Square In A Square Quilt Block Chart

How to square up a square in a square quilt block.

Square in a square quilt block chart.

Cut four corner patch fabrics equal to the finished size of the block divided by 2 and add 1 2 for seam allowances. An essential block in many larger quilt designs the square in a square block is comprised of one small square inside another and can sometimes be tricky to piece together as it requires some math. Choose the finished size for your square in a square quilt block or unit. The corner triangles sizes below are larger than they should be so you can square them down.

Using this method to make a square in a square unit requires very little if any trimming or squaring up. Thank you thank you thank you for this tutorial. To square up the unit divide the unfinished size in half. Cut the center square fabric equal to the finished block size plus 1 2 for seam allowances.

And sewing it together is a snap. This block requires one large square of fabric and 4 smaller squares so cutting requirements are easy. For square in a square units remember. I m working on a quilt with 36 square in a square cornerstones.

Watch the video below or scroll down for the step by step written instructions cutting calculations for a square in a square quilt block the square in square requires 1 large square and 4 small squares to be cut. Last night i followed your instructions and made 36 of the most accurate square in a square blocks i ve ever made. Typically i do a lot of ripping muttering and deciding close enough when they really aren t.