This is a block that is a nine patch block in that it is based upon a 3x3 grid but with five of the squares replaced by four patch squares. With no bias seams at all this is an ideal beginners block. As the name suggests it is ideal to use small scraps for the four patch squares. It is also a useful connector or alternate block to use with other block designs.
Because the block is not symmetrical but has a definite direction different layouts and secondary designs can be created by placing the block edge to edge and rotating the blocks.
all blocks facing the same way - edge to edge
alternate blocks rotated through 90 degrees to form diamonds
alternate blocks rotated through 90 degrees to form
chevrons
To draft Thrifty start with a 3 x 3 grid
Divide the centre square into quarters and the four corner squares into corners, leave the side squares as they are.
Easy right - bet you already had it worked out!
Click here to go to the nine patch page
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