It does appear the 9 patch is alive and well. I posted the comment for two reasons:
1. To encourage new quilters to tackle the easy one while learning.
2. To remind all of us there are times we need a mind rest from the complicated and frustrating patterns we are eager to do. I plan o doing that when my current project is finished. While it is relatively easy, the block is all half square triangles and i'm mentally and physically tired of getting all those seams to match.