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Garden Fence block tutorial

Last Updated on January 24, 2017 by Connie 47 Comments

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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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  1. Lara B. says

    June 8, 2016 at 4:25 pm

    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!

    Reply
  2. Linda Pawlak says

    June 5, 2016 at 9:00 am

    Thank you SO much for this pattern, Connie! I LOVE IT! This is DEFINITELY going on my ToDo List! Have a great day!

    Reply
  3. Quilting Nonnie says

    April 28, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    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.

    Reply
  4. Linda says

    March 6, 2013 at 11:26 pm

    Thank you so much for the pattern, Connie! The quilt is just stunning!

    Reply
  5. Marisa says

    March 6, 2013 at 11:59 am

    Beautiful! 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/

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  6. VickiT says

    March 6, 2013 at 2:21 am

    I just love this quilt Connie. Thank you so much for taking the time to show us how you made it.

    Reply
  7. Mara says

    March 5, 2013 at 9:33 pm

    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.

    Reply
  8. Maxine says

    March 5, 2013 at 7:16 pm

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

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  9. Kevin the Quilter says

    March 5, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    Awesome tutorial Connie! Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Michelle says

    March 5, 2013 at 7:54 am

    Thank you Connie. I love this!

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  11. Wren says

    March 5, 2013 at 6:13 am

    Wonderful! Thanks!

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  12. Joanie's Quilts says

    March 5, 2013 at 8:45 am

    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.

    Reply
  13. Lyn says

    March 5, 2013 at 2:38 am

    Thanks so much Connie, That is a wonderful block! You make everything look so easy…. Hugs, Lyn

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  14. Julianne says

    March 5, 2013 at 1:24 am

    That is a great block…Thanks for sharing.

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  15. Kathy says

    March 5, 2013 at 1:15 am

    Thank you for sharing Connie! I like that you put the whole tutorial in a pdf file.

    Reply
  16. Sunshine says

    March 5, 2013 at 12:51 am

    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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  17. Jeane says

    March 4, 2013 at 11:41 pm

    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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  18. Jeane says

    March 4, 2013 at 11:41 pm

    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.

    Reply
  19. Sallie says

    March 5, 2013 at 3:39 am

    Great tutorial – thanks for sharing!

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  20. Judy Windham Saunders says

    March 4, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    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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  21. Linda J says

    March 4, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    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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  22. Linda H says

    March 4, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    Thanks Connie this one will be on my list of quilts to make love it.

    Reply
  23. Sue Daurio says

    March 5, 2013 at 12:47 am

    what a great quilt!! Love the strings in the middle with the applique flower. Oh, I want spring 🙂

    Reply
  24. Sheila says

    March 5, 2013 at 12:44 am

    Thanks Connie for a great tutorial and a very pretty pattern . I will definitely have to try this in the future .

    Reply
  25. Gail says

    March 4, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    Thanks for sharing this tutorial. I will put this block on my to-do list!

    Reply
  26. Colleen says

    March 4, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    Thanks for the tutorial. Great project for my stash pile! 🙂

    Reply
  27. Denise Russell says

    March 4, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    I love this block. Thanks for the tutorial!

    Reply
  28. Julie C. says

    March 4, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    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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  29. Chris says

    March 4, 2013 at 5:09 pm

    Thank you for the instructions. I love your quilt.

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  30. NancyB85374 says

    March 4, 2013 at 4:15 pm

    Thank you so much for this tutorial. I really like this block; and love the scrappy look.

    Reply
  31. Apple Avenue Quilts says

    March 4, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    Thanks for the tutorial. I printed it out and will be making this one soon.

    Reply
  32. made by ChrissieD says

    March 4, 2013 at 3:16 pm

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

    Reply
  33. Lyndsey says

    March 4, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    I love this block. Thanks for the tutorial, this is a quilt I will be making later in the year.

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  34. Jean says

    March 4, 2013 at 2:57 pm

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

    Reply
  35. Pat says

    March 4, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    Thanks, Connie. I can hardly wait to try this (but I'm afraid I'll have to). But it looks like so much fun.

    Reply
  36. Judy D in WA says

    March 4, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    Thanks Connie! I can't wait to play! I love the flower centers~~Sew much fun.

    Reply
  37. Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures says

    March 4, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    Thanks Connie. Looks like a fun pattern..the quilt is just lovely!

    Reply
  38. Kelly Vetch says

    March 4, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    Love this block!! I can't wait to make one!

    Reply
  39. Quilting Babcia says

    March 4, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    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!

    Reply
  40. Debbie says

    March 4, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    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.

    Reply
  41. Caryl W says

    March 4, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    Great block and great tutorial for a great quilt! Thanks Connie.

    Reply
  42. mycreativecorner3 says

    March 4, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    That is so pretty and I am going to make it, lovely!! Your tutes are so awesome.

    Reply
  43. West Michigan Quilter says

    March 4, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    Thanks. I love this quilt and am so glad you put the instructions in a PDF file. Thanks again.

    Reply
  44. Needled Mom says

    March 4, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    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.

    Reply
  45. KaHolly says

    March 4, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    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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  46. Marjorie's Busy Corner says

    March 4, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    Oh Thank you Connie!! Love this pattern.

    Reply
  47. Lesley says

    March 4, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    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.

    Reply

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