Practical Orchard quilt block
The Practical Orchard quilt block is a simple beginner block, perfect for learning the Quarter Square Triangles and the making of an hourglass unit. It is also featured as a block on the Farmer’s Wife Quilt, and it is really beautiful.
A little bit of history
A version of the Practical Orchard quilt block was published by Nancy Cabot in the Chicago Daily Tribune in June 1934, describing it as an ideal beginner block.
Practical orchard refers to an old orchard that is grafted over so that it can bear fruit again.
Cutting Instructions for the Practical Orchard quilt block
Always remember FINISHED SIZE means the size it will be in a completed quilt. The measurements given already include the ¼ inch seam allowance.
*SQ = Square/Squares
| Finished Block Size | Cut 4 SQ (Dark & Light) | Cut 1 SQ (Dark & Light) |
| 6 inches | 2.5 inches | 3-1/4 inches |
| 9 inches | 3.5 inches | 4-1/4 inches |
| 12 inches | 4.5 inches | 5-1/4 inches |
Video tutorial of the Practical Orchard quilt block
I hope you will enjoy this video tutorial on how to make the PRACTICAL ORCHARD quilt block and don't forget to subscribe to my channel for more quilt blocks!
Connected Links
- Farmer's Wife quilt series
- Practical Orchard in the FWQ
- More Nine Patch quilt blocks
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