How to square up quilt blocks

Make these stunning quilt blocks that are easy to make but look hard! We've gathered 9 eye-catching quilt blocks with instructions on how to make each block. Learn how to make these easy quilt blocks that only look hard.

Squaring up a block is the best way to be sure that your blocks are all the same size. This is easy, but can be time consuming with a lot of blocks, on say a king size quilt. But it is worth the ti…

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In my less-than-perfect world, I often have less-than-perfect quilt blocks. Learn how to square up a quilt block easily for your patchwork quilts too.

Jenny Doan demonstrates how to make a quick and easy Building Blocks quilt using 10 inch squares of precut fabric (layer cakes). For this project she chose Sensibility 10" Squares by Maywood Studio. This is a great quilt for beginners, and it can be made scrappy, modern, or any other style you like!

Do you ever want to go off-script with your quilting? Layer Cakes go by several names, depending on the manufacturer...

The Square in a Square block is put together like the Snowball block and the Flying Geese block. In my sample, I’ve used a 4.5″ square and four 2.5″ squares. You will cut the large square to the unfinished size you want the block to be. To determine the size for the small squares, divide the size o

Squaring up quilt blocks plays an important role in how your quilt turns out. Watch and learn how to do it with accuracy every time.

Square Up Blocks with Rulers You Already Have! Once your quilt blocks are made it’s important to square them up. That ensures they are the same size, have nice straight edges, and fit together nicely. There are many ways to square up blocks but this primer from Carolina Moore demonstrates three popular methods. She also …

This technique is a lifesaver!