10-Inch Patchwork Quilt Block Patterns

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Janet Wickell
Janet Wickell
Janet Wickell is a quilting expert, writer, and author sharing 30 years of experience in quilt design and construction. She is the author of eight quilting books and founded the website ScrapQuilts.com.
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Updated on 06/26/20
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Create a quilt with one or more of these 10" quilt block patterns.

Ten-inch quilt blocks are usually five patch designs, but the patchwork in some of the blocks has been subdivided to make the layout more intricate. This block size works nicely for all sorts of quilts, from baby quilts and wallhanging to bed quilt projects.

  • 01 of 09

    Baton Rouge Square Quilt Block Pattern

    Baton Rouge Square Quilt Block Pattern
    Janet Wickell

    I like to use the same color for all of the interior pinwheel areas of Baton Rouge Square quilt blocks, but you might prefer the look on the right, with colors that are split. Try using two fabrics that blend just a bit in those slots for a slightly different look.

  • 02 of 09

    King's Chain Quilt Block Pattern

    King's Chain Quilt Block Pattern
    Janet Wickell

    King's Chain is a 10" quilt block that allows you to create a quilt with lots of diagonal flow. Use a design wall or another flat surface to twist and turn a batch of quilt blocks. You may be surprised at the endless number of layouts that are possible when you use this single design.

  • 03 of 09

    Square and a Half Quilt Block Pattern

    Square and a Half Patchwork Quilt Block Pattern
    Janet Wickell

    Use quick piecing techniques to assemble 10" Square and a Half quilt blocks. The illustration shows how easy it is to alter the look of the block by simply changing its corners, but there are many other ways to change its appearance. Use fabrics of different colors instead of a monochromatic layout or sew blocks from a wide assortment of fabrics to make a scrap quilt.

  • 04 of 09

    Round the Twist Quilt Block Pattern

    Around the Twist Quilt Block Pattern
    Janet Wickell

    An image of one Round the Twist quilt block makes it difficult to see the design that emerges when groups of blocks are sewn together, but I've included a quilt preview in the block pattern. The design looks very much like a Celtic Twist block and is very easy to assemble.

    Continue to 5 of 9 below.
  • 05 of 09

    Twenty-Five Patch Quilt Block Pattern

    25-Patch Quilt Block Pattern
    Janet Wickell

    Put your small scraps to good use by making a batch of Twenty-Five Patch quilt blocks. Be sure to have some solid black or navy blue fabric on hand to help a few squares in this design 'drop out' to create more visual interest. The block can be sewn in a theme, too, and you can put strip piecing to work to avoid sewing each square together individually.

  • 06 of 09

    Buckeye Beauty Quilt Block Pattern

    Buckeye Beauty Quilt Block Pattern
    Janet Wickell

    Buckeye Beauty is one of many quilt blocks that have been known by different names throughout the years. It's another design with strong diagonal linking that makes it fun to twist and turn the blocks to create a unique layout. Four blocks are illustrated here to show one easy way they can be arranged. 

  • 07 of 09

    Game Cocks Quilt Block Pattern

    Use Color and Contrast to Change Quilt Blocks

    Janet Wickell

    This 10" quilt block illustrates four very different examples of the Game Cocks design. The blocks shown here are all assembled in the same way but appear to be very different due to the color and contrast choices within each one. Quick piecing makes this quilt block a breeze to sew.

  • 08 of 09

    10" Lady of the Lake Quilt Block Pattern

    Lady of the Lake Quilt Block Pattern

    Janet Wickell

    This 10" Lady of the Lake quilt block is a five patch variation of the popular traditional design. You'll find a few links to other versions of different sizes and patch layouts in the pattern.  Lady of the Lake is sewn entirely with quick pieced half square triangle units.

    Continue to 9 of 9 below.
  • 09 of 09

    Grandma's Favorite Quilt Block Pattern

    Grandma's Favorite Quilt Block Pattern
    Janet Wickell

    Try Grandma's Favorite if you love pinwheel quilt blocks. Don't limit yourself to just a few colors because this design makes a wonderful scrap quilt. Strip piecing and easy half square triangle units make this quilt block so easy to assemble.

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