How to make a disappearing 4-patch variation block
Materials
- two 5 1/2 inch squares in red
- two 5 1/2 inch squares in white
Quilt designs
With sashing
Without sashing
You can combine both disappearing 4-patch blocks into one quilt. You will need to trim the larger 4-patch variation block.
How to make a disappearing 4 patch block:
Step-by-step visuals
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Love this block, however I am having a hard time on getting the points together in the centre, any tips would be appreciated.
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Yvonne, one thing that should help is to square the block and ensuring all parts are equal. Also cutting accuracy like measuring extra well. Starching the fabric before cutting should help you with accuracy.
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I have never seen this variation before. I really like it a lot. Thanks for sharing it!
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What size is the finished block?
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Would be nice if the measurements were given, like how far from center is do your cut?!
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I love this Tutorial I am a beginner’s quilter thanks.
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what would it look like if doubled the 5.5 inch to 11 in? I’m looking for big blocks for big print fabric for my sister-in-law.
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I think it could probably work, although I’ve never tried it. Just keep your proportions the same. Following the video, 4″ starting blocks – 1/4″ seam allowances = a 7 1/2″ 4-patch, which is then cut 1″ above and below the seam allowances. Take out those seam allowances, and you have a 6 1/2″ block, which will “read” as 6 inches when joined with others.
To double it, you would start with 8″ blocks, which would work into a 15 1/2″ 4-patch. Cuts would then be 2″ above and below seam allowances, which would give you a 14 1/2″ block, which reads as 14″ when joined.
For one midway in between, you would start with 6″ blocks, have an 11 1/2″ 4-patch, make cuts 1 1/2″ above and below the seams, and create a 10 1/2″ block to join with the others.
I hope this is helpful.
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That’s very useful, thank you.
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