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the square in a square quilt block is pink and has blue flowers on it, along with

The Square in a Square block is put together like the Snowball block and the Flying Geese block. It is a basic building block for quilting and is easy to do. Let's sew one together!

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an image of the same block as shown in this book, which shows how to use different

Learn How to Make a Perfect Economy Quilt Block with these simple instructions. Free downloadable tutorial instructions included. #economyquiltblock #squareinsquarequiltblock #quiltblocks #easyquiltblocks #halfsquaretriangles #howtoquilt #quilttutorials

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four different pictures of the same piece of fabric that is used to make an origami bird

How cute is this square in a square quilt? It may look complicated but it is very forgiving because you trim ... and then trim again. Here is what my starting pile looked like below. There are two names for this block - square in a square or the economy block. Here are the sizes and techniques I did for making this quilt. Lots of pictures to share but shown in different fabrics since I ran out of Little Ruby to demonstrate. I cut all my scraps into 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" squares - or made them that…

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four squares with different designs on them sitting on a wooden table next to each other

Today let's work on this traditional quilt block that has no name! That doesn't happen very often - maybe we should decide on a name for it. The block finishes at 12" square. I usually make blocks that have white or ivory for a background color but decided I should try something different. Let me know what you think!

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a piece of fabric with pink rabbits on it

Traditional Economy Quilt block tutorial (also known as Square in a Square). Finishes at 8" x 8" - make 9 blocks for this simple fussy-cut mini quilt.

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square in a square quilt block pattern with text overlay

If you've never tried making the Square in a Square quilt block then you will be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to make. This block requires one large square of fabric and 4 smaller squares so cutting requirements are easy. And sewing it together is a snap. Watch the video below or scroll down for the step-by-step written instructions Cutting calculations for a Square in a Square Quilt Block The square in square requires 1 large square and 4 small squares to be cut. To determine the…

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four blocks are arranged on top of each other, with one block in the middle

Let's sew up this traditional Box Quilt block today. It is beginner-friendly and you could dig into your stash and/or scraps to make a beautiful quilt. This pattern is a little different than other Box Quilt blocks you can find online. Using only squares and rectangles, the block goes together fast.

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a patchwork quilt with black and yellow squares

Since my grandson is into video games with tanks and planes and battles, he’s got me thinking in terms of weapons and fire power, too. The Scrap Wars in my studio are going to be facing a new…

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the four patch quilt block is made with blue and white fabric, which has pink flowers on it

The Four Patch quilt block is probably the simplest quilt block to piece together but it can be done in numerous ways and it is the building block (no pun intended!) for so many blocks.

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Save this Free Easy Building Blocks Quilt Tutorial! Jenny Doan demonstrates how to make a quick and easy Building Blocks quilt using 10 inch squares of precut fabric (layer cakes).

Save this Free Easy Building Blocks Quilt Tutorial! Jenny Doan demonstrates how to make a quick and easy Building Blocks quilt using 10 inch squares of precut fabric (layer cakes). This is a great quilt for beginners, and it can be made scrappy, modern, or any other style you like! Follow Missouri Star Quilt Co. for more Patchwork Quilting Tutorials!

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the square is being sewn together on the table

I found this amazing idea for half square triangles by the Missouri Star Quilt Company on Youtube. I thought I would do it to make sure it really works and see how accurate this is...... First take two charm squares. Stack them up, right sides together. Sew a 1/4" all around the outside edge. I started on a side but now realize I should have started in a corner, but it doesn't make that much difference. It will look like this....you can see my little wobble on the left hand corner... Use…

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