Scrappy Disappearing 4 Patch?
12-05-2019, 07:05 AM
#12
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I’ve never made a ‘disappearing’ block before but would like to try it for my next children’s charity quilt.
I’ve looked at a number of ideas on Pinterest and they all seem to use 2 patterned and 2 plain squares.
I have a pile of random 5 inch squares, mostly patterned, left over from other projects that I would like to use up. Is it necessary to use plain squares too? Will the blocks still ‘work’ if they are made from 4 different patterned squares?
I do have some plain fat quarters in a selection of colours that I could use but would it look odd to have different colours?
Would love some advice here from experienced disappearing block makers!
I’ve looked at a number of ideas on Pinterest and they all seem to use 2 patterned and 2 plain squares.
I have a pile of random 5 inch squares, mostly patterned, left over from other projects that I would like to use up. Is it necessary to use plain squares too? Will the blocks still ‘work’ if they are made from 4 different patterned squares?
I do have some plain fat quarters in a selection of colours that I could use but would it look odd to have different colours?
Would love some advice here from experienced disappearing block makers!
12-05-2019, 11:11 AM
#13
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I have made the D9P many times and as others have said I prefer it for the many different layouts and looks you can get with it. I will show photos of 3 very different looks I have made; all the same pattern, just different fabrics and layouts.
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12-05-2019, 02:19 PM
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I have made the D9P many times and as others have said I prefer it for the many different layouts and looks you can get with it. I will show photos of 3 very different looks I have made; all the same pattern, just different fabrics and layouts.
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12-07-2019, 07:18 AM
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Wildyard-Love all of your D9p quilts. I especially like the pink and purple one but all are so pretty and it is amazing how different they all look with different fabrics and different layouts with same pattern.
12-08-2019, 11:21 AM
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Many thanks for all your really helpful suggestions. I loved seeing your photos - they’re an inspiration.
I hope to get started on this project in a week or so. No doubt I’ll be back asking for more help!
I hope to get started on this project in a week or so. No doubt I’ll be back asking for more help!
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