Greek Cross quilt block

 

The Greek Cross quilt block has to be one of the best blocks to learn quilting. It really doesn’t get much easier — just half square triangles and a bit of strip piecing.

Making a scrappy Greek Cross quilt could be a fun challenge. I might try it myself!

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Cutting Instructions for the Greek Cross quilt block

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	2 SQ (Dark & Light)	Strip (Dark & Light)	1 SQ (Dark)
6 inches	2-7/8 inches	1.5 x 10.5 inches	2.5 inches
9 inches	3-7/8 inches	2 x 15 inches	3.5 inches
12 inches	4-7/8 inches	2.5 x 20 inches	4.5 inches

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Block Variations

The Greek Cross block shares its variations with the Churn Dash quilt block. You can explore those variations in detail by visiting the Churn Dash tutorial.

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Video tutorial of the Greek Cross quilt block

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