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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.
Summertime Baskets Quilt Block
Make a Summertime Basket quilt block that finishes at 20-inches square or 10-inches square, your choice.
Monkey Wrench 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.
Pinwheel in a Square Quilt Block Pattern
The Pinwheel in a Square quilt block is just what the name suggests. A center pinwheel unit is surrounded by triangles to make it appear embedded in a square and finished by angular units at its corners.
Springtime Mosaic Pinwheels Quilt Block Pattern
Use this free quilt block pattern to make the Springtime Mosaic Pinwheels quilt block.
Quilt Block Pattern - Sarah's Choice Quilt Block Pattern - Multiple Block Sizes
This quilt block pattern for Sarah's Choice comes with some size choices for you, from mini on up.
Shoo Fly Quilt Block Pattern
Make a floral version of the traditional Shoo Fly quilt block. Includes instructions for 6-inch and 12-inch quilt 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.
Bug Jar Quilt Block Duo - Make a Bug Jar Quilt
Have fun making this bug jar quilt block duo -- but it's your choice, make one size or both and put them together randomly to design a quilt.
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.
Christmas Stocking Quilt Block Pattern
Here's a Christmas Stocking quilt block pattern that's quick and easy. You can use it as-is or dress up your stocking with ribbons and lace.
Cactus Pot Quilt Block Pattern
You can whip up the Cactus Pot quilt block pattern in no time.
Christmas Tree Quilt Block Pattern
Try this quilt pattern the next time you need to stitch a Christmas tree quilt block.
Ohio Star Quilt Block Pattern
Use easy, quick pieced quarter-square triangle units to assemble the traditional Ohio Star quilt block pattern.
Tall Jar Quilt Block Pattern
Our short and squatty jar quilt block pattern has been so popular that I think it's time to add a tall, narrow jar quilt to the batch.
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.
Bug Jar Quilt Block
This bug jar quilt block is square, so it's a bit different from some of the bug quilts you might have seen.
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.
Framed Pinwheel Quilt Block Pattern
This framed pinwheel quilt block pattern is just one of many designs you'll find in our pattern archives. Includes instructions for a 12-inch pinwheel quilt block, a 6-inch block, and a baby quilt.
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.
Friendship Star Quilt Block Pattern
Make this colorful Friendship Star quilt block. Patchwork doesn't get much easier than this simple pattern.
Rosebud Quilt Block Pattern
Instructions for a 12-inch patchwork Rosebud quilt block.
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.
Double Pinwheel Quilt Block
Make the 12-" Double Pinwheel quilt block. The pattern offers lots of color play as it progresses from the center pinwheel outwards.
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.
Evening Star Block with Nine Patch Centers
Learn to make this easy star quilt block pattern, an evening star block with nine patch block centers. This star block is perfect for quilt block swaps, because it's suitable for quilters of every skill level.
Star Quilt Pattern - Scrappy Floating Stars
So is this the most boring star block you've ever seen? It just might be, but the star quilt you can make from it sure isn't boring. This star block is easy and it's quick to sew, but put them side by side and a wonderful pattern emerges.
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.
Scrappy Baskets Quilt Block
This basket quilt block helps you put your scrap fabrics to good use. Mix and match as many fabrics as you like to create scrappy basket quilt blocks for a swap with friends -- or for yourself.
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.
Can't Stop Spinnin'
This easy quilt block is assembled with one simple little unit that's sewn in different color combinations. The block appears to be complicated, but trust me, it's very easy and goes together in a flash.
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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