How Much Fabric Do I Need for a Disappearing 9 Patch

You can get (8) 5″ squares from one strip of 42″ wide fabric. If you’re working with fat quarters, you will get (4) 5″ squares from one strip and a total of (12) 5″ squares per fat quarter. Easy peasy so far!

How much fabric do I need for a queen size 9-patch quilt?

There are three size options for the quilt. The sample in the book measures 74” x 84 ¾” plus borders and uses 8 print fabrics. You can also choose to make a queen size quilt using 9 fabrics or a crib/lap size using 5 fabrics.

How big is a nine patch Square?

The Nine Patch Quilt Block Finished block size, 12” square. Finished size does not include the seam allowance so the unfinished size is 12½” square.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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