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.

Noon and Light

Free Quilt Block Pattern

The Noon and Light quilt block is an easy block to sew thereby making it is a wonderful choice for a beginner quilter.

This four patch design features patches that are common to many blocks. It uses the square in a square unit as its centre patch and is surrounded with patches that quilters often refer to as a three quarter square triangle, which uses both half square triangles and quarter square triangles -- so you get practice in both of these units.

All in all it is a fun block to make.

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