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Bug Jar Quilt Block Patterns
Bug Jar Quilt Block Patterns

Bug Jar Quilt Blocks

Illustration © Janet Wickell
Our bug jar quilt block patterns were originally designed for a block swap on the Quilting Forum. The theme possibilities are endless, and the fact that they're easy to assemble helps make bug jar quilt blocks very addictive.

Bug Jar Sizes

Both of the bug jar quilt blocks finish at 9-inches tall, but their widths differ. The quilt block with the tall jar finishes at 6-inches wide, and the block with the shorter jar finishes at 4-1/2" wide. The differences allow you to add a bit of variety to your jar shelves.

Bug Jar Fabrics

If you're swapping, follow the swap guidelines. If you're making bug jar blocks for yourself, put anything in the jars (and use any background) that suits you.

6" x 9" Bug Jar Cutting Instructions - 6 Blocks

Background Fabric:

  • six 2" x 6-1/2" bars (top trim)
  • twelve 1" x 8" bars (side trim)
  • twelve 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" squares (jar top corners)
  • two 1-1/2" x 6-1/2" strips (for strip pieced lid units)

Jar Fabric:

  • Six 5-1/2" x 7-1/2" bars

Lid Fabric

  • 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" bar (strip pieced lid units)

4-1/2" x 9" Bug Jar Cutting Instructions - 6 Blocks

Background Fabric:

  • six 4" x 5" bars (top trim)
  • twelve 1" x 6" bars (side trim)
  • twelve 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" squares (jar top corners)
  • two 1-1/4" x 6-1/2" strips (for strip pieced lid units)

Jar Fabric:

  • Six 4" x 5-1/2" bars

Lid Fabric

  • 2-1/2" x 6-1/2" bar (strip pieced lid units)

Keep units for each block size in a separate area so they don't intermingle.

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