| Time has brought about new, more modern patterns | | | | layout than four block patches and four patch patterns |
| and designs, but the old quilt blocks still remain the most | | | | are common for beginners. |
| popular. They have also retained their monetary value. | | | | You can often see crib bedding, couch throws, or |
| Block quilts have a particular quality, unlike any other | | | | children's blankets that are made from quilt block |
| quilt. Set diagonally in rows, the quilt is neat and orderly. | | | | patterns. To ensure that your quilt will be around for |
| Any gaps in the pattern have triangular pieces set into | | | | your grandchildren to enjoy, be sure to use materials |
| them. | | | | that are sturdy enough to stand up to much wear and |
| Quilt blocks allow the crafter to be creative and are | | | | tear. |
| very fun to handle. There is no limit to the patterns or | | | | Attractive to look at, four patch quilt blocks are very |
| designs you can create as you gain experience. | | | | easy to design and create. Old quilts are often |
| Before beginning, it is good to know the quilting | | | | collected by people who appreciate antiques and they |
| terminology. | | | | are often made in the four block pattern. This particular |
| You must also know the procedure for making a basic | | | | pattern can be easily distinguished, as it consists of |
| quilting block and the basic quilting designs before you | | | | two blocks down and two blocks across. |
| try a complex pattern. Once you are familiar with the | | | | The blocks are made of materials that are compatible |
| basics, you can move on to creating pin wheels, cross | | | | both in texture and color. After the blocks are sewn in |
| stitch or embroidered blocks, floral blocks and a host | | | | four block patches, each patch is then sewn together |
| of many other designs. Some people even add lace | | | | to make a single unit. This unit is then placed over a |
| and ruffles to give their quilts a personal touch. For the | | | | layer of quilt batting and a layer of muslin backing. It is |
| creative mind, design ideas will come very easily. | | | | then stitched by hand. This is the simplest process and |
| Each pattern, whether it is four, five or nine block, has | | | | the least frustrating way to learn. |
| an arrangement all its own. The designs are all | | | | Want to improve your quilting skills? All is revealed |
| different as well. To determine the value of a quilt | | | | about quilt blocks at Mike Selvon portal. Don't forget to |
| made of quilt blocks, you would look at the number of | | | | leave us a comment at our quilting notions blog. |
| patches. Nine block patches are more complicated to | | | | |