Broken Dishes Quilt Pattern Designs and Blocks you’ll love
The Broken Dishes quilt pattern is a classic quilt design that has been cherished by generations of quilters. Its name originates from the motif resembling shattered pieces of ceramic plates, meticulously arranged to form a harmonious whole. Often made with a two-color scheme, the resulting geometric shapes play with the eye, creating a sense of movement and depth.
Quilters find that this pattern offers a delightful challenge that is well-suited for both beginners and experienced crafters. The process of creating a Broken Dishes quilt involves cutting and piecing together triangles, ensuring that all the points align perfectly in the final product. This attention to detail results in a patchwork that is as precise as it is beautiful. While the traditional design is rooted in a rich history, contemporary variations allow for creativity and personal expression, enabling quilters to put their unique twist on this time-honored pattern.
First things first, let’s get the math out of the way:
If you want a certain size block, see below to get that size broken dishes block.
- Cutting your squares 2 3/8 will give you a finished broken dishes block of 3 inches.
- Cutting your squares 2 7/8 will give you a finished broken dishes block of 4 inches.
- Cutting your squares 3 3/8 will give you a finished broken dishes block of 5 inches.
- Cutting your squares 3 7/8 will give you a finished broken dishes block of 6 inches.
- Cutting your squares 4 3/8 will give you a finished broken dishes block of 7 inches.
- Cutting your squares 4 7/8 will give you a finished broken dishes block of 8 inches.
- Cutting your squares 5 3/8 will give you a finished broken dishes block of 9 inches.
- Cutting your squares 5 7/8 will give you a finished broken dishes block of 10 inches.
- Cutting your squares 6 3/8 will give you a finished broken dishes block of 11inches.
- Cutting your squares 6 7/8 will give you a finished broken dishes block of 12 inches.
Super easy broken dushes quilt pattern
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