Balancing Act

This quilt is made using the Disappearing Four-patch block. The block is designed by arranging and sewing together four squares of fabric to create a traditional Four-patch quilt block. The block is then cut four times to create nine pieces that are rearranged to make the original design 'disappear'.

Janelle Noack

Finished size: 207cm (81½in) square Finished block size: 11in square Materials • Assorted print fabrics to total about 2m (2¼yd) (blocks)• 60cm (⅝yd) each of four cream print fabrics (blocks)• 40cm (½yd) cream print fabric (Border 1)• 1.35m (1½yd) green print fabric #1 (Border 2)• 60cm (¾yd) green print fabric #2 (binding)• 2.3m (2½yd) extra-wide (275cm/108in) backing fabric• Batting to measure at least 225cm (90in) square• Rotary cutter, ruler and mat• Sewing machine with ¼in foot• General sewing supplies Cutting From the assorted print fabrics, cut: • 72 squares, 6½in From each of the four cream fabrics for the blocks, cut: • 18 squares, 6½in — 72 squares in all From the cream print fabric for Border 1, cut: • seven strips, 2in x width of fabric From green print…

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Quilters Companion (Digital) - 1 Issue, Issue #132 2025

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