The Hens and Chicks Quilt Block That Finally Makes Points Click

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The Hens and Chicks Quilt Block That Finally Makes Points Click

Piece the Hens and Chicks Quilt with confidence. This intermediate-friendly pattern uses just three prints and a free strip-pieced block that finishes at 18.5 inches square.

Welcome back to our Classic & Vintage Quilt Series! Today we're piecing together a whole flock of fun with the Hens and Chicks Quilt — a timeless pattern that's just right for intermediate quilters. And honestly? Those points don't have to ruffle your feathers. With a little patience and the right walkthrough, you'll be piecing each block with real precision. ### What Makes This Quilt So Approachable The Hens and Chicks Quilt Pattern comes in two sizes: a lap quilt and a runner. It's built for quilters who love perfectly matched points and don't mind being a poke-a-pin pro. The lap version uses just three prints, which makes it a fantastic way to bust through yardage you've been hoarding. If you want to make one exactly like ours, you can grab the kit and a matching backing set. We stitched ours in the Wildbriar collection by Sweetfire Road for Moda Fabrics. That distilled color palette feels like a peek at the sun-dappled wonder waiting just beyond the garden gate. ### Inside the Free Block The free block pattern is fat quarter-friendly and uses the magic of strip piecing to build something cute and quick. Each block finishes at 18.5 inches by 18.5 inches unfinished — a generous size that shows off your favorite fabrics. Here's what you'll need to know before you start: - Just two fabrics plus a background per block - Strip piecing does most of the heavy lifting - A step-by-step video walks you through every seam - The block is a great canvas for showcasing a collection you love With Kimberly as your guide in the video tutorial, your roost will be full of these blocks before you know it. Slow down on the pinning, line up those intersections, and the points will fall into place. > "Don't let all those points ruffle your feathers — precision is a habit, not a talent." ### A Few Tips Before You Cut Press your strips flat before you sub-cut, and keep your seam allowance consistent at a quarter inch. Small habits like these are what separate a wobbly block from a crisp one. If a point comes up short, don't rip it out in a panic — check your seam first. We hope you enjoy sewing with this free Hens and Chicks Block Pattern. Share your work using #FQSHensAndChicksQuilt on Facebook and Instagram, and tag @fatquartershop so we can cheer you on. Happy quilting!