Dutchman S Puzzle Quilt Block Pattern

Assemble the units step 3.

Dutchman s puzzle quilt block pattern.

Sew together in pairs and sew pairs together to make the dutchman s puzzle block. General instructions step 1. Arrange your hsts in correct layout pictured below. Block measures 12 1 2 x 12 1 2 unfinished.

Just grab a couple of packages of 10 squares and you will be all set to sew. Diagram ii step 3. It is a very old very traditional pattern and of course goes by several other names. Using a quarter inch seam allowance sew together in rows.

Assemble the dutchman s puzzle quilt block. Dutchman s puzzle quilt block assembly fig. Free dutchman s puzzle patterns are great for beginners that want to take the next step from simple squares to simple triangles. Press your completed block and trim down to 12 5 square if.

Layout quadrants using assembly diagram as guide. 81 x 99 pattern for 10 squares. Draw a diagonal line on wrong side of piece 1a background squares. The ladies art company called it dutchman s puzzle and that is what i believe is the most commonly used name for this block.

2 1 2 2 1 2 4 3 4 4 3 4 6 5. Press seams in same direction on each row. We ve taken the mystery out of this puzzle and made it easy to solve. Using diagram ii as a guide assemble 4 quadrants.

To prepare the block for quilt as you go sandwich the 12 1 2 x 12 1 2 backing square 12 x 12 batting centered on the backing square and your block. Dutchman s puzzle quilt block 6 beginner quilt block. This attractive quilt block is formed by two triangles and the unit can be assembled to make a variety of comforters wall hangings pillows and other home decorating projects. Sew quadrants together forming rows.

To learn how to easily construct this quilt block watch our quilt snips mini tutorial. Using diagram i as a guide layer piece 1a.