When I was just beginning to learn how to quilt, I always made sure to try out new projects immediately after finishing the other, I thought that it would help my skills improve much faster that way. There are a lot of quilt block ideas online and you can easily learn how to make them, but probably my go-to is anything that uses squares and rectangles. I just love how a few simple shapes can make a beautiful pattern in just a few steps.

Today, I will share with you this beautiful quilt pattern by Carol Thelen on YouTube which is also a recent favorite of mine. This block is the perfect project for beginners and seasoned quilters alike to make. It can be finished within just a few minutes and the instructions in this video are very detailed so you don’t have to worry about messing up. What’s even better is that it comes with a free digital pattern, too.

Materials Needed for a No-Name Quilt Block:

Dark fabric
Light fabric
Marking pen, pencil, or chalk
Ruler
Scissors or rotary cutter and a cutting mat
Fabric pin
Needle and thread
Iron, for pressing
Sewing machine
Pattern (Click here to download the pattern)

How to Make a No-Name Quilt Block:

Step 1

Cut the fabric to size as instructed in the pattern, then sort the patches into groups. Take the A patches and sew together the light and dark squares, then place a dark B patch below the pieced squares, and sew them together.

Step 2

Stitch a light B patch on the side, then stitch a light C patch below, and a dark C patch on the side. Stitch the E patch below each patchwork, then make sure to press the seams after every stitching, and set them aside.

Easy Quilt Block Idea for Beginners — Image credit: Carol Thelen via YouTube

Step 3

Take the D patches, then sew them into two 4-patch units, and start assembling the block units making sure to refer to the diagram. Sew the top and bottom blocks, then stitch them to each other, and give them a good press.