FREE Quilt Pattern Blocks from The Quilt Ladies

Quilt Block Making Time

I draw quilt patterns all the time and what I like to take a traditional pattern and change it up. SEE Beth Ann’s BOOKS on Amazon and
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Finished Quilt Block is eight inch by eight inch.

Traditional quilt pattern block

Cut 4 Green2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″
Cut 4 White – 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″
Make Triangles

Cut 4 Green – Cut 4 White – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
Sew as Shown for eight by eight inch quilt block.

pin wheel traditional quilt pattern

OR….do THIS ! !   – It’s a bit the same, but then again, a bit different, which is how I see things. 

how to make a pin wheel quilt block

Cut 4 Red  and 4 Blue –    2 7/8” x 2 7/8” triangles Make Triangles

Cut 2 White and Cut 2 Red –   2 7/8” x 2 7/8” triangles Make Triangles

Cut 8 Red and Cut 8 White 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” Make 4 Four-patch quilt blocks

Sew as Shown

Pin Wheel quilt pattern block

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Quilt Block Patterns from The Quilt Ladies

This has been a bit of a challenge getting these quilt patterns up each day, more work than expected,
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A true classic quilt block is this quilt pattern “Friendship Star” finished size of the quilt block is six inches by six inches.

How to make a friendship star quilt pattern

Cut 2 Point colors – 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″
Cut 2 White – 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″
Make Triangles

How to make a friendship star quilt patternCut 4 Tan – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

Cut 1 Orange – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

Sew as Shown

 

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who decided to self-publish her books and quilt pattern books

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Day 18 of FREE Quilt Pattern Block from The Quilt Ladies

Time to Sew a Quilt Block

I have always liked basket quilt blocks. This quilt block have a finished size of six inches by six inches. See more of my Quilt Pattern at The Quilt Ladies Quilt Pattern Shop on Etsy

Quirky Basket quilt pattern

 Cut 2 Color 2 3/8” x 2 3/8”

Cut 2 Background 2 3/8” x 2 3/8”

Make Triangles

free basket quilt pattern block
Cut 1 Color 3 7/8” x 3 7/8”
Cut 1 Background 3 7/8” x 3 7/8”

Make this triangle and reserve one 
Cut 1 Background Top 2” x 2”

Cut 1 Color Bottom 2” x 2”
Cut 2 Background Strips 2” x 5”

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Free Quilt Pattern for you to Make

Duck’s Feet in Mud Quilt Pattern


Ok…Sometimes the quilt pattern name is SO cute you just have to make it.
Duck’s Foot in Mud, too cute. This quilt pattern block has a finished size of eight inches by eight inches. 

Ducks foot in Mud quilt block pattern

 

Cut 1 Lt. Green – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Cut 1 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles

Free Ducks foot in Mud quilt

 Cut 1 Green – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Cut 1 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Make Triangles

 

Cut 8 Assorted Colors – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Cut 8 White – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Make Triangles

Ducks foot in Mud quilt block

Cut 2 Lt. Green – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 2 Green – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

 

Ducks foot in Mud quilt block

 Cut 4 White – 2 ½” x 3 ½”

 Cut 4 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Ducks foot in Mud quilt block pattern

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DAY Thirteen of Month of Quilt Patterns from The Quilt Ladies

OK… I took a few days off, so day thirteen is really like day 10 but…life just became too hard…
I’m starting back simple but little today, this quilt pattern has a finished size of six inches by six inches.

 Please notice the strange cutting, it’s a 4 patch quilt block in a 6 inch size.

Cut 2 Color 2 3/8” x 2 3/8”

Cut 2 Background 2 3/8” x 2 3/8” Make Triangles

12 Asst. Colors 2”x 2 ”

Simple four patch and triangle quilt pattern block

This is one of the blocks to cut out the pieces and move the squares around. The placement of color can change the look of this block.

Simple four patch and triangle quilt pattern block

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Four Patch Quilt from Charm Pack of Two by Two Inch Squares

I love Charm Packs, they are all cut and ready to GO.  I seem to pick-up the 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ a lot more than the larger sets. It’s the more is better way….my mind works.

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free pattern to make a Four Patch quilt topI needed a little project to take to my quilt group and so here we go ! ! Finished quilt is 36″ x 36″ perfect for a lap quilt. 

One Charm Pack of 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ – 42 squares 
OR just 
Cut 42 assort colors – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
White about 1/2 yard
I used Black and binding about 3/4 yard
Border about 1/2 yard
I used all scraps from my closet for everything but the charm pack.
Good shop owner’s always have these at the cutting tables and I always purchase ! 
making a 4-patch quilt block tutorial freeThis is the one I’m using

use a charm pack to make a baby quiltCut 2 Strips of 2 1/2″ white fabric or

Cut 42 White – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

cutting a 2 1/2" strip of cottonI like to chain piece these, make sure of your 1/4″ seam allowance

free 4-patch quilt pattern

When the row is done, I press and I like to hand cut with scissors. 
I’m lazy and don’t want to get up and walk the 3 steps to my cutting board….
You do as you like !

tutorial on a 4-patch quilt pattern

free pattern to make a Four Patch quilt top Open and press to the dark side or charm pack side

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how to make a 4-Patch quilt patternTake two of above unit and pin together to form 4-patch block,
I pin, I always have and probably will always, do what you like!
tutorial on how to make a 4-patch quilt blockOpen each up and press 

how to make a 4-patch quilt block

You will have 21 blocks, Lay them out and 
like there placement
 tutorial on how to make a 4-patch quilt B is for Black 
W is for White
You will need 
13 with outside Black Borders and
8 with outside White Borders 

Move them to your sewing table

Cut black strips OR
Cut 26 Black  4 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ 
Sew to the sides of 4-patches

Again, press and cut.

Press to the out side, 

 Strip on top black or
Cut 26 Black –  6 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
Sew to the top and bottom
Press to the outside
how to make a 4-patch quilt Cut white strips OR
Cut 16 White  4 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ 
Sew to the sides of 4-patches

Strip on top white or
Cut 16 White –  6 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
Sew to the top and bottom
Press to the outside

For the off blocks I used black
Cut 4 Black Squares – 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″
Cut white strips OR
Cut 8 White  4 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ 
Sew to the sides of 4-patches

Strip of white or
Cut 8 White –  6 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
Sew to the top and bottom
Press to the outside

tutorial on how to make a 4-patch quilt block freeLay out as shown 

Row 1

Rows 1, 2, 3

Row 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,

Cut 2 Border – 30 1/2 x 3 1/2
Sew to the sides
Cut 2 Borders – 36 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
Sew to the top and bottom
Quilt as you like – Machine, Hand or tie with yarn
Cut Binding 2 1/2″ x 164″ 

I’m hand quilting now, no hoop, just pinned well and hand quilting.
Not tiny stitches, but that’s just fine for this ! 

tutorial on how to make a 4-patch quilt block
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