BLOCKS by SIZE 7" Quilt Blocks

If 7 is your lucky number, then the seven inch size of quilt block is for you! It is not all that common in use, but if you are wanting to make smaller blocks, this category of block is a just a scaled down version of any 14" quilt block.

Abe Lincoln's Platform

Sample Quilt Layouts

The Abe Lincoln's Platform quilt block is an easy one to construct and the quilts designed with this block are simple to sew as well. If you choose to set your quilt blocks in the fashion of either of the sample quilts shown below, I believe your quilt will show a sort of "plaid" effect as well -- at least that is what I interpret from the images.