Two Creative Ways to Make a Disappearing Four Patch Quilt Block

Hey there, quilting friends!
I'm Tiffany from Straight Stitching, and I'm back with another fun and beginner-friendly tutorial that’s going to shake up your patchwork game — it’s all about the Disappearing Four Patch block!

In today’s YouTube video, I’m showing you TWO super fun and easy ways to create this versatile block using just four simple 5” x 5” squares. But don’t worry — if you have a different size square on hand, you can totally make it work. That’s the beauty of this block — it’s all about being creative with what you have!

🎥 Watch the full tutorial here!

🧵 What You'll Learn in This Tutorial:

  • The basics of creating a traditional Disappearing Four Patch block

  • Two different methods to cut and reassemble your block for a fresh twist

  • Helpful tips to keep your seams aligned, your points crisp, and your blocks flat

Whether you're just starting out or you've been quilting for years, these blocks are such a fun way to play with color, pattern, and layout — and they’re great for using up your fabric stash!

✨ Why You'll Love This Block

Disappearing Four Patches are seriously addictive — once you make one, you'll want to keep experimenting with different fabric combos and layouts. Use them in quilts, table runners, or even pillows. The possibilities really are endless!

🧷 Let’s Quilt Together!

Grab your favorite fabric squares and join me for this creative session! I’d love to see what you make — be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook and use the hashtag #StraightStitching so I can cheer you on!

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Thanks for stitching with me — and as always,
Happy Quilting!
💛 Tiffany Bynum
Straight Stitching

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