Two unusual disappearing quilt blocks video tutorials with Teresa from Teresa Down Under
Teresa Mairal Barreu- Beginner
- Quilt size 8" × 8"
Join Teresa from Teresa Down Under as she demonstrates both a 4 patch disappearing block and a 9 patch disappearing block!
Instructor
Teresa Mairal Barreu
Teresa loves spending her spare time sewing and designing. She is the author of “Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist,” a book all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block. She shares several new quilt block tutorials each week on her YouTube channel and blog.
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What is covered in Two unusual disappearing quilt blocks video tutorials with Teresa from Teresa Down Under?
Join Teresa from Teresa Down Under as she demonstrates both a 4 patch disappearing block and a 9 patch disappearing block!
How long is the tutorial video?
The tutorial video is 00:06:30.
Is a transcript available?
Yes. A written transcript is available on the tutorial page.
Video Transcript
Disappearing blocks are a fun and creative way to make quilt blocks that have a unique and interesting look. The technique involves taking a finished quilt block and cutting it into smaller pieces, then rearranging those pieces to create a new block design.
There are many different ways to create disappearing blocks, and the exact method will depend on the type of block you are starting with. Here are some general steps to create a disappearing block:
Choose a quilt block that you want to use as the base for your disappearing block.
Use a rotary cutter to cut the block into smaller pieces. The cuts can be made in a variety of ways, such as diagonally, vertically, horizontally, or a combination of these.
Rearrange the cut pieces to create a new block design. This is where you can get creative and experiment with different arrangements until you find one that you like.
Sew the pieces back together to create the new block.
Press the seams open and trim the block to the desired size.
Repeat the process with additional blocks to create a set of matching disappearing blocks for your quilt.
Disappearing blocks can be used to create a variety of different designs and patterns, depending on the original block and the way it is cut. They are a great way to add visual interest and variety to your quilt, and can be a fun way to use up scraps or experiment with different color combinations.
There are many different ways to create disappearing blocks, and the exact method will depend on the type of block you are starting with. Here are some general steps to create a disappearing block:
Choose a quilt block that you want to use as the base for your disappearing block.
Use a rotary cutter to cut the block into smaller pieces. The cuts can be made in a variety of ways, such as diagonally, vertically, horizontally, or a combination of these.
Rearrange the cut pieces to create a new block design. This is where you can get creative and experiment with different arrangements until you find one that you like.
Sew the pieces back together to create the new block.
Press the seams open and trim the block to the desired size.
Repeat the process with additional blocks to create a set of matching disappearing blocks for your quilt.
Disappearing blocks can be used to create a variety of different designs and patterns, depending on the original block and the way it is cut. They are a great way to add visual interest and variety to your quilt, and can be a fun way to use up scraps or experiment with different color combinations.
