FABULOUS FOUR-PATCH

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Use variations on the basic 4-patch including a quick and easy �4-patch� that is composed of triangles to create interesting quilts.� Learn about how to manipulate value (light and dark), texture, scale (the size of the print) and color in your quilts to get a fabulous quilt every time.�

Fabric:

The fabrics that you pick for this project don�t necessarily have to �match�, what�s most important is that the darks be really dark, the lights be as light as possible but still show up against the beige, white or ecru background fabrics.� The medium fabrics should bridge the gap between the darks and lights.� (Look at the sample).� You will need approximately � yard of the following:

• 3 dark fabrics
• 3 medium fabrics
• 3 light fabrics

Dark, medium and light, refer the value of the fabric, not the color. Choose fabrics with varying textures and scales.� It is certainly ok to bring more fabrics to work with.

You will also need the following:

• � yard total of beige, white or ecru fabrics
• � yard of fabric for borders
• 1 yard of fabric for a back
• approximately � yard of fabric for binding
• Bring extra scraps of fabric to try techniques with.� It is important to have the freedom to try things without committing to making a whole quilt!

Bring fabric that is prepared to work with.� Which means, pre-wash if you are going to pre-wash (sometimes I do, and sometimes I don�t).� Either way, press the fabric, and re-fold with the selvedge edges together, so that the folded edge is also even (no bunches).�

Other Supplies:

• Pen or pencil for taking notes
• Square ruler � 6� or 8� square ruler (optional)
• Long ruler � 12� x 6� or 24� x 6�
• Rotary cutter
• Rotary cutting mat
• Sharp pencil or other fabric-marking tool of your choice (for use on the wrong side of fabric)
• Sewing machine and basic machine sewing supplies, including:
  • ����� Thread for piecing (I recommend light gray)
  • ����� Extra machine needles
  • ����� � inch foot
  • ����� Straight pins