A quilter's favourite - the twelve inch quilt block. These are probably the most commonly used. The measurements divide easily and evenly for quick calculations. Whether the goal is a bed-sized quilt or a cuddle quilt in an afghan size, a 12" quilt block is your go-to choice.

Garden Block

Free Quilt Block Pattern

Garden Block is the perfect choice for the beginner quilter. It contains only the two most commonly used patches in quiltmaking -- the square and the half square triangle. These units in this nine patch quilt block, are the first patches that most beginner quilters learn as they begin their quiltmaking journey.

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