There is no question that 12" quilt blocks are the most commonly used. But at times, you want to make a block that is a little smaller and uses easy math. Enter the 9 inch block -- not too big and not too small, but just fits the bill.

Fanny's Favorite

Free Quilt Block Pattern

Fanny's Favorite is a skill builder for working with the triangle shapes attached to a square -- as shown in each corner of the quilt block.

This is an easy nine patch block to create, as most pieces are large but the overall effect can be quite dramatic in a finished quilt.

See also ~ Fanny's Favorite - a Variation for a more challenging version of this quilt block.

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