Hens and Chicks Quilt: The Free Block Tutorial That Clicks

Michael Johnson · 2026-10-25

Welcome back to our Classic & Vintage Quilt Series! Today we're piecing together a flock of fun with the Hens and Chicks Quilt — a timeless pattern that's just right for intermediate quilters. And here's the best part: there's a free block tutorial to walk you through every step. Don't let all those points ruffle your feathers. This one rewards patience, and once you see how the blocks come together, you'll wonder why you waited so long to try it. ### What You're Actually Making The Hens and Chicks Quilt Pattern comes in two sizes: a lap quilt and a runner. Both are built for quilters who love perfectly matched points and don't mind being a poke-a-pin pro now and then. The lap quilt uses just three prints, which makes it a fantastic stash-buster. If you've got unused yardage sitting in a bin, this is your excuse to finally cut into it. Want to make one exactly like ours? There's a quilt kit and a matching backing set available. We used the Wildbriar collection by Sweetfire Road for Moda Fabrics. The distilled color palette gives you a glimpse of the sun-dappled wonder waiting just beyond the garden gate. It's soft, it's warm, and it photographs beautifully. ### The Block Itself The Hens and Chicks block is Fat Quarter-friendly and uses the magic of strip piecing to build something that looks far more complicated than it is. Each block finishes at 18.5 inches x 18.5 inches unfinished. You only need two fabrics plus a background per block, which means this is a wonderful way to showcase your favorite collections. Got a bundle you've been hoarding? This block will let those prints sing. A few things that make this block approachable: - Strip piecing does most of the heavy lifting for you - Only three fabrics total for the lap quilt - Fat Quarter-friendly, so no giant cuts required - A step-by-step video tutorial guides you through each seam With Kimberly as your guide, your roost will be full of these fun blocks before you know it. And if points have tripped you up before, this is a gentle way to practice them. ### A Quick Word on Points > "Perfect points aren't about being a perfectionist. They're about slowing down for three seconds at the seam and trusting your quarter-inch." That's the whole secret, really. Press as you go, pin when it matters, and don't be afraid to rip a seam if something looks off. Quilting is forgiving that way. ### Share Your Flock We hope you enjoy sewing with this free Hens and Chicks Block Pattern. When you finish a block, share it using #FQSHensAndChicksQuilt on Facebook and Instagram, and tag @fatquartershop so we can see your work. There's nothing better than watching a flock come together one block at a time. Happy Quilting!