Free Quilt Block Pattern: Sweet Tulip Block (6″ Finished)

Kanitta
Nov 16, 2025
2 min read

Updated: Nov 17, 2025

Nothing says spring charm like a classic tulip quilt block! This adorable 6″ finished tulip block is quick to sew, beginner-friendly, and perfect for using up your favorite small scraps. With simple squares, triangles, and a pieced stem, this block brings a fresh, floral touch to any project.

You can turn a few blocks into a mini wall hanging, make a whole garden of tulips for a quilt, or mix it into a sampler. Try experimenting with different pinks, reds, purples, or even scrappy petals—every tulip will look a little different and just as beautiful!

This block uses Half-Square Triangle units, and my favorite way to make them is the 2-at-a-time method—quick, consistent, and beginner-friendly. The only extra step is trimming, and this little tool has become my lifesaver.

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This HST trimmer ruler makes trimming so much easier, faster, and far more accurate. If you’re making lots of HSTs (like in this tulip block!), this ruler is truly a game changer.

I do press my HST seams open sometimes, and this tulip block is definitely one of them. A cordless iron makes it so much easier—the sharp tip gets right into the seam, and there’s no annoying cord getting in the way or tangling up.

The step-by-step instructions, cutting sizes, and assembly diagrams are all included in the free PDF below. Whether you're a newer quilter or a fast-and-fun project lover, this block comes together smoothly and looks adorable in any colorway.