Square in a square block
08-08-2016, 04:13 AM
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Sq in a sq...do you mean sq on point with triangles on four corners to make the block or as maniacquilter2 shows...sq bordered by strips. besides snowballing there is a formula for finding the size of hst to be sewn on the corners of that sq, but don't have it handy now, but am sure somewhere on the net there is info on how to calculate and cut them.
08-08-2016, 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by quiltingnewf
I am looking for more information on making the square in a square block. I typed it into the search but there were over 2000 threads. I have googled "how to's" and have found 2 methods. The first methodinvolves sewing triangles onto the square. I think this would bemore difficult as I am not comfortable sewing on a bias. I tend tostretch the fabric.
I am leaning towards the methodinvolving sewing along a diagonal line on a smaller square placed in acorner of the bigger square. I have made a couple of them now and Iam not getting a consistent square when I fold over the triangle. Idouble checked the sizes of my squares, they are cut accurate. Asfar as I can tell my issue is with sewing just off the line. Anysuggestions on how to know where exactly to sew? Is there a betterway to “draw the line” to get an exact square? Or do I just keeppractising?
Do I take out theones I have finished and re do them? They are not off by much, butenough that I can see it and I know that every fraction off adds up. What are your thoughts?
Dee
I am leaning towards the methodinvolving sewing along a diagonal line on a smaller square placed in acorner of the bigger square. I have made a couple of them now and Iam not getting a consistent square when I fold over the triangle. Idouble checked the sizes of my squares, they are cut accurate. Asfar as I can tell my issue is with sewing just off the line. Anysuggestions on how to know where exactly to sew? Is there a betterway to “draw the line” to get an exact square? Or do I just keeppractising?
Do I take out theones I have finished and re do them? They are not off by much, butenough that I can see it and I know that every fraction off adds up. What are your thoughts?
Dee
08-08-2016, 11:53 AM
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I made square-on-point quilt blocks using Accuquilt dies for a square and triangle. This was for a square-on-ppint block with 4 triangles in the corners. Made it really easy to piece because the triangles have the dog ears already trimmed for you. I would have to double-check, but I think the dies I used were the 4-3/4" square-on-point and the 4-1/2" half-square triangles. Here is a sample photo of the block, but my blocks are made of batiks and will be sashed in black:
http://sewquickly.com/quick-cut-squa...t-quilt-block/
And here are links to the Accuquilt dies I think I used:
http://www.accuquilt.com/shop/go-square-4-3-4.html
http://www.accuquilt.com/shop/go-hal...ed-square.html
http://sewquickly.com/quick-cut-squa...t-quilt-block/
And here are links to the Accuquilt dies I think I used:
http://www.accuquilt.com/shop/go-square-4-3-4.html
http://www.accuquilt.com/shop/go-hal...ed-square.html
08-08-2016, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Prism99
I made square-on-point quilt blocks using Accuquilt dies for a square and triangle. This was for a square-on-ppint block with 4 triangles in the corners. Made it really easy to piece because the triangles have the dog ears already trimmed for you. I would have to double-check, but I think the dies I used were the 4-3/4" square-on-point and the 4-1/2" half-square triangles. Here is a sample photo of the block, but my blocks are made of batiks and will be sashed in black:
http://sewquickly.com/quick-cut-squa...t-quilt-block/
And here are links to the Accuquilt dies I think I used:
http://www.accuquilt.com/shop/go-square-4-3-4.html
http://www.accuquilt.com/shop/go-hal...ed-square.html
http://sewquickly.com/quick-cut-squa...t-quilt-block/
And here are links to the Accuquilt dies I think I used:
http://www.accuquilt.com/shop/go-square-4-3-4.html
http://www.accuquilt.com/shop/go-hal...ed-square.html
boy, I really like that old video with Anita grossman..that is a great way to quickly get a SQ in a sq of any size...I'm going to try that tomorrow..I think I have that book of hers too.....
oh, how I miss simply quilts! Nothing compares to it nowadays!
08-09-2016, 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Stitchnripper
I think it is Jodi Barrows who as a method using strips. She sells a ruler but I managed to do it without hers.
Sandy
08-09-2016, 04:04 AM
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Another method is to layer the two fabrics, RST, and sew all around the outside. Then you cut the block you want to be the outside square on the diagonal lines.
The easier way to do this is to cut the lines partially before you sew them together. Cut a small section of line one way with a ruler and your rotary cutter. Then cut the other way, but not through the center. Make two small cuts the second way. After it has been sewn, cut these lines to the corners with a small pointed scissors.
This method produces chopped off points, but all of the points are chopped off, and it looks great.
The easier way to do this is to cut the lines partially before you sew them together. Cut a small section of line one way with a ruler and your rotary cutter. Then cut the other way, but not through the center. Make two small cuts the second way. After it has been sewn, cut these lines to the corners with a small pointed scissors.
This method produces chopped off points, but all of the points are chopped off, and it looks great.
08-09-2016, 04:28 AM
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I treated the square in a square like building a log cabin. I started with my block in the center the then placed the strips around the square. I had no trouble with the squares coming out unevenly and the seams disappeared when it was quilted. (no photo as this was 2 or 3 years ago.)
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