Broken Dishes quilt block

 The color combinations for the Broken Dishes quilt block can really make a quilt pop. If you are careful with the value of the colors you use, you can create many different looks. A scrappy version can also be very beautiful with this block!

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A little bit of history

It is a popular pattern with examples dating back to the 1790s and is one of the earliest recorded quilt designs. Like many patterns, its origin comes from quilting tradition and storytelling.

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Cutting instructions for the Broken Dishes quilt block

Always be careful with your color choices and make a test block before cutting your full quilt.

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Names of the quilt block

Double Square

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Block variations

There are many variations depending on fabric choice and placement.

Video tutorial of the Broken Dishes quilt block

Connected Links

• Pinwheel quilt block
• Banner quilt block
• Hedgework quilt block
• Broken Dishes in the FWQ
• Farmer's Wife Quilt series
• More Four Patch Quilt Blocks
  

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