Window pane disappearing 9patch quilt block youve gotta see this variation. Choose your block size, cut your fabric accordingly and follow the instructions below to make the block. When i first started quilting, i thought the disappearing ninepatch block was like magic. Are there more variations of the disappearing 4 patch block.
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. On the first row take the middle block you have created and turn it 180 degrees. 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 fourpatch block to. The wonderful disappearing nine patchseems to a technique in continual process of new and more involved variations. I added a half square triangle to a disappearing 4patch block and it turned out quite nice.
Disappearing 4 patch with a twist cut diagonally quilting tutorials, quilting projects. I am confused on how the directions say to cut the 9patch block. A disappearing 9patch block will be about one inch smaller than the simple nine patch. This disappearing four patch baby quilt is the perfect baby quilt tutorial for those looking to take the traditional four patch up a notch. This simple patchwork block can be transformed into a disappearing 9 patch and look amazing. Disappearing 4,9,16 and other patch and twistturn variations. Parent blocks made with 312 squares daughters that finish at 414 square. Uneven nine patch block tutorial ive been contemplating this block for quite some time. Take an ordinary, boring fourpatch quilt block, cut it up and resew it, and you have a fascinating new block the disappearing fourpatch block. Disappearing wonky 2 patch swap easy quilt block tutorial. Parent blocks made with 412 squares daughters that finish. Disappearing ninepatch tutorial wonky version hi everyone. Cutting it in equal segments vertically and horizontally.
Karin hallaby wrote a book in 2002, called magic pillows, hidden quilts. Therefore, the center square of the 9patch should be a 5 inch finished square. Add borders or make more blocks for a larger quilt. Disappearing 4patch with layer cakes by reannalily designs. Its been a lot of fun sewing up the magical disappearing quilt blocks. Wonky, wacky nine patch wonky rwb rails pdf file by maryquilts wonky seams block from pink chalk studio wonky star block from the silly boo dilly wonky star ring tutorial by zonnah wonky shoo fly from sophies junction wonky spools from quilters cache wonky squaresinsquares block from quilt dad wonkytown from tonya ricucci. How to make a disappearing 4patch variation block materials two 5 12 inch squares in red two 5 12 inch squares in red. Disappearing 9 patch, 16 patch and twistturn variations. This beginner block can be arranged in different ways. If your blocks have a rightsideup and you want all the blocks to be rightsideup in the finished quilt, start with two of them, in diagonally opposite corners, upside down. Disappearing 4patch block variation tutorial i had cut some squares to make a wonky star quilt, but when i started sewing the blocks together i was amazed at how much fabric was being wasted and i just didnt find it as inspiring as i had hoped it. Disappearing nine patch quilt block pattern instructions.
Now cut the 9 patch block as you would a disappearing 9 patch. 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. All you need are four 5 squares of fabric to make this easy fun. Both blocks are quick and easy to make, just perfect for a beginners quilt. I had cut some squares to make a wonky star quilt, but when i started.
Four patch quilt blocks can be in any category of difficulty from easy to intermediate or challenging. Make a queen sized disappearing 4patch quilt with layer cakes in a weekend. Wonky 3 patch quilt tutorial making the blocks quick and easy quilt as you go qayg ep. Magic 4 patch with anne baxter taster video youtube.
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. Make 20 disappearing 4 patch blocks i recommend that you make one block at a time. Disappearing 4 patch with a twist if you use this tutorial to make a quilt, i would love to see a picture. Single patches or several pieced patches can be used in each quadrant of a quilt block. Four squares of the same size sewn together is an ideal way to learn how to quilt. Found some time to play in my sewing room this week and wanted to share a new tutorial with you. I have a quilt block for those who like this kind of video. How to make a disappearing 4patch block learn in less than 2 minutes how to make this easy block. Learn how to make fun wonky 9 patch quilt blocks plus 4 tips for creating better quilt squares.
Disappearing nine patch quilt block pattern tutorial. How to use delicious leftovers to make a floating 4patch. 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. Wonky 9 patch quilt series making the blocks the easy. On the second row take the first block and the 3rd block turn 180 degrees. Squares of any consistent size can be used to assemble the parent nine patch blocks for a disappearing nine patch quilt. The main variation to this classic quilt block, and its a good one, is the disappearing ninepatch. 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. Disappearing 4 patch this pattern was on my bucket list, to make a quilt using a disappearing four patch. I wanted to do 2 videos tonight but the day just got away from me. Disappearing four patch with 5 charms youll need a celebration cake with 15 light and 15 dark 10 squares. Because these blocks are so easy to make, theyre perfect for whipping up a quilt as a lastminute gift. This video shows how to use up some leftover fabrics, 2 12 and 5 squares, to make a floating 4 patch block that measures 7 and finishes at 6 12 square. Just 2 cuts and only 2 seams per block and you have 4 completed blocks in no time.
Piecing a perfect fourpatch block is just one of those things a quilter should have under their belt, if you know what i mean. Disappearing 4patch from chock a block quilt blocksdirect link to her blog for the tutorial. I was so excited when i made and cut the first block above rearranged the pieces below to get the first disappearing four patch block. This is a fun way to change a four patch into a new. This is a wonky 4 patch and it works up so quickly. 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. A really simple pattern to make that looks complicated and you can see. Wonky 9 patch how to plus 4 tips for successful quilt blocks. The book included a magic nine patch quilt made using the same technique thats so popular today nancy brenan daniel wrote a book called disappearing nine patch in 2002, but the design we. Disappearing 4 patch quilt block tutorial patchwork posse. 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. 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. Simply put, a nine patch block is created and then.
I have not seen anyone do it exactly like this, but. Disappearing quilt blocks never go out of style, so hop on the disappearing block trend with this easy baby quilt. Two disappearing 4 patch quilting blocks quick and. Each quadrant will be one quarter of the quilt block. It looks great with one color or mix it up and make it scrappy. I grabbed one of the left over blocks that i made in the previous video and i made a disappearing quilt block out of that one. The wonderful disappearing nine patch seems to a technique in continual process of new and more involved variations.
Disappearing wonky 2 patch easy quilt block tutorial youtube. Cross quilt block tutorial could adapt well to wonky. Disappearing 4 patch with a twist cut diagonally quilting tutorials, quilting projects, quilting. Four patch free quilt block patterns patchwork square. After giving a little try with the previous disappearing quilt block s i thought that doing it with the 4 patch. Add 5 squares of fabric the same size as the pieced blocks and make a 9 patch with the pieced blocks in the corners. You will need more binding if you choose to make quilt larger. All items you need to create the project featured in this video can be found at, including. Some people may also call this puss in the corner block, although this has many variations and can be more complex than the block which i am sharing. Use two highly contrasting fabrics for a better result. Then i used my ruler and rotary cutter to cut the block. I started with four fiveinch squares, then sewed them into a simple four patch block.
Luckily, its a quick and easy process nevermind that it took me. Tutorial from is easy enough for beginning quilters to master. Using 6 14 inches squares to start and i ended with 10 inch blocks. Change your 4 patch into a disappearing 4 patch quilt block. Accidental quilt block tutorial updated beyond sock. Quilt designs with sashing without sashing you can combine both disappearing 4patch blocks into one quilt.
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. This is the easiest way to keep everything in the right place. Zoes play day wonky ninepatch quilt pattern duration. Step 3 separate patches separate the patches and watch your simple four patch disappear into a nine patch block aka disappearing 4 patch. Learn how to make a second style of a 4 patch disappearing quilt block the criss cross. Yet, this basic quilt block design is not limited to four samesized squares. Learn to make a 4patch variation block in less than 2 minutes. Disappearing nine patch quilt pattern the spruce crafts. Ive been waiting a long time to show you this super easy way to make the wonky 9 patch block. See more ideas about patch quilt, quilt patterns, quilts. When this baby is finished and bound it measures 76. Four patch quilt blocks are constructed of four quadrants. Great listed sites have disappearing four patch quilt tutorial. Its fun, quick and there are so many new layout options when you are done.
The goal is to cut each one into 9 pieces and then reassemble them with the pieces moved around. The shoofly quilt block is a great beginner quilt block and its easy to change the size of the block. My pinwheel disappearing 4 patch using charm packs. The variation uses the disappearing nine patch method that eleanor burns.
Learn how to cut and resew a hohum fourpatch block and turn it into a spectacular disappearing fourpatch quilt block. 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. The steps are just a little bit different, but the idea is the same. Jenny doan shares the awesome, but easy disappearing 4 patch technique using charm squares 5 squares of. Disappearing fourpatch quilt block tutorial new quilters. Kathys version of the disappearing nine patch quilt.