How to Sew the Super Easy 7-Grid Chain Quilt Block - Another Great Alternating Block
Quilting enthusiasts, get ready to add a timeless charm to your next project with the versatile, quick and easy 7-Grid Chain Quilt Block! With its straightforward beginner-friendly construction and myriad color variations, this block serves as a cornerstone for stunning quilt compositions.
Whether used as an alternating block or showcased independently, its adaptability shines and its compatibility with block sizes divisible by seven ensures a harmonious cohesion in your quilt layout. From quick-sew projects to intricate designs, this block effortlessly weaves together tradition and innovation, inviting quilters to explore endless avenues of expression. Let's jump in and start sewing!
![7 grid chain quilt block](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0149/5895/2502/files/480_7_grid_chain_11_240x240.jpg?v=1715018940)
Fabric Requirements for a 14" Finished 7-Grid Chain Quilt Block:
- Light/White: 4 - 4.5" x 6.5" rectangles, and 12 - 2.5" squares
- Medium/Green: 8 - 2.5" squares
- Dark/Blue: 4 - 2.5" squares
- Dark/Red: 1 - 2.5" squares
![7 grid chain fabric requirements](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0149/5895/2502/files/480_7_grid_chain_fabric_requirements_480x480.jpg?v=1715018940)
Sewing Directions:
Four-Patch Units:
Step 1:
- Lay out two squares of each color and sew into two rows.
- Press the seam allowances toward the Medium/Green fabric.
- Sew the two rows together.
- Press the seam allowances. I've used the tweak/twirl/furl method of pressing but you can press however you wish.
![7 grid chain 1](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0149/5895/2502/files/480_7_grid_chain_1_480x480.jpg?v=1715018920)
Step 2:
![7 grid chain 2](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0149/5895/2502/files/480_7_grid_chain_2_480x480.jpg?v=1715018920)
Center Unit:
Step 3:
![7 grid chain 3](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0149/5895/2502/files/480_7_grid_chain_3_480x480.jpg?v=1715018921)
Step 4:
![7 grid chain 4](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0149/5895/2502/files/480_7_grid_chain_4_480x480.jpg?v=1715018921)
Step 5:
![7 grid chain 5](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0149/5895/2502/files/480_7_grid_chain_5_480x480.jpg?v=1715018921)
Step 6:
![7 grid chain 6](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0149/5895/2502/files/480_7_grid_chain_6_480x480.jpg?v=1715018921)
Step 7:
![7 grid chain 7](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0149/5895/2502/files/480_7_grid_chain_7_480x480.jpg?v=1715018921)
Putting It All Together:
Step 8:
![7 grid chain 8](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0149/5895/2502/files/480_7_grid_chain_8_480x480.jpg?v=1715018940)
Step 9:
![7 grid chain 9](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0149/5895/2502/files/480_7_grid_chain_9_480x480.jpg?v=1715018940)
Step 10:
![7 grid chain 10](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0149/5895/2502/files/480_7_grid_chain_10_480x480.jpg?v=1715018940)
Step 11:
![7 grid chain 11](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0149/5895/2502/files/480_7_grid_chain_11_480x480.jpg?v=1715018940)
Step 12:
![7 grid chain 12](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0149/5895/2502/files/480_7_grid_chain_12_480x480.jpg?v=1715018940)
Layout Ideas:
![quilt 1](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0149/5895/2502/files/quilt_1_b42c896a-c5e1-437e-8bbc-aba2c537960b_480x480.jpg?v=1715024954)
![quilt 2](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0149/5895/2502/files/quilt_2_fb49b255-9337-4301-91e9-3cb9b0c18049_480x480.jpg?v=1715024954)
![quilt 3](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0149/5895/2502/files/quilt_3_21d620a2-283a-40cc-8813-07fbc288e22f_480x480.jpg?v=1715024955)
![quilt 4](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0149/5895/2502/files/quilt_4_55a9653d-e0f4-4cf7-8349-0be6b714b579_480x480.jpg?v=1715024955)
![quilt 5](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0149/5895/2502/files/quilt_5_a3691506-bd5c-442f-9b09-13d5ef871361_480x480.jpg?v=1715024956)
![quilt 6](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0149/5895/2502/files/quilt_6_b4249efc-ff80-4827-962c-516f77ff2744_480x480.jpg?v=1715024955)
![quilt 7](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0149/5895/2502/files/quilt_7_71268afd-bbee-4984-9430-9237ce0e7f0d_480x480.jpg?v=1715024955)
![quilt 8](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0149/5895/2502/files/quilt_8_55367eb1-00e0-4ad1-92e0-a38a1ddc00bc_480x480.jpg?v=1715024955)
Conclusion:
I hope you have enjoyed this tutorial. If you like it and want to see more, just click HERE to sign up for my newsletter and receive a free PDF quilt pattern called "Chained Weathervane".
Happy Quilting!
Elaine
P.S. For more easy quilt blocks that only use squares, rectangles, and Half Square Triangles, take a look here: https://fabric406.com/blogs/fabric406-blog/tagged/tutorials_beginning-blocks
P.P.S. Check out my patterns I have for sale on Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/shop/fabric406