4 Modern Quilt Block Patterns to try

Have you caught issue 77 of Love Patchwork & Quilting yet?! Not only is it brimming with summery projects to help you sew your stash, but it comes complete with 40 fresh quilt blocks to add to your arsenal. We joined forces with the lovely folks at Moda to create the only resource you’ll need to whip up striking, modern quilts, with four fun categories to pick and choose from. Browse crosses, squares, triangles and our good old friend ‘miscellaneous’ before whipping up a big batch of 8in (finished) blocks!

Take a sneak peek with our quilt block gallery previews

Sew easy crosses

Pair squares and strips to create some clean, graphic designs…

Show off favourite scraps with new combinations

You’ll be surprised at the patterns you can make with a few simple shapes!

Play with triangles

For when squares don’t quite cut it, add some angles to your patchwork!

Sew the right direction!

Have a bit of fun with this varied collection of novelty blocks

Thanks to Moda for providing fabrics and block designs, and a shout out to Sally Stevens for piecing the blocks!

Issue 77 is on sale now – buy your copy here to get our full book of 40 Modern Quilt Blocks.

Lorna Fairey

Quilt pro and wordsmith Lorna has worked for Love Patchwork & Quilting for 4 years. She commissions the beautiful quilts inside the magazine, working with international leading quilt designers and makers to select the hottest quilt trends and modern quilts to share with her readers. If she’s not at work, she’s probably still covered in threads, designing quilt patterns for her small indie biz Cloth & Crescent with a scary film on in the background. Lorna can’t resist a curved quilt block and a solid fabric, and recently discovered the joys of snuggling under a cosy quilt sandwich to hand stitch the layers together the old fashioned way. Her designs and words have been featured in Love Patchwork & Quilting, Mollie Makes, Simply Sewing and In The Moment magazine. Find her on Instagram @clothandcrescent

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