Disappearing 4 Patch – Baby Quilt Tutorial

With this baby quilt tutorial you will be using the disappearing 4 patch quilt block. It’s the crisscross quilt block.

The Disappearing quilt blocks are a lot of fun. The 4 patch is super simple…but what’s different about this one is that you are cutting it in a corner to corner shape….. so you get some fun designs when you put it back together again.

Finished Size: 41″ X 35″ 

purchase the pdf pattern here> Pinwheel Twist Quilt Pattern

The blocks can be made using charm packs and then use larger yardage for the borders. If you’d like you can increase the amount of blocks than the 12 that I put together. It’s a bit small– perfect for newborns, but when they get larger you will need a bigger size.

Looking at the baby quilt from farther away I noticed that I placed the colors in order so they show a pattern going diagonally. You can choose to do more of a scrappy look- depending on the fabric you use.

Materials Needed:

+ Basic Tools:

• Rotary cutter, cutting mat, ruler, sewing machine

+ 4 Patches:

• 24– 5″ X 5″ dark fabric

• 24– 5″ X 5″ background fabric

+ Inner Border:

• 2– 31″ X 2″

• 2– 26″ X 2 “

+ Outer Border:

• 2– 34″ X 4 1/2″

• 2– 26″ X 4 1/2″

Outer Border Corners: 4– 4 1/2″ X 4 1/2″

Disappearing Baby 4 Patch Quilt Tutorial

1)  Following the tutorial for the disappearing four patch quilt block— the crisscross way….sew up a total of 12 —- 8″ X 8″ quilt blocks

2)  Sew the blocks into 3 rows of 4 disappearing blocks

3)  Sew the rows together

4)  Sew the inner border to the quilt top center

5)  Sew two outer squares to the ends of two outer borders

6)  Sew the outer borders to the quilt top center

7)  Layer with batting and backing and quilt

The sewing cottage is still a bit chilly, so no quilting has been going on. This will be on my list to do first though because it’s great to have a baby quilt ready to go!

Need Help With A Few Steps?

Here are extras to help you with:

• Machine Quilting
• Binding
• disappearing quilt blocks including the 9 patch, 16 patch and a couple of crisscross funs!

Check Here For More Baby Quilts & A Vintage Hankie Baby Quilt.

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Disappearing 4 Patch Quilt FAQ’S

+ What fabric is best for a baby quilt?

Soft cotton fabrics are ideal. Choose baby-friendly prints and colors for a cozy, comfortable quilt.

+ Is this quilt suitable for beginners?

Definitely! Disappearing quilts are beginner-friendly and offer a fun, creative challenge.

+ How should I quilt and finish the baby quilt?

You can hand-quilt, machine quilt, or use a simple stitch-in-the-ditch method. Add a soft backing and binding to complete.

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