- Background (muslin)
- Dark (indigo)
Block No. 43 · four-patch
Four Patch Quilt Block
Part of: Four Patch Quilt BlocksQuilt Blocks Using Squares And RectanglesEasy Quilt BlocksQuilt Blocks For Beginners
Four Patch is the basic alternating four-square quilt block. It can stand alone in a simple quilt or become a smaller unit inside more elaborate patterns.
- Level
- Beginner
- Grid
- 2 × 2
- Pieces
- 4
Chart
Cutting for a 12" block
2 × 2 grid. All cuts fall on 1/8" ruler marks. Unfinished block: 12 1/2".
| Fabric | Shape | Cut | Size | Then | Pieces used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background | Square | 2 | 6 1/2" square | Use as cut | 2 |
| Dark | Square | 2 | 6 1/2" square | Use as cut | 2 |
Method
Piecing steps
Step 1: Cut two dark and two background squares from the chart.
Step 2: Sew each dark square to a background square, right sides together. Press both seams toward the dark.
Step 3: Turn one pair so the dark squares lie diagonally opposite. Nest the center seam and join the two rows.
Step 4: Join the sections with a 1/4-inch seam allowance, matching the marked intersections. Press and check the unfinished block measures 12 1/2" square.