BLOCKS by SIZE 8" Quilt Blocks

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.

Ruins of Jericho

Sample Quilt Layouts

The two sample quilt layouts for the Ruins of Jericho quilt block both feature a diagonal setting, but with very different results.

The quilt illustrated on the left sets whole and half blocks on point and separates them with sashing strips -- all in all, lots of visual interest.

The quilt featured on the right adds large corner triangles to each block. This has a double bonus -- enlarges the block for faster completion of the quilt and also a spot for extra splashes of colour in the careful selection of those corner fabrics.

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Download the RUINS OF JERICHO free quilt block pattern