The pattern for the Dutchman's Puzzle block was first published in 1895. Dutchman's Puzzle is also known as Dutchman's Wheel or Windmill. This is one of my favorites. The example quilt layout shows how the blocks interact with each other. Both AccuQuilt GO! Dies and rotary cutting instructions are provided.
Fabric A - Light Blue fabric
Fabric B - Purple fabric
Cut 16 Fabric A Triangles - Go! Half Square 2" Finished Triangles: Die 55063 or Value Die 55018
Cut 16 Fabric B Triangles - Go! Half Square 2" Finished Triangles: Die 55063 or Value Die 55018
The Free Trade Pattern was published in the Kansas City Star in 1933. The example quilt layout shows how the blocks interact with each other. I especially like the diamonds that appear as the points of the stars come together. AccuQuilt GO! Dies and rotary cutting instructions are provided.
Fabric A - Cream or Tan fabric
Fabric B - Green fabric
Cut 6 Fabric A Squares - GO! Square 2 1/2" 55059 or Value Die 55018 or use 55014 or 55017 2 1/2" Strip Cutter, then rotate 90° and sub cut into 2 1/2" squares
Cut 10 Fabric A Triangles - Go! Half Square 2" Finished Triangles: Die 55063 or Value Die 55018
Cut 10 Fabric B Triangles - Go! Half Square 2" Finished Triangles: Die 55063 or Value Die 55018
This block is simple and straight forward when piecing the squares and half square triangles. The example quilt layout shows how the blocks interact with each other. AccuQuilt GO! Dies and rotary cutting instructions are provided.
Fabric A - Light Lavender fabric
Fabric B - Purple/Green fabric
Cut 4 Fabric A Squares - GO! Square 2 1/2" 55059 or Value Die 55018 or use 55014 or 55017 2 1/2" Strip Cutter, then rotate 90° and sub cut into 2 1/2" squares
Cut 4 Fabric B Squares - GO! Square 2 1/2" 55059 or Value Die 55018 or use 55014 or 55017 2 1/2" Strip Cutter, then rotate 90° and sub cut into 2 1/2" squares
Cut 8 Fabric A Triangles - Go!Half Square 2" Finished Triangles: Die 55063 or Value Die 55018
Cut 8 Fabric B Triangles - Go!Half Square 2" Finished Triangles: Die 55063 or Value Die 55018
This busy block is called Chisholm Trail. We're getting close to the holidays so I couldn't resist using this holly fabric. This block consists of 16 half square triangles. I included an example quilt, using this block, so that you can see how the blocks interact with each other. AccuQuilt GO! Dies and rotary cutting instructions are provided.
Fabric A - Cream fabric
Fabric B - Red fabric
Cut 16 Fabric A Triangles - Go!Half Square 2" Finished Triangles: Die 55063 or Value Die 55018
Cut 16 Fabric B Triangles - Go!Half Square 2" Finished Triangles: Die 55063 or Value Die 55018