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There are hundreds, if not thousands, of different patterns for homemade quilts. If you are a beginning quilter, always start with the simpler ones and work your way into more complicated patterns. One of the easiest block patterns to begin with is the nine patch block. You can make the complete block any size you like. However, the rule is that each block has nine equally sized squares: three in the top row, three in the middle and three in the bottom row. You can make a scrap quilt from this block pattern, using cut squares at random, or you can play with the squares to make an overall pattern over the entire quilt. Other easier block patterns include: Irish Chain (or Double Irish Chain), Jacob's Ladder or red cross.
If you are an experienced quilter, looking for some different block patterns to try, consider: Glory; Army Star or Navy Star (patriotic quilt blocks); diamond chains; or bees and fields. -
Make a project using blocks of different patterns for homemade quilts. This type of quilt can be made as a scrap quilt and is a good way to use up all those small pieces you've been saving. However, it is often made with an odd number of different fabrics, solids and patterns. Choose three, five, six or nine coordinating fabrics and use them in every block. This is a good way for a quilter who has not had a great deal of experience to try out different quilt blocks and put them all in the same quilt.
Although you can choose any blocks you like for this quilt, the main rule you want to follow when creating a sampler quilt is to not put two blocks next to each other that are too much alike. It might be best to create all the blocks for your quilt and then lay them out on the floor, moving them around, until you get a good configuration. Use one of the fabric patterns in your quilt for the backing and binding, for a cohesive look. - Choose a quilt block pattern that is configured to create a specific shape, such as Scotty dogs, airplanes, ships, houses, barns, trees and many more. They are sometimes called novelty quilt patterns. These quilts are enjoyable to make and playful for children, especially to young children just learning to recognize these objects. You can even create your own unique quilt by designing your own patterns for homemade quilts.
