Four Patch quilt block
Four squares in two rows of two, the darks on opposite corners.
The Four Patch is pieced on a 2 × 2 grid, so a 12" block has 6" grid squares.
Cutting for 6", 8", 10", 12" blocks
| Fabric | Pieces | Cut | 6" block | 8" block | 10" block | 12" block |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| main | Squares | 2 | 3½" | 4½" | 5½" | 6½" |
| background | Squares | 2 | 3½" | 4½" | 5½" | 6½" |
Cut sizes include ¼" seam allowances.
How to sew a 12" Four Patch block
Lay out the units as drawn and sew them into 2 rows. Press the seams of each row the opposite way from the one before so they nest, then sew the rows together. The block measures 12" finished, 12½" with seam allowance.
Quilts made with the Four Patch block
Easy baby quilt pattern
Design a quilt with this block
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