Four Patch Quilt from Charm Pack of Two by Two Inch Squares

I love Charm Packs, they are all cut and ready to GO.  I seem to pick-up the 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ a lot more than the larger sets. It’s the more is better way….my mind works.

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free pattern to make a Four Patch quilt topI needed a little project to take to my quilt group and so here we go ! ! Finished quilt is 36″ x 36″ perfect for a lap quilt. 

One Charm Pack of 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ – 42 squares 
OR just 
Cut 42 assort colors – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
White about 1/2 yard
I used Black and binding about 3/4 yard
Border about 1/2 yard
I used all scraps from my closet for everything but the charm pack.
Good shop owner’s always have these at the cutting tables and I always purchase ! 
making a 4-patch quilt block tutorial freeThis is the one I’m using

use a charm pack to make a baby quiltCut 2 Strips of 2 1/2″ white fabric or

Cut 42 White – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

cutting a 2 1/2" strip of cottonI like to chain piece these, make sure of your 1/4″ seam allowance

free 4-patch quilt pattern

When the row is done, I press and I like to hand cut with scissors. 
I’m lazy and don’t want to get up and walk the 3 steps to my cutting board….
You do as you like !

tutorial on a 4-patch quilt pattern

free pattern to make a Four Patch quilt top Open and press to the dark side or charm pack side

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how to make a 4-Patch quilt patternTake two of above unit and pin together to form 4-patch block,
I pin, I always have and probably will always, do what you like!
tutorial on how to make a 4-patch quilt blockOpen each up and press 

how to make a 4-patch quilt block

You will have 21 blocks, Lay them out and 
like there placement
 tutorial on how to make a 4-patch quilt B is for Black 
W is for White
You will need 
13 with outside Black Borders and
8 with outside White Borders 

Move them to your sewing table

Cut black strips OR
Cut 26 Black  4 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ 
Sew to the sides of 4-patches

Again, press and cut.

Press to the out side, 

 Strip on top black or
Cut 26 Black –  6 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
Sew to the top and bottom
Press to the outside
how to make a 4-patch quilt Cut white strips OR
Cut 16 White  4 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ 
Sew to the sides of 4-patches

Strip on top white or
Cut 16 White –  6 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
Sew to the top and bottom
Press to the outside

For the off blocks I used black
Cut 4 Black Squares – 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″
Cut white strips OR
Cut 8 White  4 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ 
Sew to the sides of 4-patches

Strip of white or
Cut 8 White –  6 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
Sew to the top and bottom
Press to the outside

tutorial on how to make a 4-patch quilt block freeLay out as shown 

Row 1

Rows 1, 2, 3

Row 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,

Cut 2 Border – 30 1/2 x 3 1/2
Sew to the sides
Cut 2 Borders – 36 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
Sew to the top and bottom
Quilt as you like – Machine, Hand or tie with yarn
Cut Binding 2 1/2″ x 164″ 

I’m hand quilting now, no hoop, just pinned well and hand quilting.
Not tiny stitches, but that’s just fine for this ! 

tutorial on how to make a 4-patch quilt block
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