27 Free 12 Inch Quilt Block Patterns

A recurrent favorite among quilters, the Ohio Star is one of the most popular quilt blocks. The history of this quilt block dates back to quilts created in the 1800’s. Lakegirlquilts' 12-inch version of this classic design is one you won't want to miss!

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This free quilt block pattern is the perfect way to give your next quilt some rustic country charm. This block uses paper piecing to create a beautiful 12" x 12" block that you can use for your next country-inspired quilt.

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The combination of classic vintage colors and the stunning floral fabric is what gives this block pattern its signature style. Incredibly simple and quick, this beginner block tutorial is perfect for those new to quilting as it goes together quite simply.

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The use of gorgeous summer colors paired with its large scale is what takes this log cabin quilt block pattern from a simple, beginner block to something truly unique and visually stunning.

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Ohio star quilts are truly a staple of the quilting world. It's both easy to make and visually stunning, which makes is great for beginners and experienced quilters alike.

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This lovely design works up surprisingly quickly! You will be amazed at how efficiently you can quilt this block from start to finish. When it comes down to it, this 12-inch quilt block pattern is all about showing off your stunning fabric choices.

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Aunt Eliza’s Star is a stunning block pattern that can easily be created out of scraps and combined to make a star quilt. This free quilting pattern shines as bright as the stars in the night sky and is easily customizable.

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A great chance to show off fussy cut fabric, this star block tutorial uses triangles on a roll to make its HSTs as well as paper piecing to create its design.

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Great for working through scrap pieces of fabric, this quilt block is both easy to quilt and makes a great, prominent visual element in your quilt.

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The Virginian Reel Quilt Block shows you how to combine half-square triangles on one quilt block to make a four-arrow pattern that looks intricate and impressive when combined to make a quilt.

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This quilt block pattern is called the Bright Hopes Star Block because its center square is a traditional bright hopes quilt block. Plus, learn how to handle those tricky Y-seams that are characteristic of bright hopes blocks.

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This single Irish chain quilt block is simple, but stunning. There is no end to what kind of creative projects you can make with a block like this, which lends itself to lots of variation and scrap quilting.

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Reminiscent of a small, cheerful farmhouse on the Great Plains, this lovely classic Americana layout allows you to coordinate fabric designs of your choice and arrange them into an eye-pleasing pattern.

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This free quilting tutorial may look complicated, but we promise, it's so simple that you can make several in an afternoon. Inspired by patterns from the 1920s and 1930s, this combination of two quilting classics, pinwheels and stars, is great for beginners and uses simple HSTs to create its modern geometric look.

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The bi-colored "path" on this quilt block seems to spin down toward the dark square at its center. When they come together in a quilt, the paths in each block seem to interlock or, when every second block is rotated, take on a starry look.

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This quick 12" Cut the Corners Star Block is made from flying geese blocks and sews together very quickly. When these quilt blocks are sewn together, the design they create looks like a grid whose lines are punctuated by triangles and diamonds.

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This bright and beautiful Pom Pom Paper Piecing Tutorial shows you how to use paper piecing methods to create a quilt block pattern that resembles a pom pom or starburst. 

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A perfect choice for charm packs or layer cakes, this star block tutorial uses different sizes of half square triangles to create its pretty design in shades of citrine, sapphire, and garnet.

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Combining three colors of triangles into one block, the final result of this free quilt block pattern is gorgeous, yet simple. The geometric design does all of the work for you.

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This imaginative tutorial demonstrates how to take leftover scrap quilt patterns and piece them into a wonderfully diverse half-square triangle design.

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A beautiful mix of old and new, this 12-inch quilt block pattern uses traditional half-square triangles in a new and creative way to create a block that truly comes to life with motion and vibrancy. Challenge yourself to quilt something new this year with this gorgeous modern block tutorial.

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Cut your own fabric, use jelly rolls, or layer cakes to quilt this simple and stunning free quilt block pattern. This easy quilting pattern looks great in neutral colors and can be sewn up relatively quickly.

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If you are looking for a traditional quilt block pattern that shines bright, consider constructing a quilt out of star block patterns like this Union Star Block Pattern.

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This absolutely stunning and more advanced sewing pattern is the perfect quilting pattern for the nature nut in your life. Intricate, lovely, and as beautiful as the real thing, the Stunning Woodpecker Quilt Block will be a challenge to make, but totally worth the effort.

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Using the same method as drunkard's path blocks, this free quilt block tutorial teaches you how to design beautiful lotus blossoms that look stunning in bright oranges and fall yellows.

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Fall quilts don't have to use shades of brown or dark and dreary colors. Embrace the brighter shades of fall with this pretty quilt block in colors like pumpkin orange, magenta, and bright yellow.

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This patriotic quilt pattern is the perfect quilting project to work on during June, as it makes a wonderful piece of quilted décor for the Fourth of July. Our favorite part about the pattern is that it’s a flying geese block, a recurrent favorite among quilters!

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