Swallow Quilt Block

Swallow Quilt Block

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.

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.

Illustration of straight row layout of Swallow Quilt Block
Straight row ayout of Swallow Quilt Blocks
Illustration of alternating block layout of Swallow Quilt Block
Alternating block layout of Swallow Quilt Blocks
Illustration of a baby quilt using the Swallow Quilt Block
Crib Size layout using Swallow Block
Illustration for asmall quilt using the Swallow Quilt Block
Layout 2 for a baby quilt using the Swallow Quilt Block

Block Construction

Image of Exploded version of The Swallow Quilt Block
Exploded version of The Swallow Quilt Block

Coloring Sheets

Click to download coloring sheets for the Swallow Quilt Block