into the step-by-step tutorial!

Fabric Requirements for a 12" Finished Nine Patch Frame Quilt Block:
- Light/White: 4 - 2.5" x 4.5" rectangles, and 8 - 2.5" squares
- Assorted Prints: 5 - 4.5" squares
- Dark/Aqua: 4 - 2.5" x 4.5" rectangles, and 12 - 2.5" squares

Sewing Directions:
Corner Units:
Step 1:
Using one of the Assorted Prints 4.5" squares and a Dark/Aqua 2.5" square "snowball" a corner of the 4.5" square. Here are the first steps:
- Mark a diagonal line from corner to corner on the back of the Aqua square.
- Sew the Aqua square to the Assorted Prints square along the marked line (top left image). Note the orientation of the marked line.
- Match the corners of the Aqua square and press (top right image).
- Open the small square up and trim the seam allowance (bottom left image).
- Refold (bottom right image).

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Conclusion:
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Happy Quilting!
Elaine
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