The most basic four patch quilt block is just what its name implies, a quilt block made with four patches of fabric, all squares, and arranged in two rows of two squares each. When you begin to examine four patch patterns, you’ll discover that those four simple patches are very often subdivided, sometimes more than one time, to create intricate designs. Take a look at my tutorial to learn how to identify four patch quilt blocks and other patchwork arrangements. More Pinwheel Quilt Blocks Turn the green and cream flying geese units around to make the blocks look like a star. That’s an option with many other similar blocks, including my Evening Star with a Nine Patch Center. More

Sawtooth Star Quilt Blocks with 16-Patch Center

More Chain Quilt Blocks

6" Four Patch Chain

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Little Oddfellows Star Miniature Quilt Pattern - I won’t tell you that this quilt is easy, but paper piecing techniques help you sew it accurately.

More Blocks with Four Separate Corner Patchwork

12" Arkansas Traveler Quilt Blocks

To make a scrap quilt, choose a block size (four are included in the pattern) and sew random triangle square units whenever you’re in the mood. Accumulate the squares until you’re ready to use a quilt design wall to establish a layout. Old Fashioned Wedding Ring is similar to the Depression quilt block but is a five patch layout. More Sailboat Quilt Blocks & Quilts

Sailboats Quilt Pattern - with two block types Sailboats Baby Quilt - with sashing and cornerstones Boat Block Pattern - boat has water in the background

More Four Patch Quilt Block Patterns

6" & 12" Johnny Round the Corner Quilt Blocks Twinkling Star Quilt Block Pattern King’s Crown Quilt Blocks Bonnie Scotsman Quilt Blocks Double Four Patch Quilt Blocks Hither and Yon Quilt Blocks

The blocks on this page represent some of my four patch patterns, but certainly not all, and the links don’t attempt to cover four patch layouts found in my quilt patterns.  Browse my pattern galleries to view hundreds more, and remember… the list grows every week:

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