Square in a square block
Hi everyone! I have some little star blocks that are 3 1/2 inches, including seam allowance, that I want to turn into square in a square block. Can anyone tell me what size squares I need to cut for the triangles to sew to each side. I tried an online calculator but that gave me wrong info. I then just tried a 3" square and that seemed to work, but I'd like to do it the right way. Thanks for any help!
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Teresa Down under has a video on a square in a square on U-tube. She merely puts the square down on another piece of fabric that is laying right side up, and cuts out another one the same size, making a 'X' across the block, sews it all around the four sides, and carefully clipping on the 'X' mark to open up the square within a square. No math needed. I have shown it to others who wanted to try it. Seems simple enough on the few I made.
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I would cut the square 3/4" larger than your star blocks, then cut twice diagonally.
NinaSue - would that method not cut off the 1/4" seam allowance at the corners? I haven't tried it yet, just asking. |
Thanks for the info! I'll do a search for that video.
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What I do for situations like that when I am not sure about the online calculator: I would take some scrap paper and pretend it's the fabric and just try different sizes of triangles.
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1. Measure the width of one side of your base square (the center block) and add 3/4" - 1" extra.
2. Cut Two squares this size. 3. Cut each of these squares in half on ONE diagonal. Tip**-Cutting 2 squares once in half on the diagonal gives you 4 triangles with their outside edges on the straight of grain -- they do not stretch as much this way when sewn to the base square-**Tip 4. Fold each triangle in half along the long side to get a center point and finger press a reference mark. 5. Fold the base square in half each direction and finger press a center reference mark on each side. 6. Sew a triangle to each side of the base square using the finger-pressed mark to help line up the triangles. 7. After all 4 triangles are sewn on, use your square-up ruler to trim off equal amounts of excess fabric on all sides to get the finished size you need. Jan in VA |
Thank You, Jan. I love how you explain things with pictures. I need them.
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QuiltingNinaSue-Her method is the way I've made 3 pineapple quilts.
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There is a tutorial on this board making this. I can't remember the whole name but it has Pineapple Shampoo in the name. Fun.
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