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Mother’s Favorite is a 12-inch quilt block made from dark blue, blue, and white prints. The American Patchwork & Quilting pattern combines pieced triangle-square units, eight Flying Geese, and a blue center square; its cutting list and assembly sequence are below.
Pattern overview
The American Patchwork & Quilting Editors published this block pattern on April 15, 2019. It specifies a finished block measuring 12 inches square and uses scraps in three colors: dark blue print, blue print, and white print. The pattern does not name required fabric collections or brands, and it does not give a historical origin or alternate name for the block.
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View the original Mother’s Favorite Quilt Block pattern for its diagrams and complete instructions.
What to cut
The following measurements are for the pattern’s 12-inch version. Cut the listed pieces from quilting cotton in the three prints:
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| Fabric | Cutting list |
|---|---|
| Dark blue print | Two 4-7/8-inch squares, cut diagonally into four large triangles; one 4-1/2-inch square; and two 2-7/8-inch squares, cut diagonally into four small triangles. |
| Blue print | Four 2-1/2 × 4-1/2-inch rectangles and eight 2-1/2-inch squares. |
| White print | Four 2-1/2 × 4-1/2-inch rectangles; six 2-7/8-inch squares, cut diagonally into twelve small triangles; and eight 2-1/2-inch squares. |
Use a quilting pencil or another fabric-safe marking tool to draw diagonals on the wrong side of the blue and white 2-1/2-inch squares. These markings guide the Flying Geese stitching.
Piece the triangle-square units
Make four small triangle-square units from the small triangles. Each should measure 2-1/2 inches square, including seam allowances. Combine these units to form four pieced large triangles, then join each with a dark-blue large triangle to create four large triangle-square units. Each large unit should measure 4-1/2 inches square, including seam allowances.
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Use the blue and white squares with the matching rectangles to make eight Flying Geese units. For each unit, place a marked square at an end of a rectangle, stitch on the diagonal mark, trim the excess fabric while leaving a 1/4-inch seam allowance, and press the attached triangle open. Repeat at the opposite end with a second marked square. Each completed unit measures 2-1/2 × 4-1/2 inches, including seam allowances.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Assemble the block
- Arrange the four large triangle-square units, eight Flying Geese units, and the 4-1/2-inch blue square in three horizontal rows, following the pattern diagram for exact placement.
- Join the pieces within each row.
- Press the seams in alternating directions from row to row to help the seams nest when the rows are joined.
- Join the three rows to complete the block.
Use the source pattern’s diagram to confirm orientation before sewing the rows together; the written construction description identifies the components and row layout, while the diagram shows their placement.
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