I can totally see how it is a disappearing 9 patch. How to make a disappearing nine patch quilt block with a twist. Disappearing nine patch tutorial jos country junction. This is exactly what i was thinking of for my sons off to college quilt. I do like the disappearing nine patch and also the disappearing 4 patch a lot. If you are new to quilting, any little tip or trick is helpful. The technique can be applied to a number of blocks but so.
Thought i would share a quick tutorial for strip piecing quilt blocks. Disappearing four patch makes the prettiest scrappy quilt. Seriously only two because they are so incredibly large. Jul 28, 2018 these are different ways to slice a block that produce quite different block layouts. 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. The blocks are set on point to make the quilt even more interesting.
Then, by crosscutting the block into four sections and rotating some of those sections, you come up with a very different looking block. Press the seams to the side, towards the background fabric. Disappearing four patch, and also known as a four to nine patch makes the prettiest scrappy quilt. You make four diagonal cuts, then sew it back together as shown in the second picture. Disappearing 4 patch with a twist cut diagonally quilting tutorials, quilting. Find out how to turn them into beautiful blocks that look so complex, no one will know they were easy to sew. This sneaky little pattern makes the disappearing nine patch. The steps are just a little bit different, but the idea is the same. Kathys version of the disappearing nine patch quilt.
Make sure you have contrasting light and dark charm squares. Thoroughly explaining the fabric layout for the disappearing 9 patch block is extremely helpful as is this posting. When this baby is finished and bound it measures 76. The wonderful disappearing nine patch seems to a technique in continual process of new and more involved variations. Start with a simple nine patch block with nine evenly cut squares and you end up with. Learn more about the blocks history and find additional assembly and design details in a disappearing nine patch quilt block pattern that was originally used for an online quilt block exchange. Landlocked is made from 20, 18 finished disappearing four patch blocks, set in a 4 x 5 grid. I added a half square triangle to a disappearing 4patch block and it turned out quite nice. Learn how to use purchased 5 charm squares or charm squares from your stash. 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.
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 9 patch block construction learn how to make this in disappearing nine patch video tutorial. Disappearing nine patch quilt block pattern tutorial. This disappearing four patch baby quilt is the perfect baby quilt tutorial for those looking to take the traditional four patch up a notch. It is made in the easypeasy style of disappearing 9patch pattern. The snow is flying once again here in calgary, back to winter after our lovely little respite from the cold. They show the 4 patch, 9 patch, 16 patch and pinwheel quilt blocks. Guild members are invited to make this block in bright autumn colors. Yet, theres more to a 9 patch block than meets the eye. These 8 patterns show just how much the pattern of a quilt can change by simply recutting the fabric and rearranging it to a different place. Raevenfea disappearing ninepatch with sizing table. One of the most versatile quilt patterns around, this list of pretty disappearing nine patches. Jun 22, 2014 how to make a disappearing nine patch block d9p 1.
I purchased 2 packs each and was going to make the d4p, however i was very tired when i made my first 2 i gave up and tried something else. Ill show you how to changeup the strip sizes, fabrics, or block layout to expand your quilting options. Depending on the direction you turn the four quadrants of the split version, you can create a number of different layouts. A wonderful project for precut fabric, this baby quilt tutorial also comes with a linked tutorial for creating your disappearing four patch. We used pink and orange fabrics on a lighter background, but you can choose any color combination youd like. Jul 19, 2011 and, because of her talking about the disappearing four patch blocks, i just had to try them, i just had to. Have you tried this disappearing quilt block before. I am already a follower with bloglovin and also via email.
It starts with a simple 6 four patch block as shown at left. Disappearing nine patch free pattern jordan fabrics. Try this disappearing nine patch quilt pattern if you love to make quick pieced quilt blocks and quilts. They can be set in any log cabin layout, or in any halfsquare triangle design. To make that version of the quilt block, each is sewn with two fabrics. Disappearing 9patch with layer cakes reannalily designs. Disappearing 9patch qal, week 2 the crafty quilter. Make disappearing four patch quilt 1 pack of 5 squares print 1 pack of 5 squares solid 2 1 2 yds. Perkiomen valley split 9 patch quilts found in mooresville, nc that i simply fell in love with. Sep 10, 2014 one of my most popular, quilt tutorials.
You can choose the width, depending on how you want your finished block to look. But instead of leaving the block asis it is sliced into four equal sections to create the disappearing design. The disappearing nine patch quilt block is named for a specific reason. When i first started quilting, i thought the disappearing nine patch block was like magic. Perfect for a scrappy look and showingoff cute fabric. Disappearing nine patch layouts and pattern variations. Today i made a four patch variation not really sure if the block has a name or not i suppose i could give it one. Make a queen sized disappearing 4patch quilt with layer cakes in a weekend.
These are different ways to slice a block that produce quite different block layouts. Place contrasting fabric square on top of your ninepatch block. A few more facts about the quilt blocks the outer four corners of the parent nine patch block remain squares in the daughters. I am having a lot of fun with these four patch blocks and figure i should move on but i am really quite fascinated by all the combinations i have been able to make. Many creative quilt or craft projects start with 9 patch blocks. I would like to correct that today because i know how nice it is when youre in. The disappearing 4 patch quilt block is a clever scrappy version of a four patch block. I think it would be great to use for an i spy quilt.
Even though i only made the requested four patch for nonnie as requested, i couldnt help but make some disappearing four patch blocks on my own. Disappearing 4 patch quilt block tutorial patchwork posse. This will give you a quilt that looks similar to this. This tutorial is a variation on that block, which i call dd4p diagonal disappearing 4 patch. Great listed sites have disappearing four patch quilt tutorial. In this pattern, instead of cutting straight horizontally and vertically while making the quilt block step 3 above the cut is made diagonally.
If you are brandnew to quilting, be sure to check out my beginning quilting series for all the basics on supplies, cutting, piecing, and quilting. The traditional layout is to rotate two quadrants in opposite corners so that it looks like the one below. The other day i found some wonderful charm packs that i could not live without. Im glad you are going this challenge because i dont recall seeing this fabric before now. Double disappearing nine patch improved tutorial when i started with double disappearing 9 patch dd9p i gave an explanation of what i did but not a real tutorial. Disappearing quilt blocks never go out of style, so hop on the disappearing block trend with this easy baby quilt. If you have problems opening the above link, right click on it and save it to your computer and then open. Sep 04, 2017 make a disappearing 4patch queensized quilt in a weekend. I made two vertical cuts, one in each of the outer rows. So, if youre ready to get going and do something with your nine patch blocks, ill show you how. My pinwheel disappearing 4 patch using charm packs.
How to make a fourpatch on point quilt block using charm squares. This quilt block pattern is similar to a four patch block pattern. It is so versatile and can be arranged in a lot of different ways. Ill be sharing another block this week for the block of the month club and four patches are one of the elements. How does a simple nine patch blockperhaps one of the simplest quilt blocks in quiltingturn into its elusive cousin, the disappearing nine patch. The technique can be applied to a number of blocks but so far ive only tried with 4patch and one of them.
Its been a lot of fun sewing up the magical disappearing quilt blocks. To make the quilts, a simple nine patch quilt block is sliced in half twice to create four smaller units. I enjoy the encouragement that i receive from my readers and in return visit their blogs and cheer them on with theirs. It has been duplicated by many and seems to be evolving all the time. Quilts are simply a work of art and with every stitch and placement of fabric, a completely different pattern is made. It goes by many other names such as eight cornered box, fifty four forty or fight, simplicity, and hole in the barn door. 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. You can make it using 2 colours and a background colour or just 1 colour and the. Turn an ordinary four patch block into an interesting block. Disappearing 4 patch with a twist if you use this tutorial to make a quilt, i would love to see a picture. How to make a disappearing 4patch variation block this is another variation of a 4 patch block. But if you have a nice charm pack or even a layer cake at home, thatll look great combined with a matching solid. Then stitch the two pairs together to make the fourpatch block. Click here to download double 4 patch pdf file close attention needs to be paid to how these blocks are laid out to create the chains across the quilt.
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. Is your stash stocked with precut squares and strips. Youll love to create interconnecting quilt layouts with this easy single irish chain. Disappearing nine patch quilts are perfect for using up your charm packs and are fantastic scrapbusting quilts. Im interested in playing around with new layouts so will definitely be giving this tutorial a try very soon. 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. Oct 29, 2017 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. The disappearing nine patch is my new favorite block. Dissapearing four patch quilt carolyn, a very good friend of mine shared a disappearing four patch tutorial with me. 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. Am i understanding correctly in that block one is only the inner triangles. See more ideas about patch quilt, quilt patterns and quilts.
The finished quilt measures 80 x 98 and is big enough to cover a full sized bed. After giving a little try with the previous disappearing quilt block s i thought that doing it with the 4 patch. Changeup patchwork is the name of my newest sewing with nancy 3part tv series. How to make a disappearing four patch quilt national. Using charm squares to create these four patch onpoint blocks is an easy and fun way to utilize your fabric to create table runners, quilts and more. The shoofly quilt block is an easy block to sew and its been around for a long time. This double four patch quilt block pattern is easy to make. Both disappearing 4patch blocks are quick and easy to make, just perfect for a beginners quilt. Some blocks need two 9 patch blocks so that pieces can be swapped around.
Change your 4 patch into a disappearing 4 patch quilt block. Disappearing 4,9,16 and other patch and twistturn variations. If you have never made a disappearing quilt pattern, you may be surprised how easy. Four patches are great beginner blocks to make and can be used in nearly any quilt design from background blocks, to main focal points to even an entire quilt made from them. If youve been searching for a way to mix up your usual quilting routine, then youll love these stunning disappearing nine patch patterns. You need 4 squares of white and 5 prints my prints were all different in my real quilt. Make the popular disappearing 4patch quilt block supersized by using 10 precut layer cake fabric bundles. May 19, 2016 both blocks are quick and easy to make, just perfect for a beginners quilt. Two disappearing 4 patch quilting blocks quick and. Disappearing four patch quilt block tutorial new quilters.
You will need more binding if you choose to make quilt larger. Nov 15, 2017 learn to make 4 different types of disappearing 9 patch blocks. Jul 08, 2012 disappearing 9 patch and disappearing 4 patch blocks are pretty popular and easy to do, giving you a very interesting result. 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. The four sections cut from the original blocks are called the daughter blocks. Its so simple to make, but looks like you pieced together a ton of small squares and rectangles.
Split nine patch tutorial the split nine patch or disappearing nine patch is a fairly recent design that is doing the rounds of quilting circles. Youve probably seen the disappearing 4 patch design in many places. Oct 15, 20 queen size disappearing 9patch with layer cakes. Now switch the top two squares, then turn the middle little four patch 14. Its fun, quick and there are so many new layout options when you are done. 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. A very simple block today a four patch within a four patch. As the name implies, the parts of the block seem to disappear through a fantastic puzzlelike effect. The disappearing ninepatch is my new favorite block. Fast four patch quilt tutorial quilting tutorial diary of. This variation of the simple four patch block is fun, versatile and can be made as scrappy as you like.
Once you have the six 6 disappearing 9 patch blocks, start building the quilt top in only 2 rows. By flipping and rotating these quarter blocks easy in eq, you discover interesting secondary designs. How to make a disappearing 4patch block learn in less than 2 minutes how to make this easy block. Heres how you make a disappearing 4patch quilt block variation. Jun 27, 2014 this tutorial is a variation on that block, which i call dd4p diagonal disappearing 4 patch. Explore the versatile disappearing nine patch in several layouts. Ashley hough shows you how to make two fun alternatives to a four patch with a disappearing four patch done two different ways.
To make the disappearing fourpatch block, youll need four equalsized squares. 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. Arrange the squares into a four patch using two print and two background squares. Disappearing fourpatch quilt block tutorial new quilters.
Make a disappearing 4 patch queensized quilt in a weekend. This variation of the 9 patch block is also called a split nine patch. Because these blocks are so easy to make, theyre perfect for whipping up a quilt as a lastminute gift. Tvqgs august blockofthemonth is disappearing four patch with a twist. Youve probably seen the disappearing 4patch design in many. You will cut on each side of the center seam, on either side of the seam. It turns a humdrum fourpatch block into a modified ninepatch that has a cute little fourpatch right in the center.
Disappearing 4patch with layer cakes by reannalily designs. Enroll now making the disappearing fourpatch quilt block. Sliced on the diagonal instead of the traditional vertical and horizontal. Disappearing 4 patch hides in the block of the month for dec duration. Get fabric requirements for various 9 patch block sizes. 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. Draw a diagonal line on your block, from the central corner to the outer corner, pin squares together.
I hope you have been inspired and have fun making some impressive yet easy quilt blocks. Accidental quilt block tutorial updated beyond sock. Now that you have four block quadrants, you get to play with the disappearing 9 patch arrangement. The same technique can be used when you sew other quilt blocks. Add borders or make more blocks for a larger quilt. Materials 60 moda hunky dory charms or 5 in x 5 in squares 48 5 in x 5 in squares in cream with 60 charms you will be making 12 blocks. 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. Jun 12, 2017 if you have stacks of charm packs laying around but have no idea what to do with them we have a solution. When this baby is finished and bound, it measures 76.
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