The corner 4patch block finishes at 8 there is a 4patch unit in the corner. I made a quilt for my dollhouse, and the 9patch blocks measured an inch finished. Fourpatch and ninepatch quilt blocks are routinely subdivided to create more intricate patterns, but once you become a block watcher it will be. But instead of having to cut out 9 blocks for each block there is a faster way to put these together and i call it my cheater way.
Try out this great fractured nine patch quilt block for a really interesting spin on a classic chic style. Mar 09, 2015 a nine patch quilt block is exactly what they name implies that they areone block made out of 9 smaller blocks. Disappearing 4patch patch quilt, 4 patch quilt, quilt block tutorial. Nine patch blocks are comprised of nine units, laid out in three rows of three patches. Album leaf is a nine patch quilt block pattern that finishes at 9 inch square.
Making nine patch quilt blocks is as easy using just two squares. The technique can be applied to a number of blocks but so far ive only tried with 4patch and one of them with a 9patch block. The 4 squares that make up this block are each made up of smaller fourpatch blocks. Try my double nine patch quilt block pattern to make a quilt. Four patch quilt blocks are constructed of four quadrants. Press the seam allowances in opposite directions, then join the pairs to make a fourpatch. A ninepatch quilt is a great way to turn those scraps into something beautiful. Now the next row down youre going to stagger them and youre also going to flip your hourglass block because we want this to square up. Nine modern 9patch quilts with nancy zieman nancy zieman. Fourpatch quilt patterns are great for beginners, and there are many ways to incorporate them into your quilt designs. In response to my tutorial about how to make a nine patch quilt block, someone asked if i had any suggestions about how to make a 9 patch quilt using 4 fabrics. Doesnt four square bring back playground memories from elementary school. And we also have information about best quilt pattern and other quilting. The steps are just a little bit different, but the idea is the same.
The patches can be solid squares or squares with multiple patches, as is the case for some 9 patch block variations. The disappearing ninepatch is my new favorite block. Each quadrant will be one quarter of the quilt block. You will often see four patch quilt blocks designed with a directional nature. Change your 4 patch into a disappearing 4 patch quilt block. For security, most quilters buy a quarter yard or so of extra fabric and add it to their stash if they dont use it. Sew block quilt make strip sets, cut segments and assemble the double nine patch quilt block. After giving a little try with the previous disappearing quilt block s i thought that doing it with the 4 patch. Hint if these rectangles are too long for your block. For more variety use several patches of fabric to make up one square. Nine patch quilt block layout before sewing the block together, it helps to understand the underlying structure of the quilt block. Luckily, its a quick and easy process nevermind that it took me about a billion pictures to show how easy it is. On the nine patch quilt, combining two styles of machine quilting is possible.
To make the disappearing four patch block, youll need four equalsized squares. Corner 4patch, one block many quilts tutorial quiltnotes. In the plain quilt squares, a quilted floral or circular design or an embroidery design could be machine quilted. This diy quilt block is the perfect way to play with bold colors and prints, and uses a simple 4 patch as the basis of its design. I would enjoy making a oneinch finished 4patch block. Make rows, then join the rows, pressing seams in alternating directions by row. Yet, theres more to a 9patch block than meets the eye. Simple nine patch and hourglass blocks go modern in this pastel quilt.
The nine patch block is an excellent beginner block with tons of design potential. Its fun, quick and there are so many new layout options when you are done. Disappearing 9 patch, 16 patch and twistturn variations. How to sew a split nine patch quilt block free beginner.
Apparently, karin hallaby, wrote a book in 2002 called magic pillows, hidden quilts, which included a magic nine patch quilt made using the same. Apr 01, 20 in response to my tutorial about how to make a nine patch quilt block, someone asked if i had any suggestions about how to make a 9 patch quilt using 4 fabrics. Sew a bright table topper using precut print strips and solid white. This classic quilt block is great for beginners and can be customized in so many different ways.
Four patch quilt block patterns are among the most popular patchwork quilt block designs. 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. Lay out four background squares, four star points, and center block. Time seems like its flying by or creeping by slowly, depending on the day and we have reached week 5 of the riley blake quilt block challenge. The corner 4patch quilt block is easy and fun to make. Other times a super scrappy pattern calls for lots of nine.
See how to get it with stepbystep instructions for this scrappy traditional block. Its a little nine patch that weve bordered and so it kind of floats in there. Album leaf has a light signature panel that was used to make friendship quilts for friends and familyeveryone who made a quilt block signed with a name, message, or both. The reverse magic nine patch is a genius variation on disappearing nine patch quilt patterns that involves a reversal of your typical disappearing nine patch quilt directions. Four patch quilt block pattern tutorial simple and scrappy.
Ninepatch block quilts are deceptively simple, but they can be made. Flip middle vertical row to left vertical row, right sides together. This quilt is the perfect example of a scrapbusting ninepatch quilt. Although a quartet of fourpatch blocks is shown, you can use the same stitching paths for an entire quilt top. Disappearing 4 patch quilt block tutorial missouri star quilt company. You can strip piece a single nine patch quilt block. Nine patch quilt block tutorial for the block challege. I started with four fiveinch squares, then sewed them into a simple fourpatch block. I thought it would be fun to call this four square in a nine patch modern block for the 2016 cloud9 cirru s solids new block blog hop. Nine patch quilt block tutorial simple simon and company.
Sometimes a single nine patch quilt block is all thats needed in a block like the daisy chain, heart or mrs. Raevenfea disappearing ninepatch with sizing table. This opens up all sorts of design possibilities by simply rotating several of the. Piecing a perfect fourpatch block is just one of those things a quilter should have under their belt, if you know what i mean. Nine patch quilt block pattern tutorial easy for beginngers. The graphic above shows the two kinds of ninepatch blocks you can make from two fabrics.
Jan 09, 2017 a ninepatch quilt is a great way to turn those scraps into something beautiful. This post contains affiliate links for which i receive compensation. An ideal project for beginner quilters to improve their skills, this easy quilt block tutorial pieces together quickly and uses mini blocks to form a larger quilt block. Four patch quilt blocks can be in any category of difficulty from easy to intermediate or challenging. I am currently handquilting a scrappy table topper quilt. Fourpatch blocks are inserted into ninepatch blocks to make a really cute and interesting quilt from charm squares. Fix it rotate the block and join the longer rectangles as shown to make 32 block quarters.
The very first quilt i made 20 plus years ago was a nine patch. The second lesson will show you strip piecing, a method to make many of the same block, more quickly. Learn how to change the size of any quilt block the spruce crafts. According to the block size measurement chart above, from fabric a cut 5 squares, from fabric b cut 4 squares.
Machine quilting ideas for a nine patch quilt our pastimes. This is a really basic block that is very beginnerfriendly, but it looks just fancy enough to wow people when you tell them this is your first quilt. Ill show you how to changeup the strip sizes, fabrics, or block layout to expand your quilting options. Beginners can sew this quilt block with ease and the design can be varied in endless ways. Many creative quilt projects start with 9patch blocks. So on the quilt here you can see our hourglass blocks this first row theyre laying sideways and it goes hourglass, nine patch, hourglass, nine patch, hourglass, nine patch, hourglass, nine patch. Now the block were looking at is this one right here. Disappearing fourpatch quilt block tutorial new quilters. Make a snowballed disappearing four patch quilt with jenny doan of.
Sew block quilt the disappearing nine patch quilt block will make it look like you did a lot of work but we wont tell your secret. The disappearing nine patch is a simple variation on the traditional ninepatch block. Nine patch quilt blocks are numerous and likewise, the sister block type the uneven nine patch. Nine patch quilt block tutorial for the block challenge. Sew together the nine patch units, using the small four patches, and the 212 squares. Four square in a nine patch modern quilt block stitches. The perfect place to use this is a quilt made of nothing but nine patches, set edge to edge, with no sashing. Simple ninepatch and hourglass blocks go modern in this pastel quilt. Single patches or several pieced patches can be used in each quadrant of a quilt block. Oct 04, 2012 disappearing 4 patch quilt block tutorial missouri star quilt company. Changeup patchwork is the name of my newest sewing with nancy 3part tv series. A quilt top made of fourpatch blocks, whether basic or complex, may vary from the very simple to extremely complex, both in the geometry as well as the colorplay. This is a sweet little technique for making nine patch quilt blocks two at a timea positive dark squares in the corners and a negative light squares in the cornersfrom two squares of fabric.
Yes, the name includes the words nine patch because a nine patch unit is the focal point at the center of this quilt block. This month well be sewing up a simple nine patch quilt block and then cutting it up to make it disappear. Nine patch free quilt block patterns patchwork square. This nine patch quilt tutorial will measure approximately 35 inches by 40 inches using 6. To make the disappearing fourpatch block, youll need four equalsized squares. Disappearing 4 patch quilt block tutorial patchwork posse. Changeup patchwork is the name of todays sewing with nancy threepart tv series. Basically all quilt blocks are put together in a grid system. How to strip piece ninepatch 9 patch quilt blocks new. This article includes instructions for 6 quilt sizes. Nancy shows how to changeup the strip sizes, fabrics, or block layout to expand your quilting options. Cotton or polyester thread in a neutral color like beige or pale grey. Apr 18, 2018 the corner 4patch quilt block is easy and fun to make.
Many creative quilt or craft projects start with 9patch blocks. The four variations illustrated are the same quilt block and an example. Although a quartet of four patch blocks is shown, you can use the same stitching paths for an entire quilt top. Making nine patch quilt blocks is as easy using just two. So i decided to play around with 4 fabrics and see what all i could come up with. Two solid background squares and two charm squares the fabric is barcelona by zen chic for moda fabrics. I added a half square triangle to a disappearing 4patch block and it turned out quite nice.
This nine patch quilt tutorial will cut your learning time to. A nine patch quilt block is exactly what they name implies that they areone block made out of 9 smaller blocks. Crafty house this great tutorial of the disappearing nine patch quilt shows just how easy this block is to make. I have a terrible time sticking to one project from start to finish.
Use scraps, fat quarters, yardage or a combination of all three. I started with four fiveinch squares, then sewed them into a simple four patch block. Four patch free quilt block patterns patchwork square. For our nine patch quilt tutorial we purchased 1 12 yards of dark fabric and 58 yard of light fabric. This pattern along with some vines could then be used to do the sashing, corner blocks and borders. This weeks easy quilt block is made of nine small fabric squares arranged in a checkerboard pattern. Album leaf is a ninepatch quilt block pattern that finishes at 9inch square. I was doing some quilt bloghopping the other day when i saw this tutorial on how to take an ordinary fourpatch block, cut it up, and turn it into a cool new block that looks much more interesting than the original.
Sa n m a rc o s, ca 9 20 6 9 sewing block together 1. Get the best deals on nine patch antique quilt blocks when you shop the. Then i used my ruler and rotary cutter to cut the block. Learn how to make a perfect nine patch quilt block the. 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. The darling disappearing nine patch is perfect for baby quilts and any other free quilt patterns.
Disappearing 4 patch, d9 patch, d16 patch, twistturn, wavy. Both can be simple or challenging, depending on the number of pieces in each quilt patch. Classic nine patch quilt block patterns the spruce crafts. Add sashing, borders and coordinating blocks for a fun twist on this basic quilt block. Four in nine patch block tutorial this block is a companion to the friendship star block.
Marked lines give you confidence as you begin to stitch. Use strip piecing, patchwork piecing or both to construct this unit. 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. Using a watersoluble marker or chalk, mark alternating horizontal and vertical lines in each square across quilt blocks. Its so simple to make, but looks like you pieced together a ton of small squares and rectangles. Refer to these instructions for stitching together most any quilt block that is laid out on a nine patch grid. Sep 14, 2016 four square in a nine patch modern block. Jenny doan shares the awesome, but easy disappearing 4 patch technique using charm squares 5 squares of. It is very easy to make, and looks impressive when finished. This is probably the most commonly used type of quilt block made.
Its similar to maple leaf and tea leaves quilt blocks, but with a difference. Classic nine patch quilt block patterns the spruce. In the first lesson, well demonstrate the very basics of this block. Disappearing four patch quilt blocks patchwork quilting, scrappy quilts, easy quilts. Since the disappearing 9patch tutorial has been so popular. You either have two rows of two four patch, three rows of three nine patch, four rows of four and so on. A perfectly matched center on a four patch quilt block can be tricky to achieve. Free mini quilt pattern nine patch quilt pattern cathal lembke evans mills said.