How to Construct a Four Patch Block
Cut four squares to your required size
![Four Patch 9 Four Patch 9](https://sites.create-cdn.net/siteimages/16/8/3/168377/8787191.jpg?1404416687)
Sew into pairs, you can chain-piece this bit to make things a little faster....
![Four Patch 12 Four Patch 12](https://sites.create-cdn.net/siteimages/16/8/3/168377/8787207.jpg?1404417028)
Press seams towards the same colour on each unit
![Four Patch 13 Four Patch 13](https://sites.create-cdn.net/siteimages/16/8/3/168377/8787221.jpg?1404417332)
With seams pressed in opposite directions, your units easily lock into each other.
![Four Patch 14 Four Patch 14](https://sites.create-cdn.net/siteimages/16/8/3/168377/8787222.jpg?1404417389)
To reduce the bulk in that centre seam, snip a couple of stitches just at the top of the joining seam. This will release the seams so that you can press them in a rotating fashion as in the picture, and will allow them to sit flatter in the centre of your block.
![Four Patch 16 Four Patch 16](https://sites.create-cdn.net/siteimages/16/8/3/168377/8787236.jpg?1404417523)
![Four Patch 17 Four Patch 17](https://sites.create-cdn.net/siteimages/16/8/3/168377/8787238.jpg?1404417610)
Open out and ta-dahh, you should have perfectly matching points, with no bulk!
![Four Patch 18 Four Patch 18](https://sites.create-cdn.net/siteimages/16/8/3/168377/8787242.jpg?1404417698)