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03-10-2013, 05:25 AM

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Rose_P

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Thanks, Jan! That's ingenious! I have only made 4-patches for scrappy quilts, but will definitely use this method when I need multiples.

To sew 4 patches, I use them as leaders/enders while sewing other blocks. That way they add almost no time.

03-10-2013, 05:31 AM

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eparys

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Actually, both way are super simple! Depending on what size of fabric you start with I could see using either method. Thanks. I learned something this morning. I guess that you truly can teach an old dog new tricks!!

03-10-2013, 06:55 AM

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patticriss

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I like Billie Lauder's method. Do a you tube search. It's there.

03-10-2013, 06:58 AM

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mike'sgirl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jan in VA

Here is a secret for making multiple 4 patches at a time. Amazingly simple, thought up by a dear, dear quilty friend years ago, we used this technique SO many times!

Jan in VA

Jan, your friend is brilliant! I love this and will definitely use this technique. Thank you. Gina

03-10-2013, 07:18 AM

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nativetexan

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yep, i've just made over 300 of them!!! this is the beginning of a quilt with them, it's larger than the photo now but not done yet!

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03-10-2013, 07:37 AM

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karenpatrick

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jan in VA

Here is a secret for making multiple 4 patches at a time. Amazingly simple, thought up by a dear, dear quilty friend years ago, we used this technique SO many times!

Jan in VA

Simply genius!

03-10-2013, 07:38 AM

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deanneellen

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Thanks, Jan, for the instructions on making the 4 patches quickly. I have it printed and ready to use. Great idea!

03-10-2013, 08:46 AM

#18

linda faye

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Jan and Debbie's Fast four patch squares

Jan, what a great idea. I don't remember seeing this before. Will certaintly give it a try. Thanks.

03-10-2013, 08:49 AM

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nuevaquilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jan in VA

Here is a secret for making multiple 4 patches at a time. Amazingly simple, thought up by a dear, dear quilty friend years ago, we used this technique SO many times!

Jan in VA

Jan, this is fantastic! Thanks!