If youre looking for a simple quilt block to stitch up using basic squares, the disappearing fourpatch is simple to make using a plain background fabric together with plenty of fun prints. Oct 11, 2019 scrappy maple leaf quilt pattern tutorial by guest writer leila gardunia check out this super fun and scrappy maple leaf quilt pattern tutorial by guest writer, leila gardunia. Its fun, quick and there are so many new layout options when you are done. Change your 4 patch into a disappearing 4 patch quilt block. Apr 18, 2018 the corner 4patch quilt block is easy and fun to make. I previously discussed uneven nine patch blocks antique style.
Cut this square twice on the diagonal to make your four sidesetting triangles. Great pattern for the missouri star scrappy four patch quilt. The scrappy 4 patch quilt tutorial youtube missouri quilt. Jenny doan shows us an easy way to make a scrappy 4 patch block using charm packs. Layout 2 matching four patch blocks, and 2 scrap squares. I used a solid black strip in each block in the same position and arranged blocks based on their diagonal color to get a less random look. Scrappy four patch donna created this lovely scrappy quilt using 4 squares of fabric from her stash. It is just a very scrappy quilt make from 4inch squares.
The pattern is scrappy trip around the world by bonnie hunter. Oct 23, 2017 uneven four patch block tutorial hello everyone. One commenter notes if you cut the black and white strips to 2 then they will be wide unfinished and you can just cut your layer cakes in half and have no waste and a wider quilt. Sew squares into rows, pressing seams toward the 8 12. This is one charm pack and it just make the most perfect the sweetest little baby quilt you can ever imagine, and its just darling. Dec 30, 2015 scrap double four patch quilt block tutorial once i finish a project i like to cut up the scraps into usable sized pieces. Dec 05, 20 first, make three ninepatch blocks using 2 12. I think these blocks make a great scrappy quilt when joined with sashing and the bonus when using sashing is you dont have to press your seams a particular way to ensure the blocks nest.
Quilting deals missouri star quilt co scrappy four patch. The disappearing 4 patch quilt block is a clever scrappy version of a four patch block. This variation of the simple four patch block is fun, versatile and can be made as scrappy as you like. Start with a fourpatch block in the first row and an 8 12.
Disappearing four patch, and also known as a four to nine patch makes the prettiest scrappy quilt. See step by step how to get it in this scrappy 4 patch. Nov 06, 2016 quilts are the most intimate and personal of objects. Here are the two blocks that came from the strip sets you saw in this tutorial. Fast scrappy four patch baby quilt beyond sock monkeys my. And were going to stack these all in a pile because we are going to use these for our scrappy four patch.
Feb 25, 2017 feb 25, 2017 the scrappy 4 patch quilt tutorial youtube stay safe and healthy. The steps are just a little bit different, but the idea is the same. Piecing a perfect fourpatch block is just one of those things a quilter should have under their belt, if you know what i mean. They probably are used as often as the ever popular ninepatch. Making my son a stroller quilt using this technique. Luckily, its a quick and easy process nevermind that it took me about a billion pictures to show how easy it is. It works really well to show off a main focus print contrasting with a variety of prints in scrappy fourpatch blocks. I cut whatever sized squares i can get out of the fabric. You will not believe how quickly you create this quilt. The corner 4patch block finishes at 8 there is a 4patch unit in the corner. Watch the full scrappy four patch tutorial from missouri star quilt. Scrappy disappearing 9patch tutorial stitchery dickory dock.
Layout quilt blocks into seven rows of five blocks each. And to inspire you to use nine patch blocks in a quilt of your own, heres a ninepatch quilt i made a few years ago. Its surprising how these pieces can accumulate just from scraps. Make postage stamp quilts would be great for using up tiny scraps my purple patch. Ive made some lovely scrappy blocks to share with you today. A shortcut for making scrappy fourpatches quilting digest.
They connect us with each other to the primal ground of the bed the place we spend half our lives. Give this method a try and youll be making four patches like a pro in no time. For this block i am using 1 12 squares and 2 12 squares of fabric scraps. Scrappy 9patch table runner tutorial a quilting life. This article includes instructions for 6 quilt sizes. Use strip piecing, patchwork piecing or both to construct this unit. Using big pieces and a four patch design, the freaky fast four patch quilt is truly a quick quilt.
How to strip piece ninepatch 9 patch quilt blocks new. Disappearing 4 patch quilt block tutorial patchwork posse. Check back every friday for our regular quilting tutorials with jenny doan. I used, this is all just scrappy four patches in the center.
I didnt worry about creating locking seamsa pin in the seam. She made a set of four patches using all darker straps and the made a second set of four patches using 2 white squares and 2 darker squares. To make four patch quilt blocks even faster make a strip set first and then cut the strips to size or for an interesting and dynamic take on the 4 patch, try the disappearing four patch quilt block. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Make an easy scrappy 4 patch quilt block quilt snips youtube. If you are using individual 212 squares to make small four patch units, sew them together into rows as shown, upper left. Sew them together as shown, the arrows indicate pressing direction press the last seam in either direction or open. And i use it a lot if i need a big block like this, you know with the 16s in them. Another option is to cut each 4each square in half horizontally and vertically so you have four 2inch squares. Two solid background squares and two charm squares the fabric is barcelona by zen chic for moda fabrics. Feb 20, 2017 we love the 4 patch block, but it can be tedious having to cut all of those little pieces. This farmhouse four patch quilt tutorial shows you how to take your patchwork skills to the next level by demonstrating how to add rows on the diagonal. Apr 30, 2012 the scrappy 4 patch quilt tutorial so simple. This is the sunkissed line from sweetwater and its just as sweet as can be.
In a true charm quilt, none of the patches are identical. Fast four patch quilt tutorial quilting tutorial diary. Leila is a foundation paperpiecing artist and im so excited to have her here to share this beautiful fallthemed project, perfect for using up your favorite scraps. Scrappy, so the four patch makes a fabulous border but look at this little quilt. Sep 01, 2011 the scrappy 4 patch quilt tutorial youtube. With all of that in mind, that is why we were so excited when we stumbled across this method. For some time now i have had some very lonely half square triangle blocks lying around. This is one of my favorite goto quilt patterns for a quick baby quilt. Missouri star quilt company, scrappy 4 patch, videos. The double four patch quilt block should measure 812 x 812. Fast four patch quilt tutorial quilting tutorial diary of a quilter. Although i do love half square triangle blocks, i felt these needed something. Fourpatches are found in many quilts and quilt blocks. To make the disappearing four patch block, youll need four equalsized squares.
Maple leaf quilt pattern quilting diary of a quilter. Use scraps, fat quarters, yardage or a combination of all three. If you examine the above picture, you will see that this quilt has some repetitive squares. Use fabric yardage and strip piecing to piece this unit or use light and dark scraps. Add a little country charm to your home by putting a spin on the traditional four patch quilt. Since i snapped a few pics along the way of my improved disappearing nine patch quilt for my little girl, i thought id throw together a quick little tutorial for anyone interested in this super easy, versatile block. This is the sunkissed line from sweetwater and its just as sweet as. Jenny from the missouri star quilt company shows us how to make what she calls the scrappy 4 patch blocksimilar to the 4 patch block we all know and love, without having to cut all of those tiny pieces. Four patch quilt block pattern tutorial simple and scrappy. Fast four patch quilt tutorial quilting tutorial diary of. Scrap double four patch quilt block tutorial susies. Ez just to blocks the 4 patch and a rectangle blocklayer cake four patch frenzy.
If you are on the lookout for a lastminute gift ideas, this is the pattern for you. The four patch quilt block is easy to piece, but the perfect center can be tricky. After giving a little try with the previous disappearing quilt block s i thought that doing it with the 4 patch. The scrappy 4 patch quilt tutorial youtube missouri. A great project to use for fabric scraps, this patchwork quilt tutorial finishes at the perfect size for a picnic quilt or a throw quilt. Scrap double four patch quilt block tutorial once i finish a project i like to cut up the scraps into usable sized pieces. Corner 4patch, one block many quilts tutorial quiltnotes.