Originally Posted by
jj1150
You know, I keep reading/watching U-Tube, and they always say to *
square up your block* .... well, just exactly
HOW do you do that???
I made blocks for two rags quilts (6" and 9" blocks), and did notice when I put them together, some were a little *off* .... sooo, do you use one of those acrylic squares??? If so, you sure would need a LOT of them .... I mean, blocks
come in many sizes.
So, just HOW to you gals square up your blocks????
thanks
jody
I use a 12.5 inch square ruler (mine is Quilter's Rule, Square-Block Lap Board", but all the companies make them). It is marked with a line going from the top right corner to the lower left corner, then there are 1/4 inch marking from the top down and the right side in, ending at the slant line. Thus you have a "square" for every size block. The main thing I've found is to take a little off each edge, rather than all off one side and top. The slant line is marked at 1, 2, 3, etc inch squares. This ruler really makes "squaring up" easy and squared blocks go together with such great ease. I just finished squaring up 100 log cabin blocks for my daughter's wedding quilt. Sew them together today! Hope this helps you a little.