Your lights and darks can all be different or all the same, but they must contrast with each other. The 4 patch block is a good starting place to make sure your 1 4 seams really are 1 4 and to get. Take 2 different fabric squares and put them right sides together, matching the raw edges. If you are using individual 212 squares to make small four patch units, sew them together into rows as shown, upper left. Sew the group of 4 fabrics together in a 4patch, pressing seams. Nov 07, 2018 even if you dont quilt but do love patchwork, you might have been using the fourpatch block all the time anyway. Solid white strips to give the eyes places to rest as they travel around this bold quilt. Easy quilting project with jenny of missouri star quilt co.
She used cherry twist 10 squares by kanvas studio and clearly perfect slotted trimmers by kari carr for new leaf stitches. May 07, 20 when all the 9 patch are complete i cut them in half both waysresulting in 4 pieces. Fast four patch quilt tutorial quilting tutorial diary of a quilter. I lay them out, then ill press the seams alternating directions. Find the size of the side borders by adding up the blocks three 10inchsquare blocks 30 inches plus the sashing four 1inchwide strips 4 inches.
I started with four five inch squares, then sewed them into a simple four patch block. See more ideas about quilt blocks, quilt patterns and quilts. Piecing a perfect fourpatch block is just one of those things a quilter should have under their belt, if you know what i mean. Double quartet quilt block traditional piecing patch fabric qty finished block size. Sure, you can always size down a block pattern, but that takes time. If youre looking for 10inch quilt block patterns for your next project, then these patterns are the ones for you. To make that version of the quilt block, each is sewn with two fabrics. Now its time to cut one 5 inch square block from each of the 4 colored fabrics.
If youd like to make larger fourpatch blocks in the future, simply kick things off with a larger starting square. In order to get two 4 1 2 inch sized unfinished blocks, you need two 5inch squares. Apr 18, 2018 the corner 4patch block finishes at 8 there is a 4patch unit in the corner. Single patches or several pieced patches can be used in each quadrant of a quilt block. How to sew classic fourpatch blocks with charm squares. Whether you want something fun and whimsical to add a little personality to your quilt or a. An easy to piece pattern provides plenty of space to showcase largescale floral, precut 10 squares. Jenny demonstrates a quick and easy way to make the nine patch and hourglass quilt using 10 inch squares of precut fabric layer cakes. You dont need that many to complete the quiltworks up quickly for a baby quilt. Corner 4patch, one block many quilts tutorial quiltnotes. Homespuns the book nook each of the 15 projects in this book is just a party for the eyes, splashed with colorful touches, and all made with variations of the four patch block using precut 5 and 10 fabric squares. See more ideas about quilts, patch quilt and quilt patterns. Its the little details that make all the difference. The double four patch quilt block should measure 812 x 812.
You lose 2 12 2 x 1 1 4 to get a 9 block, or 9 12 with seam allowance. The four patch block is one of the simplest pieced quilt blocks. Four patch quilt blocks are constructed of four quadrants. The woven four patch quilt block is an easy design featuring only squares and rectangles. Then open them up, lay facedown and press dont glide. Dont let these pictures fool you the upper picture is the 2. Made up of 2 half square triangles using a 10 inch or layer cake square. Blocks by size free quilt block patterns patchwork square. Charm packs always make for easy baby quilt patterns that are inexpensive to make. Fast four patch quilt tutorial featured by top us quilting blog, diary of a quilter.
An hour glass quilt is quick and easy cutting from a ten inch square. The pinwheel quilt is a basic 4patch block but it uses a half square triangles hsts to create the design. How to sew classic fourpatch blocks with cute charm squares. Im planning quite a lot of my christmas decorations, just to make use of these cute fourpatch blocks. Mar 03, 2015 really the only important thing that you need to know when making a square block quilt is that all of your squares need to be exactly the same size. Sew block quilt video demonstrating how to square up quilting board. Using the hst ruler of your choice and mentioned in step 6, draw the cut line on the step 4 unit. It is used over and over in the design of many quilts. Using a 1 4 inch seam allowance sew a dark 2 12 inch square on both sides of a light 2 12 inch square.
Use fabric yardage and strip piecing to piece this unit or use light and dark scraps. This charming four patch baby quilt combines charm squares in four patches bordered in charcoal sashing against a white background. If youre looking for a fun and fast project, sewing fourpatch quilt blocks is for you. Four patch quilt block pattern tutorial simple and scrappy. Most blocks take less than a half hour from cutting to sewing. Fourpatch blocks and setting squares team up for a fabulous table topper.
A nine patch is usually thought of as having the same size squares in it but they dont have to be the same size. Match each pair with a contrasting pair and sew together to create 18. These describe how many square grids exist in a single row across or down, not the total number of grids in the quilt block. Each quadrant will be one quarter of the quilt block.
Oct 04, 2012 unsubscribe from missouri star quilt company. The half square triangle unit is probably the most commonly used patch in a quilt block well it is second only to the square. This allowed me to cut 6 inch squares and when the 4 blocks are sewn, it measures 11 12 inches. Outstanding 10 sewing hacks tips are offered on our internet site. Create tiny one inch 4 patch squares with this extremely fast tutorial by bee in my bonnet. You need five dark 2 12 inch squares and four light 2 12 inch squares for each nine patch. Make sure to line up the diagonal line of the ruler from the bottom left corner to the top right corner. How to make a four patch quilt block two at a time. In the scrappy four patch quilt blocks, four different wof strips were used. How to piece a four patch quilt block free motion quilting project. Fast four patch quilt tutorial quilting tutorial diary of. Mar 27, 2014 four patch block a simple technique for perfect blocks. Using a small ruler such as a 6 or 5 square repeat the same process above to square off this small block.
Fabrics in that variation are flipflopped in pairs, a step that provides two completely different looks and a huge number of layout variations for the finished quilt. It is made by sewing 4 squares the same size together to make a larger square. Place the solid rectangle on top of step 4, right sides together. The 4 patch quilting block is a very frugal, versatile, and easy block to make. Making a 10 inch finished size block using equal sized squares assuming 1 4 inch seams for the 9 patch would use squares that were 323 inches square. Disappearing fourpatch quilt block tutorial new quilters. It is a building block, meaning that you can attach other blocks to the sides so that the 4patch becomes part of a larger design, or you can. Woven four patch free quilt block pattern patchwork square. With 6 or 7 inch squares this makes an 18 or 21 inch block. Jenny doan shares the awesome, but easy disappearing 4 patch technique using charm squares 5 squares of precut fabric. For example, for a 4 inch finished size four patch, cut 2 2 12 inch x wof strips. You could try a precut 10 square, or any other measurement that feels right.
Stack the matching units on top of each other, right sides together. The prints neednt match, creating an hourglass look. A perfectly matched center on a four patch quilt block can be tricky to achieve. Four patch quilt block patterns are among the most popular patchwork quilt block designs. Hi veri the block will be 10 inches square after piecing. Four patch blocks can be made using 2, 3 or 4 different fabrics depending on the effect. Learn how to change the size of any quilt block the spruce crafts.
Four patch block a simple technique for perfect blocks youtube. The place to focus on is the matching seam right in the center. So to get an 8 finished block, you need a 10 12 four patch, which you would get by sewing 4 5 12 squares. Add a little country charm to your home by putting a spin on the traditional. When you begin to examine four patch patterns, youll discover that those four simple patches are very often subdivided, sometimes more than one time, to create intricate designs. When youve got an idea for a quilt, you sometimes need a block thats just the right size. Use scraps or fat quarters for these units or use a fat quarter to make 4 of each. Then i used my ruler and rotary cutter to cut the block. Sew squares into rows, pressing seams toward the 8 12. The dimensions in the chart below are for squares, i.
With these 12inch quilt block patterns, you can easily mix and match to create stunning original quilt. Easy step by step uses 2 fat quarters to make two 1212 square quilt blocks. This quilt block pattern is similar to a four patch block pattern. Quilt blocks are designed and made in a many sizes. Quilt ideas for 10 inch squares that make beautiful quilts. Depending on your chosen design, you may find that block pattern in a variety of sizes. Leave them in place, turn 3 of the pieces, stitch to make a new blockno seams to match.
The trick with this block is getting the center to match and that starts with accurate cutting and a scant 14. I selected like colors for each heart but you can make it scrappy if you want. The 4patch quilting block is a very frugal, versatile, and easy block to make. I found that choosing the fabric was the hardest part.
Msqcs jenny teaches us how to make an adorable star quilt our of four patches half square triangles using layer cakes 10 inch squares of precut fabric. Free quilt block pattern download provided in 6 inch, 8 inch and 12 inch block sizes. Easy quilt layouts for beginning quilters simple simon and. Four patch blocks can be made using 2, 3 or 4 different fabrics depending on the effect you are afte. Luckily, its a quick and easy process nevermind that it took me about a billion pictures to show how easy it is. Four patch block a simple technique for perfect blocks. Easy quilt block tutorials for beginners the seasoned homemaker. And if you havent, you will be hooked after you see how easy it is. The instructor said that we needed at least a 12 inch repeat. Four patch blocks can be made using 2, 3 or 4 different fabrics depending on the effect you are after. How to sew classic fourpatch blocks with charm squares bluprint.
Four patch quilt blocks can be in any category of difficulty from easy to intermediate or challenging. The other four projects are a pincushion, a table runner, a pillowcase and a 50 square lap quilt. It is made simply with two triangles, filling up half the square each hence the name. Choose your desired quilt block size below to see all the available patterns currently available.
Put together two matching fabrics that point to each other choosing two light colors pointing to each other, and two solids pointing to each other. Using precut 10 inch squares in quilts can save time at the cutting table, freeing you for more time at your sewing machine. It is a building block, meaning that you can attach other blocks to the sides so that the 4 patch becomes part of a larger design, or you can take any of the sections and insert other blocks designs in them. 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. Four square in a nine patch modern quilt block stitches. Or i use these units to start and stop other patchwork.
I also show you how to use a rotating rotary cutting mat and go over my preference in ruler options for squaring up 12. Framing your quilt with a beautiful border dummies. Well, wouldnt you know there were at least 9 different block designs created from these 2 blocks and all of them would make very interesting quilts. The most basic four patch quilt block is just what its name implies, a quilt block made with four patches of fabric, all squares, and arranged in two rows of two squares each. Two things are important with the 4patch, from the viewpoint of a nonquilter and ignoring all other aspects such as color theory, battles between pressing to the side or pressing open, and the like. Four patch free quilt block patterns patchwork square.