I have an old quilt - probably 1940's or so that is a nine patch with triangles on each side. It was obviously made from left over garment making. Some of the squares are made by piecing fabric together to make the base fabric large enough for the square. Some squares are made of strips and plaids and the piecing is off grain, wonky and mismatched......I love the quilt and it has certainly held up all these years.....