Here we go first, make a plain ol nine patch block. Parent blocks made with 412 squares daughters that finish at 534 square. Luckily, its a quick and easy process nevermind that it took me about a billion pictures to show how easy it is. Heres how to make an ispy version of the disappearing ninepatch. Two disappearing 4 patch quilting blocks quick and. Add borders or make more blocks for a larger quilt. A disappearing 9patch block will be about one inch smaller than the simple nine patch. Edit see the end of the post for some great information on what size squares to. Its a great one for using up fabric and showing off fun prints.
But if you have a nice charm pack or even a layer cake at home, thatll look great combined with a matching solid. 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. Step 1 make a 4 patch block choose your block size and number of different fabrics. See more ideas about quilt patterns, patch quilt and quilts. Disappearing 9 patch quilt by michele bilyeu of with heart and hands. My oldest daughter wanted to make a quilt for her grandmother. I love quick and simple quilt blocks but sometimes they can be boring. The disappearing 4patch or 4 to 9patch starts with a 4patch block with good contrast in colors or shades and tones. The ninepatch quilt block has been around for hundreds of years. It looks complicated but it is really easy i used darks black, lights white, and an accent fabric red.
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. The double four patch quilt block should measure 812 x 812. You can use a layer cake, or debi has provided directions using yardage. Parent blocks made with 312 squares daughters that finish at 414 square. Squares of any consistent size can be used to assemble the parent nine patch blocks for a disappearing nine patch quilt. 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. Whether you decide to follow along with our detailed stepbystep directions and images or watch their short video below, youll have everything you need to get started on this easy. Disappearing 4 patch with a twist if you use this tutorial to make a quilt, i would love to see a picture. If you have never made a disappearing quilt pattern, you may be surprised how easy they are, and how fun they are as well. Here are the fabric requirements for your four patch quilt. Jenny doan shares the awesome, but easy disappearing 4 patch technique using charm squares 5 squares of. Its fun, quick and there are so many new layout options when you are done. Make a disappearing 4patch queensized quilt in a weekend. I am assuming throughout this tutorial that you are familiar with the disappearing ninepatch pattern i have previously posted specific.
Kathys version of the disappearing nine patch quilt. Choose your block size, cut your fabric accordingly and follow the instructions below to make the block. Parent blocks made with 5 squares daughters that finish at 6. The blocks together make a disappearing nine patch quilt. Easy double 4 patch quilt block pattern the spruce crafts. 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. Enlarge the photos of the sheets above and there is also a super cheat sheet for yardage etc. It goes by many other names such as eight cornered box, fifty four forty or fight, simplicity, and hole in the barn door. Here is a previous version of this simple four patch quilt design. Fast four patch quilt tutorial quilting tutorial diary. A disappearing fourpatch block will be about two inches smaller than the simple 4 patch.
The steps are just a little bit different, but the idea is the same. Last night the pattern was tested in our class and class members said. Disappearing 4patch with layer cakes by reannalily designs. She made this disappearing nine patch in 1930s reproduction fabric. When this baby is finished and bound, it measures 76. Watch the process online at your convenience and find all the instructions in my new book, changeup patchwork.
Howto instruction for making pineapple ninepatch blocks. Quilting is an integral part of american history, especially during the time of the pioneers and their move west. It has the looks of a complex pattern while in reality it is easy and suits beginner quilters. This quilt is about 62x84, it is 4 blocks wide and 6 blocks long, for a total of 24. Make the popular disappearing 4patch quilt block supersized by using 10 precut layer cake fabric bundles. The pattern can be used in making lap quilts, baby quilts, christmas and halloween quilts.
Disappearing 4 patch quilt block pattern instructions. I got carried away with the cutting, but this one starts with two coordinated 4 patch blocks, which you slash from corner to corner two times. Both disappearing 4patch blocks are quick and easy to make. Make 20 disappearing 4 patch blocks i recommend that you make one block at a time. Next, make 4 cuts without moving the block or the cut pieces. This simple patchwork block can be transformed into a disappearing 9 patch and look amazing. Both blocks are quick and easy to make, just perfect for a beginners quilt. They show the 4 patch, 9 patch, 16 patch and pinwheel quilt blocks. The goal is to cut each one into 9 pieces and then reassemble them with the pieces moved around.
Disappearing 4 patch with a twist patch quilt, quilts, quilt block. The 9 patch is considered a basic foundation block in quilting that can help your build your skills in so many ways. Because these blocks are so easy to make, theyre perfect for whipping up a quilt as a lastminute gift. Women sewed, as was tradition, and children began their sewing education with simpler projects, like ninepatch quilt patterns. I was searching for a pattern that made a decent size quilt like crib size that used only one charm pack. The picture below on the left side is my quilt more picture over here and here and on the right side is her quilt. Disappearing nine patch free quilt pattern using fat. I found one additional variation of a 4 patch block, pinwheel disappearing 4 patch at the blog welcome home farm.
Piecing a perfect fourpatch block is just one of those things a quilter should have under their belt, if you know what i mean. Change your 4 patch into a disappearing 4 patch quilt block. Jenny doan shares the awesome, but easy disappearing 4 patch technique using charm squares 5 squares of precut fabric charm. I was doing some quilt bloghopping the other day when i saw this tutorial on how to take an ordinary fourpatch block, cut it up, and turn it into a cool new block that looks much more interesting than the original. Make a simple four patch quilt block remembering to press the seams between the patches in opposite directions. We start by making a simple nine patch quilt block. Disappearing fourpatch quilt block tutorial new quilters. If you are using individual 212 squares to make small four patch units, sew them together into rows as shown, upper left. Youve probably seen the disappearing 4patch design in many places. Its been a lot of fun sewing up the magical disappearing quilt blocks. 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. Disappearing nine patch is a quilt block that is made by a unique arrangement of nine patches of fabric. The one below was made with 5 inch squares and it will finish to a 8. Disappearing nine patch quilt block pattern instructions.
Edit see the end of the post for some great information on what size squares to start with and what size block youll end up with thank you to beverly for providing this info. Jul 14, 2015 if you use this tutorial to make a quilt, i would love to see a picture. Disappearing 4 patch tutorial with images patch quilt, quilts, quilt. The disappearing nine patch quilt pattern is that way. Using the measurements in the size chart above cut your fabric accordingly. Then i used my ruler and rotary cutter to cut the block. How to make a disappearing 4patch variation block this is another variation of a 4 patch block.
How to make a disappearing 4patch variation block materials two 5 12 inch squares in red two 5 12 inch squares in red. As the years have passed, the ninepatch has, like many other quilt blocks, adopted. The shoofly quilt block is an easy block to sew and its been around for a long time. Dec 28, 2014 earlier this week i showed a d4p block i had whipped up for a mug rug. Disappearing four patch with 5 charms youll need a celebration cake with 15 light and 15 dark 10 squares.
Sew together each triangle sew each half together cut on all 4 sides 1 14 all sewn together. 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. See more ideas about patch quilt, quilt patterns, quilts. How to make a disappearing 4patch block learn in less than 2 minutes how to make this easy block. Quilt designs with sashing without sashing you can combine both disappearing 4patch blocks into one quilt. You will need more binding if you choose to make quilt larger. After giving a little try with the previous disappearing quilt block s i thought that doing it with the 4 patch. 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. This is an easy pattern to adapt to other size quilts. Disappearing nine patch quilt block pattern tutorial. Fabrics needed you need at least two different fabrics. 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.
Missy wrote and asked if i would be willing to share a tutorial. My pinwheel disappearing 4 patch using charm packs. Make a queen sized disappearing 4patch quilt with layer cakes in a weekend. 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 4 patchpinwheel using charm packs with images. After youve made your nine patch, find the middle of the block and use your quilt ruler to help you cut a straight line down the middle. Press the seam allowances in opposite directions, then join the pairs to make a fourpatch unit. Disappearing 4 patch quilt block tutorial patchwork posse. I started with four fiveinch squares, then sewed them into a simple fourpatch block. This tutorial is a variation on that block, which i call dd4p diagonal disappearing 4 patch.
Disappearing 4,9,16 and other patch and twistturn variations. You will need to trim the larger 4patch variation block. Its so easy, but it looks like you spent forever on it. This is the easiest way to keep everything in the right place. When this baby is finished and bound it measures 76. Now i am going to show you how i made this disappearing 9 patch quilt.
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