That is so cute and what a great idea for an 11 year old who has really outgrown his sailboat quilt.
Your blocks had to be square to work out the pattern. It's just one block turned in different directions to make the quilt.
Bugsmom's blocks work out to a 6 inch square. I've seen a picture of one in 12 inch blocks also.
I might go for a 9 inch square to make it bigger without increasing the number of squares.
Another thing on my to-do list.
6 inch block: Cut: (2) 2 3/4 x 6 1/2, (2) 2 inch squares, (1) 2 x 3 1/2.
9 inch block: Cut: (2) 3 3/4 x 9 1/2, (2) 3 inch squares, (1) 3 x 4 1/2.
12 inch block: Cut: (2) 4 3/4 x 12 1/2, (2) 4 inch squares, (1) 4 x 5 1/2.
I might even use edge pieces on the edges..
Have to check my stash. It's hard to find fabric without flowers in my stash for boys.
Thanks for sharing you picture. You did a lovely job.
:D