Sunday, 10 May 2020

The humble four patch

The four patch can be a block in it's own right - or a subunit within another block.  It can be scrappy with each square it's own colour or a chequerboard.

At it's simplest it is just four squares sewn together to make a 2x2 grid.
This is an ideal way to use up scraps but not the most efficient way if you are making multiples for your quilt.
If you are making multiple blocks for your quilt strip piecing is the way to go.

So once you have constructed your four patch what other blocks can you use them in? Here are just a few...

Thrifty

Indian Star

Interlocking Chain


Connector Chain

Candlestick

Milky WayQuilt Block PatternMilky Way

Monkey Wrench Quilt PatternMonkey Wrench

Triple Irish Chain QuiltIrish Triple Chain

Road to California Quilt BlockRoad to California

Road to Oklahoma Quilt Block Pattern
Road to Oklahoma


Click here for how to make your drafted quilt block any size
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