Cypress Quilt Block (Free Pattern for Beginners)
Cypress Quilt Block (Free Pattern for Beginners)
If you’re looking for a modern quilt block pattern that’s beginner-friendly but still looks impressive, the Cypress quilt block is exactly that. It combines two foundational techniques—half-square triangles and flying geese—to create a bold, directional design that feels dynamic and modern without being complicated.
You can download the full pattern and start right away.
Download the free Cypress quilt block pattern (PDF): The Cypress (Block Only) Pattern 10.5″ or 6.5″ unfinished block – Digital Download – Tasha Quilts
This is a printable quilt block pattern PDF that includes cutting instructions, step-by-step diagrams, and full assembly guidance so you’re not guessing your way through it.
Where This Block Came From and Where to Find More Like It
This block was inspired by designs found in reference books like the Encyclopedia of Quilt Blocks. If you find yourself finishing a block and then immediately wondering what to make next, a resource like this is actually useful. It gives you a large library of quilt block ideas without having to rely on random searching or scrolling.
It’s not a step-by-step project book, which is exactly why it works. It’s a reference you can return to whenever you want new ideas or want to explore different block designs. I use this in conjunction with BlockBase+ software with EQ8.
BlockBase+ is one of my favorite places to get quilty inspiration. I can look through thousands of quilt blocks for inspiration and use in Adobe Illustrator.
One of my favorite ways to get quilty inspiratoin, and a great companion to the BlockBase+ software!
Download the free Cypress quilt block pattern (PDF): The Cypress (Block Only) Pattern 10.5″ or 6.5″ unfinished block – Digital Download – Tasha Quilts
Tips for Better Results
If you want your quilt block to look clean and precise, focus on accuracy more than speed. Trimming matters more than most people think, and slightly off units will compound as you assemble the block. Take the time to trim your half-square triangles and flying geese correctly.
A consistent ¼-inch seam allowance is critical. If that’s off, your entire block size will be off.
Before you sew anything together, lay out the full block and double-check the direction of your flying geese. They should point away from the center square.
Full Quilt Mock-Up
Once you’ve made one Cypress quilt block, you can repeat it to create a full quilt, which creates amazing secondary patterns. Your fabric choices could make a large impact on what kinds of designs are prominent!
Watch the Step-by-Step Tutorial
If you prefer to learn visually, you can follow along with the full walkthrough on YouTube where the block is made step-by-step. This is especially helpful if you’re still getting comfortable with flying geese or half-square triangles.
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Download the free Cypress quilt block pattern (PDF): The Cypress (Block Only) Pattern 10.5″ or 6.5″ unfinished block – Digital Download – Tasha Quilts
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Shades of Gray
Love this block? I designed it is part of the Shades of Gray collab. Find all the other blocks here: https://authorkathrynmykel.com/shades-of-gray/ and sign up to get the weekly emails to ensure you don’t miss out!
Here are the last three (click the photos to get the links to their patterns)!
