Yet, this basic quilt block design is not limited to four samesized squares. It was fun to do but i did end up with two quilts because i made 100 blocks but i cut some at 114 and some at 112. Rail fence quilt blocks a strip piecing tutorial new. Refer to these instructions for stitching together most any quilt block that is laid out on a nine patch grid.
Crafty house we love the 4 patch block, but it can be tedious having to cut all of those little pieces. How to sew a split nine patch quilt block free beginner. You can strip piece this block very quickly, or you can sew them. Disappearing 4 patch patch quilt, 4 patch quilt, quilt block patterns. Disappearing 4 patch tutorial start with 4 squares, sew together, cut and rearrange and sew together. Quilt the split nine patch quilt block pattern to make a quilt you are going to love. Simple quilts with a twist is all about playing with blocks making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block. Teresadownunder split four patch quilt block facebook. To watch sewing with nancy on your ipad, ipod touch, or iphone, download the. The main block is a very simple 4 x 4 patch with the adjoining blocks containing the hst to make the points. Its a perfect pattern for using up all your 2 12 scraps, or start fresh with packages of 10 and 5 squares, or 2 12 strips. Magic happens when you as an individual make specific choices as to the fabric patterns and colors to make the quilt block. Its simply square after square with some squares being made of two triangles. When you combine nine patch quilt block variations into one quilt, the results are always fantastic.
I started this split 4patch quilt for my brother in november 2008, wanting to have it done by may this year. Four patch free quilt block patterns patchwork square. See more ideas about patch quilt, quilt patterns and. Its fun, quick and there are so many new layout options when you are done. In todays video we are going to be making the split nine patch quilt block. Luckily, its a quick and easy process nevermind that it took me about a billion pictures to show how easy it is. Theres no shortage of blocks, patterns, and designs you can create with this charming 4 patch slice quilt. The 4 patch quilt block is one of the first blocks that quilters learn how to make. Oct 15, 2014 if you use this tutorial to make a quilt, i would love to see a picture. The double four patch quilt block should measure 812 x 812. The purpose of the national block drive is to give individuals or groups a way to participate by making blocks, and have their blocks used in qovs made and.
The steps are just a little bit different, but the idea is the same. If you are using individual 212 squares to make small four patch units, sew them together into rows as shown, upper left. Each quadrant will be one quarter of the quilt block. A super scrappy workshop by bonnie hunter bust that stash of 2 12 squares. The star of episode two is the squarewithinasquare quilt block. Jenny doan shows us an easy way to make a scrappy 4 patch block using charm packs. Edit see the end of the post for some great information on what size squares to. There were a couple of beautiful perkiomen valley split 9 patch quilts found in mooresville, nc that i. Four patch quilt block patterns are among the most popular patchwork quilt block designs. Split four patch quilt block video tutorial sewn up. Single patches or several pieced patches can be used in each quadrant of a quilt block. You can take a 4 patch block further by slicing it. Both disappearing 4 patch blocks are quick and easy to make.
They show the 4 patch, 9 patch, 16 patch and pinwheel quilt blocks. 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. Easy double 4 patch quilt block pattern the spruce. 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. To make a bird in the air block, replace the square with a hst. I cut about 40 inches of fabric on the bias to make both the border and binding, cutting 2. The disappearing 4patch or 4 to 9patch starts with a 4patch block with good contrast in colors or shades and tones. You make four patches using two background and two of the same fabric to make the four patch. The disappearing 4 patch quilt block is a clever scrappy version of a four patch block. Sew 4patch quilt blocks quickly by nancy zieman sewing.
I think i started with 6inch strips, pieced light to dark, and then cut the strips every 6 inches, pieced into a 4 patch and the cut the 4 patches horizontally and vertically 1. But you can build on this concept to make other units blocks. Stack, cut and sew log cabin and four patch block video tutorial. The third episode features the basics for stitching the traditional 9patch block. Split 4patch and new quilting this is the first split 4 patch i made. Then you cut the four patches 114 in all directions from the seam lines.
Change the dimensions and presto, a new, fresh look. Four squares of the same size sewn together is an ideal way to learn how to quilt. Once all your blocks are cut to size, you are ready to sew the blocks together into a quilt top. Two disappearing 4 patch quilting blocks quick and. I made it in two different colors for my book, a beginners guide to. Because these blocks are so easy to make, theyre perfect for whipping up a quilt as a lastminute gift. It was fun to do but i did end up with two quilts because i made 100 blocks but i cut some at 11 4 and some at 112. Episode one features the versatility of a 4patch block. 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. Fourpatch beginner quilt block the seasoned homemaker. Disappearing 4 patch tutorial patch quilt, quilts, quilt. The one below was made with 5 inch squares and it will finish to a 8.
The fourpatch beginner quilt block is a powerhouse of design and is considered patchworks best block. Four patch quilt blocks can be in any category of difficulty from easy to intermediate or challenging. Four patch quilt blocks are constructed of four quadrants. Fons and porter showed a quilt using this block on one of their dvds magazine patterns. Piecing a perfect fourpatch block is just one of those things a quilter should have under their belt, if you know what i mean. 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. When you begin to examine four patch patterns, youll discover that those four. Using three lovely colors, this free quilt block pattern can be rotated while quilting to find several different looking quilts that are all classic yet quirky. According to the block size measurement chart above, from fabric a cut 5 squares, from fabric b cut 4 squares.
The 4patch quilt block is a powerhouse of design and can make almost any fabric stand out and come to life. However, while waiting, i found the perfect stripe fabric for the 1st border and binding. After giving a little try with the previous disappearing quilt block s i thought that doing it with the 4 patch. Part of the fun of quilting is being able to use your imagination as well as a little creative license to make a stunning finished product that reflects a style and taste thats uniquely you. Nine patch quilt block pattern tutorial easy for beginngers. The most basic four patch quilt block is just what its name implies, a quilt block made with four patches of fabric, all squares, and arranged in two rows of two squares each. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Jenny doan shares the awesome, but easy disappearing 4 patch technique using charm squares 5 squares of. Change your 4 patch into a disappearing 4 patch quilt block. Disappearing 4 patch quilt block tutorial patchwork posse. Quilt block patterns pattern blocks quilt blocks quilting tutorials quilting projects quilting designs quilting tips patchwork tutorial nine patch quilt.
Eleanor burns signature pattern dating back in the 1800s split ninepatch has been a favorite of quilters, especially with so many layout possibilities. Its also a versatile block and it can be arranged in many ways. This is a really basic block that is very beginnerfriendly, but it looks just fancy enough to wow people when you tell them this is your first. Its been a lot of fun sewing up the magical disappearing quilt blocks. Then you cut the four patches 11 4 in all directions from the seam lines. December 7, 2012 posted in celebration of freedom, charity quilting, design wall.