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.

Pathways

Sample Quilt Layouts

The two sample quilt layouts shown below using the Pathways quilt block look entirely different.

The quilt layout illustrated on the left sets the blocks side by side and separates them by sashing strips. Using the same fabric as the background of the blocks for the sashing, gives the appearance of the blocks "floating". Also this setting creates subtle secondary designs if you look beyond the stars.

The quilt layout featured on the right uses an on point setting of full blocks and half blocks to create a unique pattern of the stars at night.

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