Layer cakes make a delicious disappearing four patch quilt. Difficulty intermediate time 6 minutes about this tutorial 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. 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. Step 1 make a 4 patch block choose your block size and number of different fabrics.
The technique can be applied to a number of blocks but so far ive only tried with 4 patch and one of them. From disappearing four patch blocks to nine patch and sixteen patch variations, instructions are included to help you make interesting quilt blocks for your projects. Snowballed disappearing four patch quilt pattern by. Snowballed disappearing four patch quilt pattern by missouri star. Fast four patch quilt tutorial quilting tutorial diary. The disappearing 4 patch or 4 to 9 patch starts with a 4 patch block with good contrast in colors or shades and tones. Disappearing nine patch quilt block pattern instructions. This pattern was on my bucket list, to make a quilt using a disappearing four patch. 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. Ashley hough shows you how to make two fun alternatives to a four patch with a disappearing four patch done two different ways. 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.
Using the measurements in the size chart above cut your fabric accordingly. Ive shared many different quilt patterns using jelly rolls, charm packs, etc. Disappearing 4 patch this pattern was on my bucket list, to make a quilt using a disappearing four patch. Disappearing 4 patch quilt block pattern tutorial quilt patterns for.
Sep 04, 2017 make a disappearing 4patch queensized quilt in a weekend. To make the quilts, a simple nine patch quilt block is sliced in half twice to create four smaller units. Georgia multicolored batik darks yd of six solids or use our celebration cake youll need 24 light squares. How to make a disappearing 4patch block learn in less than 2 minutes how to make this easy block. The major goodwill outlet store here sells everything by the pound. Feb 4, 2016 disappearing nine patch this is the block we will be sewing on october 6 at kayes house. Nancy brenan daniel also wrote a book called disappearing nine patch in 2002 but apparently it is quite different from what we are calling that style today. Make a disappearing 4patch queensized quilt in a weekend. The disappearing four patch quilt pattern will show you how to turn charm packs into a gorgeous four patch design that will brighten your day. Whether you decide to follow along with our detailed stepbystep directions and images. 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. These directions have lots and lots of baby steps because im writing them so that either crystal who hasnt sewn much since elementary school or my 11 year old niece who has only sewn two pillowcases can read the directions a.
Make disappearing four patch quilt 1 pack of 5 squares print 1 pack of 5 squares solid 2 1 2 yds. The disappearing 4 patch quilt block is a clever scrappy version of a four patch block. Cut one inch from each side of center seam vertically and horizontally. The first step is to make the fourpatch that will disappear. The disappearing nine patch quilt block is named for a specific reason. The finished quilt measures 80 x 98 and is big enough to cover a full sized bed. Then i used my ruler and rotary cutter to cut the block. Disappearing 4 patch with a twist cut diagonally quilting tutorials, quilting. Disappearing four patch with 5 charms youll need a celebration cake with 15 light and 15 dark 10 squares. Free sewing and quilting patterns from reannalily designs. Make a disappearing 4 patch queensized quilt in a weekend. Disappearing 4 patch patch quilt, 4 patch quilt, quilt block patterns. Eventually, an online blog by helen bailey, featured a tutorial about her own use of the disappearing nine patch but she referred to it by a different name. Four charms or 5 inch squares stitched together magically transform to a 8 12.
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. The technique can be applied to a number of blocks but so far ive only tried with 4 patch and one of them with a 9 patch block. Then stitch the two pairs together to make the four patch block. My pinwheel disappearing 4 patch using charm packs. Looks like shirtings which i have in abundance also. Disappearing fourpatch quilt block tutorial new quilters. Try this disappearing nine patch quilt pattern if you love to make quick pieced quilt blocks and quilts. Step 1 choose two different 4 patches cut in half diagonally both ways on both patches what you end up with talk half of the 4 patch and alternate them so you have a pinwheel effect. Disappearing nine patch quilts are designed by arranging and sewing together nine squares to create a traditional nine patch quilt block. Peter rabbit patchwork link to free tutorial colchas quilt, scrappy quilts, mini. Choose your block size, cut your fabric accordingly and follow the instructions below to make the block. Last month we used fat quarters to piece the mega pinwheel star quilt and this month were using 20 fat quarters for this disappearing nine patch quilt. 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. Feel free to copy this one, just dont sell the pattern.
The steps are just a little bit different, but the idea is the same. How to make a disappearing 4 patch block learn in less than 2 minutes how to make this easy block. I purchased 2 packs each and was going to make the d4p, however i was very tired when i made my first 2 i gave up and tried something else. Next, make 4 cuts without moving the block or the cut pieces. 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. Snowballed disappearing four patch quilt pattern by missouri star quilt co. Fast four patch quilt tutorial quilting tutorial diary of. Both blocks are quick and easy to make, just perfect for a beginners quilt. Disappearing 4 patch quilt block pattern instructions. The feature pattern was designed using the hope chest fabric line. Then, by crosscutting the block into four sections and rotating some of those sections, you come up with a very different looking block. Disappearing blocks have always fascinated me so, now that we have the basics down, its time to give them a try. 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. Jul 28, 2018 these are different ways to slice a block that produce quite different block layouts.
Youve probably seen the disappearing 4patch design in many. Disappearing 9 patch, 16 patch and twistturn variations. Because these blocks are so easy to make, theyre perfect for whipping up a quilt as a lastminute gift. What youre left with are four quadrants of the once complete nine patch, which are now free to turn and rotate until you have an entirely new quilt block pattern. Jenny doan shares the awesome, but easy disappearing 4 patch technique using charm squares 5 squares of. In this interesting variation, a fabric square of contrasting color is placed over a nine patch quilt block. Disappearing 4 patchpinwheel using charm packs with images. May 19, 2016 both blocks are quick and easy to make, just perfect for a beginners quilt. Disappearing four patch makes the prettiest scrappy quilt. But instead of leaving the block asis it is sliced into four equal sections to create the disappearing design. If you want to do this, just pick up 2 12 yards of a solid color background fabric instead of the 10 solid fat quarters. Quilt designs with sashing without sashing you can combine both disappearing 4 patch blocks into one quilt. A disappearing four patch block will be about two inches smaller than the simple 4 patch. Learn quiltmaking basics and make four treasured quilts.
Disappearing nine patch a harriet trumanloose threads mystery volume 9 show more. Here are the fabric requirements for your four patch quilt. Disappearing 4patch with layer cakes by reannalily designs. And im happy to share all of my links and easy cutting diagrams with you. After giving a little try with the previous disappearing quilt blocks i thought that doing it with the 4 patch. Disappearing 4,9,16 and other patch and twistturn variations. This block is designed with machine piecers in mind as you cannot crosscut pieces. The first step is to make the four patch that will disappear.
We start by making a simple nine patch quilt block. A disappearing 9 patch block will be about one inch smaller than the simple nine patch. See more ideas about patch quilt, quilt patterns, quilts. Digital download snowballed disappearing four patch quilt pattern by missouri star. Here is a previous version of this simple four patch quilt design. Make the popular disappearing 4patch quilt block supersized by using 10 precut layer cake. 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. Press the seams to the side, towards the background fabric. The picture below on the left side is my quilt more picture over here and here and on the right side is her quilt. First, lay out your four squares so that the two background squares are kitty corner from each other. Disappearing nine patch free quilt pattern using fat quarters. Another option that would simplify the look of the disappearing nine patch quilt and make it less scrappy would be to use one solid color of background fabric instead of the fat quarters. I enjoy the encouragement that i receive from my readers. Jun 26, 2017 you can learn more tips and tricks on basic 9 patch block construction here along with a few simple pattern ideas.
Change your 4 patch into a disappearing 4 patch quilt block. Step 2a cutting the block we will slice up the entire block, once on both sides. Disappearing four patch i like the looks of this block. Here are some other lblock arrangements some actual quilt tops, others just computer phyllis damato. How to make a disappearing four patch quilt national. Disappearing 4 patch quilt block pattern instructions step 1 make a 4 patch block choose your block size and number of different fabrics. Created on a smaller scale, these blocks make up the most exciting designs, and with precuts, its all creative fun. Disappearing quilt blocks included in the printable download the pdf file for this project from my free resource library. Disappearing 4 patch with a twist instead of vertical and horizontal slicing, do diagonal slicing.
Nov 30, 2015 you can combine both disappearing 4 patch blocks into one quilt. Disappearing 9 patch and disappearing 4 patch blocks are pretty popular and easy to do, giving you a very interesting result. Disappearing nine patch free quilt pattern using fat. Disappearing 4 patch, d9 patch, d16 patch, twistturn. You can learn more tips and tricks on basic 9 patch block construction here along with a few simple pattern ideas. When this baby is finished and bound, it measures 76. I love the disappearing nine patch quilt pattern because it looks complicated, but is really so simple. Then a diagonal line is drawn and the two layers are pinned together. The one below was made with 5 inch squares and it will finish to a 8. This is an easy pattern to adapt to other size quilts. Its fun, quick and there are so many new layout options when you are done. How to make a disappearing 4 patch variation block materials two 5 12 inch squares in red two 5 12 inch squares in red. Sew together each triangle sew each half together cut on all 4 sides 1 1 4 all sewn together. 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, 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. I made one from scraps and it was so fun i dug out some charm squares and. This project features a helpful video tutorial for visual learners, and the technique is really quite straightforward once you. Youve probably seen the disappearing 4 patch design in many places. How to make a disappearing 4 patch variation block this is another variation of a 4 patch block. Backing twin size batting cut 10 squares from georgia batik fabrics darks.
When this baby is finished and bound it measures 76. My oldest daughter wanted to make a quilt for her grandmother. Disappearing nine patch quilt pattern the spruce crafts. How to make a disappearing 4patch variation block this is another variation of a 4 patch block. Disappearing 4patch quilt with layer cakes tutorial. Get the password for the library including this free pattern. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. See more ideas about disappearing four patch, patch quilt and quilts. Disappearing four patch greater atlanta quilt shop hop 2014 15th anniversary celebration materials. Whether you decide to follow along with our detailed stepbystep directions and images or watch their short video below. You will need to trim the larger 4 patch variation block. I started with four fiveinch squares, then sewed them into a simple four patch block. Landlocked is made from 20, 18 finished disappearing four patch blocks, set in a 4 x 5 grid. Disappearing 4 patch quilt block tutorial patchwork posse.
Its a great one for using up fabric and showing off fun prints. She made this disappearing nine patch in 1930s reproduction fabric. Make a queen sized disappearing 4patch quilt with layer cakes in a weekend. Each will have a picture of the block with dotted lines to show you how to cut it once its pieced. The wonderful disappearing nine patch seems to a technique in continual process of new and more involved variations. This tutorial is a variation on that block, which i call dd4p diagonal disappearing 4 patch. But if you have a nice charm pack or even a layer cake at home, thatll look great combined with a matching solid. 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. If you love the look of disappearing four patch quilts, this is a wonderful project for you. Fabrics needed you need at least two different fabrics.
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