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Economy

The Economy quilt block can stand on its own as a separate quilt block, but it is also one of the fundamental blocks that is used in more complex ones. This four-patch block can be fussy-cut, scrappy and even used with solid fabrics.

This is a quilt block that can be used in a whole quilt without sashing and the outcome is really fantastic. It is also featured as a block on the Farmer’s Wife Quilt, and it is really elegant.

Fussy cut Economy quilt block
via Kate Basti
Cutting Instructions for the Economy quilt block

Many use the foundation paper piecing technique to piece the Economy block, but I find it a waste of fabric. If you cut your fabrics correctly, than you will have a perfect Economy quilt block.

Always remember FINISHED SIZE means the size it will be in a completed quilt. The measurements given already have the ¼ inch allowance included.

Finished Block Size

*SQ = Square/Squares

Cut 2 sq from dark fabric (*cut in half)
Cut 2 sq from light fabric (*cut in half)
Cut 1 sq from light fabric

4 inches

2-3/8 inches

2-7/8 inches

2.5 inches

8 inches

3-3/4 inches

4-7/8 inches

4.5 inches

12 inches

5-1/8 inches

6-7/8 inches

6.5 inches

16 inches

6-5/8 inches

8-7/8 inches

8.5 inches

economy quilt block quilt
via Crazy Mom Quilts
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economy quilt block quilt
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Names of the block

This and That, Hour glass, Thrift block

REFERENCE: Maggie Malone “5500 Quilt Blocks Designs”
economy quilt block quilt
via s.o.t.a.k. handmade
Video tutorial of the Economy quilt block

I hope you will enjoy this video tutorial on how to make the ECONOMY quilt block and don’t forget to subscribe to my channel for more quilt blocks!

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