Four patch quilts

This is probably the simplest quilt block to piece together but it can be done in numerous ways and it is the building block (no pun intended!) for so many blocks. The following directions assume you are using a ¼” (or scant ¼”) seam allowance.

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

Top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter, features an easy, beginner Four Patch Quilt Tutorial with variety of fabrics. Click here now for the instructions!

Precut squares are the perfect choice for this quick quilt! Once you try this shortcut 4-patch method you'll never go back to the traditional way!

The photo from © Pinterest This quilt block pattern combines two four patch blocks with contrasting fabrics. You can use a light and a dark fabric for each block, or mix and match different colors and

Last November I had the opportunity to speak to the St. Cloud Heritage Quilters. A woman named Jean Gilbertson brought this amazing quilt fo...

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!)

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Antique Four Patch Economy Block Tutorial Some time ago, I shared with you a post about making Four Patches. Here is the link to that post. Four Patch Favourite Four Patches are a basic quilt block unit, that anyone can make. They are fabulous for using up scraps. I have made a stack of really … Continue reading Antique Four Patch Economy Block Tutorial →

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Simple quilt that comes together quickly - perfect for showing off large-print fabrics. Easy DIY baby quilt.

This is block 17 in the Mysteries Down Under quilt. Double 4-patch is a classic block and it’s perfect for beginners. How to make a Double 4-patch quilt block Make a quilt with this blockDown…

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…

Sometimes simple is the way to go! These four patch quilt patterns might not be overly ornate or visually intricate, but they're classics. What makes these four patch quilts so great is that they let the fabric do the work for you. Show off your color pairing skills, fancy patterns, and fussy cuts by featuring them in one of these blocks! Another great thing about these quilt patterns is that the lack of intricate stitching makes them pretty quick to quilt up. These make good options for…

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Antique Four Patch Economy Block Tutorial Some time ago, I shared with you a post about making Four Patches. Here is the link to that post. Four Patch Favourite Four Patches are a basic quilt block unit, that anyone can make. They are fabulous for using up scraps. I have made a stack of really … Continue reading Antique Four Patch Economy Block Tutorial →