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Full Moon quilt block

A classic block that sews up in an afternoon and looks right in almost any fabric.

4 steps, start to finishWatch the Full Moon sew up, cut to press.
Sew a Full Moon quilt

Try it in your colours

Try it in your colours

Tap a colourway, or pick each fabric. The film at the top changes too.

Colourways

Or pick each fabric

Love it? Find real fabric in these colours at the fabric shop.

Cut sizes for one Full Moon block

Pick the finished size. Every cut includes the ¼″ seam allowance.

Cutting for one 6″ finished Full Moon block
PieceCutQty
Half-square trianglebackground fabric2⅜″ × 2⅜″2
Half-square trianglemain fabric2⅜″ × 2⅜″2
Point rectanglemain fabric3½″ × 2″2
Point rectanglemain fabric6½″ × 3½″1
Cutting for one 9″ finished Full Moon block
PieceCutQty
Half-square trianglebackground fabric3⅛″ × 3⅛″2
Half-square trianglemain fabric3⅛″ × 3⅛″2
Point rectanglemain fabric5″ × 2¾″2
Point rectanglemain fabric9½″ × 5″1
Cutting for one 12″ finished Full Moon block
PieceCutQty
Half-square trianglebackground fabric3⅞″ × 3⅞″2
Half-square trianglemain fabric3⅞″ × 3⅞″2
Point rectanglemain fabric6½″ × 3½″2
Point rectanglemain fabric12½″ × 6½″1

In the film the triangle squares start a little big and get trimmed to size, which is the easy way to sharp points. The chart gives the exact cut if you’d rather skip the trim.

Good to know

What size should I make a Full Moon block?

Any size that suits your quilt. 12″ is the easiest to sew, and 9″ or 6″ look lovely in a busy, scrappy quilt. It sits on a 8 by 8 grid, so a finished size that divides by 8 gives you friendly cutting numbers. The cut sizes for all three are on this page.

How many Full Moon blocks do I need for a quilt?

At 12″ you need 9 blocks for a wall quilt, 12 for a baby quilt, 30 for a throw, 48 for a twin quilt and 72 for a queen quilt. Sashing or a border between them means fewer blocks for the same size.

Is the Full Moon good for a beginner?

Yes, if you take it slowly. The one new skill is the half-square triangles, and the film at the top shows every cut, seam and press.

What's the trick to a neat Full Moon?

Sew a test Full Moon first and measure it. If it comes out the right size, the rest will too.

Coffee and a few seams?

Start a quilt with the Full Moon and we’ll walk you through every cut and seam.

Sew a Full Moon quilt