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Types of Patchwork Templates

These patchwork templates can be printed out and enlarged/reduced using a photocopier for the patch size you require. Make the template out of cardboard and use it to cut out paper templates to be used when cutting out each fabric patch.

Once you know how to use patchwork templates for hand sewn patchwork, the variety of patch shapes will open your eyes to the possibilities when creating your own patchwork item including using a combination of them to create further new designs.

Diamond

This patch shape is most often used in the 'Baby Blocks' patchwork which is a popular design giving the three-dimensional (3D) appearance of baby blocks on top of each other.

Technique: Diamond patch template. Technique: Single 'Baby Blocks' patchwork unit. Technique: 'Baby Blocks' patchwork using diamond patch template.

The 3D effect in the 'Baby Blocks' patchwork design is achieved by the use of three fabric hues (plain or patterned) for each baby block as shown here.

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Hexagon

This patch shape is used in the 'Granny's Flower Garden' patchwork. The combination of 'rounds' of hexagon patches suggests flowerbeds with a plain-coloured 'path' running amongst them.

Technique: Hexagon patch template. Technique: Patchwork design graph.
  Other designs are quite possible as shown here. A blank hexagon graph has been provided for you to print out and colour in for your own patchwork design using this patch template.
  Technique: Patchwork design using hexagon patch template. Technique: Patchwork design using hexagon patch template. Technique: Patchwork design (Granny's Flower Garden) using hexagon patch template. Technique: Patchwork design using hexagon patch template.
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Rectangle

The versatility of the rectangular patch can be seen in these examples.

Technique: Rectangle patch template. Technique: Patchwork design using rectangle patch template (uses square patch as centre piece). Technique: Patchwork design using rectangle patch template.

By using the rectangle patch horizontally and/or vertically, and contrasting fabric colour, a variety of of 'tile' effects can be achieved.

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Rectangle: Slanted

This patchwork template is also one of the types of applique templates.

Technique: Slanted rectangle patch template. Technique: Patchwork design using slanted rectangle and square templates.

The slanted rectangle patchwork template, in combination with the square template can create a three-dimensional frame appearance as illustrated here.

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Square

The square template is the most common shape used in patchwork. Enlarged, it can form the foundation block for applique, or stitched together with other patch shapes, it can form various designs.

Technique: Square patch template. Technique: Patchwork design using square patch template. Technique: Patchwork design using square patch template.

Square patchwork is an easy patchwork technique and designs can be worked out on graph paper. Selection of two or more colours can create various patterns.

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Triangle #1

The triangle of equal sides can form small or large diamonds, zig-zags, or abstract shapes as illustrated in the examples here.

A blank triangle graph has been provided for you to print out and colour in for your own patchwork design using this patch template.

Technique: Triangle #1 patch template. Technique: Patchwork design graph.
  Technique: Patchwork design using triangle #1 patch template. Technique: Patchwork design using triangle #1 patch template. Technique: Patchwork design using triangle #1 patch template. Technique: Patchwork design using triangle #1 patch template.
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Triangle #2

This patch template is basically half a square on the diagonal.

A blank triangle graph has been provided for you to print out and colour in for your own patchwork design using this patch template.

Technique: Triangle #2 patch template. Technique: Patchwork design graph.
  Technique: Patchwork design using triangle #2 patch template. Technique: Patchwork design using triangle #2 patch template. Technique: Patchwork design using triangle #2 patch template. Technique: Patchwork design using triangle #2 patch template.
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