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.

Sunshine

Free Quilt Block Pattern

I took advantage of the name of this quilt block -- Sunshine -- to choose my colours. And ... since we all need a little sunshine in our lives, I thought the brighter the better.

The quilt block is technically an eight patch since it is designed on an 8 x 8 grid. However, it is sewn in four quadrants, thus making it also a four patch quilt block. It is made of simple shapes -- only the square and the half square triangle patches. But, due to the number of pieces needed to create this wonderful quilt block, I have designated it as an intermediate level of difficulty. By taking your time and paying careful attention to the precision in making your quarter inch seam allowances, you will construct a perfect block in no time.

See also:
~ King's Crown
~ Sunshine quilt block

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