Maryland Beauty Quilt Block Pattern
The traditional Maryland Beauty quilt block pattern has half-square triangles along the straight edges of the dark pieces that are illustrated above. It's a lovely block, but a simplified version can be just as effective if you choose fabrics with lots of visual texture.The simplified Maryland Beauty quilt block is a perfect swap block. It's not too difficult for beginners, it doesn't have a ton of patches, and a scrappy mixture of the block makes a fantastic quilt.
Finished Block Size: Your choice, 6", 9", or 12" block
Cutting Chart for Two 12" Finished Quilt Blocks
Dark Fabric
- Three 6-7/8" x 6-7/8" squares; leave one intact and cut the other two diagonally from one corner to the opposite corner to create four right triangles
Coordinating Solid or Tone-on-Tone
- One 6-7/8" x 6-7/8" square
- One 12-7/8" x 12-7/8" square, cut diagonally from one corner to the opposite corner to create two right triangles
Cutting Chart for Two 9" Finished Quilt Blocks
Dark Fabric
- Three 5-3/8" x 5-3/8" squares; leave one intact and cut the other two diagonally from one corner to the opposite corner to create four right triangles
Coordinating Solid or Tone-on-Tone
- One 5-3/8" x 5-3/8" square
- One 9-7/8" x 9-7/8" square, cut diagonally from one corner to the opposite corner to create two right triangles
Cutting Chart for Two 6" Finished Quilt Blocks
Dark Fabric
- Three 3-7/8" x 3-7/8" squares; leave one intact and cut the other two diagonally from one corner to the opposite corner to create four right triangles
Coordinating Solid or Tone-on-Tone
- One 3-7/8" x 3-7/8" square
- One 6-7/8" x 6-7/8" square, cut diagonally from one corner to the opposite corner to create two right triangles[/ul
