Have you struggled with knowing how to square a quilt block? Watch my video to learn how easy it is to square that unruly quilt block that's too big for it's britches.
Good information and demonstration. Also if you want a quick way to find the center of the block before you put the square ruler on it, just fold in half twice and lightly pinch the fabric to make a mark at center. Then lay out on the cutting mat to square up - your center will be easy to spot.
This video is just what I needed! Your demo was so simple, concise, and informative. I am a new quilter and wanted to start out with proper techniques!
I have watched many videos on squaring up a quilt block, mainly the nine patch and found none that made sense to me. This is an awesome video, thank you so much!!
I have watched a dozen videos on how to square up a block and i have to say that this was the best one by far! Thank you thank you thank you! Now i can quilt with much more confidence.
I realize this was made 6 years ago, but thank you so much! This was a great, easy to follow tutorial on how to square up blocks! My hourglass came out great!
Danielle H 😂yes, I can’t believe I did this video so long ago...I’m so glad it’s still helpful and relevant even though it’s long and kind of slow. Thank you for your kind comment! I appreciate the feedback.
Finally!!! a perfect explanation on how to square up blocks for me, a newbie quilter. This is gonna make my life so much easier. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I'm just starting out quilting and couldn't quite visualize squaring up a block to 10" when I don't have a 10" square ruler. Now I feel confident in how to accomplish this.
Love your explanation for squaring a block! I watch and rewatch your video every time I need to square up my latest blocks. I have also shared your site with many quilting friends. Thanks for the clear and accurate information.
Thank you so much! You used an hourglass block to square up with a large ruler--- exactly what I needed. Your video was the best I've seen. It was very easy to understand your explanation, along with your demo.
Thank you so much for this video. I am a new quilter and was having a very difficult time squaring up the blocks. You explained this in terms I can understand. Thank you so much.
Fantastic description of how to square up a smaller block using a bigger ruler. As others have pointed out your video is to the point and easy to understand. Gotta go....I have to rush out and get some masking tape!
OMG! Good work! Spent all afternoon watching square up videos but only yours showed exactly WHERE to put the ruler and WHERE the lines are! Thank you! Couldnt figure how to do log cabin blocks as they dont have a diagonal line and only have one seamline completely across the block. By golly i think Ive got it! Kudos!😘
I'm not exactly new to quilting, but the last quilt I made where I had to square up blocks, I had a ruler that was the exact right size so I didn't have to turn the fabric. This is a great refresher for me and a good explanation. I've watched a few others that weren't specific enough. Thank you!
OMG, you have made my life easier. I am having so much trouble squaring things right from the get go and this should help loads. I’m teaching myself through RUclips videos and it can be frustrating.
LOL I wish I saw the awhile back I'm new to this quilting also. I've found other video to show me how to square but this makes so much sense. Great video thanks.
thank you for this video, i am having a very hard time getting my stuff squared and this finally makes sense, teaching myself to quilt one youtube video at a time :-)
Thank you so much for saving my sanity. LOL. I was having trouble getting my star points on my Ohio Star to line up. I think with a little practice they will finally match. Thanks again.
I’m glad I found this video. I just yesterday made 16 hourglass blocks that I squared up to 5 1/2 inches using this exact method. Yet, when I sewed the block together some of my points did not match up. I cut everything exact and sewed all seam allowances exactly 1/4 inch. What am I doing wrong? I noticed when you cut your hourglass block you don’t cut exactly or evenly the same amount off each side. Is this why my points don’t always line up and if so, what can I do about it so that all my points line up all the time? I’ve run into this problem before and can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong. Thank you.
I've been sewing since I was in high school (in the 60's), but am new to quilting. In some of the patterns I have read, the quilt block is deliberately made to say 5". Then after the block is completed, the directions say to trim the block to 4 1/2". I couldn't figure out how to trim equally on all sides and now I know why. I needed to establish a center point. Now to the point as to why I am writing. When you centered your ruler (with the tiny piece of painter's tape) it did not look like the tape was in the center of the block. It looked off center. So my question is, did you deliberately place it off center or did you place just the tip of the blue tape on the center mark? Does my question make sense? If anyone out there knows the answer to my question, please feel free to reply. Thank you.
Robin ******** I think the reason it appeared to be off of the little circle that appeared to be a center mark is because the ruler is not on the edge of the fabric - it's off the edge - so you we can trim it. The ruler is 12.5 and the middle of the 5 inch square would be 2.5 inches.
Also an easier way to find the center mark of your squares is to draw from one point to another creating an x and in the center of that x is your center point
I am scared to death of making blocks because everyone says make them big enough you can square them to size. So do you add two inches to all your blocks?
She was only doing it for demonstration purposes. She probably wouldn't square it up that small in real life. If you do your stitching right you should have very minimal to cut off anyways.
This is frustrating video instruction because rather than getting quickly to your point, you continue to repeat yourself, as if you are unsure of giving your instruction.
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Good information and demonstration. Also if you want a quick way to find the center of the block before you put the square ruler on it, just fold in half twice and lightly pinch the fabric to make a mark at center. Then lay out on the cutting mat to square up - your center will be easy to spot.
Finally, a video on squaring up blocks that is so easy to understand, thanks!
Thank you so much! Excellent tutorial.
Thank you soooooooooooo much. You give squaring a block so much sense.
This video is just what I needed! Your demo was so simple, concise, and informative. I am a new quilter and wanted to start out with proper techniques!
Wow, I’ve watched numerous videos on how to square up a block. This is, by far, the most concise, inclusive one. Great video. Than you for posting.
I have watched many videos on squaring up a quilt block, mainly the nine patch and found none that made sense to me. This is an awesome video, thank you so much!!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad it was helpful! :)
Probably the best squaring up video I've seen on RUclips! You make it make sense, so easy! THANK YOU!!!
Agnes Joseph thank you so much, you made my day! So glad it was helpful for you!
I have watched a dozen videos on how to square up a block and i have to say that this was the best one by far! Thank you thank you thank you! Now i can quilt with much more confidence.
Margo King You made my day! Thank you, Margo!
Perfectly clear instructions & clear visuals. thanks!
I'm a new quilter and your video by far has been the best that I have found to know how to learn the ruler. Thank you.
This has made a big difference in my life! Been doing it all wrong. Thank you
Thank you so much, cleared up several questions
Best demo ever! Thanks from a newbie ❤
I realize this was made 6 years ago, but thank you so much! This was a great, easy to follow tutorial on how to square up blocks! My hourglass came out great!
Danielle H 😂yes, I can’t believe I did this video so long ago...I’m so glad it’s still helpful and relevant even though it’s long and kind of slow. Thank you for your kind comment! I appreciate the feedback.
@@janaekingdesigns I wouldnt say slow as if we want we can actually follow along cutting as you did.
Finally!!! a perfect explanation on how to square up blocks for me, a newbie quilter. This is gonna make my life so much easier. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
You made my day! I'm so happy it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I'm just starting out quilting and couldn't quite visualize squaring up a block to 10" when I don't have a 10" square ruler. Now I feel confident in how to accomplish this.
Love your explanation for squaring a block! I watch and rewatch your video every time I need to square up my latest blocks. I have also shared your site with many quilting friends. Thanks for the clear and accurate information.
Excellent video- you’re so helpful !
Thank you 😊
Thank you, this makes so much sense! Very clear and easy to follow :)
Thank you so much! You used an hourglass block to square up with a large ruler--- exactly what I needed. Your video was the best I've seen. It was very easy to understand your explanation, along with your demo.
Kathryn Errante I’m so glad it was helpful for you! Thank you for your kind, encouraging words!
Thank you for this video! I looked at several and this one explained perfectly for me
Finally. Someone who addresses squaring for left hand. I have ruined so many blocks. Thank you makes sense
Yay! So glad it was of help!😀
Perfect! For a beginning quilter, this is a godsend. Thank you so much for sharing!
Brill I just followed your lines as you were talking I nailed it. Your a ⭐️
Thank you so much! As a beginner quilter this video was helpful especially since I am left handed.
Thanks so much. I had the ruler but wasn't sure exactly how to use it correctly. You explained it so easily.
This is the first tutorial for squaring a block that I fully understand. Thank you! I just fearlessly squared 42 blocks!
Annie C oh, I’m so happy it was helpful for you! Good job on squaring 42 blocks! 😀 that’s a big accomplishment!
This was so clear and helpful!!! Thank you.
Thanks Kiddo. Mystery solved. Was up in the air how to do this technique. Now I know.
Thanks this is just a simple explanation of how to do it no extra talking just the facts❤️❤️❤️❤️ I looked at many this IS THE ONE!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad it was helpful to you. I appreciate the kind words.
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Thank you so much for this video. I am a new quilter and was having a very difficult time squaring up the blocks. You explained this in terms I can understand. Thank you so much.
Fantastic description of how to square up a smaller block using a bigger ruler. As others have pointed out your video is to the point and easy to understand. Gotta go....I have to rush out and get some masking tape!
Great video! Makes perfect sense. Helped me a lot!!
Great job on this video! NOW I understand! Thank you.
Great video, very clear instructions and some excellent tips. Has answered a lot of questions for me. Thank you.
Best square up tutorial EVER. I ONLY NEED ONE RULER.
Thank you! you made my day! So glad it was helpful for you!
OMG! Good work! Spent all afternoon watching square up videos but only yours showed exactly WHERE to put the ruler and WHERE the lines are! Thank you! Couldnt figure how to do log cabin blocks as they dont have a diagonal line and only have one seamline completely across the block. By golly i think Ive got it! Kudos!😘
GC Durnin I’m so happy this was helpful to you! Thank you!
I am VERY visual and this demo is perfect! I can square up my blocks now.....Thank you!
I'm not exactly new to quilting, but the last quilt I made where I had to square up blocks, I had a ruler that was the exact right size so I didn't have to turn the fabric. This is a great refresher for me and a good explanation. I've watched a few others that weren't specific enough. Thank you!
What an excellent demonstration! Thank you! Joy in BV, Colorado
OMG, you have made my life easier. I am having so much trouble squaring things right from the get go and this should help loads. I’m teaching myself through RUclips videos and it can be frustrating.
I love the painter's tape tip. I am sure to use this.
great video. very easy to follow and understand. just what i was looking for this afternoon to square up blocks on my first block quilt.
I wish I had watched your video before I cut my block yesterday. Thank you for this video I think you just saved the other block from the same fate.
LOL I wish I saw the awhile back I'm new to this quilting also. I've found other video to show me how to square but this makes so much sense. Great video thanks.
This was a GREAT video. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Victoria Pardo thank you! So glad it was helpful! Have a great day! Happy Sewing! 😄
Great tutorial - thanks very much!!!
thank you for this video, i am having a very hard time getting my stuff squared and this finally makes sense, teaching myself to quilt one youtube video at a time :-)
Ah this is great thanks!
I just used a sharpie on my omnigrid ruler then wiped it off with rubbing alcohol in place of tape
Tucker Phillips great idea! 😁
Would you rub off the ruler lines?
Lulujoy I haven’t personally had that be an issue, but I would suggest testing on a small part of the ruler first to be sure
thank you finally a really good explanation.
amazing... thanks. this has been such a missed step in some patterns or scap quilts that the blocks has varied in size. thanks so much
Thank you very much your video was very helpful and you explained it perfect.
Thank you so much for saving my sanity. LOL. I was having trouble getting my star points on my Ohio Star to line up. I think with a little practice they will finally match. Thanks again.
I’m glad I found this video. I just yesterday made 16 hourglass blocks that I squared up to 5 1/2 inches using this exact method. Yet, when I sewed the block together some of my points did not match up. I cut everything exact and sewed all seam allowances exactly 1/4 inch. What am I doing wrong? I noticed when you cut your hourglass block you don’t cut exactly or evenly the same amount off each side. Is this why my points don’t always line up and if so, what can I do about it so that all my points line up all the time? I’ve run into this problem before and can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong. Thank you.
Great directions!
Thank you for the clear explanation.
denis marchand you are so welcome! Hope it was helpful 😀
If you measure that center block and divide it by two you can find the center more accurately
I've been sewing since I was in high school (in the 60's), but am new to quilting. In some of the patterns I have read, the quilt block is deliberately made to say 5". Then after the block is completed, the directions say to trim the block to 4 1/2". I couldn't figure out how to trim equally on all sides and now I know why. I needed to establish a center point. Now to the point as to why I am writing. When you centered your ruler (with the tiny piece of painter's tape) it did not look like the tape was in the center of the block. It looked off center. So my question is, did you deliberately place it off center or did you place just the tip of the blue tape on the center mark? Does my question make sense? If anyone out there knows the answer to my question, please feel free to reply. Thank you.
Robin ******** I think the reason it appeared to be off of the little circle that appeared to be a center mark is because the ruler is not on the edge of the fabric - it's off the edge - so you we can trim it. The ruler is 12.5 and the middle of the 5 inch square would be 2.5 inches.
Also an easier way to find the center mark of your squares is to draw from one point to another creating an x and in the center of that x is your center point
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Thank you so much sharing!
THANK YOU, FINALLY SOMETHING THAT MAKES SINCE---
Very helpful!
Thank you! I'm so glad it helped :)
Thank you!
Ok this is probably a really stupid newbie question, but doesn’t trimming it up cause the seams to become weaker and unravel?
oh such a good idea!
If your squares are equal. Measure the muddle block and that is your center. Better the qyessing. ??
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I am scared to death of making blocks because everyone says make them big enough you can square them to size. So do you add two inches to all your blocks?
Thanks! :D
does not work for a 9 patch. all squares should be equal when done sewing. the center square will be much larger with this method.
it does work for the 9-patch the center square is already smaller than the outside squares aren't they?
She was only doing it for demonstration purposes. She probably wouldn't square it up that small in real life. If you do your stitching right you should have very minimal to cut off anyways.
Not once you put the square into the quilt. All squares will be the exact same size because of the 1/4" seam allowance.
This is frustrating video instruction because rather than getting quickly to your point, you continue to repeat yourself, as if you are unsure of giving your instruction.
No, she knows WE are unsure of understanding which is a blessing for those of us who need Pre-quilting lessons!