Fast 4 patch
 

Hi, I'm looking for an easy tutorial for the fast way to make 4 patches. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Ronnie

MSQC has a good one tutorial.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJCSoljKnqU

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

Thanks so much ladies! Very interesting methods!

Thanks Jan. You allways come up with really good ideas:thumbup:

very very clever===both ways

Have copied your sheet Jan & will watch MSQC video when I get back home. Great to know

Couldn't wait, just watched. This is the Billie Lauder method. Billie's videos are super

Jan,

LOVE this method!

Have you ever put together a list of all the shortcuts you have used? I, for one, would love a list. :)

Thanks Jan. Love your way.

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.

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!!

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

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

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!

Simply genius!

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

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.

Jan, this is fantastic! Thanks!

Jan--Guess that's why you are a SUPER member. Thanks!!!!!

Great question and wonderful tutorials! Thanks to all for sharing!

Hey Jan,

I already know you are a genius. I agree that you should package all of these genius ideas together!

Cool tutorial from Missouri Star Quilt Company. I have never thought of that before but how easy. I would see where she was going and "how easy is that?". I have piles of 5x5 scraps cut and ready to go. Wish I could zip out of the office and go try this right NOW. Thanks for the post.

Jan, thanks for the tips that you are noted for.
Kathy

Well that's just kind'a brilliant! Thanks for sharing that pdf with us.

awesome tuterial