Disapering 4 patch

Learn how to cut and resew a ho-hum four-patch block and turn it into a spectacular disappearing four-patch quilt block. (Easy, too!)

These are 2 ways to slice a 4-patch quilt block. Both produce quite different results. Here’s how you make 2 disappearing 4-patch quilt blocks: Do you want to see one more disappearing 4 patc…

The disappearing 9 patch let's you create amazing designs from a simple quilt block. Learn how to create different quilt designs with this one simple block.

Change your 4 patch into a disappearing 4 patch quilt block! It's fun, quick and there are so many new layout options when you are done! Such a surprise!

Christy Jr made this quilt for her daughter, Elly, and it was so much fun to make we had to share! The pattern is from Missouri Star, and is called the Disappearing Four Patch. All you need are your standard rulers, rotary cutter, iron, sewing machine, and five inch charm squares. We used Fossil Fern Quilting Squares and Cotton Supreme Optical White (but there are lots of charm square options out there!). See the photo tutorial below of how me made our quilt! The blocks are sewn together…

Ever wonder what to do with a fat eighth? Here is one great simple block - it's a disappearing 9 patch - cut on the diagonal and reassembled. For this quilt I used all Cotton + Steel fat eighths. A fat eighth is 9" x 21" - but not all fabric cuts are totally accurate. Some of my pieces were just shy of 9" deep, so I cut my squares for this 9-patch: 4 1/4" x 4 1/4". Pull out 9 squares that make a variety in both color and dark/light. Sew into a 9 patch, 3 across by 3 down. Now cut this whole…

Learn a simple trick to turn a 4 patch quilt block into a disappearing quilt block. Includes free quilt block pattern and suggested layouts.

Hi again! Some time ago I saw Jenny Doan's tutorial on the Disappearing 4 Patch (D4P). If you're into using precuts, check out her other tutorials, but be aware that your to-do-list might easily double. Click at your own risk, don't blame me, I was nice enough to warn you! Anyway, the finished D4P block looks like this: This tutorial is a variation on that block, which I call DD4P (Diagonal Disappearing 4 Patch). And here is how you make it: Fabrics Needed You need at least two different…

How to make a double disappearing 4-patch block Block size 8 ” square. Materials Four 5 inch squares in contrasting fabrics. And two 4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ white squares If you enjoy my…

Learn how to take a basic four patch quilt block, make a few cuts which result in more complex quilt blocks with the disappearing four patch.