 BLOCKS by SIZE | 12" Quilt Blocks |
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.
Railroad
Free Quilt Block Pattern
The Railroad quilt block is a beginner style block because it uses only simple shapes and patches.
The half square triangle unit is the first pieced patch you will learn when you start your quiltmaking journey. There are eight of these patches in the Railroad block as well as eight "checkerboard" patches -- created with sets of four squares.
This four patch design also has a subtle directional nature, which leads to a variety of design options simply by rotating some of the blocks by 90 degrees. There is no limit to the quilts you can create using this simple block.
See also:
~ Underground Railroad
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