Double Square In A Square Quilt Block

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.

Double square in a square quilt block.

The square in square requires 1 large square and 4 small squares to be cut. If you re new to quilting one of the basic quilt blocks that beginners should learn is the square in a square block pattern. Stitch a diagonal line across each smaller square sewing across each corner of the larger square. Triangles on the square.

Choose the finished size for your square in a square quilt block or unit. 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. An essential block in many larger quilt designs the square in a square block is comprised of one small square inside another and can sometimes be tricky to piece together as it requires some math. Cut four corner patch fabrics equal to the finished size of the block divided by 2 and add 1 2 for seam allowances.

For example our finished block size is going to be 4 inches so we simply add to that which equals 4. I tend to think of this as a traditional method but there are several others that can wear that hat as you will see. Cutting calculations for a square in a square quilt block.