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Find these 12 blocks and 189 more in Block Genius, by Sue Voegtlin.
This book is a rich compendium of well-loved blocks to inspire and instruct quilters of all levels. Available at LandauerPub.com and your favorite quilt shop!
Bonus: FREE pattern for a 12-block setting
These blocks can be the first steps in creating your own block library, or you can use them to create your own sampler quilt.
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12 Easy Quilt Blocks for Beginners+ assembling diagrams and size options
Color/Cut Subcut 6" 9" 12"
A 4 2" × 3-1/2" 2-3/4" × 5" 3-1/2" × 6-1/2"
B 2 2" × 3-1/2" 2-3/4" × 5" 3-1/2" × 6-1/2"
C 2 2" × 3-1/2" 2-3/4" × 5" 3-1/2" × 6-1/2"
Another simple block to help you practice your quarter-inch seams.
Two by Two
AB
C
Color/Cut Subcut 6" 9" 12"
A 2 2" 2-3/4" 3-1/2"
B 2 2" 2-3/4" 3-1/2"
B 2 2" × 3-1/2" 2-3/4" × 5" 3-1/2" × 6-1/2"
C 2 3-1/2" 5" 6-1/2"
This simple block is a great place to start. Try it in all three sizes for practice!
Four Patch Variation
A
B
C
Color/Cut Subcut 6" 9" 12"
A 2 3-1/2" 5" 6-1/2"
B 4 2" 2-3/4" 3-1/2"
C 4 2" 2-3/4" 3-1/2"
This block will give you good practice in matching your seams.
Carmen's Block
A
C B
Color/Cut Subcut 6" 9" 12"
A 2 3-7/8" 5-3/8" 6-7/8"
B 2 3-7/8" 5-3/8" 6-7/8"
It is all about the HSTs! Half-square Triangles, that is.
Broken Dishes
A
B
Color/Cut Subcut 6" 9" 12"
A 2 1-1/2" × 3-1/2" 2" × 5" 2-1/2" × 6-1/2"
B 2 3-1/2" 5" 6-1/2"
C 4 1-1/2" × 3-1/2" 2" × 5" 2-1/2" × 6-1/2"
Check your quarter-inch seams when sewing A & C. Make sure the 3-strip unit is square.
Linoleum Patch
A B
C
Color/Cut Subcut 6" 9" 12"
A 4 2" × 3-1/2" 2-3/4" × 5" 3-1/2" × 6-1/2"
B 16 2" 2-3/4" 3-1/2"
C 4 2" × 3-1/2" 2-3/4" × 5" 3-1/2" × 6-1/2"
Flying Geese show up in many quilt block designs, and are often used in borders and sashings.
Forward and Back
AB
C
Color/Cut Subcut 6" 9" 12"
A 1 3-7/8" 5-3/8" 6-7/8"
B 1 3-1/2" 5" 6-1/2"
B 1 6-7/8" 9-7/8" 12-7/8"
Adding triangles to a square is a way to transform a half-square triangle into something even more interesting and dramatic.
A
B
Hidden Square
Color/Cut Subcut 6" 9" 12"
A 4 3-1/2" 5" 6-1/2"
B 2 3-1/2" × 6-1/2" 5" × 9-1/2" 6-1/2" × 12-1/2"
This block uses Parallel Seams, which make a great zigzag or chevron quilt. Parallel Seams are a component of several beautiful blocks like the Magnolia.
Slanted Diamonds
AB
Color/Cut Subcut 6" 9" 12"
A 16 2" 2-3/4" 3-1/2"
B 4 3-1/2" 5" 6-1/2"
This block will help you master the Square-in-a-square. Take care with your measurements – the block should be square.
Goday Design
A
B
Color/Cut Subcut 6" 9" 12"
A 2 4-1/4" 5-3/4" 7-1/4"
B 1 4-1/4" 5-3/4" 7-1/4"
C 1 4-1/4" 5-3/4" 7-1/4"
This block consists entirely of QSTs - Quarter Square Triangles.
Big Dipper
A
B
C
Homeward Bound
A
B
Color/Cut Subcut 6" 9" 12"
A 1 3-1/2" 5" 6-1/2"
A 1 3-7/8" 5-3/8" 6-7/8"
B 1 3-7/8" 5-3/8" 6-7/8"
B 1 3-1/2" 5" 6-1/2"
Another block that makes use of our friend the HST.
Color/Cut Subcut 6" 9" 12"
A 4 2" × 3-1/2" 2-3/4" × 5" 3-1/2" × 6-1/2"
B 8 2" 2-3/4" 3-1/2"
C 4 2" × 3-1/2" 2-3/4" × 5" 3-1/2" × 6-1/2"
This fun block uses Flying Geese – use a technique called "Flying Geese from Squares" to make them.
Louisiana Pinwheel
A
CB
