Learn one or more quilting skills while working on a quilt block; a great way to “ease into” quilting. Sew these blocks into small projects (potholder, quilt display, etc.), add them to the One Block Quilt or use them as practice squares. You can also repeat the block to make a whole quilt or include it in a sampler quilt.
The quilt squares on this page were sewn by machine. If you are interested in hand sewing quilt blocks, you’ll find more free tutorials and patterns under HAND SEWN BLOCKS. No matter which process you follow, we would love to add your completed quilt block to our site. Submit yours here.
6″ Sawtooth Star
Learn about sew order, flying geese units, and matching points.
6″ 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.
6″ Just Rectangles
Learn about cutting rectangles and matching seams.
6″ Pinwheel
Learn about triangles and matching 8 points at the center seam.
6″ Simple House
Learn how to use quick corners to make these Simple House blocks.
6″ Shoo Fly
Learn about triangles and matching intersections.
6″ Friendship Star
6″ Spinning Geese
Learn how to sew a partial seam while making flying geese units.
6″ Bow Tie
Learn about cutting rectangles and matching seams. You’ll also learn how to make Quick Corners.
6″ Four Patch
Learn about cutting rectangles and matching seams.
6″ Rail Fence
Learn about cutting rectangles and sewing a scant 1/4″ seam.
6″ Quick Corner Jar
Learn about cutting rectangles. You’ll also learn how to make Quick Corners.
6″ Picture Frame
Learn how to sew a Y-seam.
Simple Basket Block
Learn how to rotary cut this simple basket block.
6″ Basket with Mitered Handle
Learn how to make a miter/y-seam when making this block.
The SQUARE
Learn about cutting squares and why this shape is so popular.
4 1/2″ Maple Leaves
Learn 3 different methods for cutting triangles when you make 1 Maple Leaf block.
Faux Sawtooth Star – 8″
Learn how to make a star with only squares and other rectangles and four matching intersections.
12″ Tree of Life
Learn some tips for matching seams and triangle points.
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.
