where to find an easy 4 patch pattern
I'm planning a quilt for my boss whose husband died suddenly as something to comfort her in this sad time. I want something simple and considered a 4 patch. I'm still pretty much a newbie and not sure where to look for free patterns on this site or others. Anyone got suggestions?
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Just Google "free four-patch quilt pattern" and you will find lots. Click on "images" to pick out the ones you really like. Here are some I found that way:
http://quilting.about.com/od/quiltpa...atch-Quilt.htm http://quilting.about.com/od/quiltpa...ing-Frames.htm http://quilting.about.com/od/quiltpa...Block.-96I.htm but I'm sure there are lots more. |
Eleanor Burns has one called "Piece of Cake." It IS a piece of cake...and the instructions are understandable. I like Eleanor Burns method as her measurments are always accurate and easy. You could also check out the tutorials on YouTube from Missouri Star Quilt Company.
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Well that's what I started out doing but got all sorts of things that weren't really what I was talking about. But thanks for the links
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oh forgot about Missouri Star! I'll look there too
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Also, check Quilter's Cache
Tilting Four Patch Four Patch Ladder Spinning Four Patch Four Patch Chain Framed Four Patch Four Patch Variation Four Patch On Point |
Warm wishes is my new favorite pattern.
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Quilts for Kids has a good 4-patch pattern.
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Just downloaded and printed this "Flying Squares Block" from http:// http://www.genxquilter.com/2012/09/f...-tutorial.html It uses on 3 colors.
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I know what you mean by saying an easy four patch, how about a four patch, then continuing on with a log cabin style sides as to increase the size of the block. That would be easy I think. Good luck, hope you are finding what you want.
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I just finished two diappearing 4 patch quilts for my daughter's friend who had twins. I did them as eye spy quilts. They were so much fun. The directions posted here were the ones I used and the pictures linked show the varying looks you can achieve. I think you would have fun. And if you have lots of scraps, this one will be so fun and interesting to make.
Originally Posted by ranger
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Disappearing four patch
http://sewwonderful.blogspot.ca/2010...o-9-patch.html http://www.google.ca/search?q=disapp...ih=630#imgrc=_ |
Actually my personal preference is the disappearing nine patch it is not quite so organized looking as the d4p. And the thing I like about it is if you start with larger squares you can have a top whipped up in no time, with the d9p. And above all the d9p is way more forgiving for me.
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Originally Posted by Murphy1
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I just finished two diappearing 4 patch quilts for my daughter's friend who had twins. I did them as eye spy quilts. They were so much fun. The directions posted here were the ones I used and the pictures linked show the varying looks you can achieve. I think you would have fun. And if you have lots of scraps, this one will be so fun and interesting to make.
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You really don't need a pattern. Decide how big you want to make the quilt, this will help you find out the size of the blocks. Then cut out the squares to equal this size block. :)
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I love Quilter'scache.com
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Originally Posted by quilter2theend
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Just downloaded and printed this "Flying Squares Block" from http:// http://www.genxquilter.com/2012/09/f...-tutorial.html It uses on 3 colors.
" Sorry, the website www.genxquilter.com cannot be found " Thanks !! |
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Originally Posted by coopah
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Eleanor Burns has one called "Piece of Cake." It IS a piece of cake...and the instructions are understandable. I like Eleanor Burns method as her measurments are always accurate and easy. You could also check out the tutorials on YouTube from Missouri Star Quilt Company.
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Becky, I see that you have plenty of websites to check out from the wonderful friends on this board. Good luck with your quilt. It will be a comforting treasure to your boss during this time of adjustment.
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Originally Posted by judylg
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Actually my personal preference is the disappearing nine patch it is not quite so organized looking as the d4p. And the thing I like about it is if you start with larger squares you can have a top whipped up in no time, with the d9p. And above all the d9p is way more forgiving for me.
I have done some basic 4-patches with alternating plain fabric squares. Some people like to alternate with snowball blocks too. |
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