toogie

A friend found a bag of 25 blocks for $4 at a thrift shop. She asked if I could put the blocks together and make her a quilt. I would like to know if anyone knows the name of the block, please. She measured it at almost 20 inches! I am hoping to square up at 15.5 bc that’s my biggest ruler. I haven’t received them yet but she sent this picture of one of the blocks. Appreciate any info, thanks in advance.

cjsews

I don’t know the name of it but, it will make a lovely quilt

1CharmShort

lucky score!
I found a couple that are similar, but not exact
like this one: https://jinnybeyer.com/block-fabric/a-snowflake/
It's also called an x block but yours is a variation
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/74098356340546991/

Here are several block libraries for you to browse for names of the other blocks...but so many blocks have more than 1 name, it's a bit difficult to pin down:
https://quiltstreet.com/pattern-libr...block-library/
https://jinnybeyer.com/block-fabric/
https://www.generations-quilt-patter...-patterns.html
https://www.freequilt.com/quilt-blocks.html
https://sewguide.com/quilt-block-names/ (scroll down for pictures of blocks)
https://www.quiltingdaily.com/150-fr...squilting-com/ This one you have to select an alphabet spread and click on it to get names and pictures of each block

Quiltwoman44

you may be able to trim it up doing 1/4 of the block at a time with your ruler to not take it down to 15 inches. that may trim too much off the corner blocks. good luck and have fun rescuing blocks.

Barb in Louisiana

I have used my cutting board to square up quilt blocks that are larger than my largest ruler. The block is nice. According to how accurate the sewing was, you might want to add a sashing.

illinois

You will lose a lot of inches overall, if you are cutting that much off of each block. What method do you use to square up a finished quilt? When my piece it too big, I use my square ruler on the corners and use a straight one to complete the distance in between.

WMUTeach

Thanks for the journey through all of the possible quilt block names. My first thought was the block was a variation of the Mexican Star. It is only the center "X" without the pieces that make up the secondary pattern. What fun you will have when you actually get the blocks in hand and can see and feel the blocks.

Now, this is just a random thought......You may want to consider gently washing the blocks. The blocks may shrink or may not shrink evenly. That could impact how you cut down the blocks. Perhaps try washing just one block to check for shrinkage.

Let your adventure begin!

GingerK

I would not wash any of the blocks before putting them together. That always leads to raveling. I have also used more than one ruler to square up a large block. After pressing, you could also fold in half both ways and match up the seams, then square up.

1CharmShort

This video may offer tips & help...it shows how to square up large blocks with small rulers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld0k9Wu3ckg

materialworld

These will make a charming quilt! I don't know the name of the block, but I love the vintage fabrics used in this one. What a lucky find for your friend. You're a good friend in return!