Yay, another ambidextrous quilter! You dont see us very often. About the ruler slipping -- the best thing i have ever found is clear Flex Seal. Yeah, that spray-on rubber stuff. 😂 Those rulers do not move! It does make your ruler look a bit frosted, but once its on the fabric you cant see it anymore.
I have made several Disappearing 9-patch quilts but you have shown me that the 4-patch is just as versatile. I can't wait to start one. I'm making donation quilts for my doctor's homebound and hospice patients. I get all the fun of trying out new patterns and other people benefit, so it's a win-win.
What a wonderful tutorial. The best that I have ever seen. I would never have attempted some of the variations of the four patches. It is so great that you took the time to show all the different way and in detail
I made this similar pattern for my granddaughter using 18" squares. 5" cut from two sides making a 5" square, 2 5"x13" rectangles and a 13" square. It's amazing
Just a thought - maybe you could publish a book just on these patterns alone, providing 'how to" instructions, finished sizes, fabric choices, etc. I reckon it'd be a best seller, especially for those of us who are fairly new at this wonderful world of quilting. I'd be your first customer for the book and it's also something people can pass down to their families throughout their lives. It'd definitely be "a keeper"!
Wow! I am fascinated by the many ways we can change a 4 patch. This is so creative. Your explanations are very through. Thank you. And, quilting as a hobby can be as expensive or as thrifty as you make it. These past 2 yrs I have made myself use only stash. It has pushed me to be more creative with colors and making scrap quilts. It’s been very enlightening and satisfying and inexpensive!
Agree you don't need a rotating mat. But you also don't need to pick up the smaller mat to turn it. If the smaller mat is on a larger mat, or even on a polished surface, the smaller mat will rotate fairly easy just by pushing one corner. Done this many times when the block I am cutting is larger than the rotating mat I do have.
Love what you did with the four and nine patches and half square ones. Was not too interested in this before, but am excited to try one now. Thank you. 😄
lovely to see the variations have done lots of 9 patch but will now have a go at 4 blocks. Also have done quilts using double disappearing 9 patch blocks
I'm absolutely knocked out by this tutorial. You are an expert teacher and one of very few who have inspired and motivated me to try something new for a long time. I can't tell you how excited I am to start on each and every one of these variations. I've parried with the very first one and became so frustrated with the bulk when trying over and over again to line up the middle 2 x 1" strips with the 2" x 2" little squares, but if just persevered and persisted and I'm now happy with the finished block. The next one I'm going to tackle is the one which is cut diagonally. My ultimate intention is to produce all of the blocks, choose which ones I can use to repeat enough to make a KS quilt for my son in VA. Thankyou again (wish I knew your first name, though) for making my year! Suzie, Australia.
This a game changer for me. I’m brand new to quilting and learning abut the different ways to make these patterns is so exciting. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
6:45 exactly what I was wondering and you showed your samples 👍👍👍 best presentation as I got to see so many samples, especially the diagonal cut. Thanks.
Excellent, well organized, well prepared to show variations. I subscribed cause you’re a conscise speaker. Anxious to see more of your ideas. Someone should do a book of these block variations. You have a start with all your particall to fully sewn pieces. Giving the starting and finishing dementions is helpful. I suggest you photo document your blocks incase you later decide to make a pamphlet/booklet/book. Thank you from an old quilter!
It’s been 2 years since you’ve made this video before I saw it. Thank you for this video, I love it! Now I just need to figure out fabric requirements to use these blocks in a quilt. ❤️
Wow! That's a great technique of disappearing the blocks. Will definitely try on my batik fabrics. Thank you very much for sharing. This makes my patchwork project so much interesting and easier! Love them❤
I loved this video! I have done disappearing 9-patch before, but this opened my eyes to new variations. Have never done a disappearing 4-patch and I loved those variations too.
Thank you for showing all the different variations of the nine patch. You stay on point when you explain things. That helps me glean the info about each task you are demonstrating. Great tutorial! 😎🇨🇦
How much fun are these blocks?!! Really enjoyed your tutorial!!! I’ve made a couple of disappearing patch blocks & now, I must make another!!! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for the excellent demonstration. I have been fascinated with the nine and four patch blocks - disappearing. You showed me more possibilities. Kathleen in Canada.
I’m brand new to quilting and just came across your videos. Your teaching style and techniques are just what this newbie needs-rushes to the subscribe button now🎉
I love them. And the more complex looking when I favor. LOL however you made it easy. Well explained in well demonstrated. Thank you very helpful. Keep them coming
Hi! Just discovered your channel! Was looking for a refresher on 4-patch and 9-patch disappearing methods and this was perfect. Very nicely laid out and explained. Thank you. :D
Absolutely fascinating to a completely novice quilter just learning the ropes. Thankyou for such clear and detailed vision explanation. Am becoming more hooked on this new journey every day. 😅
Hi! This is very interesting. I just made a modified nine patch without using nine blocks, just four after watching sew be it quilts with Fallon. I will give it a go using your fun ideas. Take care. Dec. 31, 2023. Marion in Oregon
You are an amazing teacher. I've never seen so many variations. I have taken 4 memory quilts for the same family and after watching this I think I'll use the different disappearing 4 or 9 patch for all of them. They'll all have the same fabrics but different looks. I especially like the one cut diagonal. Thank you so much.
I really liked your channel, I am working on a nine block disappearing nine block now, I did my block with nine different colors, gonna try to do the cutting tomorrow to see what I can come up with. Will post it when I finish a block. You have been very helpful and explained every step in making the block. Thank you so much.
Keep an eye on Joann's for their big coupons to buy equipment a bit at a time, and Walmart has good fabric cheaper than most, and some tools. I started with a pair of scissors and hand-stitching in my childhood, but slowly amassed a fantastic collection of tools.
This the first time i have watched your channel. Thank you for showing these and explaining them. It is so helpful. I have just taken up quilting. I dont even have a machine yet. Doing it all by hand stitching. You have taken alot of the confusion out of it. Thank you so much
My firs time creating a disappearing 9square. I’m a beginner and wanted to do this since I started yin September 23. Thank you for your suggestion. Awesome!
I just did a Disappearing four patch cut diagonally. I marked the two inches from the corner. I discovered that if line your ruler up from point to point it's exactly 1.5" from the center. I purchased a Stripology Ruler XL. Put my four patch under the ruler, lined up the points and made two cuts 1.5" from center and turned and did the other two cuts. In squaring up the blocks did the same thing. Much faster and much more to accurate. I used a layer cake, sewed down two sides, cut in the middle, laid the dark over the light and sewed on two sides that had the seams, cut down the middle and had two four patches. Made a very pretty design with light touching light. Would recommend using all one color way with a white background. My quilt didn't have the pop that I like so the same color squares will be made into table runners or other small projects and placemats and napkins and Cozy bowls. Great stash buster!
What an amazing tutorial clearly showing many variations of simple block shapes. Easy to follow and inspirational……I can’t wait to try them out. Thank you so much for sharing xx
I have done the 4 patch and also the 9 patch. they turned out really nice. thank you for showing other variations of the blocks. Love seeing what others are doing.
Just found your videos - I love the “disappearing” type blocks!! And I love my rotating mats. But years ago before the rotating mats were available, I,learned that I could put one of my smaller mats right on top of the big table one - cut and then rotate the smaller mat for the second cut. Those rotating mats are a bit pricey and this tip might help other quilters who,prefer not to spend money when they don’t have to.
I was looking thru for a pattern to use up some 5 inch squares, thankfully I happen up on this sites, I have done disappearing 9 patch , but I am going to use this for tomorrow. Thank you very much
Yay, another ambidextrous quilter! You dont see us very often.
About the ruler slipping -- the best thing i have ever found is clear Flex Seal. Yeah, that spray-on rubber stuff. 😂 Those rulers do not move! It does make your ruler look a bit frosted, but once its on the fabric you cant see it anymore.
disappearing 9 patch
I have recently become fascinated with disappearing blocks. Thank you for putting so much information all together in one video.
I have made several Disappearing 9-patch quilts but you have shown me that the 4-patch is just as versatile. I can't wait to start one. I'm making donation quilts for my doctor's homebound and hospice patients. I get all the fun of trying out new patterns and other people benefit, so it's a win-win.
What a great idea, a win-win indeed. Thanks for your smart sharing & generosity.
It had never occurred to me to do a disappearing block on the diagonal before!
What a wonderful tutorial. The best that I have ever seen. I would never have attempted some of the variations of the four patches. It is so great that you took the time to show all the different way and in detail
I made this similar pattern for my granddaughter using 18" squares. 5" cut from two sides making a 5" square, 2 5"x13" rectangles and a 13" square. It's amazing
Great teacher! Enjoyed learning about the 4-patch and 9-patch. THANKS!
What an excellent tutorial - many thanks . Very clear and I love that you show how the blocks look when put together
Just a thought - maybe you could publish a book just on these patterns alone, providing 'how to" instructions, finished sizes, fabric choices, etc. I reckon it'd be a best seller, especially for those of us who are fairly new at this wonderful world of quilting. I'd be your first customer for the book and it's also something people can pass down to their families throughout their lives. It'd definitely be "a keeper"!
Great tutorial on disappearing patch blocks…have to say I was cringing every time the cutter was laid down without closing!
My next quilt will be a disappearing block. They look like fun!
Great video! Thank you!❤😊
Wow! I am fascinated by the many ways we can change a 4 patch. This is so creative. Your explanations are very through. Thank you.
And, quilting as a hobby can be as expensive or as thrifty as you make it. These past 2 yrs I have made myself use only stash. It has pushed me to be more creative with colors and making scrap quilts. It’s been very enlightening and satisfying and inexpensive!
Anita, I try to use fabric from my stash but I admit that I easily fall in love with new fabric lines. :)
You're tutorial is so well done. THANK YOU. Love the different block patterns made from one simple concept. THANK YOU🦩
You are so welcome!
Configurations for various block sizes are excellent. Thank you for all your hard work & professional tutorial. Loved it, mesmerized my mind! 😮😮❤😊
Just found your RUclipss the other day when looking for disappearing 4 and 9 patches. I'm hooked. I had no idea how many ideas there were. Thank you!
This was great. I've done one 9 patch. It's fun❤
If you don't have a rotating mat a smallish mat that you can pick-up and move would work well.
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If I'm cutting something like this I try to cut closer to the edge of my table so I can just walk around it when I need the second cut.
Agree you don't need a rotating mat. But you also don't need to pick up the smaller mat to turn it. If the smaller mat is on a larger mat, or even on a polished surface, the smaller mat will rotate fairly easy just by pushing one corner. Done this many times when the block I am cutting is larger than the rotating mat I do have.
You instructions were very well presented starting with such a simple block and creating so many options. Thank you!
How awesome!! Such wonderful variations to such simple patches. Thank you......would like to see more!!!
The 4patch as you demonstrated is the only one I like. But I REALLY like that one. Thanks.
This is a great video. Everything is so well presented, clear and easy to follow.
Love what you did with the four and nine patches and half square ones. Was not too interested in this before, but am excited to try one now. Thank you. 😄
2nd comment. A request: how much yardage for different quilt sizes? Maybe you could mention that in your next videos. Thanks. Love the idea!
Taken slowly, they are magic. Seeing so many at one time is mind-blowing!
lovely to see the variations have done lots of 9 patch but will now have a go at 4 blocks. Also have done quilts using double disappearing 9 patch blocks
Wow! Loved your demonstration.
I'm absolutely knocked out by this tutorial. You are an expert teacher and one of very few who have inspired and motivated me to try something new for a long time. I can't tell you how excited I am to start on each and every one of these variations. I've parried with the very first one and became so frustrated with the bulk when trying over and over again to line up the middle 2 x 1" strips with the 2" x 2" little squares, but if just persevered and persisted and I'm now happy with the finished block. The next one I'm going to tackle is the one which is cut diagonally. My ultimate intention is to produce all of the blocks, choose which ones I can use to repeat enough to make a KS quilt for my son in VA. Thankyou again (wish I knew your first name, though) for making my year! Suzie, Australia.
Thank you so much! I think I can learn from you as my mind gets confused. Your voice is gentle and you work nicely! Blessings and Joy! rosie
This a game changer for me. I’m brand new to quilting and learning abut the different ways to make these patterns is so exciting. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
6:45 exactly what I was wondering and you showed your samples 👍👍👍 best presentation as I got to see so many samples, especially the diagonal cut. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm feeling really excited after watching this. Thank you from South East England.
Excellent, well organized, well prepared to show variations. I subscribed cause you’re a conscise speaker. Anxious to see more of your ideas. Someone should do a book of these block variations. You have a start with all your particall to fully sewn pieces. Giving the starting and finishing dementions is helpful. I suggest you photo document your blocks incase you later decide to make a pamphlet/booklet/book.
Thank you from an old quilter!
Where do you get the cutting measurements for cutting the half-square block? Thirds, halves?
Thank you for such an informative video with so many variations! I am now more interested in quilting than ever before!
If you put a few dots of hot glue or dots of silicon it works better than medical take to help hold rulers from sliding
I love disappearing blocks! Thank you!
Wow an easy way to create intricate patterns. I didnt know it was so easy. thank you for clear instructions.
It’s been 2 years since you’ve made this video before I saw it. Thank you for this video, I love it! Now I just need to figure out fabric requirements to use these blocks in a quilt. ❤️
You explain how to make 4 patches very clearly and easy to understand.thank you❤
Great video !!!!
And yes, Teresa’s videos are great too !
TY 👍❤️
Wow! That's a great technique of disappearing the blocks. Will definitely try on my batik fabrics. Thank you very much for sharing. This makes my patchwork project so much interesting and easier! Love them❤
I’m going to try these variations. You’ve made it look so easy, and the blocks appear very intricate.
I loved this video! I have done disappearing 9-patch before, but this opened my eyes to new variations. Have never done a disappearing 4-patch and I loved those variations too.
Huge thank you - just what I needed, being a little hesitation to move them, then not getting the effect I was hoping for!
You're very welcome!
Thank you for showing all the different variations of the nine patch. You stay on point when you explain things. That helps me glean the info about each task you are demonstrating. Great tutorial! 😎🇨🇦
How much fun are these blocks?!! Really enjoyed your tutorial!!! I’ve made a couple of disappearing patch blocks & now, I must make another!!! Thank you for sharing!
So beautiful in one video ,So many patterns I love it ❤
Thank you for the excellent demonstration. I have been fascinated with the nine and four patch blocks - disappearing. You showed me more possibilities. Kathleen in Canada.
I’m brand new to quilting and just came across your videos. Your teaching style and techniques are just what this newbie needs-rushes to the subscribe button now🎉
DITTO! 😊
Thank you for being so descriptive on your video. It makes it so nice to understand. :)
I love this video. Now I need to make disappearing blocks.
I love your use of Tula Pink fabrics.
I love them. And the more complex looking when I favor. LOL however you made it easy. Well explained in well demonstrated. Thank you very helpful. Keep them coming
I'd like to see you make some thing out of some crazy quilting things
Hi! Just discovered your channel! Was looking for a refresher on 4-patch and 9-patch disappearing methods and this was perfect. Very nicely laid out and explained. Thank you. :D
The best video I've seen on this 4 and 9 patch. Thank you.
Absolutely fascinating to a completely novice quilter just learning the ropes. Thankyou for such clear and detailed vision explanation. Am becoming more hooked on this new journey every day. 😅
Thank you. Now I know the border I can do for my 9 patch disappearing block topper. What fun!
I made one disappearing nine patch and had a good time playing with the block.I enjoyed this tutorial cuz it gave me more options.thanks
Glad it helped!
Hi! This is very interesting. I just made a modified nine patch without using nine blocks, just four after watching sew be it quilts with Fallon. I will give it a go using your fun ideas. Take care. Dec. 31, 2023. Marion in Oregon
Hi. Have made the 9 block and love to see the variations. Ready for more, thank you.
Such a wonderful video. My first visit with you. Your explanations were so sensible yet not down putting - can’t think of the word lol
Very interesting ways to make blocks. Its late and I just skimmed through this, thank you so much.
You're very welcome!
Thank you. Gorgeous! Precise, Organised, Options & more Options! ❤
You are an amazing teacher. I've never seen so many variations. I have taken 4 memory quilts for the same family and after watching this I think I'll use the different disappearing 4 or 9 patch for all of them. They'll all have the same fabrics but different looks. I especially like the one cut diagonal. Thank you so much.
That is awesome and the different looks you can get are remarkable. I think I'l try this next. Thanks so much!
I really liked your channel, I am working on a nine block disappearing nine block now, I did my block with nine different colors, gonna try to do the cutting tomorrow to see what I can come up with. Will post it when I finish a block. You have been very helpful and explained every step in making the block. Thank you so much.
Thank you for a great video in explaining different ways to cut and rotate your squares and designs. ❤
Keep an eye on Joann's for their big coupons to buy equipment a bit at a time, and Walmart has good fabric cheaper than most, and some tools. I started with a pair of scissors and hand-stitching in my childhood, but slowly amassed a fantastic collection of tools.
Just love the blocks
Thank you thank you for all the new ways and for the details of cutting and piecing ❤
Check out Jordan Fabrics, disappearing nine patch. She has a rather unique pattern.
Love your variations❤❤❤
This is a fabulous presentation. Thank you!
This the first time i have watched your channel. Thank you for showing these and explaining them. It is so helpful. I have just taken up quilting. I dont even have a machine yet. Doing it all by hand stitching. You have taken alot of the confusion out of it. Thank you so much
I agree with the comment regarding price in quilting hobby. Beautiful.colors with your blocks and fabrics.
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely work! Blessings!
Your choice of colors is a great example too.
Thank you!
My firs time creating a disappearing 9square. I’m a beginner and wanted to do this since I started yin September 23. Thank you for your suggestion. Awesome!
I put a dumbbell weight on my ruler, and it really helps
Love all the variables!❤
Well done. Thanks for the many variations.
I just did a Disappearing four patch cut diagonally. I marked the two inches from the corner. I discovered that if line your ruler up from point to point it's exactly 1.5" from the center. I purchased a Stripology Ruler XL. Put my four patch under the ruler, lined up the points and made two cuts 1.5" from center and turned and did the other two cuts. In squaring up the blocks did the same thing. Much faster and much more to accurate. I used a layer cake, sewed down two sides, cut in the middle, laid the dark over the light and sewed on two sides that had the seams, cut down the middle and had two four patches. Made a very pretty design with light touching light. Would recommend using all one color way with a white background. My quilt didn't have the pop that I like so the same color squares will be made into table runners or other small projects and placemats and napkins and Cozy bowls. Great stash buster!
What an amazing tutorial clearly showing many variations of simple block shapes. Easy to follow and inspirational……I can’t wait to try them out. Thank you so much for sharing xx
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent instructions...these blocks are lovely. You are a good teacher. Thanks.
I am new to quilting and WOW. you are so helpful in doing these blocks! TFS!💕
Glad it was helpful!
I have done the 4 patch and also the 9 patch. they turned out really nice. thank you for showing other variations of the blocks. Love seeing what others are doing.
Just found your videos - I love the “disappearing” type blocks!! And I love my rotating mats. But years ago before the rotating mats were available, I,learned that I could put one of my smaller mats right on top of the big table one - cut and then rotate the smaller mat for the second cut. Those rotating mats are a bit pricey and this tip might help other quilters who,prefer not to spend money when they don’t have to.
I love this! I will try these with a smaller quilt.
You need the stickies to make your ruler nonstick! Thanks for the great tutorial!
I am not keen on working with the bias as I am new at this but I plan to try the straight one and thanks again for such clear explanations.
I really enjoyed your video and all the educational components. I will be working these blocks starting tomorrow. Thank you so much. ❤
Thank you so very much for taking your time to explain in a way that makes me feel like I could do this. Again thanks for your time.God Bless.
Great job. Looking forward to seeing more of your tutorials.
Love these! Thank you for such thorough instructions!
Awesome video!!!! Thank you!
I have been wanting to make this. You have explained it so nicely, l know I can make one now. Thank you!!!
Thanks sweetie. This was great.
Stumbled on your site and am thrilled. Into over an hour so far. Love your explanations and in this case these variations are awesome thankyou
I was looking thru for a pattern to use up some 5 inch squares, thankfully I happen up on this sites, I have done disappearing 9 patch , but I am going to use this for tomorrow. Thank you very much