Garden Corners Quilt - Free baby quilt pattern

This free baby quilt pattern is a sweet, little project measuring 40" x 52", perfect for use as a baby quilt, a gift to a loved one, or as a cheerful wall quilt. Its classic patchwork layout combines three main block designs that come together beautifully to create a balanced, vintage-inspired look.

Free baby quilt pattern quilt layout

The quilt is built with 6" blocks, and the design uses just three block types:

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1. Main Design Block – A lively patchwork block with a diamond-in-a-square center surrounded by flying geese units. It creates movement across the quilt and ties the purple, red, and lavender fabrics together. You will need 15 blocks.

   

   
   

The tutorial is designed to demonstrate a shortcut for creating all the units. Instead of individually cutting and sewing Half Square Triangles, Square-in-a-Square, and Flying Geese—or using templates—this method simplifies the process. It’s easier to manage the bias, ensures perfect sizing, and helps achieve seamless matching. Click here for the tutorial

*I recommend pressing the seam open—it’ll make assembling the block much easier.

Cutting Guide

Background

- Cut (1) square at 3.5" x 3.5"

- Cut (4) squares at 2 5/8" x 2 5/8" (sky for the flying geese block)

-Cut (2) squares at 2.5" x 2.5" (to make 4 half-square triangles )

- Cut (4) squares at 1.25" x 1.25"

Medium Fabric (A)

- Cut (1) square at 4.5" x 4.5", use the 4 -at- a- time method to make 4 flying geese blocks

Medium Fabric (C)

- Cut (1) square at 3.5" x 3.5"

Dark fabric

- Cut (2) squares at 2.5" x 2.5" (to make 4 half-square triangles)

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2. Corner Flower Block – These tulip-inspired blocks are set in each of the four corners. With their angled petals and green stem base, they give the quilt a charming garden feel and frame the design with a playful touch. You will need 4 blocks

   
   

   Click here for the tutorial

   

   

Cutting Guide

Background

A  (1)  2.5” x 1.5”

B  (2)  2.5” x 4.5”

F  (1) 1.5” x 1.5”

Medium

C (2) 2.5” x 2.5”

D (1) 2.5” x 2.5”

Dark

C (2) 2.5” x 2.5”

D (1) 2.5” x 2.5”

E (1) 2.5” x 4.5”

Darkest

F  (1) 1.5” x 1.5”

3. Border Block – The outer edge features a pieced border made with alternating floral and blue diamond units. Finished size = 3" x6" This border adds depth, polish, and a sense of continuity to the quilt, finishing it off with a flourish. You will need 24 blocks Click here for the tutorial

   
   

   

   

Cutting guide

Medium

A (1) 4" x 4" sub cut to 2 triangles

Background

B (1) 4 ¼" x 4 ¼" sub cut to 4 triangles

Dark Fabric

C (1) 2 ⅝" x 2 ⅝"

4. Cut 16 background squares, each measuring 6 ½" x 6 ½".

5. Make 4 half-square triangles, to finish at 3", for the corner borders.

6. You'll need 2.5" strips for the border

Quilt Assembly

1. Arrange the Blocks

   • Lay out all blocks in a grid, per diagram above, 5 blocks across and 7 blocks down.

2. Sew the Rows

   • Join the blocks into rows of 5.

   • Press seams in alternating directions for nesting.

   • Sew the rows together to complete the quilt center.

3. Make the Borders

   • Piece 24 border blocks.

   • Make 4 half-square triangles for the quilt corners.

   • Sew the border blocks into two long rows for the sides and two shorter rows for the top and bottom.

4. Attach the Borders

   • Sew the 4 border strips to the quilt top.

5. Finish the Quilt

   • Layer the quilt top with batting and backing to make a sandwich.

   • Quilt as desired.

   • Add binding around all four sides to complete your quilt.