Flagstones quilt block

 

Flagstones quilt block is a gorgeous nine patch block that can actually clear out your scrap bags! A total scrapbuster… I really enjoy making this beauty and soon an entire quilt is on the way.

via Joy for Grace

Cutting Instructions for the Flagstones quilt block

Rotary cutting fabrics for the Flagstones quilt block is very straightforward. Just work with squares and strips. Simple and beginner-friendly! This block is perfect for using up scraps, especially in the nine patch sections.

Always remember FINISHED SIZE means the size it will be in a completed quilt. The measurements already include the ¼ inch seam allowance.

*SQ = Square/Squares

Finished Size	Rectangles (Dark & Light)	Strips (Light & Dark)	8 SQ Dark	2 SQ Light
6 inches	1.5 x 3 inches	1.5 x 6.5 inches	1.5 inches	3.5 inches
9 inches	2.5 x 6 inches	2.5 x 10.5 inches	2.5 inches	6.5 inches

via The Sewing Chick

via Cotton Berry Quilts

Names of the block

Snowball and Nine Patch, Aunt Patsy's Pet, Aunt Patty's Favorite, Delaware Flagstones, Dutch Mill, Federal Chain, Four and Nine Patch, Grandmother Short's Quilt, Improved Nine Patch, New Nine Patch, New Snowball, Nine and Four Patch, Pullman Puzzle, Snowball

#REFERENCE: Maggie Malone “5500 Quilt Blocks Designs”

via Canoe Ridge Creations

Block Variations

The Flagstones quilt block doesn’t really have distinct variations, except by scaling the units. For example, combine 5 nine-patch units with 4 snowball units to create a completely new layout!

Video tutorial of the Flagstones quilt block

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