
Square-in-a-Square Quilt Block Pattern
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Sewing a square-in-a-square quilt block can seem intimidating at first, but it's actually a straightforward process. Here are the steps to follow:
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Cut your fabric pieces to size: For a square-in-a-square block, you will need one large square for the center and four smaller squares for the corners. The size of these squares will depend on the finished size of your block. For example, if you want a 12-inch finished block, you could cut a 6-inch square for the center and four 3-inch squares for the corners.
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Mark the diagonal lines: Using a fabric pen or pencil, mark a diagonal line on the wrong side of each of the smaller squares, from corner to corner. This will be your sewing line.
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Place the first corner square: Place one of the corner squares right side up on one corner of the center square, aligning the edges. The marked diagonal line should run from the center of the corner square to the corner of the center square.
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Sew the first corner square: Sew along the marked diagonal line, starting and stopping a quarter inch away from the corners of the center square. Use a 1/4 inch seam allowance.
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Trim the first corner square: Trim the excess fabric from the corner square, leaving a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Press the corner square open, away from the center square.
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Repeat with the remaining corner squares: Repeat steps 3-5 with the remaining three corner squares, placing them on the remaining corners of the center square.
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Trim the block: Trim the block to the desired size, using the center square as a guide. Make sure all four sides are even and square.
And that's it! You have now sewn a square-in-a-square quilt block. Repeat these steps to make as many blocks as you need for your quilt.
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