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I finally have the pattern for the Garden Fence block for you!
I even found the first post I did about the quilt here which even tells what fabric bundle I used. I also showed more photos of my finished quilt just the other day here. This block is so much fun to make and would be perfect for a scrap quilt. I am going to share the pattern for the block only, amounts of fabrics…..that is up to you.
This will make a 10 1/2″ block which finishes at 10 inches when you sew the blocks together.
Here are the cutting sizes:
- 1 – 4 1/2 inch square of orange
- 2 – 1 1/2 inch x 4 1/2 inch muslin
- 2 – 1 1/2 inch x 6 1/2 inch muslin
- 4 – 1 1/2 inch x 2 1/2 inch muslin
- 4 – 2 1/2 inch x 3 inch pink print
- 4 – 2 1/2 inch x 5 inch pink print
The following diagrams show how to sew the pieces together. Here are all of the pieces laid out.
Now add the next row. Looks like I skipped a couple steps, don’t worry there is a diagram at the end for you to use too.
Here is the final block.
Now I will tell you why I really like this block. I have a bunch of string blocks that I made and did applique on and used this pattern. What I did was just pick a size for the center……….these are actually 6 1/2 inch blocks and just adjusted the pattern to fit those blocks. I really need to think about finishing this UFO…..in fact I’m going to pick it for this month’s A Lovely Year of Finishes at Sew BitterSweet Designs.
I actually finished this quilt and you can read about it – Garden Maze.
The size of the muslin strips can be wider, I used the dark green in place of the muslin. Do you have any blocks that you enjoy making over and over?
Click here for the PDF file.
Now I’m off to do some quilting!
Lara B.
June 8, 2016 at 4:25 pmThis is so pretty Connie and really great that you shared it as a tutorial! Thank you!
I hopped over from your very first newsletter, which by the way was awesome!
Linda Pawlak
June 5, 2016 at 9:00 amThank you SO much for this pattern, Connie! I LOVE IT! This is DEFINITELY going on my ToDo List! Have a great day!
Quilting Nonnie
April 28, 2013 at 8:53 pmI love the looks of the quilt and the fact it is easy to make! Thanks for sharing–great tute.
Found you on Sew Linky.
Linda
March 6, 2013 at 11:26 pmThank you so much for the pattern, Connie! The quilt is just stunning!
Marisa
March 6, 2013 at 11:59 amBeautiful! Thanks for the tutorial, I have to admit, that you give me the desire to make a quilt with this design. I pinned for future reference. Personally I love the colors of the fabrics you used, thanks for the inspiration!
Marisa from
http://passionetcouture.blogspot.ca/
VickiT
March 6, 2013 at 2:21 amI just love this quilt Connie. Thank you so much for taking the time to show us how you made it.
Mara
March 5, 2013 at 9:33 pmI hope you finish your March Goal, I know you will, it will look so pretty along with all of the flower wall art you are doing lately. Did you pin this I will go look now so I can.
Maxine
March 5, 2013 at 7:16 pmBy far one of my favorite patterns. Thanks, Connie, for the cute tute. LOVE your color choices in your quilt!!!
Kevin the Quilter
March 5, 2013 at 3:53 pmAwesome tutorial Connie! Thanks for sharing!
Michelle
March 5, 2013 at 7:54 amThank you Connie. I love this!
Wren
March 5, 2013 at 6:13 amWonderful! Thanks!
Joanie's Quilts
March 5, 2013 at 8:45 amThanks for the tutorial! I have been seeing this pattern on several blogs. I wondered how it was pieced together! Yours is beautiful! Love all the bright fabrics. The ones with the applique centers are pretty cool too.
Lyn
March 5, 2013 at 2:38 amThanks so much Connie, That is a wonderful block! You make everything look so easy…. Hugs, Lyn
Julianne
March 5, 2013 at 1:24 amThat is a great block…Thanks for sharing.
Kathy
March 5, 2013 at 1:15 amThank you for sharing Connie! I like that you put the whole tutorial in a pdf file.
Sunshine
March 5, 2013 at 12:51 amI love this pattern! It looked difficult but you made it simple. It's a fresh, colorful design. I am so ready for flowers in the garden this spring. Thank you!
Jeane
March 4, 2013 at 11:41 pmI love this block especially the string block with applique. I am a little bored with my string blocks and a bit of applique will perk them up. Thank you so much for the tutorial and sharing you pattern with us.
Jeane
March 4, 2013 at 11:41 pmI love this block especially the string block with applique. I am a little bored with my string blocks and a bit of applique will perk them up. Thank you so much for the tutorial and sharing you pattern with us.
Sallie
March 5, 2013 at 3:39 amGreat tutorial – thanks for sharing!
Judy Windham Saunders
March 4, 2013 at 8:03 pmI used to trade 4" applique blocks on line, and have dozens of them. I felt a bit overwhelmed making a quilt of 4" blocks, but as soon as I saw this quilt, I knew I had the perfect block to showcase the applique while making a more do-able size block. Thanks so much for this.
Linda J
March 4, 2013 at 7:37 pmThis is lovely, Connie and thanks for writing it up to share. I think my mom may have done a similar block in the past but it had an itty bitty nine patch at the center??? Trying to remember. Great way to feature fabrics at center.
Linda H
March 4, 2013 at 7:34 pmThanks Connie this one will be on my list of quilts to make love it.
Sue Daurio
March 5, 2013 at 12:47 amwhat a great quilt!! Love the strings in the middle with the applique flower. Oh, I want spring 🙂
Sheila
March 5, 2013 at 12:44 amThanks Connie for a great tutorial and a very pretty pattern . I will definitely have to try this in the future .
Gail
March 4, 2013 at 6:15 pmThanks for sharing this tutorial. I will put this block on my to-do list!
Colleen
March 4, 2013 at 5:47 pmThanks for the tutorial. Great project for my stash pile! 🙂
Denise Russell
March 4, 2013 at 5:45 pmI love this block. Thanks for the tutorial!
Julie C.
March 4, 2013 at 5:43 pmThis is such a pretty quilt! I think I could use up some charm square for the center of each block. Hmmm… I like it even more! Thanks for the tutorial – especially the cheat sheet!
Chris
March 4, 2013 at 5:09 pmThank you for the instructions. I love your quilt.
NancyB85374
March 4, 2013 at 4:15 pmThank you so much for this tutorial. I really like this block; and love the scrappy look.
Apple Avenue Quilts
March 4, 2013 at 4:01 pmThanks for the tutorial. I printed it out and will be making this one soon.
made by ChrissieD
March 4, 2013 at 3:16 pmI loved this quilt Connie when you shared the photos taken by the frozen river. Thanks so much for sharing the instructions now too 🙂
Lyndsey
March 4, 2013 at 3:01 pmI love this block. Thanks for the tutorial, this is a quilt I will be making later in the year.
Jean
March 4, 2013 at 2:57 pmThanks, Connie, Your graphic and description is so clear. This is a block that will use up a lot of scraps.
Pat
March 4, 2013 at 2:52 pmThanks, Connie. I can hardly wait to try this (but I'm afraid I'll have to). But it looks like so much fun.
Judy D in WA
March 4, 2013 at 2:35 pmThanks Connie! I can't wait to play! I love the flower centers~~Sew much fun.
Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures
March 4, 2013 at 1:45 pmThanks Connie. Looks like a fun pattern..the quilt is just lovely!
Kelly Vetch
March 4, 2013 at 1:34 pmLove this block!! I can't wait to make one!
Quilting Babcia
March 4, 2013 at 1:03 pmThanks for the tutorial! This looks like a great way to use up a lot of great scraps. And the scraps are really building up around here!
Debbie
March 4, 2013 at 1:02 pmFabulous, Connie. You gave us a great tutorial to make it easy. I really like the string version too. Lots of ways to make this our own. Thanks too for the direction card….I love them.
Caryl W
March 4, 2013 at 7:00 pmGreat block and great tutorial for a great quilt! Thanks Connie.
mycreativecorner3
March 4, 2013 at 5:31 pmThat is so pretty and I am going to make it, lovely!! Your tutes are so awesome.
West Michigan Quilter
March 4, 2013 at 2:47 pmThanks. I love this quilt and am so glad you put the instructions in a PDF file. Thanks again.
Needled Mom
March 4, 2013 at 1:37 pmI have that pattern earmarked for making too. I just love that it can be used with scraps. Yours looks terrific and I think the flowered one is going to be stunning.
KaHolly
March 4, 2013 at 1:04 pmConnie, I can't tell you how much I appreciate this tutorial. I have a stack of 6" pieced blocks at home that have been waiting patiently for me to do something with them. Every once in awhile I see an idea, and I take them out and audition them…I think this block would be perfect and when I return to the island, this will be my first UFO to finish!!! ~karen
Marjorie's Busy Corner
March 4, 2013 at 12:34 pmOh Thank you Connie!! Love this pattern.
Lesley
March 4, 2013 at 12:21 pmOh thank you for this. I won't be starting it today, but it is definitely going on my to-do list! The tutorial and the graphics are excellent.