12” Hatchet

The hatchet block can be made as a single hatchet or as a four patch hatchet.


Single Hatchet Block

Single Hatchet: Cut two 9 1/2" squares; mark diagonally on the wrong side. Place one square right sides together with a 12 1/2" white square. Stitch on marked line; trim seam to 1/4". Press seam toward corner. Repeat for the other corner.

Hatchet Block Drawing 1

Hatchet Block Drawing 2



Four Patch Hatchet: Cut eight 5" squares; mark diagonally on the wrong side. Place one square right sides together with a 6 1/2" white square. Stitch on marked line; trim seam to 1/4". Press seam toward corner. Repeat for the other corner. Make four and assemble like a four patch


Four Patch Hatchet Block

Jeanne’s Quilting

North Country Quilters


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