Disappearing 4,9,16 and other patch and twistturn variations. She is so thrilled, and i would like to make a lap quilt for her. It totally changes the look of the block making the block look waaaay more complicated that it is. 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. Each week i take my completed blocks to a nursing home to show my 93 year old 4 h advisor from 56 years ago. Nine patch quilt block pattern tutorial easy for beginngers. Four patch quilt blocks can be in any category of difficulty from easy to intermediate or challenging. Refer to these instructions for stitching together most any quilt block that is laid out on a nine patch grid. Disappearing fourpatch quilt block tutorial new quilters. Disappearing 4 patch tutorial with images patch quilt, quilts, quilt. Each will have a picture of the block with dotted lines to show you how to cut it once its pieced. Disappearing 9patch with layer cakes reannalily designs. Jenny doan shares the awesome, but easy disappearing 4 patch technique using charm squares 5 squares of precut fabric charm packs best selection on. If youre unfamiliar with the block, ill take you through it and how to make a disappearing nine patch block as well.
How to make a disappearing 4 patch variation block this is another variation of a 4 patch block. Disappearing four patch quilt block tutorial take an ordinary, boring four patch quilt block, cut it up and resew it, and you have a fascinating learn how to cut and resew a hohum four patch block and turn it into a spectacular disappearing four patch quilt block. A blog by helen bailey, with a tutorial about her own use of the disappearing nine patch, helped popularize the term. I started with four fiveinch squares, then sewed them into a. Here at msqc we are all about quick and easy quilting tutorials. Slice the outer rows of each block in half vertically, then cut the center section horizontally across the top and bottom.
Even if you dont quilt but do love patchwork, you might have been using the four patch block all the time anyway. The cold weather is perfect for quilting and hand sewing. These are different ways to slice a block that produce quite different block layouts. The four patch block is one o disappearing four patch block. Make a nine patch, then make it disappear punkin patterns. Disappearing 4patch with layer cakes by 4 patch quilt. Created on a smaller scale, these blocks make up the most exciting designs, and with precuts, its all creative fun. The technique can be applied to a number of blocks but so. Mar 16, 2018 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.
Disappearing four patch with 5 charms youll need a celebration cake with 15 light and 15 dark 10 squares. 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. Use 11 inch block cut inch ruler three in each side. Fast four patch quilt tutorial quilting tutorial diary of. Cool ideas to check into disappearing four patch block cut apart see more. Missy wrote and asked if i would be willing to share a tutorial. Disappearing 4patch quilt with layer cakes 4 patch quilt. Disappearing 9 patch with a double twist tutorial quilts. Disappearing 4 patch tutorial earlier this week i showed a d4p block i had whipped up for a mug rug. When this baby is finished and bound it measures 76.
Can use for comfort quilts after showing my latest baby quilt top, some of you asked how to make the disappearing four patch blocks. This is an original arrangement, meaning i came up with it without seeing anyone elses similar design, but it is so. From fractured nine patch quilt blocks to disappearing nine patch quilt patterns, our collection of free nine patch quilt patterns will keep you coming back for more quilting fun. Hurry and check the reference card to make sure its right the first time. 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. If you use this tutorial to make a quilt, i would love to see a picture. Disappearing four patch a tutorial charm pack quilt.
Another ufo closet treasure was rediscovered last weekend. Disappearing four patch tutorial if youre looking for a simple quilt block to stitch up using basic squares, the disappearing four patch is simple to make using either a plain background fabric or plenty of fun and bold fabrics. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. There are so many different ways of making out the disappearing nine patch blocks. Watch the process online at your convenience and find all the instructions in my new book, changeup patchwork. I had a bunch of batik squares left from a table topper i made as a. When this baby is finished and bound, it measures 76. Disappearing 4 patch quilt block tutorial patchwork posse. Next, make 4 cuts without moving the block or the cut pieces.
The disappearing four patch is one of my favorite blocks to make. When i first started quilting, i thought the disappearing nine patch block was like magic. Nov 08, 2012 make a nine patch, then make it disappear. If youre looking for a simple quilt block to stitch up using basic squares, the. Make a disappearing four patch quilt snips youtube. The finished quilt measures 80 x 98 and is big enough to cover a full sized bed. Here are the cutting measurements for a four patch quilt block in eight sizes, including the 12 inch and layer cake 10 inch sizes, along with each approximate size of the resulting disappearing four patch block. Four patch quilt blocks are constructed of four quadrants. Disappearing four patch quilt tutorial sew sassy by paula. Disappearing 4 patchpinwheel using charm packs with images. Helping quilters finish quilt tops, one quilt block at a time. I demonstrated how to sew a disappearing 4 patch d4p block for my quilt guild a few years ago, and forgot that several blocks were sewn that day. In the traditional simple four patch each square is the same size.
I hope you enjoy this tutorial for the shoofly quilt block and the variation the. Great listed sites have disappearing four patch quilt tutorial. Disappearing fourpatch quilt block tutorial quilt block. I guess we could call this block the disappearing shoofly. Turn charm packs into a stunning quilt with this disappearing four patch quilt pattern from missouri star quilt co. Here are the fabric requirements for your four patch quilt. 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. Get the password for the library including this free pattern. Seriously only two because they are so incredibly large. This table runner fits the bill im working on some baby quilts for neighbors and charity. From patchwork posse with many tutorials and quilt a longs. 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. She made this disappearing nine patch in 1930s reproduction fabric.
Our free tutorial takes you step by step through the process. You can make a simple and quick quilt using lots of these blocks. Both blocks are quick and easy to make, just perfect for a beginners quilt. Make a disappearing hourglass crazy eight quilt with jenny doan of missouri star video tutorial duration. 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. Its super simple and easy to change up the pattern by twisting and turning the fourpatch blocks, and the easy design will go with just about any decor and fit anyones taste. Single patches or several pieced patches can be used in each quadrant of a quilt block. The 4 patch block is a good starting place to make sure your 14 seams really are 14 and to get. Disappearing four patch disappearing four patch, nine patch.
Disappearing four patch quilt block tutorial new quilters. You will need more binding if you choose to make quilt larger. You should make four of these disappearing nine patch pattern blocks. I chose the layout and then sew the new four blocks together. Change your 4 patch into a disappearing 4 patch quilt block. Layer cakes make a delicious disappearing four patch quilt. I have looked at the disappearing 9 patch but i cannot find dimensions of blocks and how many blocks to make a lap quilt.
Disappearing quilt blocks included in the printable download the pdf file for this project from my free resource library. The magically self sashing disappearing nine patch quilt, like other nine patch quilt patterns, is very easy to piece together. My pinwheel disappearing 4 patch using charm packs. Its perfect for charm packs or scraps and for showing off cute prints or fussy cuts. My version uses squares, so it works g disappearing four patch tut using. Disappearing 4 patch quilt block tutorial from patchworkposse. But if you have a nice charm pack or even a layer cake at home, thatll look great combined with a matching solid. Ive seen the disappearing 9patch, but hadnt found a project to try it with. Disappearing 9 patch block tutorial the disappearing 9 patch quilt block is an ever so easy quilt block pattern to make. Bailey did not coin the phrase and mentioned that a yahoo group had used the term earlyon. Step 2b line up ruler and make cuts line up the 1 1. You begin with a 4 patch cut it right up that totally is hard sometimes.
The same technique has been called tossed nine patch by eleanor burns and 9 to 4 by other quilters and authors. So i decided to do the dp4 patch method and this is what i ended up with if you have any questions please pm me and i will answer them on this tutorial. The one below was made with 5 inch squares and it will finish to a 8. Make the beautiful disappearing 4 patch quilt block in a flash with this quilt. Make a regular 4 patch block, then cut it in four places. The four patch block is one of the simplest pieced quilt blocks. First decide how many completed star squares you want. Learn how to cut and resew a hohum four patch block and turn it into a spectacular disappearing four patch quilt block.
Feb 28, 2019 disappearing four patch quilt tutorial sew sassy by paula stay safe and healthy. Im planning quite a lot of my christmas decorations, just to make use of these cute four patch blocks. And here is the negative nine patch block i paired with it lighter fabric at the outer corners. For quick reference here are the posts for each disappearing quilt block tutorial. The variation uses the disappearing nine patch method that eleanor burns made famous several years ago. Youve probably seen the disappearing 4 patch design in many places. Sew each set of squares together into a nine patch block, using a scant 1 4. Mar 28, 2017 new ideas for a very old block the sample block is made with 4 12 squares but you can make it with any size square you want. Luckily, its a quick and easy process nevermind that it took me about a billion pictures to show how easy it is. Make the popular disappearing 4 patch quilt block supersized by using 10 precut layer cake fabric bundles. So here is my tutorial for a disappearing 9 patch star using 4 squares for your 9 patch start.
Use traditional colors and elegant textures to make up this handsome quilt. How to make a disappearing 4 patch block learn in less than 2 minutes how to make this easy block. Disappearing 4patch with layer cakes by reannalily designs. Love this block, however i am having a hard time on getting the points together in the centre, any tips would be appreciated. Its a great one for using up fabric and showing off fun prints. You can use either 3 colours or 2 colours depending on the effect you wish to achieve. Yvonne, one thing that should help is to square the block and ensuring all parts are. 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. You decide the width, depending on how you want the finished block to look. Four patch quilt block pattern tutorial simple and scrappy.
The disappearing 4 patch or 4 to 9 patch starts with a 4 patch block with good contrast in colors or shades and tones. Precut quilt pattern for jelly rolls and layer cakes. Disappearing four patch block on point quilt patterns. Four patch blocks can be made using 2, 3 or 4 different fabrics depending on the effect you are after. But instead of leaving the block asis it is sliced into four equal sections to create the disappearing design. The basic 9patch quilt block can easily be made with two fabrics and two different fabric stratassew strips together, sub cut into sections, then sew into a block. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Add borders or make more blocks for a larger quilt. Once you have the six 6 disappearing 9 patch blocks, start building the quilt top in only 2 rows. It is still a favorite to use up those wonderful scraps of fabric that quilters love to save. The block can be made with random color fabric scraps or only 3 strong colors, used in the same location in all the blocks. Use your precut scraps to make a fancy disappearing fourpatch block to use for a quick quilt project. This is an easy pattern to adapt to other size quilts. 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.
Jan 14, 2018 this popular block has been around for a long time. Make disappearing four patch quilt 1 pack of 5 squares print 1 pack of 5 squares solid 2 1 2 yds. According to the block size measurement chart above, from fabric a cut 5 squares, from fabric b cut 4 squares. 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. Disappearing 16 patch quilt block tutorial 16 patch quilt. The wonderful disappearing nine patch seems to a technique in continual process of new and more involved variations. Disappearing 9 patch lap quilt quiltingboard forums. This tutorial is a variation on that block, which i call dd4p diagonal disappearing 4 patch. Jenny doan shares the awesome, but easy disappearing 4 patch technique using charm squares 5 squares of. Landlocked is made from 20, 18 finished disappearing four patch blocks, set in a 4 x 5 grid. One very easy quilt block to make is the nine patch. Before i knew anything about modern fabric or designers, i found a flea market fancy 6 charm pack at my very traditional lqs and got to work.
Disappearing 4patch with layer cakes by layer cake quilt. 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. It is made by sewing 4 squares the same size together to make a larger square. Here is a previous version of this simple four patch quilt design. Disappearing nine patch quilts are designed by arranging and sewing together nine squares to create a traditional nine patch quilt block. Lay out quilt rows 10 squares across by 11 rows down alternating focus fabric and four patch blocks. Disappearing four patch quilt pattern andie johnson sews.
Disappearing four patch quilt block step 2a diagram 1. Disappearing 9 patch, 16 patch and twistturn variations. How to make a disappearing four patch quilt disappearing. The disappearing nine patch block is quick and easy to sew up and can be customized in endless ways. There are no rules here, it depends on your imagination and taste. Bring a new twist to your patchwork quilting with a different kind of nine patch quilt pattern.
Fabrics needed you need at least two different fabrics. Apr 25, 2014 another ufo closet treasure was rediscovered last weekend. Disappearing nine patch quilt pattern the spruce crafts. So, you can cut each square in odd or even numbered sizes 2 inch, 3 inch, 4 inch, 5 inch, etc. How to make a four patch quilt block two at a time. How to make a disappearing 4 patch block block size 8 12 inch square. Make a queen sized disappearing 4patch quilt with layer cakes in a weekend. Fast four patch quilt tutorial quilting tutorial diary. 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. This sneaky little pattern makes the disappearing nine patch quilt block really work for you. Make a disappearing 4 patch queensized quilt in a weekend.
These marblehead prints will make up some pretty projects. Each quadrant will be one quarter of the quilt 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. Because these blocks are so easy to make, theyre perfect for whipping up a quilt as a lastminute gift. And if you havent, you will be hooked after you see how easy it is. I first saw the tutorial here and have had a lot of fun with this block over the years.