Try it in your colours
Tap a colourway, or pick each fabric. The film at the top changes too.
Quilts made with the Sixteen-Patch
Watch it come togetherTideline DishesTwin quilt · 68½″ × 92½″ · Confident beginner · 7 colourwaysMake this quilt
Watch it come togetherSixteen Patch and Four PatchBaby quilt · 44″ square · Confident beginnerMake this quilt
Watch it come togetherSixteen Patch and Bow TiesBaby quilt · 48″ square · Intermediate · 2 colourwaysMake this quilt
Cut sizes for one Sixteen-Patch block
Pick the finished size. Every cut includes the ¼″ seam allowance.
| Piece | Cut | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Center squareaccent fabric | 2″ × 2″ | 8 |
| Background squarebackground fabric | 2″ × 2″ | 8 |
| Piece | Cut | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Center squareaccent fabric | 2¾″ × 2¾″ | 8 |
| Background squarebackground fabric | 2¾″ × 2¾″ | 8 |
| Piece | Cut | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Center squareaccent fabric | 3½″ × 3½″ | 8 |
| Background squarebackground fabric | 3½″ × 3½″ | 8 |
Good to know
What size should I make a Sixteen-Patch 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 4 by 4 grid, so a finished size that divides by 4 gives you friendly cutting numbers. The cut sizes for all three are on this page.
How many Sixteen-Patch 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 Sixteen-Patch good for a beginner?
Yes. It's all squares, so it makes a lovely first block. Keep your ¼″ seam steady and the corners will meet.
What's the trick to a neat Sixteen-Patch?
Chain piece the pairs and press every row toward the dark. Nested seams keep sixteen corners honest.
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