These two sample quilt layouts shown below use the Illinois quilt block in very different resultant quilts.

The quilt layout illustrated on the left sets the blocks on point for a geometric design that looks much like a "Wild Goose Chase" quilt design as the flying geese patches cross over each other in a diagonal manner.

The quilt layout featured on the right sets the blocks side by side in a standard setting. The different border treatment gives the quilt an extra design element for interest.

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