So even if the posies arent spectacular, all is not wasted. Another 4patch stacked posy quilt i just made,from a pattern from hd. Enlarge the photos of the sheets above and there is also a super cheat sheet for yardage etc. A variety of pieced patterns for quilters of all levels with lots of different fun techniques. Another popular layout is placing 4 patches and blocks alternately, as in the picture at the top of the page. Oct 16, 2015 the easy stack quilt with 4 repeats is a very simple stack and slash style quilt. When purchasing your fabric, request at least 4 repeats to make a 4 patch quilt. Fast four patch quilt tutorial quilting tutorial diary of.
A wonderful project for precut fabric, this baby quilt tutorial also comes with a linked tutorial for creating your disappearing four patch. Here is another free pattern day with more than 40 free sewing and quilting. Quilt designs and patterns by marilyn foreman quilt moments. The easy stack quilt with 4 repeats is a very simple stack and slash style quilt. Find out how to prepare to make a kaleidoscope quilt block by learning how to identify a design repeat as well as sizing, cutting, and pinning the layers. A woman from our guild showed us how to make this quilt a few months ago. These instructions will yield you at least 32, 4patch blocks to set any way you like, if you are using a fabric with a 12 12 repeat. I had several larger ones 6 and several smaller ones 4. Its a great one for using up fabric and showing off fun prints. These optional measurements will be explained in the directions.
See more ideas about quilts, kaleidoscope quilt and one block wonder. Luckily, its a quick and easy process nevermind that it took me about a billion pictures to show how easy it is. Jenny doan shows us an easy way to make a scrappy 4 patch block using charm packs. And the posies can be used anywhere a square is used for example, the center of a star, or in 4 patch strippy shown above, free download pattern by kaye england. Kaleidoscope four patch block begin with 4 repeats of your focal assuming a 12 12 repeat, ours measured 1 3 4 yards. This allowed me to cut 6 inch squares and when the 4 blocks are sewn, it measures 11 12 inches. Stack n whack pictures of process and directions quilt with us. Disappearing 9 patch quilt by michele bilyeu of with heart and hands. Jan 04, 2009 a woman from our guild showed us how to make this quilt a few months ago. Single patches or several pieced patches can be used in each quadrant of a quilt block. I wasnt crazy about the fabric id initially chosen for this project, then i realized i had this sunflower fabric in my stash.
Jan 16, 2012 after 4 years, i finally finished this four patch posey ufo. Its about 40 square, and ive it hung in a place where i see it every day. The pattern is the sure fire way of doing it though. Aug 06, 2009 four patch posie blocks gooseygirl and i played around and made some four patch posie blocks out of a great floral fabric i found for her. After 4 years, i finally finished this four patch posey ufo.
Fabric pattern repeat results in interesting quilts. Isnt it cool how different the the blocks look and it is all from the same fabric. The perfect place to use this is a quilt made of nothing but nine patches, set edge to edge, with no sashing. Add borders or make more blocks for a larger quilt. Disappearing 4,9,16 and other patch and twistturn variations. Keep in mind if you are using your own fabric, the yardage requirement may vary greatly. And the posies can be used anywhere a square is used for example, the center of a star, or in 4patch strippy shown above, free download pattern by kaye england. Four patch quilt kaleidoscope block connecting threads. These instructions will yield you at least 32, 4 patch blocks to set any way you like, if you are using a fabric with a 12 12 repeat. Nevertheless, posey is an easy way to learn how to layer the repeats to get nearly identical units for your blocks. Learn how to make a fractured four patch quilt using an easy and fast stack and whack method.
Make a four patch frenzy quilt with jenny doan of missouri star. Four patch quilt blocks can be in any category of difficulty from easy to intermediate or challenging. Gooseygirl and i played around and made some four patch posie blocks out of a great floral fabric i found for her. Beginners will love to make this scrappy four patch quilt pattern, which works well with a variety or prints. Fourpatch stacked posie quilts it seems i havent posted photos of this quilt, one of my favorites, made about a year ago. I used, this is all just scrappy four patches in the center. This fabric is from the days before there were quilt shops so mid. Making nine patch quilt blocks is as easy using just two.
The finished size of the quilt will measure 57 x 69. Have you been bit by the 4 patch stacked posie bug yet. Most people do this quilt from floral fabrics, and ive done some like that, but i also like what happens with a geometric or other. Piecing a perfect fourpatch block is just one of those things a quilter should have under their belt, if you know what i mean. Four patch quilt blocks are constructed of four quadrants. I put the whole thing in a project box, sans directions patterns or even a note as to what i was doing. From that cut side, measure over 24 and cut the full length of the fabric. Photo via bluprint member a quilting life patterns. This simple 9 patch block finishes at 9 square and can be used to make quilts of various sizes. I have blocks made, but i havent put them together in a quilt yet. 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. Here are the fabric requirements for your four patch quilt. Each pattern includes multiple sizes and we have designs for every size from runner to king.
Are you interested in learning how to create a four patch quilt kaleidoscope block. Stack and whack 4 patch quilt tutorial easy and free quilt pattern. I enjoy the encouragement that i receive from my readers. The 4patch posey is a kaleidoscope design using four squares. Here are some of those blocks up on the design wall. Jan 16, 2019 explore lindaopras board 4 patch posie quilts, followed by 241. Nov 04, 20 4 patch stacked posie several weeks ago some of the gals in my local quilt group and i explored the 4 patch stacked posie technique. I couldnt get motivated to finish anything yesterday so i cut another 4 patch posyposeyposie. Be sure to remove your pins before they go under your presser foot. Quilters often choose 8 square quilt blocks for block exchanges. Jan 05, 2009 my online quilting guild went nuts over the four patch posie quilt pattern recently and for good reason. Now the author has come out with a four patch posie supreme.
Fabric pattern repeat results in interesting quilts renee. It is used to break up quilt squares into smaller units. Add 1 finished sashing, 1 inner border and a 6 outer border and the quilt will measure approx. Nov 29, 2007 i taught 4 patch posie classes for more than a year at a quilt shop i worked at and have been amazed at the beautiful quilts that twirl into being.
Another popular layout is placing 4patches and blocks alternately, as in the picture at the top of the page. I didnt get pictures at the time as i was helping some get started on the cutting procedure, the concept of stacking the fabrics, etc mainly. Most quilters draw fabrics from their leftover stashes to make swap blocks and the patches in 8 blocks are usually small enough give quilters more variety in patch selection. First off finding a fabric with a large pattern is best when using this method.
I would recommend that if you want good instructions. My online quilting guild went nuts over the four patch posie quilt pattern recently and for good reason. Jul 17, 20 this is about the 7th quilt ive made from the four patch stacked posie pattern, which is basically a method of cutting up one central fabric so that each block is made from four identical segments of the fabric. Rosemary, the pattern to this can be ordered, it is called 4patch stack and whack posies by hp designs. This is the sunkissed line from sweetwater and its just as sweet as. I had some fabric that was still pinned, like i might make more. Shadows and stacked 4 patch posiesthis quilt is the stacked 4 patch put in the shadow setting.
This guide shows you the stepbystep instructions for making one. The 4 patch block is often used in the center of a more complex quilt block. The 4patch block is often used in the center of a more complex quilt block. Rosemary, the pattern to this can be ordered, it is called 4 patch stack and whack posies by hp designs. They show the 4 patch, 9 patch, 16 patch and pinwheel quilt blocks. May 09, 20 4 patch posy this is a variation of a stack and whack, done with only 4 layers and cutting squares.
I did use sashing between my 4 patch posies though not everyone i know has done that. This is about the 7th quilt ive made from the fourpatch stacked posie pattern, which is basically a method of cutting up one central fabric. This is a variation of a stack and whack, done with only 4 layers and cutting squares. Every block turns out different so you have the opportunity to make design changes as you go. I taught 4 patch posie classes for more than a year at a quilt shop i worked at and have been amazed at the beautiful quilts that twirl into being.
Mar 04, 2015 i couldnt get motivated to finish anything yesterday so i cut another 4 patch posyposeyposie. It is just a version of a stack and whack, only 4 layers thick. Its also a good way to make use of a precut jelly roll of 212. Pretty posy free quilt block tutorial sew fresh quilts. Kaleidoscope four patch quilt block connecting threads. I found that choosing the fabric was the hardest part. Free 8inch quilt block patterns for quilts of any size. Disappearing quilt blocks never go out of style, so hop on the disappearing block trend with this easy baby quilt.
Fourpatch quilt blocks strip piecing tutorial new quilters. Scrappy, so the four patch makes a fabulous border but look at this little quilt. It is a building block, meaning that you can attach other blocks to the sides so that the 4patch becomes part of a larger design, or you can. I actually pulled it out to make something else, and then it dawned on me that itd be perfect to experiment the 4patch posey with. When i saw ruthies last year at my annual retreat i fell in love. Stack n whack pictures of process and directions quilt. I had the center section finished but of course, you know me, cant do a little quilt.
It was folded right sides in like they did all clothing fabrics back then. You will need more binding if you choose to make quilt larger. Easy fourpatch kaleidoscopes, scrappyprecut friendly, twister friendly, boms and more. So what if it crosses over and is more than one repeat, i didn. For the class, we will be making a twin size quilt that will have 48 of the 4patch posy blocks, arranged in a 6 block by 8 block layout. Another stacked posy quilt i just mad from a pattern from hd designs from bob silverman dw. Each block will have a finished narrow 12 border, a 1 sashing, a 1 inner border, and a 6 outer border. I enjoy the encouragement that i receive from my readers and in return visit their blogs and cheer them on with theirs. Like all blocks with a nine patch in the corner, you can easily create a chain design with the addition of a simple alternate block. The pattern is a variation on the stack and whack craze but without all those pesky. The squares will be sewn into a 4patch to produce a 5 finished block. See more ideas about quilts, quilt patterns and quilt blocks. Disappearing four patch with 5 charms youll need a celebration cake with 15 light and 15 dark 10 squares. Fast four patch quilt tutorial quilting tutorial diary.
Look at this 4psp 4 patch stacked posie that doodlebug gail is working on. The larger the pattern the more interest and movement your quilt will have. If you are using individual 212 squares to make small four patch units, sew them together into rows as shown, upper left. Easy four patch kaleidoscopes, scrappyprecut friendly, twister friendly, boms and more. Heres an illustrated guide to strip piecing a set of fourpatch blocks.
Each quadrant will be one quarter of the quilt block. Oct 04, 2012 489 videos play all quilt tutorials missouri star quilt company disappearing 4 patch hides in the block of the month for dec duration. The double four patch quilt block should measure 812 x 812. At the end of class, we will talk about different settings for your blocks. You cant really see it in this picture but the center set of blocks are all sashed in a green fabric. It is used over and over in the design of many quilts. For my sample, i used 4 blocks made from kona cotton solids, to make this cute mini quilt. This is one charm pack and it just make the most perfect the sweetest little baby quilt you can ever imagine, and its just darling.
The 4patch quilting block is a very frugal, versatile, and easy block to make. Spring posies quilt block tutorial patchwork posse. The 4 patch posey is a kaleidoscope design using four squares. Open up the block, face down on your ironing board. Yes you will find it spelled all 3 ways if you do a search for the patternmethod. Aug 18, 2016 4 patch posey has 4 repeats, one block wonder has 6 and kaleidoscope has 8. The instructor said that we needed at least a 12 inch repeat. Sewing up at 50 12 x 61 12, this lap quilt uses a simple sashing technique for easy assembly. Cutting instructions for that alternate block are found at the end of this page. You will learn the cutting technique to create oneofa kind blocks.
When you want to make a lot of fourpatch quilt blocks from the same two fabrics, strip piecing is the way to go. I actually pulled it out to make something else, and then it dawned on me that itd be perfect to experiment the 4 patch posey with. See more ideas about quilts, patches and kaleidoscope quilt. Four patch posey ufo finished the quilting queen online. Push the seam allowance in opposite directions on the top and bottom. Fast fourpatch quilt tutorial diary of a quilter a quilt blog september 8, 2015 at 10. The beginnerfriendly five patch quilt block is made with strippieced 9 patches.