How to Make a Square in a Square Quilt Block
The square in a square block pattern is one of the essential quilt blocks that all beginner quilters should learn. It's a great one for folks who are new to handling seam allowance and trimming fabric. It's also great for incorporating fussy cut pieces into your quilts.
This quilt also comes with a very helpful printable PDF for your convenience, so you can follow along while you watch the tutorial. You can have this quilt block finished in under 30 minutes. Now you have your second pattern in the Block of the Month quilting series; we know that your quilt is going to turn out gorgeous!
Project TypeMake a Project
Time to CompleteUnder an hour
Primary TechniqueQuilting
Materials List
- One 6.5-inch square of fabric
- One 3.5-inch strip of fabric
Check out the first quilt pattern in this quilt along by checking out the nine patch quilt block design in this video! Nine Patch Quilt Block Pattern
Instructions
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Start by placing your square on top of your strip of fabric and sewing a quarter-inch seam allowance.
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Press your seams and trim the excess fabric from the strip.
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Sew your strip of fabric to the opposite side of your square with a quarter-inch seam allowance.
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Press your seams and trim any excess fabric from your edge strips.
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Repeat this process, adding your two remaining strips to the top and bottom of your rectangle.
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Trim any excess fabric, press your seams, and you've finished your block!