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.

Crystal Star

Free Quilt Block Pattern

The Crystal Star quilt block is technically a four patch design as it is created on a 4 x 4 grid. However, this block is constructed as an uneven nine patch due to the size of the patches.

The two pieced types of patches used in this block are firstly, a very common unit -- the flying geese. This is one you will learn early on as you start off with this very addictive craft. Secondly, the centre patch is known as a square in a square.

Enjoy this block as a practice in continuing on with your quiltmaking journey.

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