Easy way to make a no-cut square-in-square quilt block.

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  • Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
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    This block does not require you to cut little pieces, but it looks like you put a lot of work into it, when you didn't. You will love this technique. See finished quilts using this technique and ways to get the most out of your fabric.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 145

  • @lorim2074
    @lorim2074 8 місяців тому +5

    I tried this method (wonderfully described, thank you), and i added some crosshairs to line up the smaller block on point with the larger block. I then used some card stock to gold down the corners and pressed. Works great for me and I love the two combined! I'm making a small (3 block table runner for a friend this morning and I'm making one extra for me, too! ❤❤❤

    • @SoftSquares
      @SoftSquares  8 місяців тому

      Glad it helped! Your contributions are great too!

  • @pamsauce2903
    @pamsauce2903 2 роки тому +7

    I like this idea!
    You could stuff the middle for a puffy quilt. So many ways to use!

  • @lanellehatcher561
    @lanellehatcher561 2 роки тому +4

    This is genius! I just spent hours trying to figure out an on point border for a chandilier quilt I just finished. I finally gave up! This is the answer! Thank you so much!

  • @carriesaindon2873
    @carriesaindon2873 2 роки тому +22

    You can fold the large square in quarters and create it to make centering the small square easier.

  • @Blue-Dog
    @Blue-Dog 2 роки тому +7

    Thanks for sharing. I have a horizontal print I was holding off using because I dreaded the matching process. This solves it easily. Kindest regards from Australia.

  • @acynestevens4885
    @acynestevens4885 2 роки тому +5

    This method is absolutely amazing!

  • @nildavalencia5524
    @nildavalencia5524 2 роки тому +6

    Great idea, I would try the center with a fuzzy cut design.
    Thanks 😊

  • @anitaparker9715
    @anitaparker9715 2 роки тому +3

    Very interesting and barely any waste fabric, that is even better. 😉

  • @marilynjones564
    @marilynjones564 2 роки тому +5

    I like this method. Even if I cut the 10 and 5 inch squares myself, it saves a lot of time and makes nice blocks.

    • @SoftSquares
      @SoftSquares  2 роки тому

      You could use this with any size blocks. just remember that the center one is about 1/4 the size of the larger one.

  • @hadleywooten3689
    @hadleywooten3689 2 роки тому +5

    I had forgotten this method and I love it! Thanks for reminding an old quilter. ❤️👍🏻

  • @janislong279
    @janislong279 Рік тому +2

    Great idea. I am going to try it for my grandchildren's ISpy quilts. Much faster than the traditional way. Thank you. 😊

  • @cherylparkins6476
    @cherylparkins6476 2 роки тому +2

    I love this method. Thank you for sharing

  • @pooie0116
    @pooie0116 2 роки тому +4

    Very cool! At first I cringed a bit from the thought of all those 4 inch bits going to waste, but I love how you cut those out and utilized them in clever ways in your borders. ❤

  • @margm4
    @margm4 2 роки тому +6

    That’s fantastic. So easy, and no papers etc. thanks 🇦🇺

  • @helenbradley1916
    @helenbradley1916 2 роки тому +3

    I love this idea. I am going to try it. Thanks for showing it.

  • @janicegoforth2364
    @janicegoforth2364 2 місяці тому +1

    Just watched your video...now I want to try this method...thanks for all the tips

  • @denisebell2236
    @denisebell2236 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for showing this. I love this method. I’m going to have to try this

  • @suejames3793
    @suejames3793 2 роки тому +4

    Thanks for the great video. Fabulous idea!

  • @suelee7980
    @suelee7980 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you, going to use this. !

  • @paulinechapman5669
    @paulinechapman5669 11 місяців тому +3

    Duck bill scissors work great to cut those squares out..🇨🇦

  • @liselang2676
    @liselang2676 5 місяців тому +1

    Interesting!

  • @melindaostergren8115
    @melindaostergren8115 2 роки тому +5

    I truly enjoyed the border on the blue quilt in your show and tell. It was especially effective because you just did short segments on the border.
    I have an Accuquilt Go Big (obnoxious arthritis) so I cut the center square and 4 HST. It’s very quick to sew up but doesn’t have the advantage of your method because you can make your blocks any size you want.
    For me I’d fold the big square in half twice and very lightly finger press. For the small square I’d fold on the diagonal being super careful of to stretch the bias. Then I’d line up the registration marks for perfect placement.
    You did a great job eyeballing the placement but I’m too anal for that!
    I’m tucking your idea away in my brain and just know I’ll use it sometime.
    Thank you for the delightful video.
    Keep well.

  • @gerryivkovich1857
    @gerryivkovich1857 2 роки тому +7

    This is genius! I can't wait to try this out. Thanks. Blessings to you and yours.

  • @wilycat5290
    @wilycat5290 Рік тому +1

    Nice tutorial. I'd kind of forgotten about this method. Thank you for the video 😊👍💕

  • @janetsnow7337
    @janetsnow7337 2 роки тому +1

    I like this block!

  • @bgturman
    @bgturman Рік тому +1

    Thanks for this video! I had forgotten this method!

  • @stacyhanson1271
    @stacyhanson1271 2 роки тому +1

    I knew there had to be an easier way. Thanks for this idea.

  • @marionbartley214
    @marionbartley214 2 роки тому +1

    I like this way of quilting blocks thanks for video. I will try this method.

    • @SoftSquares
      @SoftSquares  2 роки тому

      I hope you like it as much as I do

  • @janesamaniego6853
    @janesamaniego6853 2 роки тому +2

    This IS fabulous! I can hardly wait to try it!

  • @marcellacoblentz8433
    @marcellacoblentz8433 2 роки тому +2

    Your quilts are beautiful and this technique is brilliant!

  • @LawandaFinch
    @LawandaFinch 2 роки тому +1

    Love this block!

  • @murielmorris4954
    @murielmorris4954 2 роки тому +3

    Hi. Great explanation!!
    With mine I use an 8 1/2 inch square up ruler with lines marked. Just found you and subscribed. 🇨🇦

    • @SoftSquares
      @SoftSquares  2 роки тому

      I now have an 8.5 inch square ruler. Can't wait to try this with it. Thanks

  • @renereinhardt2643
    @renereinhardt2643 2 роки тому +1

    I like it , will try it.

  • @sweetibbies
    @sweetibbies 2 роки тому

    Yes, I am loving the technique
    My next quilt will use this technique

  • @palumbo312
    @palumbo312 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant,!

  • @cuteyrupert9483
    @cuteyrupert9483 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice quilts with that method!

    • @SoftSquares
      @SoftSquares  2 роки тому

      I really like how the blocks look. Thanks.

  • @naidasquilting279
    @naidasquilting279 2 роки тому +2

    Very clever.

  • @pattucker612
    @pattucker612 Рік тому +1

    Lynn, that is exactly the same way I do when I making a T-shirt quilt and it will work with any size center block as long as you always use the same size outer block ( 10” )

    • @SoftSquares
      @SoftSquares  Рік тому

      I never thought of using it that way. Thanks for the tip.

  • @gisellejones1139
    @gisellejones1139 2 роки тому +1

    Great concept..will try

  • @cynthiageorge764
    @cynthiageorge764 2 роки тому +1

    I love it it is w

  • @paulasmith6169
    @paulasmith6169 2 роки тому +2

    Good idea thanks for sharing.

  • @patcavasin5947
    @patcavasin5947 2 роки тому +1

    very cool idea and your samples at the end are beautiful

  • @jmjohnson56
    @jmjohnson56 7 місяців тому +1

    Great video. Thank You

  • @virginiacollis4580
    @virginiacollis4580 2 роки тому +2

    Very nice! I definitely want to try this. Thanks.

    • @SoftSquares
      @SoftSquares  2 роки тому +1

      you can also make these to be "wonky" and not pay attention to how the center block is laid out.

    • @anitaparker9715
      @anitaparker9715 2 роки тому

      @@SoftSquares wonky works very well!

  • @evangeliakaratza-styliara4413
    @evangeliakaratza-styliara4413 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant!

  • @sharadamrao3333
    @sharadamrao3333 10 місяців тому +1

    Very nice

  • @phyllisdippert2216
    @phyllisdippert2216 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you! Will try this!

  • @radhikasrinivasan7620
    @radhikasrinivasan7620 2 роки тому +1

    Good idea.

  • @anamariamorera3507
    @anamariamorera3507 2 роки тому +2

    Genial!!!! Muchas gracias!!!!!

  • @ginamiller3823
    @ginamiller3823 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome!!!!

  • @phyllisdippert2216
    @phyllisdippert2216 2 роки тому +5

    Saw a similar method, but when i tried it, it was too bulky. Cutting out the center makes sense and who doesnt use 4" squares?

    • @SoftSquares
      @SoftSquares  2 роки тому

      I like to use every piece I can

    • @laceandbits
      @laceandbits 2 роки тому +1

      You'd still have an extra layer in all the seams though, compared to sewing a triangle onto each side of the middle square.

    • @SoftSquares
      @SoftSquares  2 роки тому

      @@laceandbits True,but it is not noticeable.

  • @anitagoodson1911
    @anitagoodson1911 2 роки тому +2

    Can you give measurements for different size blocks?

    • @SoftSquares
      @SoftSquares  2 роки тому

      These blocks were made with 10" and 5". You can do it with any size, but keep in mind that the small piece needs to be 1/4 the size of the larger one. I hope this helps.

  • @thoughtsofjoyk
    @thoughtsofjoyk 2 роки тому +3

    What fun! I just found you and learned something new! I subscribed!! Thank you! 😊
    Oh! Forgot to ask ... where do you get your layer cakes and charm packs? Favorite place?

    • @SoftSquares
      @SoftSquares  2 роки тому

      thank you for subscribing and commenting. I get fabric all over. I live in an area where there are lots of quilting shops, plus I love subscription boxes and shopping online. MSQC.com is a great place to start.

  • @welshwitch2126
    @welshwitch2126 2 роки тому +1

    Interesting. You could use an add a quarter ruler to help fold your fabric.

  • @CC-wn1tc
    @CC-wn1tc 2 роки тому +3

    Wonderful! I wonder if this would work using a 4 patch instead of a solid square in the center? Might require more math than I am capable of!

    • @SoftSquares
      @SoftSquares  2 роки тому

      That's a great idea! The math is easy.... what ever finished size your center block ends up, that is 1/4 the needed size for the large block.

    • @CC-wn1tc
      @CC-wn1tc 2 роки тому +1

      @@SoftSquares Thanks very much! That does sound easy. And Happy Holidays!

    • @melindaostergren8115
      @melindaostergren8115 2 роки тому

      I had to think about this! I was comparing the side measurements of 4” and 10” and then finally realized you were talking about the area of each square! Ta-dah

    • @Patchworkdivas
      @Patchworkdivas 2 роки тому +2

      @@SoftSquares I am excited to see this method but I am still a little confused with the math.. can you give me an example? Say my finished square is 3”.

  • @pamsauce2903
    @pamsauce2903 2 роки тому +1

    Sew the middle 4" squares together for a border!

    • @SoftSquares
      @SoftSquares  2 роки тому

      I did that on a quit. It's great to use as much a you can.

  • @melisahorsley2061
    @melisahorsley2061 2 роки тому +1

    😍

    • @SoftSquares
      @SoftSquares  2 роки тому

      let me know how it worked for you

  • @carriesaindon2873
    @carriesaindon2873 2 роки тому +2

    I meant crease the larger square folded in quarters.

  • @ritaassis7163
    @ritaassis7163 Рік тому +1

    Ameiiiii

  • @RobinSampsonMcCarthy
    @RobinSampsonMcCarthy 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome! Thank you. Can you do this with a rectangle? I have a panel of rectangles.

    • @SoftSquares
      @SoftSquares  2 роки тому +1

      Yes you can!

    • @RobinSampsonMcCarthy
      @RobinSampsonMcCarthy 2 роки тому

      @@SoftSquares Oh my gosh! I'm so excited. I have a few dozen Bible verses on rectangles I have to add one on every other square. THANK YOU!

  • @jimbennett374
    @jimbennett374 2 роки тому +1

    I agree. It would be a waste to leave that fabric on the back. Costs to much. 👍

    • @SoftSquares
      @SoftSquares  2 роки тому +1

      You can do so much with that piece.

  • @mariettedemarest5173
    @mariettedemarest5173 2 роки тому +1

    Can you use this method without turning the small square at an angle?

    • @SoftSquares
      @SoftSquares  2 роки тому

      yes. you can even make them wonky or random

  • @missc8870
    @missc8870 2 роки тому +3

    •💟•
    😆 This is so clever & amusing that it's hilarious.
    Thank You so much.
    •💟•

    • @SoftSquares
      @SoftSquares  2 роки тому +1

      I hope you liked it

    • @missc8870
      @missc8870 2 роки тому +1

      @@SoftSquares
      Absolutely !

  • @cheryljalocha8921
    @cheryljalocha8921 Рік тому +1

    I feel this a waste of material. Most quilters do try to get the most out of what they cut and make. Just my opinion. Thanks for your great videos.

    • @SoftSquares
      @SoftSquares  Рік тому +1

      I agree, but if you watch until the end, you will see a solution to that as an option.

  • @soniabowers7039
    @soniabowers7039 2 роки тому +1

    I like this. I hate the fabric she used in video. It is quicker.

  • @elsiemontgomery5866
    @elsiemontgomery5866 2 роки тому +1

    Too much fabric waste!

  • @Chitterboye
    @Chitterboye 2 роки тому +2

    This is fire! Thanks from a new quilter!