A Journey of Illusion: Unraveling the Disappearing Four Patch Quilt Block
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A Journey of Illusion: Unraveling the Disappearing Four Patch Quilt Block


A turquoise and cream quilt block of triangles and elongated pentagons.
This is a Four Patch Block!

If you're looking to add a touch of creativity and intrigue to your quilt designs, then disappearing blocks are perfect.


The block pictured above began as a humble four patch, but through careful cutting and skillful rearrangement, it has blossomed into a captivating and intricate design.



A turquoise and cream 4 patch quilt block with arrows showing where the marks are for cutting
I marked where I was going to cut

A turquoise and cream 4 patch quilt block being cut with a ruler and rotary cutter
I cut carefully where I had made the marks

A turquoise and cream 4 patch quilt block that has been cut and the centre diamond rotated
Rotate the centre

A turquoise and cream 4 patch quilt block that has been cut, the centre rotated and the outer triangles swapped over
I swapped the outside triangles


A turquoise and cream quilt block of triangles and elongated pentagons.
A Disappearing Four Patch!

It was astonishingly effortless to transform this modest block into a visually complex design, giving the illusion of countless hours spent meticulously cutting and piecing together tiny triangles and large, elongated pentagons!


How do you feel about the idea of crafting these visually intricate disappearing blocks? Let us know in the comments.


Happy Stitching!


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