Double Four Patch Tutorial

The following pattern is given for a finished 8.00" x 8.00" block

You will need fabrics of three different volumes of colors :

One dark for the small size squares

One light for the small size squares 

One medium for the large and medium size squares

With your medium volume fabric cut a rectangle of 9"x4.50" 

Then cut it in two.

Still with your medium volume fabric, cut a rectangle of 10"x2.5"

Then cut it in 4 squares of 2.5"x2.5" each.

With your dark volume fabric, cut a rectangle of 12"x1.5"

then cut it in 8 squares of 1.5"x1.5" each.

With your light volume fabric, cut a rectangle of 12"x1.5"

then cut it in 8 squares of 1.5"x1.5" each.

Place your squares this way.

Sew the small dark and light squares together, right side against right side.

Press the seams towards the dark squares.

Go on assembling to obtain a 4 Patch block.

Press the seams open.

Sew your 4 patch blocks with the medium size squares.

Sew together as seen above, to obtain a double 4 patch block.

Add to your double 4 Patch block your large size square.

Sew right side against right side.

Assemble the 2 half blocks right side against right side.

Press and trim seams to get a perfect 8.50"x8.50" block.

Baby Knitted Cardigan and Double 4 Patch Progress

 

After I finished my shawl, I started knitting a little cardigan for my grandson. I found the pattern in a vintage catalogue from my mother. I already used several patterns from this catalogue for my own children about 35 years ago. I love to knit cable stitch, it's so easy and gives an impressive result. The yarn is baby alpaga.

Most of the time I knit very early in the morning together with drinking my tea. Then comes coffee time and quilting... well, in between a little housework! 

I am finishing the last six blocks of my Double Four Patch top. After this, I will prepare the tutorial as promised!

Double 4 Patch and Apple Pie

Last Monday, early in the morning, for our first quilting bee meeting after the summer, I thought of making an American Old Fashion apple pie. I found a recipe on Pinterest and adapted it. The crust I did is a classical French "pate brisee". For the filling I followed the recipe, with just a little less sugar. 

I forgot to take a picture of the apple pie just out of the stove. When I remembered it was more than half eaten!

This week I went on with my double 4 patch blocks. I finished 10 more and have another 6 more to sew.

Together I am preparing a tutorial for such a block.

I ordered the batting from USA : Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, as I read from various sites that it is ok for wall hanging quilts. I hope to receive it in two weeks, and be able to give it to be quilted.