Maple Island Quilts: BQ7 Pattern

The rectangular frame around the square center makes piecing so straightforward, and switching between the two layouts kept me engaged for hours. I tried the 18-inch block for a throw and the larger one for a queen—both turned out beautifully.

I love how the 18-inch block size gives me plenty of room to play with fussy cuts in that center square. The rectangular frame really makes the design pop, and the corner accent adds just the right touch.

The two different layouts in this pattern really do look completely different, which gives great versatility. I like that the instructions cover both an 18" and another block size, making it easy to scale projects. The rectangular frame around the square center created a clean, modern look that was