Square In A Square Quilt Block Chart

I m working on a quilt with 36 square in a square cornerstones.

Square in a square quilt block chart.

How to square up a square in a square quilt block. To square up the unit divide the unfinished size in half. The corner triangles sizes below are larger than they should be so you can square them down. And sewing it together is a snap.

Choose the finished size for your square in a square quilt block or unit. Cut four corner patch fabrics equal to the finished size of the block divided by 2 and add 1 2 for seam allowances. Because the easy ngle works in 1 2 inch increments some of the sizes are used twice as the sizes increase. To start position the unit so that the inner square is on point.

If you re new to quilting one of the basic quilt blocks that beginners should learn is the square in a square block pattern. Typically i do a lot of ripping muttering and deciding close enough when they really aren t. This block requires one large square of fabric and 4 smaller squares so cutting requirements are easy. Last night i followed your instructions and made 36 of the most accurate square in a square blocks i ve ever made.

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. For square in a square units remember. Using this method to make a square in a square unit requires very little if any trimming or squaring up.