Grecian square/ Greek Cross - a nine patch variation

This is a nine patch pattern which uses half square triangles in the four corners and half square rectangles in the four sides.  This block uses the same shapes and positions as the Churn Dash block but uses colour placement to create a different pattern.

To draft the Grecian Square/Greek Cross start with a 3 x 3 grid

Divide the side squares in half to form rectangles.

Divide the corner squares into half square triangles

Click here for how to make your drafted quilt block any size

1. This is a video by Nancy's Notions

2. This is from The Quilt Codex and uses a more two tone colouration to give a cross pattern instead.

If you prefer a written tutorial Quilters Cache has you covered with this tutorial for a 12" block and example layouts.

Click here to go the nine patch collection for this blog

Jacob's ladder - A nine patch block

Jacobs ladder is a block which is based on a 3x3 grid and has sub units which are four patches and half square triangles.  Since it is a non-symmetrical block it is one which gives a lot of variations when it comes to layout with small diamonds, nested diamonds, chevrons and diagonal lines all possible from a simple edge to edge placement.

 There are several variations based primarily on colour placement.

1. This is you tube tutorial from Nancy's Notions

2. This is the webpage from Patchwork Square.com which includes a web layout and uses whole squares in two of the corners

3. Missouri star has this video on the Jacob's Ladder remix

4.  This is the original from Missouri Star

5> Amanda Rolfe did a more modern colouration here

Other nine patch blocks