![Disappearing 9 patch quilt block](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0575/2756/6532/files/ACS_4091_480x480.jpg?v=1680300262)
In case you didn't hear the news already, I have my own sewing range, exclusive to Home Bargains! It's called Sarah Ashford - Sew With Me and I'm so excited to get everyone sewing and quilting!
Part of this range includes a gorgeous bundle of pastel 5" pre-cut squares. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to share how to make a really simple but striking quilt block, known as the Disappearing 9 Patch. It's so easy when you know how!
First of all, stitch the squares into a simple 9 patch.
![nine patch quilt block](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0575/2756/6532/files/ACS_4092_480x480.jpg?v=1680300547)
Now don't be alarmed, we are going to cut it up! Cut vertically down the centre then horizontally down the centre, to create 4 equal sized pieces.
![9 patch block cut into four](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0575/2756/6532/files/ACS_4093_480x480.jpg?v=1680300637)
I have to admit, I thin it looks pretty cool like this! You could easily add in white strips to create this block. But I digress....we are making the Disappearing 9 Patch block. So the next thing to do is rotate the blocks until you are happy with their orientation. There's no rules here, I just try to avoid two colours the same touching.
![blocks orientated in different ways](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0575/2756/6532/files/ACS_4094_480x480.jpg?v=1680300789)
Now all you need to do is join the top two blocks together and then the bottom two blocks together. Next join the two rows together to complete the block.
![Disappearing 9 patch block](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0575/2756/6532/files/ACS_4091_480x480.jpg?v=1680300262)
It's as simple as that! This would make a gorgeous cushion, or just imagine sewing lots of blocks together to make a quilt...the possibilities are endless!
If you give it a try, don't forget to tag me on Instagram @sarahashfordstudio
I always love to see when I've inspired you :-)