Disappearing 4-Patch

Since the Disappearing 9-patch tutorial

has been so popular, here is another option

using a 4-patch block.

Fabric Requirements:

Fabric A: White

2 - 7 1/2" squares

Fabric B: Pink

1 - 7 1/2" square

Fabric C: Green

1 - 7 1/2" square

Layout squares as shown and sew together

in 2 rows, press seams to the dark fabrics.

Sew rows together and press seam open

to reduce bulk.

Make a cut 5 1/2" in from each side of the block.

Now this is where the magic happens.

Our 4-patch has now become a 9-patch.

Take the left center unit and swap it with

the right center unit, then take the top

center unit and swap it with the bottom

center unit. Then sew together in 3 rows.

Press seams in rows 1 and 3 to the inside

and seams in row 2 to the outside.

Sew rows together and press seams

to the outside.

I made the original squares large enough

so you have plenty of room to square up

at the end. With sewing, cutting and sewing

back together, you want your finished block

to be as accurate as possible. Using a 12 1/2"

square ruler, place the 6 1/4" lines on the

center seams, both vertical & horizontal and

trim top and right sides. Now turn the block

and square 2 remaining sides to 12 1/2".

Quick & easy!

This is how it looks if you put the

blocks side by side.

By rotating every other block

you have this design.

I think it would look great as

a scrappy quilt.