I would piece them together facing the top and being a one way directional piece. IF you 9-patch is something like a village scene point it as close to upwards a possible. Same things with fussy cuts as upwards as possible. I love quilts made on point. I like the fussy cuts towards the center of the quilt, just my preference and going outward with other pieces. This is a lot of 9-patches and take your time with the layout. You will find just the right placements.