There are many variations of the 8-Grid Chain Quilt Block. Simply google it! There are endless possibilities with using different fabrics too. This is the variation I used in my Fourth of July quilt  Old Glory.

Here’s the how-to for this 8-Grid Chain Variation Quilt Block

Cut fabric:

• 12 squares 1 1/2″ red
• 8 squares 1 1/2″ white
• 4 rectangles 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ white
• 4 rectangles 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ white
• 1 square 2 1/2″ red

Lay out fabric squares into the 8-Grid Chain Variation:

Sew together the four 4-patch blocks in the corner. Also, sew together the 9-patch block in the center:

The 8-Grid Chain Variation is now a simple 9-patch. Complete the three rows before sewing the rows together: