One Block Wonders

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.  Also, don’t forget to sign up to receive updates and FREE patterns by filling in your email address at the bottom of the page.

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

Learn how to get perfect triangle tips while making this 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.

Ohio Star – 9″

Learn about half and quarter square triangles when you make this star.

Bear Paw – 10″ 

Learn some tips for matching seams and triangle points.

12″ Tree of Life 

Learn some tips for matching seams and triangle points.

17″ Faux DOUBLE Sawtooth Star

Learn how to make this traditional block using easy methods.

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.