Disappearing 4-Patch: Whirlygig Two Step. Disappearing Quilt Variation #4

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

Whiligigs looks so complicated, thank-you. The new one is almost complex enough to be a kaliedoscope.

[@QuestioningQuilter]

The way complicated designs can be made so easily is what I love most about the disappearing blocks. So happy you like it.

[@nbc911]

Fabulous variation. Thank you😊

[@QuestioningQuilter]

I am so happy that you like it. Thanks. 🤗

[@patriciaprice2251]

How about Diamond Explosion? It is so colorful and happy looking.

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Thanks so much for watching. Diamond Explosion sounds great.

[@2359glenoaks]

I would like to know how to lay out the pattern that shows in the still. Can you help?

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Here is the link to that video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYXHhIiYrcR5bsk Let me know if this is the one that you mean.

[@lizbethy3214]

IRISH SQUAREDANCE!

[@QuestioningQuilter]

What a great idea. This could be made with green fabric for St. Patrick's Day!

[@lizbethy3214]

Yes, in greens, I love greens!

[@kimdj7720]

I love whirleygigs and I LOVE your pattern. As always, great instruction: quick and to-the-point! I always love what you come up with. Can't wait for next months pattern, looks fantastic. Thank you for sharing

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Thank you so much!

[@coramitchell8276]

Love your instructions and the blocks you create

[@donnahutchens5252]

Suggest rainbow crystals for the next quilt

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Thank you so much for the suggestion. Rainbow Crystals sounds great.

[@lorabrinkman]

I'm sure you've already names the September 2021 quilt, but I think a perfect name would be Lucy... because when I saw the stars and diamonds, I immediately thought of the song "Lucy in the sky with diamonds".

[@QuestioningQuilter]

What a cute name, thanks for suggesting it.

[@dianeparaskevopoulos9340]

Thank you for sharing. Your designs and alternates with one block are brilliant. Presentation is engaging and well thought out.

[@QuestioningQuilter]

You are so very kind. Thank you very much!

[@shelleyriley9130]

I love it! Only three different fabrics and a simple 4-patch can look like a masterpiece. I can do this!! LOL

[@QuestioningQuilter]

I know that you can! I would love to see it when you do. [e-mail]

[@christinehancock3274]

Where have you been? I've been needing another quilter to watch and learn from. I love this and Moroccan tiles. New quilts, here I come

[@QuestioningQuilter]

I have been right here, just waiting for you! Welcome. I am so happy that you like these videos and it is so flattering to think that my little videos could inspire you to make new quilts.

[@pattybumb3917]

Love all the colors! My name suggestion is "Box Me In".

[@QuestioningQuilter]

I am so glad that you like the pattern. I love all the colors in scrap quilts. I like you suggestion, thanks so much.

[@marthafast4583]

Love this video! Your next pattern is amazing! I thought of Rainbow Rally

[@QuestioningQuilter]

I am so happy you like the video. Thanks for the name suggestion.

[@alicereber8089]

You are a great teacher/speaker. Very impressed by your creativeness!

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Thanks so much. Your guild is great.

[@sandyedinger2048]

I'm thinking of trying this as a Quiilt of Valor. Nice presentation Thanks

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Hi Sandy, I think this would make a great QOV quilt. I would love to see it when you are done. Brita

[@tammy51775]

I love how u think outside if the box! Gives me so many ideas!

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Box? What box. I don't see no box. 🤣🤣🤣

[@sherylsatzman7361]

Once again another informative, easy to understand directional video!! What great talent!!

[@QuestioningQuilter]

You are too kind!!!

[@sheilap7237]

Am so thankful that youtube put your channel on my suggestions, absolutely LOVE your creations and tutorials, keep up the amazing transformations :)

[@QuestioningQuilter]

I don't know why KZbin started suggesting me, but I am very glad that you found me. It is comments from people like you that keep me making new videos.

[@JesusisKing222]

Please keep making them!

[@janetstalker8540]

Name of next quilt could be Square N Square or cube n Cube…

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Thanks for you idea, I like it, maybe even Square N Cube.

[@sonyasmithart9085]

I love your disappearing blocks

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Thank you so much. I love making them. I think disappearing blocks are so much fun and have so many possibilities.

[@tlmccord]

Time marches on.... or..... As time goes bye

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Thanks for watching and suggesting name. Both those names would be great for this pattern.

[@jenmckitrick]

I think your next quilt should be called Jewel Box.

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Hi, Thanks so much for all of your comments. I love the name Jewel Box. There is traditional quilt design with the name Jewel Box. I wonder if it is ok to have two patterns with the same name? Thanks again for watching. Brita

[@stefaniericard7834]

Kaleidoscope Kolor! I love the whirligig pattern!

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Thanks so much for your suggestion. That is a great name.

[@rjsuess3023]

Rainbow gems - LOVE your patterns !!!

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Thank you so much for the love. I enjoy making them. Thanks also for the suggestion, great name.

[@karenmaclean1004]

I just found you and I am so happy. I did!!😁

[@QuestioningQuilter]

I am so happy that you found me too. Glad to have you along for the ride. 😎😎

[@n.a.flanagan5231]

I'm thinking "Burst", because it just blew my eyes wide open. It's 8pm and I'm tired, but, wow! Love the new design!

[@QuestioningQuilter]

I am so glad that you like it, and thanks so much for the suggestion.

[@debkemp4377]

I believe an excellent name for your new upcomin🎉g quilt series could very possibly be called ♦️ Diamond Doubled Squared Quilt.

[@QuestioningQuilter]

That is a great suggestion for a name. Thanks for sharing it with me.

[@pennypederson2448]

Met you last night at Antietam Quilt Guild. Trying to decide which quilt I want to make. Never thought I’d cut up a perfectly good block!!

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Thanks so much! You are a great guild and I really enjoyed meeting all of you!

[@barbarasheffield6897]

Hi Brita, have just found your Utube site. What awesome quilt patterns and I make them so easy, with great directions…. My suggestion for Your new pattern wud be ‘Diamond Squares’ as I see squares inside Diamonds….. Looking forward to many more Tutorials, and I have ‘Subscribed’ to both your Utube and Newsletter Barbara, Lake District, UK

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Welcome from the other side of the pond. I am so happy that you found me from so far away. I am glad that you like the patterns, they are fun to make. Diamond Squares is a great suggestion. Thank you so much for the kind words and for subscribing. See you next time, Cheers!

[@dianethequilter]

Name for you next month's quilt "Stain glass boxes". Love your vids.

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Thanks so much watching and for your submission. I think Stained Glass Boxes is a really cool name.

[@katebaldwin5386]

Awesome video! I'm VERY new to quilting and if I saw that pattern I would have been VERY intimidated to make it. But your video makes it seem doable for a newbie. Thank you!!!!

[@QuestioningQuilter]

It is certainly doable and I do hope that you try. The disappearing 4 Patch is one of the easiest you can make. I love new Quilters and if there is anything I can do to help you with your quilting journey, please let me know.

[@donnadeangelis9460]

Love your work (and your nail polish in this video)! The Disappearing Hourglass made with Black and White fabrics along with scraps should be called Double Vision!

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I like the name you came up with. Double vision is a great idea. I'm glad you like the nail polish. I have been doing my nails by myself since the pandemic. It is nice to be noticed. :-)

[@cindymcfarland4686]

Very nice! I just found you and subscribed. Next block suggested name: Razzle Dazzle

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Thant's a great name! Thanks for the suggestion and I am glad to have you aboard.

[@roseanderson4928]

I think you should call next months block Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend. Hope you like it!

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Ohh, that is a cool name. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@susangibbons312]

thank you! Next week's quilt puts me in the mind of a focusing lens, so I'd go with a name like Focus, or Polaroid, or something like that.

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Those are both very cool names. Thanks so much for the suggestions.

[@sherylsatzman7361]

Another lovely presentation!! Next months quilt is beautiful!! “Colorful dancing cubes ! “

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Thanks so much for watching and I love your idea.

[@eleanorsanders4030]

💕

[@MegaPurplette]

Great Name🥰

[@kathrynboseman5249]

Very cool and THANK YOU for not making us "watch you sew".

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Glad to hear that. When I first started this channel, I was worried because all the other videos show the sewing. I know I am not as excited watching that, but I was afraid that the viewers would be expecting to see me sew. Thanks so much for the feedback.

[@jwstanley2645]

Thanks for this. Thanks also for the value suggestion about cell phones on your website. I won't repeat it here, because a) you know what I mean and b) maybe the mystery will nudge others to look for it.

[@QuestioningQuilter]

You are so sweet, thanks. Hopefully other people will come to visit my website.

[@dipperepines1329]

I absolutely love your ideas 💡 😍. This is my favorite quilt show. Thank you for your wonderful tutorials 😊

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Oh my gosh! That is the highest praise I could get. There are so many other channels out there that are professionally produced and you like my little videos filmed in the room over the garage!!!! I am going to be walking one inch off the ground for the rest of the day. :-)))

[@tiger15-q3s]

Diamond in a Square

[@QuestioningQuilter]

What a great name.

[@gloriavella3025]

Can you tell me where to find the pattern and how much fabric do I need to buy thank you

[@QuestioningQuilter]

The written pattern for this is in the August 2021 issue of my email newsletter. If you go to my website (any page questioningquilter.com ) and sign up for the newsletter, the confirmation email will have a link to the newsletter archive. As far as fabric goes, it depends on how big you want to make it. If you want to make a large lap sized quilt you can make it 6 across and 8 down for a top that would measure 45″ X 72″. This would require 1 yard each of the two primary fabrics and 1 2/3 yard of the background, not including binding and backing.

[@gloriavella3025]

Hi Brita Thank you for your reply that helped me a lot regarding the fabric Gloria

[@sherrysimpson3825]

Love your quilts! What is your display board made of?

[@QuestioningQuilter]

It is 4'×8' sheets of foam insulation from Home Depot covered with flannel.

[@gloriavella3025]

Hi Brita I love your colours how can I get same colour that you used I’m not good in matching colours together When I try I never like what I choose I need to see it before or can you tell me what other colours go together please Thank you Gloria

[@QuestioningQuilter]

I don't have space here for an in depth discussion of color. But, one trick that I have used to make sure two fabrics go well together is to pick a small scale print or batik as your main color. Look at the fabric and pick one of the less dominant colors. Try to match your second fabric to the color that you picked from the first fabric. It is hard to see in the video, but the red and blue batik fabric on the video has some orange spots. I matched the orange fabric to the orange spots in the batik. Sometimes print fabrics have little circles in the selvage with each of the colors they use. That makes it really easy to find a fabric that will coordinate. This is best done in person of course. If you are shopping online, many designers have fabric collections where all the fabrics in that collection will look good together. I hope this helps.

[@debkemp4377]

“Diamonds♦️Double Vision” as a new name for your upcoming quilt series.🩷♦️💜♦️💚♦️💙♦️🩵♦️it’s a wrap❣️

[@QuestioningQuilter]

You found that this was an older video and I already named it Double Vision. I really like your other suggestion (I am going to keep that name in the back of my mind for a future quilt) but I love the idea of a series called Diamond Double Vision. Thanks again!

[@МаринаГабун]

Добрый ден! Я из России. Спасибо большое за мастер класс, мне очень понравился рисунок который так легко шьется. Жду с нетерпением новый урок. А одеяло новое я б назвала " Калейдоскоп" такая труба с стекляшками наверное была у всех в детстве.

[@QuestioningQuilter]

I am so glad that you like the pattern. Kaleidoscope (Калейдоскоп) is a great name. Большое спасибо

[@lauriecummings2708]

Love the whirllygigs and your channel is great. Thank you for being so very creative

[@QuestioningQuilter]

You are so welcome and thank you for the very sweet words. 🥰🥰

[@bozenabertolini3111]

Prismatic rainbow

[@mariateresadelgadohernande5813]

Thanks everything is beautiful 🙏🙏🙏

[@QuestioningQuilter]

You are so very kind. Thank you. 😊😊😊

[@gfish6979]

The new blanket for next month looks like a Kaleidoscope....

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Thanks for your suggestion. It sounds great.

[@dennisweverka2555]

I thought you were going to do a new tutorial each week. I miss you disappearing videos

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Oh how I wish! I am working all by myself in my spare room. Not counting the time to come up with the pattern and buy the fabric, it takes 2 full weeks of doing nothing else to press, cut, sew, write the script, film, photograph and edit the video. I didn't do a newsletter with my last video, but that takes an additional day. I also have lectures, workshops, guild business and a new grandson (I help my daughter 1 day a week). It is a stretch for me to get one tutorial out a month. Thanks for the optimistic thoughts though

[@janetstephens7063]

Love this pattern. Next months quilt could be boxed gem

[@QuestioningQuilter]

That's a great name. Thanks for suggesting it.

[@deborahsmith3421]

Love your mind and the way it works! And most importantly that your willing to share your talent! Thank you!

[@QuestioningQuilter]

You are so welcome!

[@suelaughton723]

There is so much movement, I would call it " Jitterbug"!

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Thanks for your suggestions. I think jitterbug is a great idea.

[@sheilacarroll7143]

Cool pattern! 💕 Thank you for sharing. 😊❄⛄

[@QuestioningQuilter]

You’re welcome 😊

[@number1angel66]

You're the kind of teacher students love! Your videos are never tedious or boring. You always make learning fun and inspiring! Thank you for all you do! Blessings to all in love and light!🙏🏼💜🙏🏼💙🙏🏼🧡🙏🏼💛🙏🏼💚🙏🏼

[@QuestioningQuilter]

I always feel happy when I see that you commented on one of my videos. Thank you so much for all the love and support. I can't thank you enough. 💕💕💕🥰🥰

[@number1angel66]

It's my pleasure! I truly believe we should all be there for one another when we can, even the smallest gesture can make a huge difference in someone's life! Thank you again for all you do! 💜💙🧡💛💚

[@QuestioningQuilter]

@@number1angel66 You are a truly wonderful person. 🥰🥰

[@margaretcountegan5252]

Stacking Tiles...for your new design.

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Stacking tiles is a cool idea. Thanks so much.

[@kathyramsay4191]

Overlapping square in a square! New name for new quilt!?

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Thanks for submitting a suggestion. Overlapping Squares sounds great. Thanks also for watching.

[@cherylporter1056]

The next quilt reminds me of old fashioned cameras for some reason...

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Awesome. I hadn't thought of that, but I can see it now. I love how different people can so such different things in the designs. Thanks.

[@jodypalm6690]

I don't see the video of the "Next" quilt on youtube. Did it ever get made?

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Hi Jody, The quilt "next" quilt that I talk about in this video is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i567hYNpq9qGqJI I hope that you enjoy it. Brita

[@patdarrah5578]

Love these dissappearing blocks!

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Thank you so much for the kind words. Comments like these make all the work worth it.

[@stvnixrcks]

I love all of your videos!! You make what appear to be very difficult quilt patterns, so easy to create!! Great job!!

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate them.

[@lindahudson9233]

"Diamond Cube" for name of next month's quilt.

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Thanks for your suggestion, Diamond Cube is a great idea.

[@michellewebster-daly7472]

You should name the second quilt “ kaleidoscope”

[@QuestioningQuilter]

That's a good name. Thanks for suggesting it.

[@barbarasmith9325]

A series of baby quilts would be great.

[@QuestioningQuilter]

That sounds like a great idea. Thanks.

[@marie-rosegauthier9883]

Thank you

[@hadleywooten3689]

Kaleidoscope diamonds might be a good name?

[@QuestioningQuilter]

That's a great name. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@suellencarey-clarke7917]

I Love your videos! Besides the designs being beautiful, they are so clear and straightforward…perfect for an “oldy” like me…I need to have most of the thinking already done for me… A name for the next one: Color Vibrations

[@sonyasmithart9085]

Double square dance quilt would be a good name I like it a lot

[@QuestioningQuilter]

I am so glad that you like it. The name suggestion is great. Thanks so much for watching.

[@josefinahernandez5023]

Maravilloso !!! It looks like magic !

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Muchas Gracias. Estoy muy contenta de que te guste. 😁

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Great tutorial. I love the finished look😍❣️

[@QuestioningQuilter]

You are too kind. Thanks so much. I am so glad that you like it

[@RoySatzman]

Thank you great job

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Thank you for watching.

[@lisam.garrett1894]

Rainbow of Diamonds or colorful diamonds

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Those are great names! Thanks.

[@dottiemichalek1983]

Do you press the seams open or to the side? Does it matter which way?

[@QuestioningQuilter]

I never press my seams open, for a lot of reasons. I generally pinwheel the center seam of my 4-Patch, so some are pressed to the light and some to the dark. I have found that if you use a decent fabric for the light (that is not so thin that you can see through it) then it doesn't matter very much which way you press it. For me it is more important to nest my seams to get decent intersections than which way the fabric is pressed.

[@melindaostergren8115]

Ah, Brita: I salute you for your endless curiosity, your responsiveness to shape, firm and manipulation of fabric. My husband and I are privileged to steward three pieces by Caryl Breyer Fallert. The two of you would enjoy each other no end. I do so enjoy watching you share your fascination with how altering cuts here and there create new forms. And I salute you for altering some aspects of your presentations to make your ideas more accessible to many. Your innate genius-and most of all-joyful QUESTIONING are a gift beyond measure.

[@QuestioningQuilter]

You are so kind. You are making me blush. I looked up the work of Caryl Breyer Fallert and you are correct her work is outstanding. How lucky you are to have 3 of her pieces. Thanks for making me smile.

[@joycedollar1198]

Thank you great instructions

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bozenabertolini3111]

It looks like a Prismatic Rainbow

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@judithryan326]

Love it let's call it ...circus circus

[@QuestioningQuilter]

What a great name. I love it. Thanks.

[@connietosti9185]

I love this and can’t wait to make one.

[@QuestioningQuilter]

That is so exciting to hear. I hope that you will share a picture of it with me when you are done. [e-mail]

[@agneseory8719]

I discover you and love the facilities of your quilt ideas! Thank you so much! 🥰

[@QuestioningQuilter]

I am so happy that you like them. Thank you very much. 😊😊

[@frances6827]

Thank you for the chart; wondered why the 5" square was not included in the chart but later found the "friendly" version. Now I wondered if the 5" squares put together would look a bit altered or probably not much difference in the final look of the completed quilt.

[@QuestioningQuilter]

The 5" square isn't included in the standard chart because it won't make a 4 patch that is divisible by 3. Four 5" squares will make a 4-Patch that is 9 1/2" square. In order to make this block, you have to cut it into 9 equal squares. You do this by dividing by 3. Three doesn't go into 10.5. This quilt is NOT charm pack friendly. The charm pack friendly quilts only have the blocks turned 180 degrees. Using these numbers, the blocks won't be perfectly square.

[@moonistew]

@@QuestioningQuilter , appreciated the explanation; so much math involved for my brain (😄).

[@sherryfaires7931]

Such a beautiful outfit! This looks so complicated, yet you make it seem doable!

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Thank you so much. It really is an easy quilt because it is only made up of squares. I really appreciate you watching and commenting on so many of my video. Have a great New Year!

[@alisontaylor1995]

Thank you, another great presentation. I think next month's variation looks like Refraction.

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Thanks so much for watching and for your great idea. I like that name.

[@marciabrown4385]

I like Kaleidoscope as the name.

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Kaleidoscope is a great name. Thanks so much for submitting it and for watching.

[@chaitalisawant6325]

Wow mam thanks for sharing

[@QuestioningQuilter]

My pleasure, as always. Thanks for letting me know that you like it.

[@finaleongarcia7541]

Muy bonito y original!!!👍🏻👍🏻

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Muchas Gracias!

[@anotherblonde]

Wow !

[@theozzieboy]

Thank you 🙏 love it ❤

[@QuestioningQuilter]

So glad!

[@joycegobeille]

Square dance beauty for a name

[@QuestioningQuilter]

That is a great suggestion. Thanks so much.

[@lisalensgraf6412]

I'm going to make this one

[@QuestioningQuilter]

I really hope that you do. I would love to see it when it is done. Brita [e-mail]

[@lisaworkman4293]

Lantern lights that is what I see!

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Super. I like Lantern Lights. Thanks!

[@masa461]

Beautiful 😍!

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Thank you so much!

[@AnaGarcia-gs6fk]

Muy hermoso su proyecto gracias

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Muchas Gracias! 🥰🥰

[@sandratrent3659]

I love this! I think I use the same rotary cutter (Gingher) ? It is my favorite of all my many different brands. I can’t find them at Joann’s now though. Am new to your channel but can go back and see your older videos too! Thank you for showing the versatility of the blocks by the different layouts🤗

[@QuestioningQuilter]

I am so happy that you like this. I love my Gingher cutter, it fits my hand so well. My second favorite is the Fiskars cutter. It is a similar design but made of plastic. Please enjoy all of my videos and thanks for watching.

[@stephaniejohnson2937]

Love this pattern!!

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Thanks so much!

[@gloriavella3025]

I just found you and I’m so glad I did I love your work the next block should be focus because when you look at it you see different blocks after blocks thank you keep it coming

[@QuestioningQuilter]

Welcome aboard! I am so happy that you like these videos. I like the name that you suggested. Thanks so much.

[@gretabeach9347]

Hello I am new to your patterns! I love them. I signed up for your news letter and got a couple of patterns but now can't access your site at all... Am I doing something wrong? Thanks

[@QuestioningQuilter]

The link to the website is: questioningquilter.com/ Please try it now and let me know if you are still having problems.

[@gretabeach9347]

@@QuestioningQuilter hi yes tried it on desktop and phone. Says "The connection has timed" out both times.

[@QuestioningQuilter]

@@gretabeach9347 I am so sorry, I can't figure out what could be happening. I just clicked on the link and was able to get in without any issues. I just had my daughter try and she got in also. You said you looked at a couple of the patters so you must have gotten to the site at some point. Are you having problems with any websites?

[@dianesee2656]

Diamonds a-glow

[@QuestioningQuilter]

That's a great name. Thanks.

[@jennifersatzman5340]

Love it!!

[@QuestioningQuilter]

So glad you like it! Thanks for watching.

[@jennifersatzman5340]

Quilt name suggestion: Diamond Eyes -Ezekiel H

[@aprilmorehouse9639]

That's is so magically easy. Love it!

[@QuestioningQuilter]

I am so glad that you like it. I love how easy it is to make complicated looking quilts. You are right it is like magic. In fact my lecture is called The Magic of Disappearing Blocks. Thanks so much!