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