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Garden Fence block tutorial

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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.Garden Maze Quilt from tutorial

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.Garden Fence quilt block tutorial step 1

Step one is sewing the muslin strips to the center piece.Garden Step block tutorial steps

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.Garden Step block tutorial steps

Here is the final block.Garden Fence Quilt Block Tutorial

Click on the graphic to open a 4 x 6 inch cheat sheet for this block orif that doesn’t work  you can find it in the PDF file listed at the end of my post.

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?Garden Fence Blocks with Applique

Click here for the PDF file.

Now I’m off to do some quilting!

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  2. This 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!

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  4. I love the looks of the quilt and the fact it is easy to make! Thanks for sharing–great tute.

    Found you on Sew Linky.

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  8. I 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.

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  9. By far one of my favorite patterns. Thanks, Connie, for the cute tute. LOVE your color choices in your quilt!!!

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  13. Thanks 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.

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  17. I 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!

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  18. I 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.

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  19. I 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.

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  21. I 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.

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  22. This 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.

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  29. This 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!

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  33. I loved this quilt Connie when you shared the photos taken by the frozen river. Thanks so much for sharing the instructions now too 🙂

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  35. Thanks, Connie, Your graphic and description is so clear. This is a block that will use up a lot of scraps.

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  40. Thanks 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!

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  41. Fabulous, 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.

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  45. I 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.

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  46. Connie, 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

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  48. Oh 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.

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