Strip method disappearing four patch

The concept of this method sound simple but can be time consuming to sew. Make a queen sized disappearing 4patch quilt with layer cakes in a weekend. Change your 4 patch into a disappearing 4 patch quilt block. Disappearing nine patch quilts are designed by arranging and sewing together nine squares to create a traditional nine patch quilt block. My pinwheel disappearing 4 patch using charm packs. You will need to trim the larger 4patch variation block. Two solid background squares and two charm squares the fabric is barcelona by zen chic for moda fabrics. Use the ruler to cut the block 1 from the middle seams on all sides leaving you with 2 wide strips and a 2 square in the middle. Definitely takes a little bit more sewing, but very pretty results. Make a snowballed disappearing four patch quilt with jenny doan of missouri star duration. 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. Disappearing 4 patch quilt block tutorial from patchworkposse. Add borders or make more blocks for a larger quilt.

To get an entirely different look, break down the block into three or four strips per block. So i decided to do the dp4 patch method and this is what i ended up with. I will include amounts of material needed for a smaller ninepatch square below. The steps are just a little bit different, but the idea is the same.

Luckily, its a quick and easy process nevermind that it took me about a billion pictures to show how easy it is. Cutting diagonally makes a beautiful difference in how the block turns out. Oct 29, 2017 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. Once they are rearranged, it barely resembles a fourpatch block. Jun 01, 2014 this pattern was on my bucket list, to make a quilt using a disappearing four patch. Just a little something to perk up my table this month. Quilt designs with sashing without sashing you can combine both disappearing 4patch blocks into one quilt. Machine quilting is ideal for a nine patch quilt because this design uses straight and simple lines. I enjoy the encouragement that i receive from my readers and in return visit their blogs and cheer them on with theirs.

See more ideas about patch quilt, quilt patterns and quilts. Fourpatch beginner quilt block the seasoned homemaker. You can also make 4patch units using the strip piecing method. Mar 31, 2016 jenny doan shows us how to make a strips and four patch quilt using yardage and 2. You put 2 coloured squares and 2 white squares together in a 4 patch and them cut them apart one inch from the center on all 4 sides. However, there are many ideas for machine quilting that will add beauty to the nine patch design. Is your stash stocked with precut squares and strips. Fast four patch quilt tutorial quilting tutorial diary of. This second lesson will show you strip piecing, a method to make many of the same nine patch block more quickly. This technique is sometimes called disappearing 4patch. 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. Start with two 7 inch squares to end with a 6 inch nine patch.

Helping quilters finish quilt tops, one quilt block at a time. Jul 08, 2012 disappearing 9 patch and disappearing 4 patch blocks are pretty popular and easy to do, giving you a very interesting result. When this baby is finished and bound, it measures 76. Learn how to make a second style of a 4 patch disappearing quilt block the criss cross. Aug 07, 2016 since a nine patch is made from three squares on each side three times three equals nine, each square or strip should be 4. The blocks light center square results in small light squares at one corner of each daughter. Strip piecing is a patchwork quiltmaking technique that is accomplished by sewing multiple fabrics together to create a strip set that looks just like a portion of a quilt block. The fourpatch beginner quilt block is a powerhouse of design and is considered patchworks best block. Fourpatch quilt blocks strip piecing tutorial new quilters. There is an easier way to create a four patch block using strip piecing. Magical 9patch quilt blocks nancy zieman productions. Its been a lot of fun sewing up the magical disappearing quilt blocks. That is what forms the little tiny 4 patch in the center of the blocks. Disappearing 4 patch tutorial patch quilt, quilts, quilt blocks.

Disappearing four patch quilt tutorial diy quilt, patchwork quilt, scrappy quilts. Disappearing blocks with charms create three beautiful blocks. Sliced on the diagonal instead of the traditional vertical and horizontal. Disappearing 4 patch tutorial start with 4 squares, sew together, cut and. I will try it so that it will appear that i am an experienced quilter. Strip piecing is a timesaving method that can help you sew quick and easy quilts.

You will need more binding if you choose to make quilt larger. Disappearing blocks with 10 inch squares cut triangles, then find out how to sew gorgeous pinwheels and hourglass blocks that look complex but come together quickly. Once youve mastered the basic concepts of a fourpatch quilt block, you can deconstruct it and add variety to a quilt. This first block demonstrates how a block looks if you use two.

Oct 04, 2012 jenny doan shares the awesome, but easy disappearing 4 patch technique using charm squares 5 squares of precut fabric. It eliminates the need to work with small, individual pieces of fabric. Learn how to cut and resew a hohum four patch block and turn it into a spectacular disappearing four patch quilt block. Piecing a perfect fourpatch block is just one of those things a quilter should have under their belt, if you know what i mean.

Many creative quilt or craft projects start with 9 patch blocks. Machine quilting ideas for a nine patch quilt our pastimes. 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. They show the 4 patch, 9 patch, 16 patch and pinwheel quilt blocks. Making the disappearing four patch quilt block to make the disappearing four patch block, youll need four equalsized squares. Disappearing 4 patch tutorial start with 4 squares, sew together, cut and rearrange and sew together disappearing 4 patch tutorial sew unique for handmade baby quilts disappearing 4 patch tutorial with squares. Disappearing 4patch patch quilt, 4 patch quilt, quilt. But instead of leaving the block asis it is sliced into four equal sections to create the disappearing design. Make a regular 4 patch block, then cut it in four places. Disappearing four patch ed this to spice up a charity quilt pattern which i used for a baby quilt. There is an easier way to create a fourpatch block using strip piecing. Disappearing 4 patch cut and sewn by strip piecing method from why. Jenny doan shows us an easy way to make a scrappy 4 patch block using charm packs.

The nine patch block is an excellent beginner block with tons of design potential. This disappearing nine patch quilt block is made from neutral fabrics that are mostly a combination of black, gray and beige. You decide the width, depending on how you want the finished block to look. How to sew a basic fourpatch quilt block fabric406. Disappearing blocks have always fascinated me so, now that we have the basics down, its time to give them a try. Disappearing 4 patch quilt block tutorial patchwork posse. I made my finished ninepatch block a 16inch square.

This is a sweet little technique for making nine patch quilt blocks two at a timea positive dark squares in the corners and a negative light squares in the cornersfrom two squares of fabric. Disappearing or split 9patch block a quilt made with this block may be as simple three colors, strip pieced or complicated multiple scraps as desired. A very simple block today a four patch within a four patch. You can start with the basic quilting methods as the foundation you build upon. After the seams are used up, three four inch squares equal 12 inches. Disappearing four patch with a twist disappearing four.

I chose the big toilelooking print in mint for the background squares and then used the navies, corals and a few of the mint pieces as the contrast. Four different dark fabrics are sewn in the parent blocks corners, but the midpoint slots repeat the same fabric. Disappearing fourpatch quilt block tutorial charm pack. Make a strips and four patch quilt with jenny doan of. Its fun, quick and there are so many new layout options when you are done. Apr 16, 2015 i did it this way so i wouldnt have leftover block pieces by doing it all the strip method which is the easiest and fastest way to make a nine patch and the purple material had some spots i had to work around. The perfect place to use this is a quilt made of nothing but nine patches, set edge to edge, with no sashing. Starting with two 4 inch squares you end up with a 3 inch nine patch. We used transformation by sarah vedeler for benartex contempo studios.

After giving a little try with the previous disappearing quilt blocks i thought that doing it with the 4 patch. Heres how you make a disappearing 4patch quilt block variation. 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. Steps 12 step 3 step 4 212 212 repeat to make a total of 3 disappearing 4patch blocks, 2 with teal and light teal, and 1 with purple and light purple. For each 9 patch block you will need two of the first section and one of the second. Jun 26, 2017 you can learn more tips and tricks on basic 9 patch block construction here along with a few simple pattern ideas. This is a tutorial for making four patch units using strip piecing. 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. Sep 10, 2014 this four patch quilt design is great for showing off a big print and then pairing it with a variety of fabric that contrast well. Regardless of which method you use, half of your blocks or strips sets will need to be pressed toward the gray.