Shoofly quilt block
One of the simplest nine-patch blocks: half-square triangles in the corners, plain squares on the sides and a center square.
- Family
- Classic blocks
- Grid
- 3 × 3
- Pieces
- 13
- Fabrics
- Background · 8
- Design · 5
How it’s built
A 3 × 3 grid with four half-square triangle corners, four background squares and one center square.
Its simplicity makes it ideal for scrappy quilts, where each block uses a different fabric.
Sewing tips
- Make the four half-square triangles first and square them up.
- Sew three rows of three, pressing the seams of each row in opposite directions so they nest.
