Disappearing Four Patch Weave With Jenny Doan

You probably know the disappearing four-patch, but have you heard of the disappearing four patch weave? It looks like a difficult pattern at first glance, but it’s actually easy to make. I’m sure you’ll be surprised by how simple the steps are! As the title suggests, you need to make a four-patch first. If you already made one before, it will be easier for you. Once you have your block, you need to make four diagonal cuts, switch some of the pieces, and sew them together to make the final block.

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This pattern by Missouri Star will surely receive a lot of compliments from your friends and family. When I first saw this quilt, I thought it was very hard to sew, but when I was already making it, I realize that it was way easier than I thought. Marking the blocks is the only time consuming step! Try to make this quilt project at home. I am sure you’ll have fun sewing it.

Easy Disappearing Four Patch Materials

• 1 pack of 10″ print squares
• 1 pack of 10″ background squares
• 3/4 yard of inner border
• 1 1/2 yards of outer border
• 3/4 yard binding
• 5 yards backing

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How to Make Disappearing Four Patch Weave

Step 1:

Get one colored 10″ square and place a 10″ background square on top, right sides together. Sew a 1/4″ seam allowance on both sides. Cut directly in half and press them open. Repeat with remaining squares.

Step 2:

Place the two blocks together, right sides together with the color opposites. Sew on the sides where they cross colors. Make sure they are nested. Cut it directly in half again and press them open. Now, you have four patches. Repeat the process for the other pieces.

Step 3:

Get one four patch. Measure 2 inches from the corner all the way around the square and mark. Take your ruler, line it up to make the dots in opposite directions intersect, and cut it. Repeat with the other marks. See photo below for reference.

Step 4:

Swap the corner dark ones with the light pieces just like in the photo. Sew the center pieces together first, then the top and bottom rows. Make sure the background is going against the color. Sew into a block, then trim it into a square.

Step 5:

You need 9 rows with 8 blocks each for a total of 72 blocks. One pack will make 84 blocks, so you will have extras. Arrange them just like in the finished photo.

Disappearing Four Patch Weave With Jenny Doan