Today i made a four patch variation not really sure if the block has a name or not i suppose i could give it one. Beginners will love to make this scrappy fourpatch quilt pattern, which works well with a variety or prints. See more ideas about patch quilt, quilts and quilt patterns. Disappearing nine patch variation stacked bricks from. Did you ever think that there could be another variation on the disappearing nine patch. Piecing a perfect fourpatch block is just one of those things a quilter should have under their belt, if you know what i mean. Disappearing 4 patch quilt block tutorial patchwork posse. I used scraps from my stash that i had collected over the years so nothing goes together they were just random pieces that were the right size. Four patch quilt blocks are constructed of four quadrants. Today i am guest blogging over at stash manicure and sharing a part of my happy quilting quiltalong. Cutting instructions for that alternate block are found at the end of this page. Mar 07, 2011 disappearing 16 patch tutorial today i am guest blogging over at stash manicure and sharing a part of my happy quilting quilt along.
Classic patchwork quilt design using a four patch quilt block. The four patch quilt block is one of the best blocks to start with if youre a beginning quilter. Variation on a disappearing 9patch block and quilt. Disappearing 4 patch this pattern was on my bucket list, to make a quilt using a disappearing four patch. These 9 patches will measure 5 square and finish at 4. Using big pieces and a four patch design, the freaky fast four patch quilt is truly a quick quilt. Oct 17, 2015 disappearing 9 patch variation quilt tutorial. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. You are going to love this simple variation on the standard 4patch block, the using 5.
It is a building block, meaning that you can attach other blocks to the sides so that the 4 patch becomes part of a larger design, or you can take any of the sections and insert other blocks designs in them. The 4 patch quilting block is a very frugal, versatile, and easy block to make. It is used to break up quilt squares into smaller units. How to make a disappearing 4patch variation block materials two 5 12 inch squares in red two 5 12 inch squares in red. The 4 squares that make up this block are each made up of smaller four patch blocks. In spite of its simplicity, the 4patch quilt block shows us how its done. The 4 patch block is often used in the center of a more complex quilt block. In this video, missouri star quilt co shows you how to create the disappearing four patch quilt this easy 4 patch quilt is featured in quilting quickly winter 20 velma shimon shelley said.
Hi im jenny from missouri star quilt company, welcome to our beginner block series. Jenny doan demonstrates how to make a quick and easy snowballed disappearing four patch quilt using yardage and 5inch squares of precut quilting fabric charm packs. If you have never made a 16 patch block there are excellent instructions on how to make them here. These blocks are made combining two four patch blocks and two triangle squares. Luckily, its a quick and easy process nevermind that it took me about a billion pictures to show how easy it is.
Nov 22, 2017 meet our very own midnight quilter, designer angela walters known for serious skills and quilterly quirks. A very simple block today a four patch within a four patch. Disappearing 4,9,16 and other patch and twistturn variations. It is very easy to make, and looks impressive when finished. Ship the finished quilt to quilts for kids headquarters. A quilt top made of fourpatch blocks, whether basic or complex, may vary from the very simple to extremely complex, both in. Quilting in the ditch is simply stitching 18 of an inch from the seam line on the side without a seam allowance. You will need to trim the larger 4patch variation block. In spite of its simplicity, the 4 patch quilt block shows us how its done.
For my quilt, ive used a variation of the 4patch star. Jun 29, 2015 who says a quilt block has to be square. Each quadrant will be one quarter of the quilt block. Fast four patch quilt tutorial quilting tutorial diary of. Single patches or several pieced patches can be used in each quadrant of a quilt block. I used, this is all just scrappy four patches in the center. Make a snowballed disappearing four patch quilt with. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. You can find tutorial for this fast four patch quilt here. A wonderful project for precut fabric, this baby quilt tutorial also comes with a linked tutorial for creating your disappearing four patch. The stitches are subtle and look as if they disappear into the seam line or the ditch. I am having a lot of fun with these four patch blocks and figure i should move on but i am really quite fascinated by all the combinations i have been able to make.
Another popular layout is placing 4 patches and blocks alternately, as in the picture at the top of the page. The main differenceaside from coloris that the crosswise strip sizes were changed. I love to make simple quilts and let the fabric do all the work. And today is the tutorial on quilting this creation, along with how to stitch the cherries, and bury thread tales. Simple patchwork quilts are some of my favorites especially when you just want to showoff great fabric. It is a building block, meaning that you can attach other blocks to the sides so that the 4patch becomes part of a larger design, or you can take any of the sections and insert other blocks designs in them. Machine quilting ideas for a nine patch quilt our pastimes. The fourpatch quilt block is one of the best blocks to start with if youre a beginning quilter. Half square triangle3 finished square 55009 or 55456, go. See more ideas about quilt tutorials, quilting tutorials and quilt patterns. Welcome to patchwork square a place for quilters to download free quilt block patterns, for personal use. Meet our very own midnight quilter, designer angela walters known for serious skills and quilterly quirks. This disappearing four patch baby quilt is the perfect baby quilt tutorial for those looking to take the traditional four patch up a notch. Easy double 4 patch quilt block pattern the spruce crafts.
Backing fabric please only use the fabric provided do not substitute. It is used over and over in the design of many quilts. But, in researching variations, i actually only found three that are repeated all over the internet. To start, you are going to make eight 9patch blocks. I enjoy the encouragement that i receive from my readers and in return visit their blogs and cheer them on with theirs. I think this was the first time i introduced fabric manipulation on my quilts. Press the seam allowances in opposite directions, then join the pairs to make a fourpatch unit. So pop on over and check it out or follow along below.
These 4 patch quilt blocks measure 8 12 inches each. A quilt top made of four patch blocks, whether basic or complex, may vary from the very simple to extremely complex, both in the geometry as well as the colorplay. So, if youre ready to get going and do something with your nine patch blocks, ill show you how. This is the sunkissed line from sweetwater and its just as sweet as. Fast four patch quilt tutorial quilting tutorial diary.
I wanted to do one just a bit different, without switching parts of two blocks, and not so orderly as the. Quilt design for a four patch yesterday, i gave a sneak peek of the four patch quilting on my chic kisses quilt. I was looking at the disappearing nine patch block again, with the idea of making another of my own variation in pastels, when it occurred to me that there could be another possibility. Quilting in the ditch works well for the nine patch quilt. Like all blocks with a nine patch in the corner, you can easily create a chain design with the addition of a simple alternate block. To start, you are going to make eight 9 patch blocks. This is one charm pack and it just make the most perfect the sweetest little baby quilt you can ever imagine, and its just darling. Jan 17, 2012 28 4 x 4 squares of your second sashing print green 38 yard total if you want to change the size of the quilt you can either make the borders bigger or change the size squares you start with. Place label on back of quilt and sew around all four sides. A new variation on disappearing nine patch from my. See more ideas about quilt patterns, quilts and square quilt.
Classic patchwork quilt design using a fourpatch quilt block. Available in throw 62 x 70, crib 40 x 48, and twin size 70 x 87 variations. The beginnerfriendly five patch quilt block is made with strippieced 9 patches. Fast fourpatch quilt tutorial diary of a quilter a quilt blog september 8, 2015 at 10. It is important in the block, and in the design layout. The 4 squares that make up this block are each made up of smaller fourpatch blocks. To make that version of the quilt block, each is sewn with two fabrics. So, if youre ready to get going and do something with your ninepatch blocks, ill show you how.
Fabrics in that variation are flipflopped in pairs, a step that provides two completely different looks and a huge number of layout variations for the finished quilt. Four patch quilt blocks can be in any category of difficulty from easy to intermediate or challenging. Kinship quilters is on a new mission this year after many successful projects in 2015. At first glance, you might think this quilt design is a combination of several different blocks designsperhaps a 4patch paired with squares and rectangles.
Once again, we will create oneofakind designs using kaffe fassett fabric in this group. Whether you are new to quilting or are someone who has enjoyed this passion for a while, you will find a variety of quilt block patterns for every skill level, so there is something for everyone. Feb 02, 2015 16 patch 9 patch ak quilt alaska applique bag bargello batiks bias binding blending fabrics block pattern bloggers quilt festival book border border size bow tie block braid quilt cardinal carolina chain challenge christmas project cobblestones coiled basket color value color wash creative process crossroads pattern design process double 4. Using the hst ruler of your choice and mentioned in step 6, draw the cut line on the step 4 unit. Simply change up the measurements to create a renovated 4patch design. Change your 4 patch into a disappearing 4 patch quilt block. It is one of the most recognized quilt blocks in the quilting world.
The main variation to this classic quilt block, and its a good one, is the disappearing ninepatch. Each week she brings you her new quilt of the hour, sharing the scoop on how. Please understand that this quilt block technique has many names including the 4to9 patch quilt block. This quilt block pattern is similar to a four patch block pattern. Disappearing nine patch variation stacked bricks from my. The disappearing nine patch is a simple variation on the traditional ninepatch block. Build your quilting skills and learn how to place blocks on point. I made a quilt with this variation of disappearing 9patch block some time ago. Four patch quilt block pattern tutorial simple and scrappy. As the name implies, the parts of the block seem to disappear through a fantastic puzzlelike effect. Disappearing quilt blocks never go out of style, so hop on the disappearing block trend with this easy baby quilt. Oct 28, 2017 the main variation to this classic quilt block, and its a good one, is the disappearing nine patch. The finished quilt was created by alternating the 9patch blocks with creamcolored fabric squares of the same size.
The 4patch block is often used in the center of a more complex quilt block. Heres a wonderful howto video tutorial by missouri star. After giving a little try with the previous disappearing quilt block s i thought that doing it with the 4 patch. Sewing up at 50 12 x 61 12, this lap quilt uses a simple sashing technique for easy assembly. I love the disappearing nine patch quilt pattern because it looks complicated, but is really so simple. Quilt designs with sashing without sashing you can combine both disappearing 4patch blocks into one quilt. The 4patch quilting block is a very frugal, versatile, and easy block to make. Quilts for kids fourpatch quilt amazon web services. Another popular layout is placing 4patches and blocks alternately, as in the picture at the top of the page. Nov 30, 2015 how to make a disappearing 4patch variation block materials two 5 12 inch squares in red two 5 12 inch squares in red.
Fourpatch beginner quilt block the seasoned homemaker. You will not believe how quickly you create this quilt. Four square modern 4 patch quilt thanksgiving midnight. I made a quilt with this variation of disappearing 9 patch block some time ago. In the ditch, quilting enhances the main design of. Its fun, quick and there are so many new layout options when you are done. For my quilt, ive used a variation of the 4 patch star. Today were going to learn how to make a four patch.