Top 5 Classic Quilt Blocks Anyone Can Make
Nine Patch Quilt Block
The Nine Patch quilt block pattern is exactly what it sounds like-9 squares sewn together in 3 rows of 3 squares. It is definitely one of the easiest blocks to make. Usually the quilt block creator will use different fabric colors and fabric patterns to create a pattern within the block.
Here is the StitchPop for Kids sample Nine Patch quilt block. As you can see, a pattern was created with 2 different coordinating fabrics, 1 print, and 1 solid.
Tutorial Videos and Information
- How to make a Nine Patch Quilt Block tutorial step by step video — COMING SOON!
- Nine Patch Quilt Block Tutorial
- How to Make Nine Patch Blocks
Log Cabin Quilt Block
If you look closely at Log Cabin Quilt Blocks, you can see the origin of the name-rectangular strips of fabric might remind you a little of the classic Lincoln Log sets of yesteryear. The Log Cabin Block starts with 2 little squares, then gets surrounded by fabric rectangles, each one getting a little bit longer. It’s super easy to make, and there are so many ways you can play with color and pattern.
Tutorial Videos and Information
- How to make a Log Cabin Quilt Block tutorial step by step video — COMING SOON!
- Tips for Sewing Log Cabin Blocks video
- Log Cabin Quilt Block Tutorial Using a Jelly Roll video
- RBD Building Block Series Block #5: Log Cabin Block video
Half Square Triangle Quad Block
Now that you’ve mastered squares and rectangles, the next stop in our quilting shape journey is the triangle. The easiest method for making beautiful triangles in your quilt block is the half square triangle. All you need are 2 fabric squares!
Tutorial Videos and Information
- How to make a Half Square Quad Quilt Block tutorial step by step video — COMING SOON!
- Three Ways to Make Half Square Triangles video
- 10 Ways to Make Half Square Triangles video
- Three ways to make one or more Half Square Triangles
Friendship Star Quilt Block
The Friendship Star Quilt Block has a unique and special place in American history. Friends would construct a quilt, and in the center of each block, friends would write little messages, bits of poetry and sign their names. The quilts were often given when a woman was moving out of the area or getting married What a special treasure to receive if you were moving far away from all you had ever known! This simple version of the Friendship Star is a nice combination of 2 different techniques–the nine patch block and half square triangles.
Tutorial Videos and Information
- How to make a Friendship Star Quilt Block tutorial step by step video — COMING SOON!
- How to Make a Perfect Friendship Star Quilt Block
- Friendship Star – An Introduction
- A History of Antique Friendship and Signature Quilts
- How to Make a Friendship Star video
- Friendship star quilt block tutorial video
- RBD Building Block Series Block #1: Friendship Star Block
Churn Dash Quilt Block
This cool little block looks more complicated, but it’s really easy–just a combination of techniques already mentioned above! A few half square triangles, a center block, and a few rectangular strips, and voila! More pieces in a quilt block also means more chances to play with color and pattern–so much room for your creativity to shine! Churn Dash – The Pattern of the Pioneer Woman is a neat article about the history of the block and includes some cool pictures of really old quilts and actual butter churns (the inspiration for the name of the quilt block).
Tutorial Videos and Information
- How to make a Churn Dash Quilt Block tutorial step by step video — COMING SOON!
- Sew With Me – Churn Dash Block video
- Threadology Quilt Along Churn Dash Block video
- RBD Building Block Series Block #3: Churn Dash Block video
- Churn Dash Quilt Block Tutorial
- How to Make a Perfect Churn Dash Quilt Block
