The disappearing 4 patch quilt block is a clever scrappy version of a four patch block. The picture below on the left side is my quilt more picture over here and here and on the right side is her quilt. I love the disappearing nine patch quilt pattern because it looks complicated, but is really so simple. This easy quilt method starts with sewn ninepatch blocks which you cut into quarters. The finished quilt measures 80 x 98 and is big enough to cover a full sized bed. Arrange the squares into a four patch using two print and two background squares. By flipping and rotating these quarter blocks easy in eq. I love to make simple quilts and let the fabric do all the work. How to make a disappearing 4patch variation block materials two 5 12 inch squares in red two 5 12 inch squares in red.
My oldest daughter wanted to make a quilt for her grandmother. It is very easy to make, and looks impressive when finished. This variation of the simple four patch block is fun, versatile and can be made as scrappy as you like. A lot of them show you how to place your fabric and a few different options for layouts and designs. Check out jennys video for this ingenious quilt block. Janet is a blogger, designer, and teacher who specializes in quilting techniques. I was doing some quilt bloghopping the other day when i saw this tutorial on how to take an ordinary four patch block, cut it up, and turn it into a cool new block that looks much more interesting than the original. Make a disappearing nine patch quilt using my easy tofollow instructions. And when you see how easy it is i just think youll want to make them.
Sewing block qults disappearing 16 patch step by step sew a simple block of 4 x 4 squares. Disappearing 4 patch quilt block pattern disappearing 4 patch quilt block. You will need to trim the larger 4 patch variation block. Here is a previous version of this simple four patch quilt design. The magically self sashing disappearing nine patch quilt, like other nine patch quilt patterns, is very easy to piece together. A very simple block today a four patch within a four patch. Get the free pattern free online quilting class quilting for beginners. Created on a smaller scale, these blocks make up the most exciting designs, and with precuts, its all creative fun. While the steps are fairly simple cut a four patch apart in several areas, rearrange and then resew, where you cut the four patch apart is different. Both disappearing 4 patch blocks are quick and easy to make. Then i used my ruler and rotary cutter to cut the block. Two disappearing 4 patch quilting blocks quick and.
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. An ideal project for beginner quilters to improve their skills, this easy quilt block tutorial pieces together quickly and uses mini blocks to form a larger quilt block. Jenny doan shares the awesome, but easy disappearing 4 patch technique using charm squares 5 squares of precut fabric charm. Disappearing nine patch quilt blocks are made by assembling the most. The technique can be applied to a number of blocks but so far ive only tried with 4patch and one of them with a 9patch block. Landlocked is made from 20, 18 finished disappearing four patch blocks, set in a 4 x 5 grid. So what were going to do is, this is a disappearing four patch.
Make the popular disappearing 4patch quilt block supersized by using. Disappearing four patch blocks patch quilt, quilts. Disappearing four patch with 5 charms youll need a celebration cake with 15 light and 15 dark 10 squares. I started with four fiveinch squares, then sewed them into a simple four patch block. Both blocks are quick and easy to make, just perfect for a beginners quilt. How to make a disappearing 4 patch variation block this is another variation of a 4 patch block. When this baby is finished and bound it measures 76. Disappearing 9 patch, 16 patch and twistturn variations. Learn quiltmaking basics and make four treasured quilts. Well this is my version of a disappearing 16 patch. This easy quilt pattern is perfect for quilters of all skill levels, including beginners. Disappearing four patch makes the prettiest scrappy quilt. The magicians disappearing 9 patc stunning disappearing nine patch patternsone of the most versatile quilt patterns around, this list of pretty disappearing nine patches contains full quilt pat. Dissapearing four patch quilt carolyn, a very good friend of mine shared a disappearing four patch tutorial with me.
Disappearing 4 patch with a twist patch quilt, quilts. Make disappearing four patch quilt 1 pack of 5 squares print 1 pack of 5 squares solid 2 1 2 yds. Disappearing four patch quilt tutorial diy quilt, patchwork quilt, scrappy. Disappearing 4patch with layer cakes by reannalily designs.
Use 5 charm packs or cut your 10 squares into 5 squares. Luckily, its a quick and easy process nevermind that it took me about a billion pictures to show how easy it is. She demonstrates how to make the second disappearing four patch, explaining that is is slightly more complicated than the first. If youre looking for a simple quilt block to stitch up using basic squares, the disappearing fourpatch is simple to make using either a plain. Make a snowballed disappearing four patch quilt with.
Maybe you can find a quilting pattern below that you could put together before christmas for that certain someone on your list. Jenny doan shares the awesome, but easy disappearing 4 patch technique using charm squares 5 squares of. Disappearing fourpatch quilt block tutorial new quilters. If youre looking for a simple quilt block to stitch up using basic squares, the disappearing four patch is simple to make using a plain background fabric together with plenty of fun prints. Disappearing 4patch block variation quick and easy quilting. A few years ago i made a disappearing 9patch variation. 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. Layer cakes make a delicious disappearing four patch quilt. If you are ready to relax for a bit and sew up a few simple quilt blocks like the 9 patch, 4 patch, 16 patch then these are for you. While the block is so simple, the quilts has lots of different personality. Simple disappearing 4 patch from pumpkin party charm squares.
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. How to make a disappearing four patch quilt national. The seams are wrapped neatly together making them easy to press. Both disappearing 4patch blocks are quick and easy to make, just perfect for a beginners quilt. Its a great one for using up fabric and showing off fun prints. Disappearing 4patch patch quilt, 4 patch quilt, quilt.
Disappearing 4 patch, d9 patch, d16 patch, twistturn. Disappearing 4,9,16 and other patch and twistturn variations. I love the disappearing 9 patch, and am looking for fun, similar patterns. I enjoy the encouragement that i receive from my readers. Four patch quilt block pattern tutorial simple and scrappy. Quilt designs with sashing without sashing you can combine both disappearing 4 patch blocks into one quilt.
This is an easy pattern to adapt to other size quilts. And our backing right here, isnt that a pretty backing. But instead of leaving the block asis it is sliced into four equal sections to create the disappearing design learn more about the blocks history and find additional assembly and design details in a disappearing nine patch quilt block pattern that was. Disappearing four patch quilt pattern fabric requirements. Cut one inch from each side of center seam vertically and horizontally. Disappearing 4 patch, d9 patch, d16 patch, twistturn, wavy, wonky or modern the wonderful disappearing nine patch seems to a technique in continual process of new and more involved variations. The disappearing nine patch is a simple variation on the traditional nine patch block. Disappearing 9 patch and disappearing 4 patch blocks are pretty popular and easy to do, giving you a very interesting result. If youre looking for a simple quilt block to stitch up using basic squares, the disappearing fourpatch is simple to make using either a plain background fabric or plenty of fun and bold fabrics. Classic nine patch quilt block patterns the spruce. And so it makes a quilt that is 57 by 65 so its a great size. This diy quilt block is the perfect way to play with bold colors and prints, and uses a simple 4 patch as the basis of its design. It finished at x machine quilted in a spiderweb pattern.
From disappearing fourpatch blocks to ninepatch and sixteenpatch variations, instructions are included to help you make interesting quilt blocks for your projects. Learn how to quilt with layer cakes and use a serger with this fun beginner quilting project. 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. How to make a disappearing 4 patch block learn in less than 2 minutes how to make this easy block. Disappearing four patch, and also known as a four to nine patch makes the prettiest scrappy quilt. Fast four patch quilt tutorial quilting tutorial diary. Here are the fabric requirements for your four patch quilt. Cut them same size as the starting squares noted in the above cutting chart. Because these blocks are so easy to make, theyre perfect for whipping up a quilt as a lastminute gift. Nine patch block quilts are deceptively simple, but they can be made intricatethough not difficultwhen using the right pattern.
Although it looks complicated, constructing this block couldnt be simplerjust sew up 5. Piecing a perfect four patch block is just one of those things a quilter should have under their belt, if you know what i mean. I created this simple four patch quilt to show off pieces of the lecien merry bon bon collection. At my little group of quilting friends here in new westminster, we were given the challenge to use a disappearing 4 patch in. Disappearing 4patch quilt with layer cakes tutorial. Disappearing nine patch quilts are designed by arranging and sewing together nine squares to create a traditional nine patch quilt block. And im happy to share all of my links and easy cutting diagrams with you. Disappearing four patch quilt block tutorialdisappearing four patch quilt block tutorial simple to make includes math for calculating sizes, using either the desired size of finished b use your precut scraps to make a fancy disappearing four patch block to use for a quick quilt project. You can take a 4 patch block further by slicing it. Make a disappearing 4 patch queensized quilt in a weekend.
Disappearing 4 patch quilt block tutorial patchwork posse. Watch the abridged video tutorial below or click here to watch the fulllength version from. She made this disappearing nine patch in 1930s reproduction fabric. Change your 4 patch into a disappearing 4 patch quilt block.