Square In A Square Quilt Block Calculator

A square in a square block is basically a square set on point so all the tips that apply to setting a quilt or block on point also apply to a square in a square block.

Square in a square quilt block calculator.

Pin one smaller square on each corner of a larger square with the right sides together. Cut the center square fabric equal to the finished block size plus 1 2 for seam allowances. Calculate and cut the fabric patches. May 23 2017 corner triangles are a great way to turn any block into a larger block all while turning it on an angle.

In other words wonky. This calculator calculates all the key dimensions of a square in a square block given either the finished inside square length or the finished outside square length as a starting point. Triangles on the square. Square in square block tutorialfor perfect square in square blocks every time the square in square block is a quick and easy traditional quilt block.

Stitch a diagonal line across each smaller square sewing across each corner of the larger square. For example suppose the length of the inside finished square is 5 inches. The calculator will determine that the outside finished square is 7 1 8 inches. Traditional square in a square technique via mccall s quilting.

I have always used the traditional technique of using corner squares stitching and trimming them and then crossing my fingers that it comes out square and even. The square in a square block is one of those easy looking units that never comes out quite right. Cut off the excess outside fabric and open up the squares to reveal the finished block plus seam allowance of 1 4 inch all around. 414 then add 1 1 4 inches.