Quilt Block of the Month - June

Have you ever wanted to make a quilt but couldn't find just what you had in mind? The editors of Quilter's World magazine have compiled some block patterns, from the thousands of traditional blocks available, that you can download for free. With a few basic skills and a variety of block patterns, you can create countless designs in no time.

A new block download will be available each month along with helpful hints, tips and tricks. We will also give you ideas for block combinations and possible quilt settings from time to time to help you create fabulous quilted projects. We hope these blocks will inspire you to experiment with quilt design and create your own layouts. So get a binder and some page protectors to fill with block patterns and samples to fuel your creative juices.

Dutchman's Puzzle

Finished Block Size
8" x 8" finished
Dutchman's Puzzle

Dutchman's Puzzle Block
8" x 8" Finished Block

Cutting

From Dark Fabric:

  • Cut 8 (2 1/2" x 4 1/2") A rectangles.
    Dutchman's Puzzle

From Light Fabric:

  • Cut 16 (2 1/2") B squares.
    Dutchman's Puzzle

Assembly

  1. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of each B square (Figure 1).
    Dutchman's Puzzle
  2. Position one marked B square on one end of an A rectangle. Stitch together along marked line (Figure 2).
    Dutchman's Puzzle
  3. Trim seam allowance to 1/4" and press seam toward B (Figure 3).
    Dutchman's Puzzle
  4. Position and stitch a second B square on the opposite end of A. Trim seam allowance and press to make one flying geese unit (Figure 4).
    Dutchman's Puzzle
  5. Repeat steps 2-4 to make eight flying geese units.

  6. Stitch two flying geese units together referring to Figure 5 for orientation. Press seam toward A. Repeat to make four two-piece flying geese units.
    Dutchman's Puzzle
  7. Stitch two two-piece flying geese units together to make a row (Figure 6). Press seam to the left. Refer to Figure 6 to make a second row; press seam to the right.
    Dutchman's Puzzle
  8. Stitch the rows together matching the center seams and referring to the block diagram. Press seam open to reduce bulk at center of block.

Helpful Hints

  • Choose one each light and dark fabrics for this block. Use scraps from other projects or purchase fat eighths (9" x 22") or fat quarters (18" x 22") to make one sample block.
  • Cut individual pieces from scraps or cut strips and then individual pieces from strips if using yardage or large pieces of fabric. For example, to cut several 2 1/2" squares, cut a 2 1/2"-wide strip the width of the fabric. Subcut the strip into 2 1/2" squares.
  • Use a 1/4"-wide seam allowance for all seams and stitch right sides together.

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