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Free Quilt Block Patterns

Browse this large collection of free quilt block patterns, all with detailed step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Beginning quilters will find numerous easy quilt blocks in these archives, and many patterns included instructions for multiple block sizes.
  1. Christmas Block Patterns (2)
  2. Bug Jar Quilt Blocks (3)
  3. Basket Quilt Block Patterns (15)
  4. Pinwheel Quilt Blocks (9)
  5. Star Quilt Block Patterns (13)

10" Country Roads Quilt Block Pattern

Country Roads is an easy quilt block pattern without any of those stretchy bias edges.

12" Flock of Geese Quilt Block Pattern

Use this pattern to sew a colorful flock of geese, an easy patchwork quilt block that is a very good choice for a scrap quilt.

12" Reverse Capital T Patchwork Quilt Block Pattern

Make a reverse version of the Capital T quilt block, with lights and darks flip-flopped from their position in the traditional design's layout.

Album Star Quilt Block Pattern

Album Star is one of the quilt blocks for our Scrap Happy Sampler quilt design. Lots of patches = lots of possibilities for color and value variations.

10-inch Quilt Block Patterns

Find patterns for quilt blocks that finish at 10 inches square.

12" Summer Winds Quilt Block Pattern

Follow my easy instructions to make a 12" square Summer Winds Quilt block pattern.

12-inch Quilt Block Patterns

Find patterns for quilt blocks that finish at 12 inches square.

6-inch Quilt Block Patterns

Find patterns for quilt blocks that finish at 6 inches square.

9-inch Quilt Block Patterns

Find patterns for quilt blocks that finish at 9 inches square.

Antique Tile Quilt Block Pattern

Antique Tile is the sixth quilt block pattern for the Scrap Happy Sampler Quilt.

Arizona Quilt Block Pattern

Arizona is the second quilt block pattern for the Scrap Happy Sampler Quilt.

Big Quilt Block Patterns

Free quilt block patterns with complete instructions and detailed diagrams, from Janet at About.com Quilting. Use this quilt block pattern list to find quilt blocks that finish at 14 inches or more.

Bird's Nest Quilt Block Pattern

Follow the instructions to make Bird's Nest quilt block. The free quilt block pattern also includes instructions for a bed-sized quilt.

Bonnie Scotsman Quilt Block Pattern & Quilt Pattern - 10"

Use the Bonnie Scotsman quilt block pattern shows you how to make a 10" square Bonnie Scotsman block. You'll also find quilt layout suggestions and yardage for a bed sized quilt.

Broken Dishes Quilt Block Pattern

This Broken Dishes quilt pattern shows you how to make a 15" square Broken Dishes block. Use the quilt block as a medallion center or to quickly assemble a large quilt.

California Crossroads Quilt Block Pattern

Use this quilt block pattern to make scrappy California Crossroads quilt blocks or make a batch and combine them with another design to make the California Hourglass quilt.

California Crossroads Quilt Block Pattern

Use this quilt block pattern to make scrappy California Crossroads quilt blocks or make a batch and combine them with another design to make the California Hourglass quilt.

Coffin Star Quilt Block Pattern & Quilt Pattern

The Coffin Star patchwork quilt block pattern shows you how to make a Coffin Star block. You'll also find quilt layout suggestions and yardage for a Coffin Star quilt.

Cookie Cutter Nine Patch Quilt Pattern

Make a Cookie Cutter Nine Patch Quilt (often called a disappearing nine patch quilt).

Country Nine-Patch In a Square Quilt Blocks

Sew up a batch of these pretty Country Nine-Patch quilt blocks for our Beginner Block Lotto, or use them to make a quilt for yourself.

Double Four Patch Quilt Block Pattern

Make a Double Four Patch quilt with this free quilt block pattern from Janet Wickell.

Double Nine Patch Quilt Block Pattern - 11-1/4"

The Double Nine Patch quilt block pattern shows you how to make a 11-1/4" square Double Nine Patch block. This free quilt block pattern includes a layout example for an entire quilt.

Dutchman's Puzzle Quilt Block Pattern - 10"

Use the Dutchman's Puzzle quilt block pattern shows you how to make an 8" square Dutchman's Puzzle block with a unique layout that forms a strippy quilt when blocks are sewn together.

Endless Stairs Quilt Block Pattern

Use the Endless Stairs quilt block pattern to make quilt blocks for the About.com Quilting Forum's Block Party, or use the free quilt pattern any...

Five Patch Chain Quilt Block Pattern

Follow the instructions to make Five Patch Chain quilt block. The free quilt block pattern also includes instructions for a bed-sized quilt.

Five Patch Chain Quilt Block Pattern - 10"

The Five Patch Chain quilt block pattern shows you how to make a 10" square Five Patch Chain block. This free quilt block pattern includes a layout example for an entire quilt.

Fool's Square Quilt Block Pattern (5")

This patchwork quilt block pattern, called Fool's Square, finish at 5" x 5".

Framed Nine Patch Quilt Block Pattern

Framed Nine Patch quilt block pattern -- perfect for quilters of any skill level, including beginners.

Framed Nine Patch Quilt Block Pattern

Framed Nine Patch quilt block pattern -- perfect for quilters of any skill level, including beginners.

Framed Unequal Nine Patch Quilt Block Pattern

Use batik fabrics in the colors of your choice to assemble this easy quilt block. Make a batch of scrappy quilt blocks or use the instructions to make the on-point wallhanging illustrated on page 3.

Free Quilt Block Patterns

Free quilt block patterns with complete instructions and detailed diagrams, from Janet at About.com Quilting. Use this quilt block pattern list to find quilt blocks that finish at 8 inches square.

Goshen Star Quilt Block Pattern

Goshen Star is the fourth quilt block pattern for the Scrap Happy Sampler Quilt.

Grecian Square Quilt Block Pattern

Looking for an easy quilt block pattern? Try the Grecian Square.

Greek Cross Quilt Block Pattern & Quilt Pattern - 10"

The Greek Cross quilt block pattern shows you how to make a 10" square Greek Cross block. You'll also find quilt layout suggestions and yardage for a Greek Cross quilt.

Heart in a Snowball Quilt Block Pattern

Try your skills at applique with this pretty red heart centered in a Snowball block with purple tips.

Improved Four-Patch Quilt Block Pattern

Use this free quilt block pattern to make an easy Improved Four-Patch quilt block.

Jacob's Ladder Quilt Block

Free quilt pattern for the traditional Jacob's Ladder quilt block.

Jigsaw Puzzle Baby Quilt Pattern

Super simple and colorful, the Jigsaw Baby Quilt is a perfect stash buster.

Lincoln's Platform Quilt Block Pattern

The Lincoln's Platform quilt pattern shows you how to make a 14" square Lincoln's Platform block. The quilt block pattern includes tips for making an entire quilt.

Lost Ship Quilt Block Pattern

Follow my easy quilt block pattern instructions to make a 12" square Lost Ship quilt block.

Churn Dash Patchwork Quilt Block Pattern

Use this free quilt pattern to assemble a floral monkey wrench quilt block. Two sizes are included, with instructions to make eight identical quilt blocks at a time.

Paper Piecing a Log Cabin Block

The best way to learn foundation piecing, sometimes called paper piecing, is to make a quilt block. Log cabin quilt blocks are perfect for paper piecing starters. Try this free quilt pattern from About Quilting.

Patchwork Cat Quilt Block Pattern

This patchwork cat quilt block goes together pretty quickly. The block finishes at 12-inches square. Try this quilt block for your next cat quilt.

Philadelphia Pavement Quilt Block Pattern

Philadelphia Pavement is just one of the hundreds of free quilt patterns you'll find at About.com Quilting.

Quilt Block Patterns

Free quilt block patterns with complete instructions and detailed diagrams, from Janet at About.com Quilting. Use this quilt block pattern list to find quilt blocks that finish at less than 6-inches square.

Roman Square Quilt Block Pattern

Free pattern for the traditional Roman Square quilt block pattern, with instructions for making as many blocks as you need to assemble a Roman Square quilt.

Sailboats Quilt Block Pattern

Use this easy quilt pattern to make sailboat quilt blocks or a Sailboats quilt.

Sailboats Quilt Pattern

Use this easy quilt pattern to make a small Sailboats quilt.

Swamp Angel Quilt Block Pattern

Swamp Angel is one of the quilt block patterns you'll use when you make the Scrap Happy Sampler quilt.

Wishing Ring Quilt Block Pattern & Quilt Pattern - 15"

The Wishing Ring quilt block pattern shows you how to make a 15" square Wishing Ring block. You'll also find quilt layout suggestions and yardage for a Wishing Ring quilt.

Wonky Log Cabin Quilt Block Pattern

Make a batch of Wonky Log Cabin quilt blocks. The technique is simple, and it's fun.

Wyoming Valley Quilt Block Pattern

Free quilt pattern for the traditional patchwork Wyoming Valley quilt block.

Churn Dash Quilt Block Pattern

Use this easy quilt block pattern to sew one or more 12" Churn Dash quilt blocks.

Shoo Fly Quilt Block Pattern

Shoo Fly is one of the easiest patchwork quilt blocks you'll ever make, and it's a perfect choice for a scrap quilt.

10-inch Lady of the Lake Quilt Block Pattern

This five-patch version of the popular Lady of the Lake quilt block pattern finishes at 10-inches square.

Make a Flying Dutchman Quilt Block

Make an easy Flying Dutchman quilt block using a no-waste method to create its flying geese units.

Rolling Stars Quilt Block Pattern

Make Rolling Stars, the quilt final block pattern in the Scrap Happy Sampler series,

Contrary Wife Quilt Block Pattern

Make the Contrary Wife quilt block, an easy patchwork quilt block pattern for quilters of all skill levels.

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