Disappearing Four Patch

[GinnyKNC]

I love the disappearing four patch pattern and decided to try it on a baby quilt. I'm using flannel and not liking this pattern with flannel at all The flannel seems to stretch too much with all the pressing of seams and cutting and sewing back together. Is it just me? Is there a trick to using flannel with this pattern?
I will do this pattern again in cotton to see if that makes a difference, but of course I need to finish the flannel one I started lol.
Any suggestions would be helpful.

[Bubby]

I recommend you not use the flannel for the top, but it would be great as a backing. The D4P is a bit tricky, especially if you are using charms squares. If you decide to use the flannel as the backing, be sure to wash and dry it to pre-shrink it.

[Jean Sewing Machine]

I recommend you not use the flannel for the top, but it would be great as a backing. The D4P is a bit tricky, especially if you are using charms squares. If you decide to use the flannel as the backing, be sure to wash and dry it to pre-shrink it.

I totally agree! The center squares are so small. They would be difficult to work with unless a lot od sizing/ starch is used on them. It is a pretty pattern, but is challenging to complete using charm squares. Some have done it with larger squares, and found it much easier to do it.

[GinnyKNC]

Thank you ladies. I've already started the blocks and will go ahead and finish it even though I'm not thrilled with it. I will not use flannel again for this pattern though lol. I do want to do it again in cotton though. I really like the pattern. Maybe Batiks

[GinnyKNC]

Well the nightmare of the disappearing four patch with flannel is done and yuck! I really do love the pattern and I will do this again but with cotton - ha. The first pic is just the panel. You will see my numerous mistakes both in sewing that flannel together and the quilting - Lesson Learned

[Sharyn J]

Your quilt is very pretty and I love the colors. Working with flannel and that pattern must have been difficult. How did you manage to keep your sanity with the stretch in the fabric and all those joins to line up? I doubt that I would have had the patience, but you certainly did a beautiful job!

[easyquilts]

It isn't you... It's the flannel..... I only use flannel in a top if the pieces are fairly large, or very straightforward cuts... No triangles or circles... I once tried to make a quilt out of flannel triangles.... What a mess!

I do love to use flannel on the backs of quilts, though....Especially baby quilts...

[vchale]

Congratulations on pushing through and finishing. It looks very cozy and warm and pretty!

[GinnyKNC]

Your quilt is very pretty and I love the colors. Working with flannel and that pattern must have been difficult. How did you manage to keep your sanity with the stretch in the fabric and all those joins to line up? I doubt that I would have had the patience, but you certainly did a beautiful job!

If you look close those points are not that straight I didn't have my sanity before this quilt LOL, but it wasn't easy to finish it considering the points were driving me crazy.

[Wwena]

It looks much better than what I imagined when I rea dyour post and I bet it feels lovely. I think you did a great job! Imagine the surprice that a quilt like that is SOFT!