The other day I found some wonderful charm packs that I could not live without. Moda Lumier de noel and Moda solids in white to tan. I purchased 2 packs each and was going to make the d4p, however I was very tired when I made my first 2 I gave up and tried something else. I took two blocks and decided to cut the 4 patches in half corner to corner then I used half of each block and to make a pinwheel. It looked ok but I wanted more. So I decided to do the dp4 patch method and this is what I ended up with!! If you have any questions please PM me and I will answer them on this tutorial. Thank you for watching I have 12 pictures and will try to explain them as best I can!1

once you have cut all 4 sides 1 1/4" this is where the dp4 comes in. On the first row take the middle block you have created and turn it 180 degrees. On the second row take the first block and the 3rd block turn 180 degrees. Do the same on the 34d row. You will not touch the corner pieces. Then start on the first row and see next photo

I then sewed each row together in strips and then sewed those strips to finish the block

See how pretty this looks!!! Like you worked hours on it!!!

There you are ladies and gents my first tutorial. I hope you can understand this if you have any questions please let me know I can try to add to this. Jade

Thanks for the tut.

Oh my word, that is amazing!

Thanks for the great tute. I've been looking for a new block to try.
Can you tell me what the blocks measured at the beginning and end?

Thank you, I've been trying and trying to figure out how to do a D4P and now I think I know. It took me quite awhile to figure out that although the corner blocks changed places in the pictures that they didn't really change places on the block.

Really nice! I love it! Thanks for sharing!

What a great tute ... thanks! What fun to see a brand new block pattern being created!

You did great in this tut. I am bookmarking it.

Wow, aren't you clever?! I'm new to quilting and haven't done a pinwheel. Thanks for the care to document each step so well. I think I'll be giving this a try!

Well now I know why they call those "charm" packs. Your work is very charming! :D

Jade I love it!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!
Bookmarking it :D

Great Tut! Thanks for sharing!!

Thanks for the great tutorial. Do you have a picture of a whole quilt made with these blocks?

Great tutorial!! What were the size of your 4 patch?

Brilliant!

great tut.I made my first dp-4 last week.now I need to try this one.I love this site just what this old grandma needs thanks ya;ll. emmamarie

That is a wonderful tute and a great block. I'm bookmarking this. My next quilt.

Very nice!

Ingenious.

Wow! Pretty neat!

It's beautiful and looks pretty easy. Pinwheel is my favorite block. :D

The 4 patch measured 9 1/2" and the new patch is 7 1/4"

As for the moving of blocks the only blocks that change is the long strips not the half square triangles. It is a little confusing but once you get the hang of it it is amazing.

I just made this up last night i will post a picture once i make the quilt!!

Thank you all for your kinds words! Jade

This is awsome :!: :!: We can make this and people think we spent HOURS CUTTING.[ we just grin- he hehehehehe]

Now that is fun, sewing, cutting, sewing, cutting, sewing, cutting again & then sewing. Love it!

What a great tute!... Thanks a lot..

Thank you for sharing your inspiration with us and putting into a tutorial :D:D:D

Thank you so much this is a awesome Tute and pattern
Just love it I got it book marked for sure :D :D :thumbup:

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing very clear instructions. I love doing D4p and D9p variations they always look so complicated but go together so quickly! Must get off here now and start cutting and sewing!!

Here is an update I only have 4 blocks done my back has been really bad this week and I can only sit for about an hour. Some have wanted to know what a whole quilt looks like this is just an example of 4 blocks I have to say I love how it looks and cannot wait to get the remaining 38 done!!! I love the colors they are warm and inviting. I want to use the solid red as a border and maybe the cream with a pattern I have yet to decide need to see the whole thing done. This will be going to my neighbor she is the sweetest women she doesn't quilt and has 3 boys she works her butt off and I want to do something for her she is so supportive of our family! It seems everytime I find material to make a "ME" quilt it goes to someone I care about!! Looking at it I might add the fabric that has a border type print in the dark tan and red. OHHH getting too many ideas and not enough fabric LOL!!

Wow, I see multiple patterns developing. Will Bookmark this for sure. Thanks for the great tute and for sharing this with us.

Nice variation.I am about to make an X - block quilt, so should get the same sort of surprise with easy sewing.

Stunning! Thanks for sharing ... the pics are grea!!

Great instructions!! Love your choice of colors.

Too neat - I love it. It looks complicated but it's not. Good job.

Love the fabric and the tute - from the avatar I can't wait to see the whole quilt - How interesting - thanks

...and a new block is born! thanks for sharing!