Quilting fun begins when you master quilt block fundamentals, and the motherofthemall is the 4 patch beginner quilt block. This tutorial is a variation on that block, which i call dd4p diagonal disappearing 4 patch. Fourpatch beginner quilt block the seasoned homemaker. Quilt designs with sashing without sashing you can combine both disappearing 4patch blocks into one quilt. Then i rotated the inner cut sections so the reds and learn how to cut and resew a hohum fourpatch block and turn it into a spectacular disappearing fourpatch quilt block. This double four patch quilt block pattern is easy to make.
It looks great with one color or mix it up and make it scrappy. Four patch quilt block pattern tutorial simple and scrappy. The disappearing four patch quilt pattern is brought to you by missouri star quilt co they specialize in quick and easy quilting tutorials just like this one. Disappearing 9 patch, 16 patch and twistturn variations. Im making a simple disappearing 4 patch quilt for a lovely young lady who is soon to graduate from high school. At my little group of quilting friends here in new westminster, we were given the challenge to use a disappearing 4 patch in a project, that we would show at our wrap up dinner in june. Two disappearing 4 patch quilting blocks quick and.
Jun 27, 2014 this tutorial is a variation on that block, which i call dd4p diagonal disappearing 4 patch. However, there are many ideas for machine quilting that will add beauty to the nine patch design. Make a queen sized disappearing 4patch quilt with layer cakes in a weekend. Machine quilting is ideal for a nine patch quilt because this design uses straight and simple lines. Step 1 make a 4 patch block choose your block size and number of different fabrics.
Then, by crosscutting the block into four sections and rotating some of those sections, you come up with a very different looking block. 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. Simply turn each section to achieve the desired design you like. Here i am and am going to cut my blocks apart and try this pattern.
Disappearing four patch, and also known as a four to nine patch makes the prettiest scrappy quilt. Disappearing 4 patch quilt block pattern instructions step 1 make a 4 patch block choose your block size and number of different fabrics. We used pink and orange fabrics on a lighter background, but you can choose any color combination youd like. Disappearing 4 patch quilt block tutorial from patchworkposse. And we also have information about best quilt pattern and other quilting ideas. Ill show you how to changeup the strip sizes, fabrics, or block layout to expand your quilting options. In my last page, nine patch basics, i showed you a few fast techniques for making a classic nine patch block, which is a true staple in the quilting stable. The variation uses the disappearing nine patch method that eleanor burns made famous several years ago. Disappearing fourpatch quilt block tutorial charm pack. But what if you take the disappearing nine patch block and slice it again. Apr 18, 2012 i was given a bag of 4 blocks and had pined them together and remembered seeing a disappearing 4 block somewhere. Now, ill show you a few variations and simple ways to toss up this basic block to make it more interesting and a little bit more exciting. A few years ago i made a disappearing 9patch variation quilt and then i thought would the same principle work on a 4patch quilt block.
The four patch block is one of the simplest pieced quilt blocks. Changeup patchwork is the name of my newest sewing with nancy 3part tv series. You will need to trim the larger 4 patch variation block. Disappearing 4patch with layer cakes by reannalily designs. Arrange the squares into three rows, each row with three. Disappearing fourpatch quilt block tutorial new quilters. Apr 29, 2019 in this roundup we have curated a list of some of the best disappearing 9 block patterns we could find that have great tutorials and are also free. Doing math fill out the form and well send you the quilters cheat sheets youll never have to. 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. How to make a disappearing block block size 8 inch square.
The steps are just a little bit different, but the idea is the same. She demonstrates how to make the second disappearing four patch, explaining that is is slightly more complicated than the first. One of the most versatile quilt patterns around, this list of pretty disappearing nine patches contains full quilt patterns, baby quilt tutorials, and block patterns so that youre fully prepared to work. Disappearing 4 patch blocks get extra texture with hand. In the world of patchwork quilting, its one of those iconic blocks that has been deconstructed and reworked into a multitude of quilt designs.
Disappearing 4 patch from chock a block quilt blocks. My pinwheel disappearing 4 patch using charm packs. So i decided to do the dp4 patch method and this is what i ended up with. By carefully slicing it into sections and rearranging those sections, you can magically give the block an entirely new look. Landlocked is made from 20, 18 finished disappearing four patch blocks, set in a 4 x 5 grid. Then i used my ruler and rotary cutter to cut the block. The finished quilt measures 80 x 98 and is big enough to cover a full sized bed. After giving a little try with the previous disappearing quilt blocks i thought that doing it with the 4 patch.
Step 1 see the cutting chart above and based on your chosen size, from fabrics a and b cut 2 squares. You decide the width, depending on how you want the finished block to look. Easy double 4 patch quilt block pattern the spruce. Disappearing 4 patch quilt block tutorial patchwork posse. Jens free tutorial is easy enough even for beginners to give this a try. Created on a smaller scale, these blocks make up the most exciting designs, and with precuts, its all creative fun. Materials four 5 inch squares in contrasting fabrics. Using the measurements in the size chart above cut your fabric accordingly. Fabrics needed you need at least two different fabrics.
I started with four fiveinch squares, then sewed them into a simple four patch block. Sep 04, 2017 make a disappearing 4patch queensized quilt in a weekend. Machine quilting ideas for a nine patch quilt our pastimes. Apr 06, 2019 a total of twenty 9patch blocks go together really quick, sewing in a 4block by 5block grid. Once you have made your cuts you can turn the squares around to form a number of awesome looking finishes. Luckily, its a quick and easy process nevermind that it took me about a billion pictures to show how easy it is. Flower 9 patch quilt spruce 9 block disappearing block. Layer cakes make a delicious disappearing four patch quilt. A disappearing four patch block will be about two inches smaller than the simple 4 patch. If you are looking for information about quilting, we provide amazing disappearing 4 patch quilt and glamour ideas of chock. At my little group of quilting friends here in new westminster, we were given the challenge to use a disappearing 4 patch in. A disappearing block starts with a fairly simple block. Helping quilters finish quilt tops, one quilt block at a time. May 19, 2016 both blocks are quick and easy to make, just perfect for a beginners quilt.
Original recipe producer of quilting fabric, sewing. The traditional ninepatch was a little busy for me, but add some sashing and boom. Four patch quilt blocks are constructed of four quadrants. This simple patchwork block can be transformed into a disappearing 9 patch and look amazing. The disappearing 4 patch or 4 to 9 patch starts with a 4 patch block with good contrast in colors or shades and tones. Its fun, quick and there are so many new layout options when you are done.
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. 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. Each will have a picture of the block with dotted lines to show you how to cut it once its pieced. The one below was made with 5 inch squares and it will finish to a 8. It is made by sewing 4 squares the same size together to make a larger square. Disappearing 9 patch and disappearing 4 patch blocks are pretty popular and easy to do, giving you a very interesting result. Snowballed disappearing four patch quilt pattern by missouri star. Disappearing 9 patch variation this is another way to transform a 9 patch block disappearing 9 patch quilt pattern. This quilt block pattern is similar to a four patch block pattern.
All of these quilting patterns are a little bit different so we could try and accommodate everyones style. The 9 patch is considered a basic foundation block in quilting that can help your build your skills in so many ways. Make a regular 4 patch block, then cut it in four places. Simply put, a nine patch block is created and then sliced apart in a myriad of different cuts or with different color arrangements so it literally disappears and is replaced by four smaller units. The disappearing 4 patch quilt block is a clever scrappy version of a four patch block. I love quick and simple quilt blocks but sometimes they can be boring.
Its final results is that a functional item is created that may be used inside the residence or given away as a gift. You can use either 3 colours or 2 colours depending on the effect you wi how to make a disappearing 4patch block materials four 5 inch squares in contrasting fabrics. Both blocks are quick and easy to make, just perfect for a beginners quilt. Step 2a cutting the block we will slice up the entire block. Watch the video below or scroll down for the written. Step 2a cutting the block we will slice up the entire block, once on both sides. They show the 4 patch, 9 patch, 16 patch and pinwheel quilt blocks. Take that block, make it bigger, be selective in your color placement and you get the following. I took two blocks and decided to cut the 4 patches in half corner to corner then i used half of each block and to make a pinwheel. Many creative quilt or craft projects start with 9 patch blocks. Here are a few examples of what can be made with one disappearing 9 patch quilt block.
To make the quilts, a simple nine patch quilt block is sliced in half twice to create four smaller units. Original recipe producer of quilting fabric, sewing notions. Disappearing quilt blocks included in the printable download the pdf file for this project from my free resource library. Four patch blocks can be made using 2, 3 or 4 different fabrics depending on the effect you are afte. This beginner block can be arranged in different ways.
Disappearing 4 patch quilt block pattern instructions. When this baby is finished and bound, it measures 76. Because these blocks are so easy to make, theyre perfect for whipping up a quilt as a lastminute gift. You will need to trim the larger 4patch variation block. Disappearing 4 patch hello, after posting the picture to my garden of gold quilt, i had a lot of people ask how i made the block and what exactly i rotated to make it. Before i knew anything about modern fabric or designers, i found a flea market fancy 6. The wonderful disappearing nine patch seems to a technique in continual process of new and more involved variations. Once you master both of these disappearing four patch techniques, check out more quilting projects including how to make a disappearing 9 patch quilt block. Make disappearing four patch quilt 1 pack of 5 squares print 1 pack of 5 squares solid 2 1 2 yds. Jenny doan shares the awesome, but easy disappearing 4 patch technique using charm squares 5 squares of precut fabric charm. Disappearing 4patch quilt block easy quilting quilting for beginners made easy quilting for beginners may be a a laugh hobby. Yet, theres more to a 9 patch block than meets the eye. Each quadrant will be one quarter of the quilt block.
Make a disappearing 4 patch queensized quilt in a weekend. There are lots of disappearing nine patch quilt blocks out there. 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. We used squares from the moda simply colorful range to make this square and i love the colors in this pack. Jenny doan shares the awesome, but easy disappearing 4 patch technique using charm squares 5 squares of precut fabric charm packs best selection on the internet. But if you have a nice charm pack or even a layer cake at home, thatll look great combined with a matching solid. 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. How to make a disappearing 4 patch variation block this is another variation of a 4 patch block. Try this disappearing nine patch quilt pattern if you love to make quick pieced quilt blocks and quilts. If you have ever been confused about all the different ways to cut up a quilt block to make it disappear, then this free printable is great to download and save as a quick reference. Now gather round as we demonstrate the clever tricks for transforming your blocks.
I took two blocks and decided to cut the 4 patches in half corner to corner then i used half of each block. Disappearing nine patch quilts are designed by arranging and sewing together nine squares to create a traditional nine patch quilt block. Disappearing 4 patch, d9 patch, d16 patch, twistturn. 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. Cut 9 squares, each 4 12 x 4 12 1 dark 4 medium 4 light. 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. The shoofly quilt block is a great beginner quilt block and its easy to change the size of the block. Disappearing four patch makes the prettiest scrappy quilt. Change your 4 patch into a disappearing 4 patch quilt block. Quilting fun begins when you master quilt block fundamentals, and the motherofthemall is the 4patch beginner quilt block. How to make a disappearing 4patch variation block materials two 5 12 inch squares in red two 5 12 inch squares in red. Mar 17, 2016 the disappearing 9 patch quilt block is another super easy quilt block tutorial. 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. Disappearing 4,9,16 and other patch and twistturn variations.
You can start with the basic quilting methods as the foundation you build upon. Two color disappearing four patch squares to make 20 blocks for quick twin size quilt. 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. 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. In this roundup we have curated a list of some of the best disappearing 9 block patterns we could find that have great tutorials and are also free. Disappearing 4 patch hides in the block of the month for dec duration. If youve been searching for a way to mix up your usual quilting routine, then youll love these stunning disappearing nine patch patterns. Jun 01, 2014 disappearing 4 patch this pattern was on my bucket list, to make a quilt using a disappearing four patch. Jenny doan shows us an easy way to make a scrappy 4 patch block using charm packs. Quilt designs with sashing without sashing you can combine both disappearing 4 patch blocks into one quilt. Try my sew and slice bonnie scotsman quilt block pattern to sew large parent blocks that each produce four small daughters. I was given a bag of 4 blocks and had pined them together and remembered seeing a disappearing 4 block somewhere.
Bring a new twist to your patchwork quilting with a different kind of nine patch quilt pattern. This floral version of the disappearing nine patch quilt block was used for a previous forum event. When this baby is finished and bound it measures 76. Ashley hough shows you how to make two fun alternatives to a four patch with a disappearing four patch. Edit see the end of the post for some great information on what size squares to. How to make a disappearing four patch quilt national. Disappearing 4patch patch quilt, 4 patch quilt, quilt.
Jenny doan shares the awesome, but easy disappearing 4 patch technique using charm squares 5 squares of. The disappearing 4patch or 4 to 9 patch starts with a 4 patch block with good contrast in colors or shades and tones. Jenny shows how to make the fabulous disappearing nine patch quilt block using. Disappearing 4 patch patch quilt, 4 patch quilt, quilt block patterns.
Disappearing four patch blocks patch quilt, quilts. Four patch quilt blocks can be in any category of difficulty from easy to intermediate or challenging. Oct 15, 2014 if you use this tutorial to make a quilt, i would love to see a picture. The disappearing nine patch quilt block is named for a specific reason. Raevenfea disappearing ninepatch with sizing table. Its so simple to make, but looks like you pieced together a ton of small squares and rectangles. Jenny doan shares the awesome, but easy disappearing 4 patch technique using charm squares 5 squares of precut fabric. Disappearing 4 patch blocks get extra texture with hand dyed fabrics. Jul 08, 2012 disappearing 9 patch and disappearing 4 patch blocks are pretty popular and easy to do, giving you a very interesting result. Youve probably seen the disappearing 4patch design in many.
Four patches are great beginner blocks to make and can be used in nearly any quilt design from background blocks, to main focal points to even an entire quilt made from them. Its been a lot of fun sewing up the magical disappearing quilt blocks. I was thinking and maybe i would try it if i could find directions. Her favorite colors are purple and grey, but i was having trouble finding enough fabrics in these colors to make her quilt. Piecing a perfect fourpatch block is just one of those things a quilter should have under their belt, if you know what i mean. And im happy to share all of my links and easy cutting diagrams with you. Jun 24, 2015 when i first started quilting, i thought the disappearing ninepatch block was like magic. How to make a disappearing 4 patch block learn in less than 2 minutes how to make this easy block.
Single patches or several pieced patches can be used in each quadrant of a quilt block. Check the fabric line that you are thinking of using. To make that version of the quilt block, each is sewn with two fabrics. Get the password for the library including this free pattern. This quick and simple quilting pattern will show you how to turn charm packs into a gorgeous four patch design that is sure to brighten your day.