Its so simple to make, but looks like you pieced together a ton of small squares and rectangles. Yet, theres more to a 9 patch block than meets the eye. The steps are just a little bit different, but the idea is the same. Disappearing four patch, and also known as a four to nine patch makes the prettiest scrappy quilt. Use two highly contrasting fabrics for a better result. Fabrics needed you need at least two different fabrics. Disappearing quilt blocks never go out of style, so hop on the disappearing block trend with this easy baby quilt.
Submitted on oct 30, 2010 64 favs 37,382 views 5 comments. May 19, 2016 both blocks are quick and easy to make, just perfect for a beginners quilt. They can be set in any log cabin layout, or in any halfsquare triangle design. Disappearing blocks have always fascinated me so, now that we have the basics down, its time to give them a try. At my little group of quilting friends here in new westminster, we were given the challenge to use a disappearing 4 patch in. Now were going to show you the disappearing pinwheel.
I enjoy the encouragement that i receive from my readers and in return visit their blogs and cheer them on with theirs. Ive managed to avoid the evil m word up until now, but maths is a really important part of quilts and geometry so i cant really avoid it any longer. Its been a lot of fun sewing up the magical disappearing quilt blocks. Raevenfea disappearing ninepatch with sizing table. 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 quilt block tutorial patchwork posse. Disappearing nine patch layouts and pattern variations. 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. Layouts we have over 500 quality myspace layouts in 62 categories, theres sure to be the perfect layout for you. This tutorial is a variation on that block, which i call dd4p diagonal disappearing 4 patch.
When this baby is finished and bound, it measures 76. See more ideas about patch quilt, quilt patterns and quilts. Another ufo closet treasure was rediscovered last weekend. Some blocks need two 9 patch blocks so that pieces can be swapped around. It is a fun pattern i like both the disappearing 9 and disappearing 4 patch. They show the 4 patch, 9 patch, 16 patch and pinwheel quilt blocks. When i first started quilting, i thought the disappearing nine patch block was like magic. Disappearing 9 patch and disappearing 4 patch blocks are pretty popular and easy to do, giving you a very interesting result. Last night the pattern was tested in our class and class members said. After piecing the nine patch you make the block disappear by cutting it in half horizontally and vertically. Make sure you have contrasting light and dark charm squares. And if you make a quilt with one of these disappearing blocks, you can get some lovely secondary patterns emerging too, like my disappearing 9 patch quillow pattern available here. Disappearing 4 patch hello, after posting the picture to my garden of gold quilt, i had a lot of people ask how i made the block and what exactly i rotated to make it. Disappearing nine patch quilt block pattern tutorial.
Many creative quilt or craft projects start with 9 patch blocks. Jenny doan shares the awesome, but easy disappearing 4 patch technique using charm squares 5 squares of. Make a queen sized disappearing 4patch quilt with layer cakes in a weekend. Yep, go to and pick a myspace layout they are the best site for myspace layouts if you ask me and then go to this link to see where the background url is in the myspace layout. For todays decipher your quilt post, leanne of she can quilt and i will both be talking about 9 patch blocks leanne is showing you how to identify 9 patch blocks and quilts, and i will be discussing the maths behind them. Next, i alternated the blocks between a square above and a reconstructed nine patch. 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.
This has an advantage of being symmetrical around the edges, unlike layout 1 did you spot that. What is the difference between a layout and background on. Nov 28, 2015 learn to make a 4 patch variation block in less than 2 minutes. When this baby is finished and bound it measures 76.
Submitted on nov 1, 2010 52 favs 34,295 views 10 comments night fair. Have a look through the layouts and when you find the one you like, just cut and paste the code in the box into the about me bit on myspace. If you are new to quilting, any little tip or trick is helpful. If you can double the disappearing nine patch you could triple or even quadruple it. My pinwheel disappearing 4 patch using charm packs. 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. Disappearing or split 9 patch block a quilt made with this block may be as simple three colors, strip pieced or complicated multiple scraps as desired.
Youve probably seen the disappearing 4 patch design in many places. How to make a disappearing nine patch quilt block with a twist. Other sites created layouts to personalize the site and made hundreds of thousands of dollars for its owners most of. Its fun, quick and there are so many new layout options when you are done. As the name implies, the parts of the block seem to disappear through a fantastic puzzlelike effect. Perkiomen valley split 9 patch quilts found in mooresville, nc that i simply fell in love with. Choosing quilt layouts is a fundamental part of the design process, whether youre just beginning or have been designing for a long time. To make the disappearing four patch block, youll need four equalsized squares. It is made in the easypeasy style of disappearing 9 patch. Get creative, go wild, come up with a different layout. I was so controlled that i made all the four squares first. Jun 26, 2017 you can learn more tips and tricks on basic 9 patch block construction here along with a few simple pattern ideas. I love the variations that are possible with the 9patch block it.
Myspace stylized as myspace is an american social networking website. This simplicity makes the nine patch quilt block a chameleon of sorts. But if you have a nice charm pack or even a layer cake at home, thatll look great combined with a matching solid. Dissapearing four patch quilt carolyn, a very good friend of mine shared a disappearing four patch tutorial with me. Oct 04, 2012 jenny doan shares the awesome, but easy disappearing 4 patch technique using charm squares 5 squares of precut fabric. Decipher your quilt the calculations behind 9 patch blocks. 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. The disappearing nine patch is my new favorite block.
I used this one called floral gatherings from primitive gatherings and a solid so that it gives your colors that, that pop. Quilt block patternspattern blocksquilt blocksquilting tutorialsquilting projectsquilting designsquilting tipspatchwork. So, if youre ready to get going and do something with your nine patch blocks, ill show you how. Choose your layout and sew the block together like you would any four patch quilt block pattern. Soundboard was applied underneath to minimize track noise. This double four patch quilt block pattern is easy to make. A disappearing four patch block will be about two inches smaller than the simple 4 patch. Ill be sharing another block this week for the block of the month club and four. I think it would be great to use for an i spy quilt. In this pattern, instead of cutting straight horizontally and vertically while making the quilt block step 3 above the cut is made diagonally. Jul 08, 2012 disappearing 9 patch and disappearing 4 patch blocks are pretty popular and easy to do, giving you a very interesting result. A wonderful project for precut fabric, this baby quilt tutorial also comes with a linked tutorial for creating your disappearing four patch. Myspace wont allow us to add code to profiles anymore but you can still use our layouts, you have to work with myspaces new layout editor and put each part of our layouts in separately. 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.
We used pink and orange fabrics on a lighter background, but you can choose any color combination youd like. Two solid background squares and two charm squares the fabric is barcelona by zen chic for moda fabrics. 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. Disappearing four patch block on point quilt patterns. Make a snowballed disappearing four patch quilt with jenny doan of missouri star duration. This will give you a quilt that looks similar to this. If youre looking for a simple quilt block to stitch up using basic squares, the disappearing four patch is simple to make using a plain background fabric together with plenty of fun prints. Disappearing 9patch qal, week 2 the crafty quilter. 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. Its made from birch plywood, ripped and constructed as a gridbox. How to make a disappearing 4patch variation block materials two 5 12 inch squares in red two 5 12 inch squares in red. The disappearing nine patch quilt block is named for a specific reason.
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. To make a double disappearing 9 patch block with this layout you will need. Using the measurements in the size chart above cut your fabric accordingly. Simple construction of a nine patch is then followed by recutting the block and then reconstructing those new, cut pieces. 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. Quilt designs with sashing without sashing you can combine both disappearing 4patch blocks into one quilt. Enjoy the versatility of the disappearing nine patch quilt block.
Add borders or make more blocks for a larger quilt. Disappearing nine patch free quilt pattern using fat quarters. Layouts themrslayoutss profile on myspace, the place where people come to connect, discover, and share. This creates a unique quarter nine patch block that you can arrange in many creative ways. The shoofly quilt block is an easy block to sew and its been around for a long time. You will need to trim the larger 4 patch variation block. Nov 30, 2015 how to make a disappearing 4patch variation block materials two 5 12 inch squares in red two 5 12 inch squares in red. I have a bright baby quilt ready for quilting this week. Ill show you how to changeup the strip sizes, fabrics, or block layout to expand your quilting options. Landlocked is made from 20, 18 finished disappearing four patch blocks, set in a 4 x 5 grid. Youre not limited to using just two different fabrics.
This quilt block pattern is similar to a four patch block pattern. It goes by many other names such as eight cornered box, fifty four forty or fight, simplicity, and hole in the barn door. Learn to make 4 different types of disappearing 9 patch blocks. Jun 22, 2014 how to make a disappearing nine patch block d9p 1. Learn how to use purchased 5 charm squares or charm squares from your stash. Disappearing 4,9,16 and other patch and twistturn variations. 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 quilt block pattern instructions. Now switch the top two squares, then turn the middle little four patch 14. I first saw the tutorial here and have had a lot of fun with this block over the years. The blocks are set on point to make the quilt even more interesting. The technique can be applied to a number of blocks but so. Turn an ordinary four patch block into an interesting block. 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. You can use four fabrics and arrange them in any order that you choose. This is an interesting quilt block disappearing nine patch as, although the name indicates nine patch, you just dont see it. You need 4 squares of white and 5 prints my prints were all different in my real quilt. Then, by crosscutting the block into four sections and rotating some of those sections, you come up with a very different looking block. I was thinking and maybe i would try it if i could find directions. Disappearing nine patch tutorial jos country junction.
This quilt can be made in coordinated fabrics or scrappy. The finished quilt measures 80 x 98 and is big enough to cover a full sized bed. You will need to trim the larger 4patch variation block. Disappearing four patch makes the prettiest scrappy quilt. Many former executives have gone on to further success after departing myspace. These are different ways to slice a block that produce quite different block layouts. Now that you have four block quadrants, you get to play with the disappearing 9 patch arrangement. I think on a bigger quilt or one with more blocks it would have been a more obvious chain around the 4 patch. Dec 25, 2017 explore 1togos board disappearing 4 patch, followed by 616. Thought i would share a quick tutorial for strip piecing quilt blocks. Building the patch layout i started the patch in 2007 as an exercise in building a small, operationsoriented, shelf layout based on a prototype. Now, youve heard of the disappearing nine patch and youve heard of the disappearing four patch.
Luckily, its a quick and easy process nevermind that it took me about a billion pictures to show how easy it is. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Disappearing 9patch with layer cakes reannalily designs. Changeup patchwork is the name of my newest sewing with nancy 3part tv series. Disappearing 4 patch tutorial start with 4 squares, sew together, cut and rearrange and sew together disappearing 4 patch tutorial sew unique for handmade baby quilts disappearing 4 patch tutorial with squares. How to make a disappearing 4patch block learn in less than 2 minutes how to make this easy block.
Disappearing 4patch with layer cakes by reannalily designs. After giving a little try with the previous disappearing quilt blocks i thought that doing it with the 4 patch. How to make a disappearing 4patch variation block this is another variation of a 4 patch block. Sliced on the diagonal instead of the traditional vertical and horizontal. Make disappearing four patch quilt 1 pack of 5 squares print 1 pack of 5 squares solid 2 1 2 yds. I can totally see how it is a disappearing 9 patch. Disappearing 4 patch baby quilt made by ramona of doodlebugs and rosebuds quilts i have my first finish of the disappearing four patch baby quilt is quilted and bound. Make a disappearing 4patch queensized quilt in a weekend.
The layout determines how many blocks and borders you need, as well as, how big each can or should be, in order to create a quilt the size you need. And we are going to make pinwheels out of this to start with. This disappearing four patch baby quilt is the perfect baby quilt tutorial for those looking to take the traditional four patch up a notch. Start with nine 5 squares and then follow the tutorial. After making the quilt below, i had some great scraps left. The disappearing nine patch has been my go to pattern. But instead of leaving the block asis it is sliced into four equal sections to create the disappearing design learn more about the blocks history and find additional assembly and design details in a disappearing nine patch quilt block pattern that was. Change your 4 patch into a disappearing 4 patch quilt block. You can also use the different pieces of each design on other social networks if you want to. Disappearing 4patch quilt with layer cakes tutorial. Oct 28, 2017 the main variation to this classic quilt block, and its a good one, is the disappearing nine patch. I was given a bag of 4 blocks and had pined them together and remembered seeing a disappearing 4 block somewhere.
Step 1 make a 4 patch block choose your block size and number of different fabrics. Quilt designs with sashing without sashing you can combine both disappearing 4 patch blocks into one quilt. You will need more binding if you choose to make quilt larger. Disappearing nine patch quilts are designed by arranging and sewing together nine squares to create a traditional nine patch quilt block. Corey yoder tossed halfsquare triangles and fourpatch units in the mix to make the beautiful quilt bespoke. In the video i played around with the arrangement a bit to show you a few possibilities for your disappearing nine patch quilt. Long ago i made a quilt that was a disappearing nine patch. At my little group of quilting friends here in new westminster, we were given the challenge to use a disappearing 4 patch in a project, that we would show at our wrap up dinner in june. The traditional layout is to rotate two quadrants in opposite corners so that it looks like the one below. The wonderful disappearing nine patch seems to a technique in continual process of new and more involved variations. Use 5 charm packs or cut your 10 squares into 5 squares. Disappearing four patch with 5 charms youll need a celebration cake with 15 light and 15 dark 10 squares. The snow is flying once again here in calgary, back to winter after our lovely little respite from the cold.
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