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Pixel Diamond quilt block

A stepped diamond built from small squares, with an accent center.

Pixel Diamond: main, background and accent. A 7 × 7 grid.

Cutting chart by block size

Fabric	Cut	Size	Then
Main	20 squares	1 1/2" × 1 1/2"	–
Background	24 squares	1 1/2" × 1 1/2"	–
Accent	5 squares	1 1/2" × 1 1/2"	–

Fabric	Cut	Size	Then
Main	20 squares	2" × 2"	–
Background	24 squares	2" × 2"	–
Accent	5 squares	2" × 2"	–

Fabric	Cut	Size	Then
Main	20 squares	2 1/2" × 2 1/2"	–
Background	24 squares	2 1/2" × 2 1/2"	–
Accent	5 squares	2 1/2" × 2 1/2"	–

Cut the pieces in the chart above. All measurements include a 1/4" seam allowance.
Lay all the pieces out as in the diagram. The block is a 7 × 7 grid, and each cell finishes at 2". Sew neighbouring pieces into sections, then the sections into rows, pressing seams in opposite directions from row to row.
Join the rows. The block should measure 14 1/2" now and 14" once it is sewn into the quilt.

Quilt size	Blocks	Finished size	Main	Background	Accent	Border & binding	Backing
Baby	2 × 3 (6)	34" × 48"	5/8 yd	3/4 yd	1/4 yd	7/8 yd	1 3/4 yd
Lap	3 × 4 (12)	48" × 62"	1 1/4 yd	1 3/8 yd	3/8 yd	1 1/8 yd	4 yd
Throw	4 × 5 (20)	62" × 76"	2 yd	2 3/8 yd	5/8 yd	1 3/8 yd	4 3/4 yd
Twin	5 × 6 (30)	76" × 90"	3 yd	3 1/2 yd	7/8 yd	1 5/8 yd	5 1/2 yd
Queen	6 × 6 (36)	90" × 90"	3 1/2 yd	4 1/8 yd	1 yd	1 3/4 yd	8 1/4 yd
King	7 × 7 (49)	104" × 104"	4 3/4 yd	5 3/4 yd	1 1/4 yd	2 yd	9 1/2 yd

Blocks side by side with a 3" border, 2 1/2" binding, 42" usable width and 10% extra.

A throw quilt of 14" Pixel Diamond blocks in each setting.

Setting	Blocks	Finished size	Extra fabric
Side by side	20	62" × 76"	–
With sashing	16	68" × 68"	Sashing 1 yd, Cornerstones 1/8 yd
Alternating plain blocks	10 pieced + 10 plain	62" × 76"	Plain blocks 2 1/4 yd
On point	13	65 1/2" × 65 1/2"	Setting triangles 1 5/8 yd

1. Your fabrics (tap a fabric, then choose a sample or your own photo)

2. Block

3. Quilt size

4. Block size

5. Setting

Border

Fabric	Yardage	Cut

Based on 42" usable fabric width, 1/4" seams and 10% extra. Your photos stay on your device.

How many fabrics does a Pixel Diamond block need?

Three: main, background and accent. Choose a main fabric that contrasts clearly with the background so the design reads from a distance.

What size pieces do I cut for a 14 inch Pixel Diamond?

20 main squares at 2 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 24 background squares at 2 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 5 accent squares at 2 1/2" × 2 1/2".

How many Pixel Diamond blocks for a lap quilt?

12 blocks at 14", set 3 by 4 with a 3" border, make a 48" × 62" quilt.

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