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Dutchman's Puzzle quilt pattern

8" blocks of eight flying geese chasing each other around the center, set with 2" sashing.

The queen size is 88" × 108" with 80 blocks. Each size below has its own fabric list, cutting and backing, worked out for 42" fabric with ¼" seams, 10% extra and yardage rounded up to the next ¼ yard.

Dutchman's Puzzle quilt sizes
SizeFinishedBlocksTop fabric
Crib48" × 58"206¾ yd
Throw58" × 68"308¼ yd
Twin68" × 88"4811¾ yd
Full88" × 98"7216¾ yd
Queen88" × 108"8018½ yd
King108" × 108"10022¼ yd

The Dutchman's Puzzle block page has the cutting for single blocks in four sizes and the piecing step by step, with a drawing of every unit.

Dutchman's Puzzle quilt, queen size, 88" × 108"
Queen, 88" × 108"

Crib Dutchman's Puzzle quilt, 48" × 58"

20 blocks of 8", 5 rows of 4 with 2" sashing, 3" border.

Dutchman's Puzzle quilt, crib size, 48" × 58"
Fabric for the crib size
Main5 fabrics, scrappy2¼ yd total
BackgroundCream calico1¾ yd
Main, BindingRed floral¾ yd
Sashing, BorderNavy floral1¾ yd
CornerstonesGold tonal¼ yd
Backing2 panels 56" long, seams across; or 1¾ yd of 108" wide3¼ yd
Batting72" × 90"Twin

Cutting

  • Main, from each of the 5 fabrics: Cranberry floral: Cut 2 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 32 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese. Barn red tonal: Cut 2 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 32 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese. Red roses: Cut 2 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 32 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese. Red tonal: Cut 2 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 32 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese. Rust paisley: Cut 1 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 16 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese.
  • Background: Cut 20 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 320 squares 2½" for the flying geese.
  • Main, Binding: Cut 1 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 16 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese. Cut 6 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 224" strip.
  • Sashing, Border: Cut 13 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 49 strips 2½" × 8½". Cut 5 strips 3½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 52½" and 2 at 48½".
  • Cornerstones: Cut 2 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 30 squares 2½".

Putting it together

  1. Make 20 Dutchman's Puzzle blocks, 8" finished (8½" with seam allowance). That takes 160 flying geese.
  2. Sew 5 rows of 4 blocks with a sashing strip between the blocks and at both ends. Sew 6 sashing rows of 4 strips and 5 cornerstones. Join the rows, starting and ending with a sashing row.
  3. Add the 3" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
  4. Layer the backing (56" × 66"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

Throw Dutchman's Puzzle quilt, 58" × 68"

30 blocks of 8", 6 rows of 5 with 2" sashing, 3" border.

Dutchman's Puzzle quilt, throw size, 58" × 68"
Fabric for the throw size
Main5 fabrics, scrappy½ yd each
BackgroundCream calico2½ yd
Main, BindingRed floral1 yd
Sashing, BorderNavy floral2 yd
CornerstonesGold tonal¼ yd
Backing2 panels 66" long, seams across; or 2 yd of 108" wide3¾ yd
Batting72" × 90"Twin

Cutting

  • Main, from each of the 5 fabrics: Cranberry floral: Cut 3 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 48 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese. Barn red tonal: Cut 2 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 32 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese. Red roses: Cut 3 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 48 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese. Red tonal: Cut 2 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 32 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese. Rust paisley: Cut 3 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 48 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese.
  • Background: Cut 30 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 480 squares 2½" for the flying geese.
  • Main, Binding: Cut 2 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 32 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese. Cut 7 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 264" strip.
  • Sashing, Border: Cut 5 strips 8½" × WOF. Subcut 71 strips 2½" × 8½". Cut 6 strips 3½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 62½" and 2 at 58½".
  • Cornerstones: Cut 3 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 42 squares 2½".

Putting it together

  1. Make 30 Dutchman's Puzzle blocks, 8" finished (8½" with seam allowance). That takes 240 flying geese.
  2. Sew 6 rows of 5 blocks with a sashing strip between the blocks and at both ends. Sew 7 sashing rows of 5 strips and 6 cornerstones. Join the rows, starting and ending with a sashing row.
  3. Add the 3" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
  4. Layer the backing (66" × 76"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

Twin Dutchman's Puzzle quilt, 68" × 88"

48 blocks of 8", 8 rows of 6 with 2" sashing, 3" border.

Dutchman's Puzzle quilt, twin size, 68" × 88"
Fabric for the twin size
Main5 fabrics, scrappy3½ yd total
BackgroundCream calico3¾ yd
Main, BindingRed floral1¼ yd
Sashing, BorderNavy floral2¾ yd
CornerstonesGold tonal½ yd
Backing2 panels 96" long, seams down; or 2¼ yd of 108" wide5½ yd
Batting81" × 96"Full

Cutting

  • Main, from each of the 5 fabrics: Cranberry floral: Cut 5 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 72 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese. Barn red tonal: Cut 5 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 72 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese. Red roses: Cut 5 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 72 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese. Red tonal: Cut 5 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 72 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese. Rust paisley: Cut 3 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 48 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese.
  • Background: Cut 48 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 768 squares 2½" for the flying geese.
  • Main, Binding: Cut 3 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 48 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese. Cut 8 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 324" strip.
  • Sashing, Border: Cut 7 strips 8½" × WOF. Subcut 110 strips 2½" × 8½". Cut 8 strips 3½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 82½" and 2 at 68½".
  • Cornerstones: Cut 4 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 63 squares 2½".

Putting it together

  1. Make 48 Dutchman's Puzzle blocks, 8" finished (8½" with seam allowance). That takes 384 flying geese.
  2. Sew 8 rows of 6 blocks with a sashing strip between the blocks and at both ends. Sew 9 sashing rows of 6 strips and 7 cornerstones. Join the rows, starting and ending with a sashing row.
  3. Add the 3" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
  4. Layer the backing (76" × 96"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

Full Dutchman's Puzzle quilt, 88" × 98"

72 blocks of 8", 9 rows of 8 with 2" sashing, 3" border.

Dutchman's Puzzle quilt, full size, 88" × 98"
Fabric for the full size
Main5 fabrics, scrappy1 yd each
BackgroundCream calico5½ yd
Main, BindingRed floral1¾ yd
Sashing, BorderNavy floral4 yd
CornerstonesGold tonal½ yd
Backing3 panels 96" long, seams across; or 2¾ yd of 108" wide8 yd
Batting120" × 120"King

Cutting

  • Main, from each of the 5 fabrics: Cut 6 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 96 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese.
  • Background: Cut 72 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 1152 squares 2½" for the flying geese.
  • Main, Binding: Cut 6 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 96 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese. Cut 10 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 384" strip.
  • Sashing, Border: Cut 11 strips 8½" × WOF. Subcut 161 strips 2½" × 8½". Cut 9 strips 3½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 92½" and 2 at 88½".
  • Cornerstones: Cut 6 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 90 squares 2½".

Putting it together

  1. Make 72 Dutchman's Puzzle blocks, 8" finished (8½" with seam allowance). That takes 576 flying geese.
  2. Sew 9 rows of 8 blocks with a sashing strip between the blocks and at both ends. Sew 10 sashing rows of 8 strips and 9 cornerstones. Join the rows, starting and ending with a sashing row.
  3. Add the 3" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
  4. Layer the backing (96" × 106"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

Queen Dutchman's Puzzle quilt, 88" × 108"

80 blocks of 8", 10 rows of 8 with 2" sashing, 3" border.

Dutchman's Puzzle quilt, queen size, 88" × 108"
Fabric for the queen size
Main5 fabrics, scrappy5½ yd total
BackgroundCream calico6¼ yd
Main, BindingRed floral1¾ yd
Sashing, BorderNavy floral4¼ yd
CornerstonesGold tonal¾ yd
Backing3 panels 96" long, seams across; or 3¼ yd of 108" wide8 yd
Batting120" × 120"King

Cutting

  • Main, from each of the 5 fabrics: Cranberry floral: Cut 8 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 128 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese. Barn red tonal: Cut 8 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 128 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese. Red roses: Cut 6 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 96 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese. Red tonal: Cut 6 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 96 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese. Rust paisley: Cut 6 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 96 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese.
  • Background: Cut 80 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 1280 squares 2½" for the flying geese.
  • Main, Binding: Cut 6 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 96 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese. Cut 10 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 404" strip.
  • Sashing, Border: Cut 12 strips 8½" × WOF. Subcut 178 strips 2½" × 8½". Cut 10 strips 3½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 102½" and 2 at 88½".
  • Cornerstones: Cut 7 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 99 squares 2½".

Putting it together

  1. Make 80 Dutchman's Puzzle blocks, 8" finished (8½" with seam allowance). That takes 640 flying geese.
  2. Sew 10 rows of 8 blocks with a sashing strip between the blocks and at both ends. Sew 11 sashing rows of 8 strips and 9 cornerstones. Join the rows, starting and ending with a sashing row.
  3. Add the 3" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
  4. Layer the backing (96" × 116"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

King Dutchman's Puzzle quilt, 108" × 108"

100 blocks of 8", 10 rows of 10 with 2" sashing, 3" border.

Dutchman's Puzzle quilt, king size, 108" × 108"
Fabric for the king size
Main5 fabrics, scrappy6¾ yd total
BackgroundCream calico7¾ yd
Main, BindingRed floral2 yd
Sashing, BorderNavy floral5 yd
CornerstonesGold tonal¾ yd
Backing3 panels 116" long, seams across; or 6½ yd of 108" wide9¾ yd
Batting120" × 120"King

Cutting

  • Main, from each of the 5 fabrics: Cranberry floral: Cut 10 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 160 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese. Barn red tonal: Cut 10 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 160 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese. Red roses: Cut 8 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 120 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese. Red tonal: Cut 8 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 120 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese. Rust paisley: Cut 8 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 120 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese.
  • Background: Cut 100 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 1600 squares 2½" for the flying geese.
  • Main, Binding: Cut 8 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 120 rectangles 2½" × 4½" for the flying geese. Cut 11 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 444" strip.
  • Sashing, Border: Cut 14 strips 8½" × WOF. Subcut 220 strips 2½" × 8½". Cut 11 strips 3½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 102½" and 2 at 108½".
  • Cornerstones: Cut 8 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 121 squares 2½".

Putting it together

  1. Make 100 Dutchman's Puzzle blocks, 8" finished (8½" with seam allowance). That takes 800 flying geese.
  2. Sew 10 rows of 10 blocks with a sashing strip between the blocks and at both ends. Sew 11 sashing rows of 10 strips and 11 cornerstones. Join the rows, starting and ending with a sashing row.
  3. Add the 3" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
  4. Layer the backing (116" × 116"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

Making the Dutchman's Puzzle quilt from precuts

The scrappy prints can come from jelly rolls, layer cakes, charm packs or fat quarters. Everything else, borders and binding included, comes from the yardage in the fabric list for each size.

Precuts for the Dutchman's Puzzle quilt
SizeJelly rollLayer cakeCharm packFat quarter
Crib18 strips, 1 roll20 squares, 1 layer cake80 charms, 2 packs5 fat quarters
Throw27 strips, 1 roll30 squares, 1 layer cake120 charms, 3 packs8 fat quarters
Twin43 strips, 2 rolls48 squares, 2 layer cakes192 charms, 5 packs12 fat quarters
Full64 strips, 2 rolls72 squares, 2 layer cakes288 charms, 7 packs18 fat quarters
Queen72 strips, 2 rolls80 squares, 2 layer cakes320 charms, 8 packs20 fat quarters
King89 strips, 3 rolls100 squares, 3 layer cakes400 charms, 10 packs25 fat quarters

More quilts for each precut: jelly roll quilt patterns, layer cake quilt patterns, charm pack quilt patterns, fat quarter quilt patterns.

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