Originally Posted by KarenK
A 9 patch variation. This link calls it a "4 patch in a 9 patch"
[url]http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvienoel/5458331127/[url]
Definitely a 9-patch variation. Liz Porters design from 1991 for the Four-in-Nine-Patch has the 'chains' criss-crossing with the same colored fabric just as your block does.