Make Something Special with This Charming Block

Instructions Are Provided for Two Sizes!

This charming block will be beautiful in a small project or made in multiples for a larger quilt. It can take on many personalities depending on the fabrics you choose and value placements.

The block, designed by Lori Holt, is part of the Riley Blake Designs 2025 block challenge. Several designers have contributed blocks to be included in a beautiful sampler quilt. Learn more about the challenge and access all the free block patterns here.

Lori created a video showing how the block is made (found here). 

Block by Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter.

Block by Bev McCullough from Flamingo Toes.

An example of the 20″ block by Lori Holt.

The completed block is 10″ square, although Lori also provides instructions for a 20″ version. The cutting instructions found in the description below her video for one 20″ block are:  

• A – Cut 8 – 3 1/2″ x 7 1/2″
• B – Cut 8 – 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
• C – Cut 4 – 3 1/2″ x 7 1/2″
• D – Cut 4 – 3 1/2″ x 4 1/2″
• E – Cut 1 – 8 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
• F – Cut 8 – 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
• G – Cut 4 – 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″

Click here for the free “Bloom and Grow” quilt block pattern.