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Free quilt block patterns, all suitable for beginning quilters to experienced quilters. These quilt block patterns are perfect for scrap quilts and quilt block swaps. Many include multiple size choices.
Cancer Ribbon Quilt Block Pattern
A quilt block pattern for the cancer awareness ribbon. Use this quilt pattern to make a breast cancer awareness quilt or change the ribbon color to represent other cancers.
Free Quilt Block Patterns - All Hallows Quilt Block Pattern
Free quilt block pattern for 12" and 24" versions of the All Hallows quilt block.
Aunt Addie's Album Quilt Block Pattern
A quilt block pattern for the traditional Aunt Addie's quilt block, a pretty star with quarter square triangle tips. Find instructions for a single quilt block and an option for a 16-block quilt.
Goose in the Pond Quilt Block Pattern
Use the Goose in the Pond quilt block pattern to make a quilt block that finishes at 22-1/2" square.
Quilt Block Pattern - Lady of the Lake Variation
A quilt block pattern that's a variation of the traditional Lady in the Lake quilt block.
Big Quilt Block Patterns - Summer Winds
The Summer Winds quilt block pattern shows you how to make a 24" x 24" block.
Big Quilt Block Patterns - Handy Andy
Use this quilt block pattern to make a 20" square Handy Andy block.
Tipsy Drunkard's Path Quilt Block Pattern
Using Teresa's method to make a Tipsy Drunkard's Path quilt block will help you feel more comfortable sewing curved seams.
Monkey Wrench Quilt Block Pattern
Use this quilt block pattern to assemble a floral monkey wrench quilt block. Two sizes are included, with instructions to make eight identical blocks at a time.
Shoo Fly Quilt Block Pattern
Use this quilt block pattern to make a floral version of the traditional Shoo Fly quilt block. Includes instructions for 6" and 12" blocks.
Patchwork Heart Quilt and Quilt Blocks
Here's a quick and easy heart block that's perfect for a Valentine's Day wallhanging -- or to say "I Love You" to someone any time of year.
Garden Maze Quilt Block and Quilt Variations
The traditional Garden Maze quilt block pattern seems a little intimidating at first, but this easy rotary cut method will help you put it together quickly and accurately.
Simplified Maryland Beauty Quilt Block Pattern
This simplified Maryland Beauty quilt block goes together much more quickly than the patchwork-filled traditional quilt block. It's a good choice for a quilt of your own -- or a scrappy quilt block swap.
Easy Mock Basket Weave Quilt Block Pattern
Grab two striped fabrics and cut a bunch of squares. That's all you need to do to make this mock Basket Weave quilt block pattern.
Hour Glass Quilt Block Pattern
Large units and not too many patches per block combine to make the Hour Glass quilt block pattern a breeze to make.
Bear's Paw Quilt Block Pattern
The traditional Bear's Paw quilt block is always a quilter's favorite. It has lots of pieces, but the Bear's Paw quilt block isn't difficult to make.
Greek Cross Quilt Block Pattern
This Greek Cross quilt block pattern is easy to assemble. Vary your color value to make the Greek Cross block suit your tastes.
Chinese Lanterns Quilt Block Pattern
It's called a Chinese Lantern quilt block, but you can use this easy patchwork quilt pattern with any colorful fabric.
Patchwork Cat Quilt Block Pattern
This 12" patchwork cat quilt block goes together pretty quickly.
Snowball Quilt Block Patterns
The Snowball quilt block is one of the most versatile designs you'll find, whether it's working as a stand-alone quilt block or sewn next to other blocks as an alternate.
Framed Four-Patch Quilt Block Pattern
Framed Four-Patch quilt blocks are a breeze to make. Use this pattern to make an 8-inch square Framed Four Patch block.
Double Nine-Patch Quilt Block Pattern
Every quilt pattern library should include a pattern for the traditional Double Nine Patch quilt, an all-time quilter's favorite.
Shoo Fly Quilt Block Variation
Make this pretty, floral-like variation of the Shoo Fly quilt block.
Single T Quilt Block Pattern
Here's an easy quilt pattern for the traditional single T quilt block.
Single Irish Chain Quilt Block
Instructions for the Single Irish Chain quilt block.
Scottie Dog Quilt Block Pattern
This Scottie Dog quilt block finishes at 12-inches square.
House Quilt Block Pattern
Make a 12-inch finished House quilt block.
Old Maid's Puzzle Quilt Block Pattern
Make the traditional Old Maid's Puzzle quilt block in fall colors.
Easy Bow Tie Quilt Blocks
This easy Bow Tie quilt block goes together quickly, and without set in seams.
Ship at Sea Quilt Block
This Ship at Sea quilt block pattern is easy to put together. Find your favorite sky and water fabric and you'll be set!
Churn Dash Frame Quilt Block
Here's a variation of the traditional Churn Dash quilt block, with narrower corners and side strips that make it a good choice for framing a pictorial fabric.
Tea Leaf Quilt Block
Step by step instructions for the traditional patchwork Tea Leaf quilt block.
Jacob's Ladder Quilt Block
Free quilt pattern for the traditional Jacob's Ladder quilt block.
Turning Nines into a Seven
Here's a quick and easy free quilt block pattern. It's rotary cut and strip pieced and there are no stretchy bias edges to deal with. Careful placement of color value helps this quilt block create lots of movement across your quilt.
Mock Log Cabin Block
Here's a free quilt block pattern that looks a bit like a log cabin block--but goes together a lot more quickly and easily.
Comforts of Home Patchwork Quilt Block
Use this free quilt pattern to make the Comforts of Home quilt block, a quick and easy patchwork block that you can make scrappy by raiding your fabric stash.
Bright Hopes Block - Learn Partial Seams
Some quilt blocks that appear to be assembled using set-in seams can actually be constructed using another technique -- partial seams. Bright Hopes is one. It's so fast and easy that you can make a stack of them in no time at all.
Pieced Tulip Quilt Block
Here's an easy pieced tulip block. This pretty quilt block goes together quickly. We're stitching it in 1930's reproduction fabrics, but the tulip block is suitable for any type of fabric you choose.
Friendship Quilt Block
Here's a free quilt block that everyone can make. It goes together quickly and makes a lovely scrap quilt when you combine all of the blocks from your fellow swappers. The block is a version of the traditional Paths and Stiles quilt block.
Buckeye Beauty Quilt Block
You don't have to be from Ohio to fall in love the Buckeye Beauty block. This quilt block is easy to assemble and offers lots of opportunity for color value movement across your quilt.
Not Quite Bow Ties
Be careful, you could become addicted to this fast and easy quilt block. It's a wonderful choice for quilt block swaps, because quilters of every skill level can stitch it perfectly the very first time.
Not So Much of a Trick
This quilt block is made from just two different types of quick-pieced units. The instructions make one 12-inch finished quilt block that's sewn from pieces small enough to find in your scrap basket. It's perfect for a scrappy block of the month choice.
Paper Piecing a Log Cabin Block
The best way to learn foundation piecing, sometimes called paper piecing, is to make a paper pieced block. Log cabin blocks are perfect for paper piecing starters.
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