How Many Disappearing 4 Patches and Disappearing 9 Patches Variations Exist?

Learn about some of the variations possible for disappearing 4 and 9 patch blocks, including half-square triangles and diagonal cutting of 4 patches.
These blocks are traditional blocks that have been changed to create 100's of variations that can be arranged into quilts to make each quilt unique.
Tula Pink fabric was used in many of the blocks. I also use "moo" and "cow" prints from my stash dating back to 1993.
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[@blairseibert1778]

I have recently become fascinated with disappearing blocks. Thank you for putting so much information all together in one video.

[@lucindawelenc2191]

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.

[@michelledavis808]

disappearing 9 patch

[@queenbee5768]

Great teacher! Enjoyed learning about the 4-patch and 9-patch. THANKS!

[@sandyboland9575]

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

[@marysharon9186]

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

[@furmom27]

If you don't have a rotating mat a smallish mat that you can pick-up and move would work well.

[@evelynmuller-braun5624]

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[@deathdiablo22]

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.

[@NanaKathy47]

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.

[@karenr.sternberg1920]

What a great idea, a win-win indeed. Thanks for your smart sharing & generosity.

[@sandracedar368]

You're tutorial is so well done. THANK YOU. Love the different block patterns made from one simple concept. THANK YOU🦩

[@pinkheartquiltingembroider6505]

You are so welcome!

[@bettys375]

Configurations for various block sizes are excellent. Thank you for all your hard work & professional tutorial. Loved it, mesmerized my mind! 😮😮❤😊

[@eavesdroppin1]

You instructions were very well presented starting with such a simple block and creating so many options. Thank you!

[@anitabarra810]

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!

[@pinkheartquiltingembroider6505]

Anita, I try to use fabric from my stash but I admit that I easily fall in love with new fabric lines. :)

[@angrygnome44]

It had never occurred to me to do a disappearing block on the diagonal before!

[@adakutina8680]

How awesome!! Such wonderful variations to such simple patches. Thank you......would like to see more!!!

[@suzannewastie8479]

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.

[@marilynstorey8813]

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!

[@miric6224]

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!

[@patcorona5979]

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!

[@carollipp8868]

Great tutorial on disappearing patch blocks…have to say I was cringing every time the cutter was laid down without closing!

[@normacook8688]

Love your variations❤❤❤

[@dturk1385]

Great video! Thank you!❤😊

[@francesschireson-dody1516]

Wow! Loved your demonstration.

[@ccreel64]

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. ❤️

[@suzannewastie8479]

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"!

[@robertaluckow5928]

My next quilt will be a disappearing block. They look like fun!

[@cindyhappel7376]

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.

[@lavonnethompson117]

Awesome! Thanks from Iowa!

[@sandybruce9092]

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.

[@elleirby3340]

Very very cool! Thank you!

[@veraweeks8534]

Awesome video!!!! Thank you!

[@violet2048]

Fascinating! Thank you.

[@koitsenka]

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.

[@joybarber6974]

I can’t wait to try these different ways! So fun!

[@olajordan9951]

The 4patch as you demonstrated is the only one I like. But I REALLY like that one. Thanks.

[@WestlakeThymes1]

I love your use of Tula Pink fabrics.

[@carolstanley4854]

That was great.

[@charmer6813]

I love disappearing blocks! Thank you!

[@veronicacuddy9164]

Love these! Thank you for such thorough instructions!

[@carlasoutherland4687]

Thanks sweetie. This was great.

[@kaybutler2394]

Thank you for such an informative video with so many variations! I am now more interested in quilting than ever before!

[@lesa6399]

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!

[@peggyturner3396]

Just love the blocks

[@user-lv5fe9sw1g]

Well done. Thanks for the many variations.

[@lindaking202]

Love the way you teach. Can’t wait to try some of your techniques.

[@kathrynmurphy8147]

What an excellent tutorial - many thanks . Very clear and I love that you show how the blocks look when put together

[@lindapiskorz6285]

This is an excellent explanation !

[@lisapublow5869]

Great video. Very helpful. Thank you

[@susanthor5824]

You explained this so well. Thanks

[@moon-ud8tq]

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.

[@pinkheartquiltingembroider6505]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lauriwinterfeldt7193]

Great tutorial!

[@kjcga4842]

Great explanation and filming! Than you

[@carolbrumlow4395]

Great job. Looking forward to seeing more of your tutorials.

[@tinacurtis4332]

Just found your channel. Will be looking forward to more great lessons . Thank you

[@kathleenheston5295]

I love this tutorial. Thank you so much!!!♥

[@kktowne6992]

This is a great tutorial, thank you for making this

[@mayastephens7793]

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🎉

[@kaybutler2394]

DITTO! 😊

[@maryrichardson5841]

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

[@BooBeaux]

Exceptionally well done tutorial. Thank you.

[@lavonnecornellcollins8460]

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.

[@gigiontube]

Great video !!!! And yes, Teresa’s videos are great too ! TY 👍❤️

[@kathylee1261]

This was great! Thank you.

[@pinkheartquiltingembroider6505]

You're so welcome!

[@camokitty]

Thank you for being so descriptive on your video. It makes it so nice to understand. :)

[@valerieburton5853]

Just found your KZbins 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!

[@miric6224]

2nd comment. A request: how much yardage for different quilt sizes? Maybe you could mention that in your next videos. Thanks. Love the idea!

[@yatibailey2580]

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❤

[@maureenross579]

I just found your video and WOW! So informative. I plan to try each variations!

[@judithbarnes4905]

Thank you. Gorgeous! Precise, Organised, Options & more Options! ❤

[@rosieg.5593]

Thank you so much for sharing your lovely work! Blessings!

[@sherrybishop6806]

yes I have and I love the nine patch the best!! I have not been subscribed but a week or so but so far I absolutely love your videos!! Thank you for your time for us!!

[@grand4k]

Love how you went thru it step by step and showed how it changes. Great video

[@donnakluck9135]

This is the 1st time I have watched your channel. Thank you so much. I've made the 1st version from the 4 patch before, but I love your other two versions. I really like version 3 from the 8" squares, with the star forming in the middle. I will be making this version on my next two color quilt. Thanks for all the ideas in one tutorial.

[@malansunagar150]

So beautiful in one video ,So many patterns I love it ❤

[@dcatweaver]

I love this video. Now I need to make disappearing blocks.

[@LelaGeorgeanne-wc7eu]

Thank you, you give good instructions.

[@shellietowne5644]

Hi. Have made the 9 block and love to see the variations. Ready for more, thank you.

[@jeansterrett4744]

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

[@Luckyladyll]

Thank you. Now I know the border I can do for my 9 patch disappearing block topper. What fun!

[@suziehemmer6116]

Found your videos Thank you for sharing. I have done a king size disappearing window pane 9 patch. Looked awesome

[@jaltenbernd3383]

Fascinating! So enjoyed your lessons…I plan on doing many of these configurations!

[@lisapratte9165]

I love this! I will try these with a smaller quilt.

[@zulma1052]

Beautiful

[@tinalangley6124]

Great video, you explain this so well 👍

[@lynnperschke3966]

Love this thank you

[@pinkheartquiltingembroider6505]

So glad!

[@jmac3035]

Thank you soooo much for your patient way of teaching. I am going to give a go at a couple of the designs you showed us!

[@sandraberkman592]

Very informative. You make it seem so easy. Can't wait to try one.

[@janets132003]

I'm just starting to quilt, this was very inspirational. TYFS

[@lucreciamartinez1951]

Hermoso trabajo.!!!

[@ritagarcia2110]

wow i loved your 4 patch sewing great show

[@inesmundt6130]

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.

[@kayannahufford340]

The best video I've seen on this 4 and 9 patch. Thank you.

[@janinegoode3506]

So well explained ty so much 💓

[@theresaconner7173]

Great great tutorial! Thank you! Im inspired!!

[@pinkheartquiltingembroider6505]

Thank you!

[@megegert861]

Thank you so much for your creative podcast. I’m eager to play along with you.

[@brendagignac8511]

Love this and learned more here then other channels.

[@pinkheartquiltingembroider6505]

I'm so glad. Thank you!

[@lynnperschke3966]

I love all the variations you showed us well done video! Thank you.

[@helensoares2549]

Thank you what a great demonstration.

[@pinkheartquiltingembroider6505]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GG.098]

Thank you for a great video in explaining different ways to cut and rotate your squares and designs. ❤

[@sandyheller5438]

Love the blocks. My favorite is the one with the half square triangle. Thank you.

[@pinkheartquiltingembroider6505]

Me too. I love how a simple construction method makes a block that looks complicated. Thank you!

[@angief1330]

I'm so glad I found your channel, than you for a wonderful tutorial. 💚

[@connieking9873]

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

[@BrendaH289]

Thank you thank you for all the new ways and for the details of cutting and piecing ❤

[@vickiporter2945]

You explain how to make 4 patches very clearly and easy to understand.thank you❤