SeeMyQuiltFour Patch in a Frame quilt block
A four patch in the middle with a frame of four strips around it.
Cutting chart by block size
6" Four Patch in a Frame (cut for one block)
| Fabric | Cut | Size | Then |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 2 squares | 2" × 2" | – |
| Background | 2 squares | 2" × 2" | – |
| Accent | 2 rectangles | 6 1/2" × 2" | – |
| Accent | 2 rectangles | 3 1/2" × 2" | – |
8" Four Patch in a Frame (cut for one block)
| Fabric | Cut | Size | Then |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 2 squares | 2 1/2" × 2 1/2" | – |
| Background | 2 squares | 2 1/2" × 2 1/2" | – |
| Accent | 2 rectangles | 8 1/2" × 2 1/2" | – |
| Accent | 2 rectangles | 4 1/2" × 2 1/2" | – |
10" Four Patch in a Frame (cut for one block)
| Fabric | Cut | Size | Then |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 2 squares | 3" × 3" | – |
| Background | 2 squares | 3" × 3" | – |
| Accent | 2 rectangles | 10 1/2" × 3" | – |
| Accent | 2 rectangles | 5 1/2" × 3" | – |
12" Four Patch in a Frame (cut for one block)
| Fabric | Cut | Size | Then |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 2 squares | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" | – |
| Background | 2 squares | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" | – |
| Accent | 2 rectangles | 12 1/2" × 3 1/2" | – |
| Accent | 2 rectangles | 6 1/2" × 3 1/2" | – |
How to make a 12" Four Patch in a Frame block
- Cut the pieces in the chart above. All measurements include a 1/4" seam allowance.
- Lay all the pieces out as in the diagram. The block is a 4 × 4 grid, and each cell finishes at 3". Sew neighbouring pieces into sections, then the sections into rows, pressing seams in opposite directions from row to row.
- Join the rows. The block should measure 12 1/2" now and 12" once it is sewn into the quilt.
Yardage for a Four Patch in a Frame quilt (12" blocks)
| Quilt size | Blocks | Finished size | Main | Background | Accent | Border & binding | Backing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby | 3 × 4 (12) | 42" × 54" | 1/4 yd | 1/4 yd | 1 3/8 yd | 1 yd | 3 1/2 yd |
| Lap | 4 × 5 (20) | 54" × 66" | 1/2 yd | 1/2 yd | 2 1/4 yd | 1 1/8 yd | 4 1/4 yd |
| Throw | 5 × 6 (30) | 66" × 78" | 5/8 yd | 5/8 yd | 3 1/4 yd | 1 3/8 yd | 5 yd |
| Twin | 6 × 8 (48) | 78" × 102" | 7/8 yd | 7/8 yd | 5 1/4 yd | 1 3/4 yd | 9 1/4 yd |
| Queen | 8 × 8 (64) | 102" × 102" | 1 1/4 yd | 1 1/4 yd | 7 yd | 1 7/8 yd | 9 1/4 yd |
| King | 9 × 9 (81) | 114" × 114" | 1 1/2 yd | 1 1/2 yd | 8 3/4 yd | 2 1/8 yd | 10 1/4 yd |
Blocks side by side with a 3" border, 2 1/2" binding, 42" usable width and 10% extra.
Four ways to set it
A throw quilt of 12" Four Patch in a Frame blocks in each setting.
| Setting | Blocks | Finished size | Extra fabric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side by side | 30 | 66" × 78" | – |
| With sashing | 20 | 60" × 74" | Sashing 7/8 yd, Cornerstones 1/8 yd |
| Alternating plain blocks | 15 pieced + 15 plain | 66" × 78" | Plain blocks 2 yd |
| On point | 18 | 57" × 74" | Setting triangles 1 1/2 yd |
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5. Setting
What to buy
| Fabric | Yardage | Cut |
|---|
Based on 42" usable fabric width, 1/4" seams and 10% extra. Your photos stay on your device.
Questions
How many fabrics does a Four Patch in a Frame block need?
Three: main, background and accent. Choose a main fabric that contrasts clearly with the background so the design reads from a distance.
What size pieces do I cut for a 12 inch Four Patch in a Frame?
2 main squares at 3 1/2" × 3 1/2"; 2 background squares at 3 1/2" × 3 1/2"; 2 accent rectangles at 12 1/2" × 3 1/2"; 2 accent rectangles at 6 1/2" × 3 1/2".
How many Four Patch in a Frame blocks for a lap quilt?
20 blocks at 12", set 4 by 5 with a 3" border, make a 54" × 66" quilt.
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