Originally Posted by Amalie

I'm a new quilter. I didn't grow up with quilts or around quilters, so I have no idea which blocks are common and/or necessary. And for the blocks I do recognize, I have no idea what their names are. The only block names I know are log cabins and pinwheels (I've made both of those).

What blocks do you think new quilters should learn?

If you have any suggestions for resources, that would be welcome.