Skill Level: Confident Beginner

This block was named the Swallow Quilt Block for its resemblance to a swallow, a graceful bird often seen swooping in the sky feasting on mosquitos and other flying insects. It’s easy to see the “wings” of the swallow in the design, even if they are more triangular rather than the smooth curves seen in the silhouette of a flying swallow. The block lends itself well to Native American/Southwest types of design looks.

This block is classified as a 4 patch. Below are a few layouts to show you how the block might be used in a small quilt design.

Grouping Example

Straight row ayout of Swallow Quilt Blocks

Alternating block layout of Swallow Quilt Blocks

Crib Size layout using Swallow Block

Another possible grouping for a baby quilt using the Swallow Quilt Block

Block Construction

Exploded version of The Swallow Quilt Block

Coloring Sheets

Click to download coloring sheets for the Swallow Quilt Block

Pattern | Cutting charts