Hens and Chicks Quilt: The Free Block That Makes Points Look Easy

Editorial Team · 2026-10-25

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 who are ready to level up. And hey, don't let all those points ruffle your feathers. If you've ever stared down a pile of half-square triangles and quietly panicked, this is the project that talks you off the ledge. We've got a free quilt block video tutorial that walks you through piecing each block with real precision, step by step. ### The Quilt Pattern: Lap Quilt or Runner The Hens and Chicks Quilt Pattern comes in two sizes — a lap quilt and a table runner — so you can go big or keep it cozy. It's built for intermediate quilters who genuinely love perfectly matched points and have earned the title of poke-a-pin pro. Here's the part we love most: the lap quilt uses just three prints. That makes it a dream for busting through the unused yardage sitting in your stash. You know the stack — the one you keep meaning to cut into. If you want to make one exactly like ours, you can pick up the Hens and Chicks Quilt Kit and a matching Backing Set. Everything's already coordinated, so there's no second-guessing at the cutting table. We stitched our sample in the Wildbriar collection by Sweetfire Road for Moda Fabrics. The distilled color palette gives you a glimpse of that sun-dappled wonder waiting just beyond the garden gate. It's soft, warm, and a little nostalgic — the kind of quilt that looks like it's been in the family for years. ### The Hens and Chicks Quilt Block The block itself is Fat Quarter-friendly and uses the magic of strip piecing to come together fast. Each finished block measures 18.5" x 18.5" unfinished, so you get a nice, generous square without sewing a million tiny pieces. With just two fabrics plus a background in each block, this Classic & Vintage design is a wonderful way to showcase your favorite collections. Got a bundle you've been hoarding? This block will let those prints sing. Kimberly guides you through the whole thing in our step-by-step video tutorial. Before you know it, your roost will be full of these fun blocks. ### A Few Tips Before You Start - Press your seams as you go — it makes matching points so much easier. - Strip piecing means you'll cut strips first, then sew, then sub-cut. Trust the process. - Keep your pins handy. Those perfect points won't match themselves. - Pre-cut your fabrics before the video starts so you can sew right along. > "Don't let all those points ruffle your feathers" — honestly, the best quilting advice we've ever given. ### Share What You Make We hope you enjoy sewing with this free Hens and Chicks Block Pattern. When you finish a block (or a whole quilt), share it using #FQSHensAndChicksQuilt on Facebook and Instagram, and tag @fatquartershop so we can see it. There's nothing better than watching a pattern come to life in someone else's fabric choices. So grab your rotary cutter, pick your three prints, and let's get piecing. Happy Quilting!