[69] 8" Quilt Block Patterns to make!

From our Free Quilt Block Patterns Library

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The 8" quilt block patterns on this page are divided into several categories based on the grid (think graph paper squares) they are drawn on.

2x2

4x4

8x8

12x12

Use these links to skip to the 8-inch quilt blocks you're looking for based on the grid they are drawn on.

2×2

4×4

8×8

12×12

If you are looking for an 'alternate block' for a quilt design you are working on, block designs using the same grid tend to look good together with little effort.

Blocks with their patches set on point might not look like they belong in a particular category, but look closely. You should be able to recognize the grid divisions with a bit of practice.

Some 8 inch quilt block patterns include at least some paper piecing. If that's the case, there is a free pattern for you to download.

Under the image of each block are the other sizes included in the block tutorial.

Newly published quilt block tutorials get added as soon as they are live on the site.

Enjoy these modern or paper pieced or traditional quilt patterns!

8" quilt block designs sorted by grid layout

The size of a single grid square is in parentheses.

2x2 (4")

Click here for the Double Pinwheel block tutorial in 5 sizes

Double Pinwheel
3”, 4”, 5”, 6”, 8”

Square in a Square
Multiple sizes

Click here for the Whirlwind quilt block tutorial

Whirlwind
3", 4", 5", 6", 8"

4x4 (2")

Magnolia Bud quilt block tutorial in 4 sizes

Magnolia Bud
4", 6", 8", 12"

Click here for instructions to make a Meteor quilt block in 5 different sizes

Meteor
4", 6", 8", 10", 12"

Northern Lights quilt block tutorial in 5 sizes

Northern Lights
3", 4", 6", 8", 12"

Paper Pinwheel
6", 8", 12"

Click here for the Rainbow Flower quilt block tutorial

Rainbow Flower
4", 6", 8", 10"

Rocky Mountain Puzzle quilt block tutorial

Rocky Mtn Puzzle
8”, 12”, 16”

Sailboat
4", 6", 8", 12"

Scrap Zig Zag
4", 5", 6", 8", 12"

Seesaw
4”, 6”, 8”

Click here for the Sugar Bowl quilt block tutorial

Sugar Bowl
4", 6", 8", 12"

Sunny Lanes
8", 12", 16"

Susannah
4", 6", 8", 12"

Click here for the Triangle Weave tutorial

Triangle Weave
4", 5", 6", 8"

Click here to go to the Wheels quilt block tutorial

Wheels
4", 6", 8", 10", 12"

Windmill
4", 6", 8"

Yankee Puzzle quilt block tutorial, traditional and paper piecing instructions, multiple sizes

Yankee Puzzle
4", 5", 6", 8", 10", 12"

6x6 (1.333…what the?)

This is precisely why I love paper piecing!

A 6×6 grid on an 8" block creates measurements that would make your rotary cutter weep, but paper piecing doesn't care—and neither do you!

I've done all the math and resizing. Just grab the free downloads, print, cut, sew, and trim to perfection.

Sometimes the "complicated" method is actually the simple one.

Tunnels
4", 5", 6", 8"

8x8 (1")

Click here for Ruins of Jericho tutorial

Ruins of Jericho
8", 12", 16"

San Diego
8", 10", 12", 16"

Sparkling Star quilt block tutorial in 4 sizes

Sparkling Star
8", 10", 12", 16"

Sunshine
6”, 8”

The Tulips quilt block tutorial starts here

Tulips
8", 12", 16"

The Use It All quilt block tutorial starts here

Use It All
8", 10", and 12"

12x12 (1½")

Pineapple
6", 8"

How many 8" blocks do you need for a quilt?

If you're designing your own quilt with these 8" patterns, there are charts on this website to help you decide how many you'll need for a Twin through a California King sized quilt.

Click here for that information and to download and print the charts you want.