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Eight inch quilt blocks are commonly used in quilts that are made up of one block only and the parts are easily divisible by four. Also, by setting the blocks in different layouts, you can create many different new designs -- sometimes with just a simple rotation of the block. This is not to say that larger or smaller versions of the same quilt block cannot be used in your quilt. Once again, you are the designer.
Anvil
Free Quilt Block Pattern
The Anvil quilt block is a very simple, yet effective four patch block and features only squares and half square triangle patches. It can be made in a variety of sizes to fit your particular quilt. Take advantage the directional nature of this quilt block by rotating the block in 90 degree increments to produce all sorts of different quilt designs.