4 Patch Escape Quilt Tutorial

Don’t know what project to make with your jelly roll? How about you turn it into this beautiful quilt? This 4 patch escape quilt by Sew Yeah is an easy and beginner-friendly sewing project. It consists of two different blocks that are arranged alternately in each row. Both blocks have a 4 1/2″ square in the middle. If you are looking for a quilt top that you can finish right away, this pattern is the way to go.

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Block A has a colored four-patch in the middle and is bordered by the background fabric. Block B, on the other hand, has a background square in the middle and is bordered by colored fabrics. Both blocks are easy and quick to make! Give this a try – I am sure you’ll have fun with this pattern.

For more patch quilt designs, check these out: Split 4-Patch Quilt Block Tutorial, Tilted Nine Patch Quilt With Jenny Doan, Patchwork Blocks for Beginners

Easy 4 Patch Escape Quilt Materials

• 1 jelly roll
• 2 1/4 yards of background fabric
• 1/2 yard for binidng
• 3 1/2 yard for backing

How to Make 4 Patch Escape Quilt

Step 1:

From your background fabric –

Cut 21 pieces of 2 1/2 x WOF strips. Subcut 7 strips into 56 pieces of 4 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ rectangles, then subcut the remaining into 56 pieces of 8 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ rectangles.

Cut 4 pieces of 4 1/2″ x WOF strips, then subcut to 28 pieces of 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ squares.

Step 2:

Take 28 strips from your jelly roll that contrast with your background fabric. Leave them folded. Cut 2 pieces of 4 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ rectangles and 4 pieces of 2 1/2″ squares.

Step 3:

Make block A. Start by making the four patch. Sew a light 2 1/2″ square with a dark 2 1/2″ square. Repeat. Sew them into a four patch, making sure the colors do not match. Frame the 4-patch starting with the 4 1/2″ rectangles sewn to the top and bottom, then 8 1/2″ rectangles on the left and right. Your block should measure 8 1/2″ square. Make a total of 28 blocks.

Step 4:

Make block B. Sew a dark 2 1/2″ square and light 2 1/2″ square together, making a 2-patch. Repeat one more time. Sew a 2-patch on top of the 4 1/2″ background square with the dark side on the left, then sew the other one on the bottom with the dark side on the right.

Sew a dark 4 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ rectangle to a light 4 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ rectangle on the short side. Repeat one more time. Sew them on the sides of the block, making sure to match the colors. It should be an 8 1/2″ square. You will make a total of 28 blocks.

Step 5:

Sew 7 blocks across, starting with block B alternating blocks. You will be making 8 rows down.

4 Patch Escape Quilt Tutorial