This sailboat is a classic boat. Use it alone in a quilt or in combination with other blocks.
Watch until the end of the video for different quilt layouts.
Cutting directions
- 1 strip, 3 1/2″ x 12 1/2″ in light blue
- 2 strips, 3 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ in background fabric
- 1 strip, 3 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ in navy for the boat
- 3 squares, 4″ x 4″ in the background fabric
- 1 square, 4″ x 4″ in navy
- 1 square, 4″ x 4″ in yellow
- 1 square, 4″ x 4″ in orange
Finished size
12″ x 12″.
Sailboat quilts
Have a look at some historical sailboat quilts on the Quilt index.
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Hi Teresa! I really enjoy your videos! They are inspiring me to include different blocks in my quilts/sewing. What is the name of the fish fabric at the bottom of your sailboat quilt block? It is the perfect scale print for this and some other sailing boat and sea scape prints. Thanks from Bensalem, PA. Tina Ross
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Very cute design. Nice for a baby quilt center. Preemies.
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Love your choice of fabrics Teresa…..Had a look on your referral page..love the “Little Ships of Dreams” in 2 shades of blue. Thank you, this is a keeper. Cheers, Elizabeth
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