These blocks can help you ease into quilting as you work on just a few skill sets with each block. They can be used for small projects (potholder, pillow top, etc.), the One Block Quilt or just as practice squares. If you really like the pattern, you could repeat the block to make a whole quilt or use it in a sampler quilt.
The blocks on this page are sewn on the machine. If you are interested in sewing by hand, you’ll find tutorials and patterns by clicking HAND SEWN.
We would love to add your completed blocks to our site. Submit yours here.
Sawtooth Star
Learn about sew order, flying geese units, and matching points.
Basket with Trimmed Handle
Learn about rotary cutting 1/2 square triangles. No rotary cutter? Try using templates. You will also learn about sew order while working with triangles and rectangles.
Just Rectangles
Learn about cutting rectangles and matching seams.
Pinwheel
Learn about triangles and matching 8 points at the center seam.
Shoo Fly
Learn about triangles and matching intersections.
Spinning Geese
Learn how to sew a partial seam while making flying geese units.
Bow Tie
Learn about cutting rectangles and matching seams. You’ll also learn how to make Quick Corners.
Four Patch
Learn about cutting rectangles and matching seams.
Rail Fence
Learn about cutting rectangles and sewing a scant 1/4″ seam.
Quick Corner Jar
Learn about cutting rectangles. You’ll also learn how to make Quick Corners.
6″ Log Cabin with 2″ Center
Learn about making a Lob Cabin while working on your cutting, sewing and pressing accuracy.
Picture Frame
Learn how to sew a Y-seam.
Faux Sawtooth Star
Learn how to make a star with only squares and other rectangles and four matching intersections.
Simple Basket Block
Learn how to rotary cut this simple basket block.
Simple House
Learn how to use quick corners to make these Simple House blocks.
The SQUARE
Learn about cutting squares and why this shape is so popular.
If you have any suggestions for patterns, please contact us at learnquilting@gmail.com.
We would love to see your finished quilt in our gallery. Submit yours here.
