Rail fence quilt block
Three strips sewn side by side; turned every other block, they zigzag like a fence.
Beginner
Cutting chart
For one block. Sizes are cut sizes, ¼ in seams included.
6 in block
Dark: 1 rectangle 6½ in × 2½ in
Medium: 1 rectangle 6½ in × 2½ in
Light: 1 rectangle 6½ in × 2½ in
9 in block
Dark: 1 rectangle 9½ in × 3½ in
Medium: 1 rectangle 9½ in × 3½ in
Light: 1 rectangle 9½ in × 3½ in
12 in block
Dark: 1 rectangle 12½ in × 4½ in
Medium: 1 rectangle 12½ in × 4½ in
Light: 1 rectangle 12½ in × 4½ in
How it goes together
Sew the three strips together, then turn every other block a quarter turn as you sew the rows.
Plan a quilt with this block
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