It's the fastest, easiest way to make scrappy four patches you've ever seen!
Because Karen has a whole tutorial on this method, I'm not going to repeat her instructions. Go here to see Karen's tutorial on "Magic Four Patches." I just had to try it out for myself. Here are my step-by-step photos, but again, to see the complete tutorial, you have to visit Anna Lena Land! Be sure to tell her Aunt Marti says "hi!"
By any chance, do you remember this quilt?

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I think I'll use this technique to add a scrappy four-patch border to my May Schnibbles project!
You'll have to go here for the full instructions. While you're there, take a look around -- Anna Lena Land is one of my favorite places!
Linking up to another favorite, Scrap Basket Sunday.

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Oh, now *that's* a handy trick! Thanks for sharing the 4-patch speed patchwork with charms.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way of making scrappy four patches. Thanks for sharing, bookmarking this one for sure!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to make 4 patches! Thanks for sharing, Marti. :o)
ReplyDeleteI love it!! Thanks for passing this idea along.
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