Dutchman's Puzzle is an all-time favorite traditional quilt block. I'm showing an example of a quilt here, rather than the block itself, because this pattern's color value arrangement is split vertically, and deviates from the norm, with a dark background in one half of the block and a light background in the other. The pattern walks you through the construction of two quilt blocks, and although they have the same components, they're sewn together in different ways. Make 35 blocks to assemble a strippy-set quilt like this example (the pattern includes yardages). It's also a very good pattern for scrappy blocks (and a heads-up to Forum Block Party participants -- you might see this again at some point). ©Janet Wickell Dutchman's Puzzle Quilt Block Pattern originally appeared on About.com Quilting on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 16:28:05. Permalink | Comment | Email this

Free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.

Use a color wheel to learn to work with tertiary colors, which are created by combining equal parts of the primary and secondary colors that lie on either side of them.

The Lincoln's Platform quilt pattern shows you how to make a 14" square Lincoln's Platform block. The quilt block pattern includes tips for making an entire quilt.

The Five Patch Chain quilt block pattern shows you how to make a 10" square Five Patch Chain block. This free quilt block pattern includes a layout example for an entire quilt.

Free quilt block patterns by Janet Wickell. All of my free quilt block pattern include detailed, step by step instructions, with illustrations that lead you through the quiltmaking process with ease.

The Five Patch Chain quilt block pattern shows you how to make a 10" square Five Patch Chain block. This free quilt block pattern includes a layout example for an entire quilt.

Free quilt block patterns by Janet Wickell. All of my free quilt block pattern include detailed, step by step instructions, with illustrations that lead you through the quiltmaking process with ease.

Free quilt block patterns by Janet Wickell. All of my free quilt block pattern include detailed, step by step instructions, with illustrations that lead you through the quiltmaking process with ease.

Free quilt block patterns by Janet Wickell. All of my free quilt block pattern include detailed, step by step instructions, with illustrations that lead you through the quiltmaking process with ease.

The Lincoln's Platform quilt pattern shows you how to make a 14" square Lincoln's Platform block. The quilt block pattern includes tips for making an entire quilt.

Use the Endless Stairs quilt block pattern to make quilt blocks for the About.com Quilting Forum's Block Party, or use the free quilt pattern any time to make an Endless Stairs quilt.

The Double Nine Patch quilt block pattern shows you how to make a 11-1/4" square Double Nine Patch block. This free quilt block pattern includes a layout example for an entire quilt.

The Lincoln's Platform quilt pattern shows you how to make a 14" square Lincoln's Platform block. The quilt block pattern includes tips for making an entire quilt.

The Double Nine Patch quilt block pattern shows you how to make a 11-1/4" square Double Nine Patch block. This free quilt block pattern includes a layout example for an entire quilt.

Free quilt block patterns by Janet Wickell. All of my free quilt block pattern include detailed, step by step instructions, with illustrations that lead you through the quiltmaking process with ease.

Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.

A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.

Be careful, you could become addicted to this fast and easy quilt block. It's a wonderful choice for quilt block swaps, because quilters of every skill level can stitch it perfectly the very first time.

Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.

Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.

Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.

The Lincoln's Platform quilt pattern shows you how to make a 14" square Lincoln's Platform block. The quilt block pattern includes tips for making an entire quilt.

Five Patch Chain is another block that can be used to create dramatic diagonal movement on the face of your quilt. All pieces are cut along the straight grain -- no stretchy bias edges means it's super easy to assemble. The quilt block finishes at 10" square, and I've included a layout example showing 18 Five Patch Chains alternated with Snowballs. ©Janet Wickell Five Patch Chain Quilt Block Pattern originally appeared on About.com Quilting on Saturday, March 6th, 2010 at 18:05:31. Permalink | Comment | Email this

The Lincoln's Platform quilt pattern shows you how to make a 14" square Lincoln's Platform block. The quilt block pattern includes tips for making an entire quilt.