Square in a square block
 

I think I might regret doing this. I attacked my scrap pile, took all the 2-2.5 inch pieces and cut them all to 2 inches then made 4 patches using light & darks. Makes for some interesting color combos.LOL. Using yardage I'll cut triangles ( all the same fabrics) and make squares in a square blocks. Just need to learn how to do that. Hopefully there's a tute somewhere, wish me luck, I'm going in.(grin).

Here is a link on how to calculate those triangles:
http://quiltville.com/onpointmath.shtml

A lot of us cut the squares (and therefore the triangles that come from cutting the square in half) a little larger, sew them on, press, and then cut off the excess. It's a little more work, but makes for much better accuracy.

Here is a link to a recent thread on this topic:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...n-t202303.html

Thank you so much for this link, you are so helpful. Just used a 5 inch charm to try it. It's going to work, yeah. Can't mess with math, so I guessed cut a little bigger. Will cut them all the same size when finished. If some of my 4 patches are off a little, it shouldn't matter.

Gads, I just recently posted several tutes available on the net. Now I wish I had kept a copy for myself.

I just plain 'ol searched the net and found multiple ways to do the math and to make the squares.

ali

is my favorite site: http://www.hgtv.com/video/super-fast...deo/index.html

It is a Simply Quilts show. You don't need any math to do this method!

ali

Sounds like you are going to have a great scrap quilt! :-)

Thanks for the link, AliKat!

Wow that was a fun technique, thanks for sharing. I love all you quilters for inspiration and new information. I learn everyday.