Sampler Quilt 2011 - Week 35 - Nine on Point

The Nine on Point quilt block pattern uses 3 fabrics, background and 2 accent fabrics. When working with angles, it can be difficult to get exactly a 6" inch finished square. Check your work and square up to 6½ inches (including seams allowance) being sure to trim all sides equally as needed.

Fabric instructions

Background: Cut 2 squares 5¼ inches.
Accent 1: Cut 4 squares 1¼ inches.
Accent 2: Cut 5 squares 1¼ inches.

Nine Patch instructions

• Layout Accent 1 & 2 pieces alternating in 3 rows across by 3 columns.
• Chain piece column 2 squares to column 1 squares, right sides together and do not cut apart.
• Chain piece column 3 squares to column 2 squares, right sides together and do not cut apart.
• Press row seams opposite adjoining row so seams will nest.
• Sew row 1 to row 2, right sides together; press seams toward row 1.
• Sew row 3 to row 2, right sides together; press seams toward row 3.

Nine Patch fabric and instruction calculator is available for your own projects.

Set in Triangle instructions

• Cut background squares in half diagonally.
• Match 2 triangle long edges to nine patch sides opposite each other and centered.
• Sew on long triangle side using ¼ inch seam; press seams toward triangles.
• Match remaining 2 triangle long edges to remaining nine patch sides, centered.
• Sew on long triangle sides using ¼ inch seam; press seams toward triangles.
• The nine patch unit will float even after sewn together with other blocks and sashing.