What a perfect idea to use to teach kids about quilts :). No cutting :). It you have several 9 and 10 year olds with rotary cutters it's a scary thing. Plus they can see their quilt taking shape in a short amount of time. And can leave an hour lesson with beautiful results! Great idea! Thanks :) :) :)
I'm 75 also and just finished a baby quilt using this block. I just want you to know there are a lot of seams to match up when putting them all together... but it's easy to do.
This would be a great quilt for donations! If the fabric is pretty, the quilt will be pretty! Even a newbie could do it. I am definitely going to try it!
I can’t thank you enough for showing me how to make a quilt. I made my mom a Mother’s Day quilt she has Alzheimer’s. I made it with all different color purples and in the middle I put a button she absolutely loved it. My husband was so impressed I told him I surprised myself. This was the first time I ever made a quilt now I’m hooked. I’m making a breast cancer quilt for my mom. She’s a cancer survivor I thank you once again❤.
I'm thinking about what you could do with the pieces cut from the 10 inch block that are wasted when you don't cut strips that you can use for several other projects!! Otherwise great way to teach a beginner to make that particular block!!!!!
I'm watching this with my 86 year-old mom who has been sewing for over 60 years. She has sewn many quilts over the years, they're all smaller pieces sewn together. She was amazed when she saw the final results of the first block, we both thought it was all pieces, not a small block sewn on top of a big block. This is so easy I might give it a try when I finally get around to trying my hand at sewing. I do want to do it some day, I just don't have the time for it. But a project like this might be what I need. This and other quick and easy projects I've seen on youtube.
She's lucky to have you. I took Home Ec when it was still called that and only know the bare basics. But this looks like something I could do to boost confidence ❤
Well, holey sheets, Batman! Why didn't anyone tell me about this method 8 years ago when I made quilts for my sons and their ladies for Christmas????? I never quilted before then and I swore I was never going to again because it was so knit-picky and tiresome work. THIS, this I can do for lap blankets for all the old ladies in my life who are showing their age. I'ma saving this. Thanks for popping up in my YT feed today.
I started at 60 and now I’m 76. I am not great at it but small imperfections reminds me that it is homemade according to my husband. You can do it and once you make your first one you will fall in love with quilting. I also tie my quilts. Just go for it
I saw this today and I couldn’t wait to try it out .Ii have a brand new great grandson he’s 5 days old and I have this fabric with sailboats on it and had all my 5inch blocks cut ready to sew and I switched gears and making this square in a square it is so much fun I haven’t been quilting very long but I am hooked Thank you for this block pattern and you explained it so perfectly ❤
It works great if you have a panel with a lot of small boxes or different shaped and oriented boxes. Think of an animal panel that includes a giraffe and an alligator - vertical rectangle, horizontal rectangle - and undoubtedly squares for other animals.
p.s. and I'm so glad you said something about all squares not being exactly the same size after sewing! This never gets addressed and it always makes me so frustrated like I'm doing something wrong!
I made this as a baby quilt and it went together in record time! I am a novice quilter, but this made me look like I'd been quilting for a long time! The mom-to-be and her family were very impressed and everyone loved the idea of a "message square" in each block so friends and family could all write their best wishes for the baby & sign each square! A BIG hit!! Thank you for this tutorial!!
I have made several quilts this way but used a bit smaller square, 4" or even 3.5" and placed it in random places, not in the middle and it looks GREAT and adds some interest
I got a sewing machine for Christmas as well. My hubby wants to see results. This is very cool and I think I could actually finish a quilt using this method.
When I saw the title, I said to myself this has to be the square-in-a-square quilt block because I can’t think of a quicker and easier quilt block to make. Very nice demo with clear instructions.
Thank you for sharing. I tried this method for a baby quilt as I had some 10 layer cake squares left from another project. Fabric, wadding and backing selected, the process from start to finish, including binding, took 6.5 hours, for a beautiful quilt to emerge. I will definitely use this method again.😊
I am a beginner and I would like to sew a small quilt for my granddaughter. I wasn't sure if I should attempt it until I read your comment. Thank you for sharing. -ScottyMont, U.S.A.
I have a zillion charm squares, so I tried this with a 5" and a 2.5" square. I also put a 2.5" square of batting under the small square. It worked! I think I have the beginning of a trapunto quilt!! I have a bunch of things I should be doing, but it has turned into a quilty play day. Thank you for the inspiration!
I am so glad I found you and your wonderful instructions. I never thought of this easy way and it looks beautiful. The choice of fabric pattern is beautiful. Thank you very much. Also you get right into the excellent instructions and no annoying music and sill chit chat that a lot of people do thank you again ❤
What??! Why did I never think of this? Thank you for sharing a new-to-me method to make a quilt top. Certainly faster than cutting all the pieces and sewing them back together.
I’ve been quilting for almost 50yrs and have made lots of square in square quilts. This is a phenomenal way of approaching it. Now I’m about to rip thru my stash to look for that layer cake pack 😮I know I have somewhere.
Making my grandson a quilt with lots of fabrics in video games and favorite cartoons. Using this method made such a cool use of two of the fabrics at a time and endless variations to make SUCH A COOL AND DIFFERENT quilt!!! SO HAPPY I found this video!!! THANKYOU ever so much!!! SO EASY!!!
I love this idea, but I'm thinking you could make a much bigger quilt with a charm pack, and a layer cake, which luckily, I have both, I couldn't decide what to do with either one, now thanks to your wonderful video, I know exactly what I'm going to do with them. Thank You for sharing your time, and your talent with all of us. I also love how nice and neat the back looks.
Saw this the other day, and sat down and made a square with leftover fabrics. Love the finished and neat squares. Starting a new project as I send this. Thanks for the easy pattern. 😊
You make this look so easy!! Thank you for explaining the process so clearly, and thank you for explaining what a layer cake is. I'm definitely going to try this. You had so many helpful tips, like using your smallest quilt block and then making all of the blocks that same size. And I love how quickly and easily you added the sashing between the inside blocks. Brilliant! You made a very classy looking quilt...and you did the quilt top in only 4 or 5 hours, Wow! Whoever gets that quilt is lucky. Thanks again for sharing this.
Beautiful! You could make it bigger with a layer cake and charm pack and you could make “opposite” squares. Thanks for the great ideas!! I’m gonna have to try this one.
Thank you for showing how to do sashing. As a beginner quilter, I have searched how to do sashing. The majority of instructions simply say add sashing and quilt! Great quilt pattern
I made a 5 & Dime quilt with this method, only I cut each finished 10” block into 4 5” squares, tossed all the squares together & then randomly pulled them out & sewed back into a large square again. Very pretty scrappy look. And so easy.
HI I loved the way you take your time to teach the steps to make this beautiful quilt top. Your quilts are beautiful and I am going to make this. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you for the new technique. You are very easy to follow and thanks for choosing the fabric choice, my step father and husband died from Parkinson’s. Glad I can make a project from this beautiful fabric.
Thank you for such a wonderful idea for an easy quilt that looks so much harder. Your explanations were so precise and easy to understand. Thank you for a detailed video!
Gorgeous quilt top. I haven't sewed in 35 yrs, but just getting back into it. I love your channel & the way you teach. I remember being taught this technique by my grandmother, sew quick & easy. I look forward to more. Thanks
I follow a few quilters. I like Kate of The Last Homely House because of her gentle, quiet attitude, and Amy Dement for her Life's Lessons, and Karen of Just Get it Done Quilts, for her no nonsense advice. But for actually learning i most respect and enjoy your videos. You are so thorough and patient and you don't rush through anything. I am gaining confidence by learning from you. Than you!
Oh, I love this concept. I don’t know if you invented it for someone else, but I am so thrilled to have the knowledge under my belt. Thank you so much for sharing. I can’t wait to get started. ❤Thank you.
Definitely now a subscriber, I’m very new to quilting and thought my skill level will never be good enough to make the small square kind, but now I know I can. I’ve already have the fabric I will use.
I just came across this tutorial. It's the first I've seen from you! I subscribed, and I can't wait to see more! You explain so clearly! Perfect tutorial! Thank you so much!
Have aquired many yards of fabric over the years for quilts .Have the books ,the tools, batting , watched quilting shows, but never never could decide what block or what fabric to use ? Have made small baby blankets from 2 single pieces of fabric & machine quilted them , freeze every time i think about cutting out blocks , etc !! So nice to see your fabulous video show up in my feed !! I will make some quilts because this is so smart & you make me feel like anyone can do this ,Wonderful teacher that you are !!! This might clear out the clutter in my sewing/ craft room so i can actually use it as it was intended! Thanks a million you sweet lady ! Xox 💚
Started doing a white one today as you suggested for my grandsons wedding in Oct. 2024. I have never felt confident in making quilts but I find this easy. Thankyou so much,
I so love this idea!! I have two immediate thoughts of who need this kind of quilt!! You alluded to both - wedding and baby! I have a new grand arriving in May and think I will make up some blocks to take to her showers and let ppl write prayers and scripture on them. Was also thinking these would be fun to make into big HSTs and sew in patterns, maybe pinwheels, etc. Another thought is how easy it would be to use fussy cuts for the center charms and make an I Spy quilt for baby! YAY!! Thank you for sharing this awesome method!
I made close with big squares and lack tangles. I would love to make quilts with smaller squares but it just seemed like it would take forever to get one done. With this method, I am sure I can make this quilt. As it looks quicker and easier like the ones I usually make. Thank you so much.I'm glad I stumbled on your web page. I am so excited thank you.
Best and easiest way to make a quilt. I have been looking at many videos of quilt making and this was the best. I’ve never made one and wanted to try to make one. I think I can do it after seeing your video.
I just wached someone showing a similar process with a folding technique followed by a 1 inch seam on a fleece or flannel to make a raggy quilt to quickly make the top. I thought that folding and stitch technique might be able to be used in a cotton fabric as well and here you were!!! ❤ I love it!!!
Hi! Was it another YT video? I would love to have the link to it if you wouldn’t mind sharing it. I want to make a raggy quilt and the easier the better! Thanks in advance!
This will be a great way for my church group to make quilts for charity, and to use up lots of the fabric that gets donated to our church. Thanks for a great idea. They must call you Sew Charming for a reason!
@@sewcharmingquiltshop My first quilt using this method will be a baby quilt with fewer squares. Could I use smaller size blocks....perhaps 8 inch instead of 10 inch and get the same effect?
Square in a square. I love this block. I've made several of these quilts over the years. I have several memory quilts I need to do. I've been thinking about using this method to highlight the memory fabrics.
Thank you so much for this technique - so simple, but so effective! I watch Kate Jackson from The Last Homely House, and she has an iron like yours - I had to smile when I heard the asthmatic wheeze, but again, what a great idea! Greetings from the UK
Great idea. Never would have thought of this. One subscriber mentioned using a layer cake and a charm pack. Great idea too. Could make even more blocks and two quilts!! Thanks and Merry Christmas!
Wow, that is SO clever! I don't know if I'll ever want to go back to the traditional way. lol. Thanks for sharing. You are an amazing teacher. What a gift. ☺
I've been cutting my scraps into specific sized squares for years. I have fabric tubs full of them. You could use this technique with any sized squares where one aquare is twice the size of the other. I could do 1.5" on top of 3". Haha! It would look like it took forever! This is so clever! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for this tip! Was just going to ask that question. I plan to cut squares from my husband’s high end preppy & plaid button downs. (He no longer wears them) My project for those squares is to make baby quilts for boy/girl twins being born tomorrow- our first grandkids! This technique is going to save me!
Wonderful helpful video! Thank you so much! I'm doing memorial quilts for my sibling with mu mothers clothes. She had so many beautiful clothes and i have lots to work with. I cut all the pieces with tears but I know the quilts will be wonderful. Thank you again!
I have never made a quilt but always have wanted to. The way that you showed and explained the process of making this quilt, I think I can make one. I will give it a try. Thank you so much!
Thankyou so much for sharing your video,the seems are so neat and you don't have all those fraying pieces that take ages to cut off, absolutely Fabulous idea ❤️💡💡
Thank you for sharing, really enjoyed your easy to follow instructions. Fast easy pattern & love your fabric choices. And I usually make a coordinating pillow to go with leftover scraps.
This technique & assembly-line style of sewing is speaking to my garment-maker heart! I am worried about the ghosting from the doubled fabric in the centers, however. That might annoy me, but I think I’ll try this!
This was the first quilt I saw you make. Your directions are really simple and that made me want to make one of these quilts. Thanks for showing how to make this quilt.
February 19 2024: This is too brilliant! Plus as a beginner I can give it a go with this method and make it look like I spent hours to years mastering this skill. Perfect to start making for gifts. Thank you so very much for sharing your time and talent.
The last time I tried to sew over pins, my needle hit a pin & broke. The only thing that saved my eye was my glasses. I have never sewed over another pin 📍 since.
Wow! I don’t blame you! I know some people do sew over them but the minute I would try I would break a needle or something like that would happen so I don’t take the risk. 😳
I sewed over a pin once when using my embroidery machine. Not only did it break the needle and nearly put my eye out but it broke something in the machine itself and had to leave it in for an expensive repair.
I loved your idea/video. I wanted to make a signature quilt for a special wedding. The only thing different I did from yours was: Before sewing the last side of the original block, I inserted a 3 1/2" sq of a (light cardboard/ postcard/ cereal box ) into the center pocket before sewing the last strip side ( from the back) . Then I sewed it closed. I sewed all the blocks the same way.,and finished the quilt top like yours..... I brought the quilt top to the wedding and had the guest sign the center squares ( the cardboard made a solid surface to write on). I also made extra blocks, if more signatures were needed and for absent guests. After I got home, I cut a 1/4" slit with the rotory cutter on one side (the cardboard also helped) to remove the cardboard. I then cut the other 3 sides with scissors, to save the squares for trimming the border. A few of the extra blocks i used on the quilt back. Again THANK YOU for your beautiful block idea ❤❤❤
This was a great demo. The leftover blocks would make a great pillow top. Since we are adding sashing, I think I’ll do a quilt as you go method since I don’t have access to a long arm machine. Thanks for the inspiration.😊
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Easiest and most consistent 4 parch ever! Thank you
For sure!
Glad I found you and learned this technique.
Me too !!!❤❤❤
Your explanation and demonstration was so clear, no nonsense and helpful. Very reassuring for beginner quilters. Thank you.
Love your demonstration. Clear & well executed
What a perfect idea to use to teach kids about quilts :). No cutting :). It you have several 9 and 10 year olds with rotary cutters it's a scary thing. Plus they can see their quilt taking shape in a short amount of time.
And can leave an hour lesson with beautiful results! Great idea! Thanks :) :) :)
Great idea!
I love the way you done this, I'm for sure going to do many of these, can't wait to see more of your quick ideas,thanks so much.
Thank you so very much for sharing this. At 75 years old it will sure make my quilting so much easier.
Ha! I’m right there with ya sister! 75 myself. The easier the better!
I am 74 years old and totally agree with you!
73 here and it’s a marvelous idea! 😊
I'm 75 also and just finished a baby quilt using this block. I just want you to know there are a lot of seams to match up when putting them all together... but it's easy to do.
I’m 82 and still love to quilt! We got to keep going! 🎉
I love this quilt! I belong to a quild and we make a lot of quilts for donations. I'm going to show our leader
This would be a great quilt for donations! If the fabric is pretty, the quilt will be pretty! Even a newbie could do it. I am definitely going to try it!
I absolutely love this new to me method! Less cutting, more sewing = more fun! Thank you for sharing 🎉
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I can’t thank you enough for showing me how to make a quilt. I made my mom a Mother’s Day quilt she has Alzheimer’s. I made it with all different color purples and in the middle I put a button she absolutely loved it. My husband was so impressed I told him I surprised myself. This was the first time I ever made a quilt now I’m hooked. I’m making a breast cancer quilt for my mom. She’s a cancer survivor I thank you once again❤.
Yay! I’m so excited for you! Isn’t it fun?! I’m glad she loved it! Great job!!
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I'm thinking about what you could do with the pieces cut from the 10 inch block that are wasted when you don't cut strips that you can use for several other projects!! Otherwise great way to teach a beginner to make that particular block!!!!!
Love how you sewed these blocks without all of that cutting. Will definitely give this a try.
Have fun!
That material with the red flowers is way too gorgeous to cover any of it with a smaller piece.
That whole line is gorgeous. 😁
@@sewcharmingquiltshop it is but I especially love the red flowered
@@amythompson6869 - Me too! I wanted some of those roses!
thats what im thinking thata the default right
You aren’t covering too much of the red- Al the fabrics are beautiful
I'm watching this with my 86 year-old mom who has been sewing for over 60 years. She has sewn many quilts over the years, they're all smaller pieces sewn together. She was amazed when she saw the final results of the first block, we both thought it was all pieces, not a small block sewn on top of a big block. This is so easy I might give it a try when I finally get around to trying my hand at sewing. I do want to do it some day, I just don't have the time for it. But a project like this might be what I need. This and other quick and easy projects I've seen on youtube.
I’m teaching a nine year old to sew, she watched your video then with my watchful eye she is doing it! Thanks for a great video.
That is awesome!
She's lucky to have you. I took Home Ec when it was still called that and only know the bare basics. But this looks like something I could do to boost confidence ❤
Well, holey sheets, Batman! Why didn't anyone tell me about this method 8 years ago when I made quilts for my sons and their ladies for Christmas????? I never quilted before then and I swore I was never going to again because it was so knit-picky and tiresome work. THIS, this I can do for lap blankets for all the old ladies in my life who are showing their age. I'ma saving this. Thanks for popping up in my YT feed today.
Yay!!
Exactly!! Wow.
WOW WOW…YOU HAVE MADE ME SO HAPPY…SPENT SO MANY YEARS THE OLD WAY…NOW AM OFF TO MAKE ANOTHER THIS WAY..THANK YOU
Yay!!!! Have fun!!
Wow, I love this technique. I have never quilted but this makes me feel like I can at 68+. Thank you❤
You can do it!
You and me (70+) both!
I started at 60 and now I’m 76. I am not great at it but small imperfections reminds me that it is homemade according to my husband. You can do it and once you make your first one you will fall in love with quilting. I also tie my quilts. Just go for it
I tie all my quilts. It makes me feel that I have put a real touch of old time quilting to a new style.
I saw this today and I couldn’t wait to try it out .Ii have a brand new great grandson he’s 5 days old and I have this fabric with sailboats on it and had all my 5inch blocks cut ready to sew and I switched gears and making this square in a square it is so much fun I haven’t been quilting very long but I am hooked Thank you for this block pattern and you explained it so perfectly ❤
This is BRILLIANT!! It opens up a whole new world of possibilities! 🥰
It works great if you have a panel with a lot of small boxes or different shaped and oriented boxes.
Think of an animal panel that includes a giraffe and an alligator - vertical rectangle, horizontal rectangle - and undoubtedly squares for other animals.
p.s. and I'm so glad you said something about all squares not being exactly the same size after sewing! This never gets addressed and it always makes me so frustrated like I'm doing something wrong!
I made this as a baby quilt and it went together in record time! I am a novice quilter, but this made me look like I'd been quilting for a long time! The mom-to-be and her family were very impressed and everyone loved the idea of a "message square" in each block so friends and family could all write their best wishes for the baby & sign each square! A BIG hit!! Thank you for this tutorial!!
Yay!!! It is really quick to go together and yes it always looks great. I’m so glad you made it and everyone loved it!! Way to go!
I have made several quilts this way but used a bit smaller square, 4" or even 3.5" and placed it in random places, not in the middle and it looks GREAT and adds some interest
Would love to see a picture
This is BRILLIANT!!!! I got a sewing machine for Christmas & never thought I could make a quilt.. but now I can!! I’m stoked!!!!
I got a sewing machine for Christmas as well. My hubby wants to see results. This is very cool and I think I could actually finish a quilt using this method.
You can do it! Have fun with it. 😁
When I saw the title, I said to myself this has to be the square-in-a-square quilt block because I can’t think of a quicker and easier quilt block to make. Very nice demo with clear instructions.
Thank you!!
Thank you for sharing. I tried this method for a baby quilt as I had some 10 layer cake squares left from another project. Fabric, wadding and backing selected, the process from start to finish, including binding, took 6.5 hours, for a beautiful quilt to emerge. I will definitely use this method again.😊
Wonderful! I loved how fast and easy it was too!!
I am a beginner and I would like to sew a small quilt for my granddaughter. I wasn't sure if I should attempt it until I read your comment. Thank you for sharing. -ScottyMont, U.S.A.
Yes! Do it. Super easy and fun
Very new to quilting but your concise tutorial gives me confidence to try this. Thank you x
I have a zillion charm squares, so I tried this with a 5" and a 2.5" square. I also put a 2.5" square of batting under the small square. It worked! I think I have the beginning of a trapunto quilt!! I have a bunch of things I should be doing, but it has turned into a quilty play day. Thank you for the inspiration!
Awesome!!
I have a ton as well, thanks for the idea!
I love this idea!
Love the idea with the batting. That would be cute with the center piece fancy cut maybe as an I spy quilt. Thanks for the idea.
That is an awesome idea. I love the look of Trupunto quilting. You could even go one step further and make it a QAYG quilt.
I am so glad I found you and your wonderful instructions. I never thought of this easy way and it looks beautiful. The choice of fabric pattern is beautiful. Thank you very much. Also you get right into the excellent instructions and no annoying music and sill chit chat that a lot of people do thank you again ❤
I agree. Clear plain instruction and good videography can’t be beat.
Thank you!!
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This!!! Especially about the music and silly chat.. Love this woman!!!
Thank you!!
Best beginners quilting tutorial! Thanks for sharing! 💯 The quilt top is beautiful! ❣️
Thank you so much!!!
That is too amazingly simple I'm so glad you showed me how to do that.
Such a smart method of making square in a square. Saves loads of time and energy from cutting and matching. Thank you.
Yes it does!!!
Excellent tutorial! Your voice is modulated as you explain and demonstrate each step required of the block / quilt top.
Thank you! 🤩🤩🤩
Thank you!
What??! Why did I never think of this? Thank you for sharing a new-to-me method to make a quilt top. Certainly faster than cutting all the pieces and sewing them back together.
I've been wanting to learn to quilt for a long time and then I found this!! I think I can do it now! I'm so excited!!!
do it!!!!
I love this method, and used it for my alternate blocks in the comfort quilt I made for a friend having chemo.
Couldn’t have come at a better time for me! Been “purging and cleaning “. Now I found an easy way to get some fast sewing done. Thank you!
Wonderful!
I’ve been quilting for almost 50yrs and have made lots of square in square quilts. This is a phenomenal way of approaching it. Now I’m about to rip thru my stash to look for that layer cake pack 😮I know I have somewhere.
Oh My! this is awesome! So many beautiful layer cakes and I just did not want to cut them apart, now I have a block without cutting. brilliant!
I wish someone would have told us about this years ago. This is great. Thank you , thank you.
So appreciate your attention to detail and your clarity when giving the directions. Just added this quilt to my "to do: list!
Loved your demonstration. I appreciate how you repeated steps occasionally. I have so many scraps that I could use with this idea! Thanks so much!
Making my grandson a quilt with lots of fabrics in video games and favorite cartoons. Using this method made such a cool use of two of the fabrics at a time and endless variations to make SUCH A COOL AND DIFFERENT quilt!!! SO HAPPY I found this video!!! THANKYOU ever so much!!! SO EASY!!!
Wonderful! I’m sure he will love it! This method is so quick and easy. I love it!!
I love this idea, but I'm thinking you could make a much bigger quilt with a charm pack, and a layer cake, which luckily, I have both, I couldn't decide what to do with either one, now thanks to your wonderful video, I know exactly what I'm going to do with them.
Thank You for sharing your time, and your talent with all of us.
I also love how nice and neat the back looks.
You absolutely can! I didn’t have a charm pack or might would have to increase the size of the quilt. Thanks for your comments. You’re sweet!
Saw this the other day, and sat down and made a square with leftover fabrics. Love the finished and neat squares. Starting a new project as I send this. Thanks for the easy pattern. 😊
Have fun!!
You make this look so easy!! Thank you for explaining the process so clearly, and thank you for explaining what a layer cake is. I'm definitely going to try this. You had so many helpful tips, like using your smallest quilt block and then making all of the blocks that same size. And I love how quickly and easily you added the sashing between the inside blocks. Brilliant! You made a very classy looking quilt...and you did the quilt top in only 4 or 5 hours, Wow! Whoever gets that quilt is lucky. Thanks again for sharing this.
My Mom died from Parkinson's, so I am really glad you mentioned that. I also think this is a beautiful pattern selection.
Beautiful! You could make it bigger with a layer cake and charm pack and you could make “opposite” squares. Thanks for the great ideas!! I’m gonna have to try this one.
I thought about doubling the size with another layer cake but hadn’t thought about a charm pack. Good idea
Thank you for showing how to do sashing. As a beginner quilter, I have searched how to do sashing. The majority of instructions simply say add sashing and quilt! Great quilt pattern
Thank you!
I made a 5 & Dime quilt with this method, only I cut each finished 10” block into 4 5” squares, tossed all the squares together & then randomly pulled them out & sewed back into a large square again. Very pretty scrappy look. And so easy.
Can you post a photo I am very new to sewers ng This sounds great
HI I loved the way you take your time to teach the steps to make this beautiful quilt top. Your quilts are beautiful and I am going to make this. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you!! You will have fun with it.
Thank you for the new technique. You are very easy to follow and thanks for choosing the fabric choice, my step father and husband died from Parkinson’s. Glad I can make a project from this beautiful fabric.
Thank you! So sorry to hear about your step father and husband. 🙏
Thank you for such a wonderful idea for an easy quilt that looks so much harder. Your explanations were so precise and easy to understand. Thank you for a detailed video!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your sweet comment!!
This is such a beautiful quilt! Thanks for sharing! I’m so glad MayMay told her followers about you! ❤️ 🪡🧵
Gorgeous quilt top. I haven't sewed in 35 yrs, but just getting back into it. I love your channel & the way you teach. I remember being taught this technique by my grandmother, sew quick & easy. I look forward to more. Thanks
Thank you so much!
What an amazing way to make a quilt. And eliminates many raw seams. Thanks for the suggestion.
I follow a few quilters.
I like Kate of The Last Homely House because of her gentle, quiet attitude, and Amy Dement for her Life's Lessons, and Karen of Just Get it Done Quilts, for her no nonsense advice. But for actually learning i most respect and enjoy your videos. You are so thorough and patient and you don't rush through anything. I am gaining confidence by learning from you. Than you!
Thank you! 😊
Oh, I love this concept. I don’t know if you invented it for someone else, but I am so thrilled to have the knowledge under my belt. Thank you so much for sharing. I can’t wait to get started. ❤Thank you.
Someone told me about it and I had to try it. Works beautifully!
Definitely now a subscriber, I’m very new to quilting and thought my skill level will never be good enough to make the small square kind, but now I know I can. I’ve already have the fabric I will use.
Awesome! Have fun!!
I just came across this tutorial. It's the first I've seen from you! I subscribed, and I can't wait to see more! You explain so clearly! Perfect tutorial! Thank you so much!
Thank you and welcome!
Have aquired many yards of fabric over the years for quilts .Have the books ,the tools, batting , watched quilting shows, but never never could decide what block or what fabric to use ? Have made small baby blankets from 2 single pieces of fabric & machine quilted them , freeze every time i think about cutting out blocks , etc !! So nice to see your fabulous video show up in my feed !! I will make some quilts because this is so smart & you make me feel like anyone can do this ,Wonderful teacher that you are !!! This might clear out the clutter in my sewing/ craft room so i can actually use it as it was intended! Thanks a million you sweet lady ! Xox 💚
You’re so sweet. I’m glad you’re going to try it. You will love it! Thanks!!!
What a fantastic idea. Will be making a baby quilt using this idea. Very exciting. Nice way to showcase themed material.
Started doing a white one today as you suggested for my grandsons wedding in Oct. 2024. I have never felt confident in making quilts but I find this easy. Thankyou so much,
You can do it! Have fun with it and congratulations on the grandsons upcoming wedding!
I loved this method! I have loads of layer cakes, and want to finally do something quick and easy for each grandkid. Thank you so much 😊
Me too!!😊
I so love this idea!! I have two immediate thoughts of who need this kind of quilt!! You alluded to both - wedding and baby! I have a new grand arriving in May and think I will make up some blocks to take to her showers and let ppl write prayers and scripture on them. Was also thinking these would be fun to make into big HSTs and sew in patterns, maybe pinwheels, etc. Another thought is how easy it would be to use fussy cuts for the center charms and make an I Spy quilt for baby! YAY!! Thank you for sharing this awesome method!
Great ideas!!
Beautiful fabric and an awesome idea for a quick quilt block! Thank you for your time and efforts!
I made close with big squares and lack tangles. I would love to make quilts with smaller squares but it just seemed like it would take forever to get one done. With this method, I am sure I can make this quilt. As it looks quicker and easier like the ones I usually make. Thank you so much.I'm glad I stumbled on your web page. I am so excited thank you.
I hope you try it. It’s fun and quick.
You are a clear instructor. Easy to follow your instructions. I’m looking forward to using this pattern.
Best and easiest way to make a quilt. I have been looking at many videos of quilt making and this was the best. I’ve never made one and wanted to try to make one. I think I can do it after seeing your video.
Glad it was helpful! Yes you can do it!
Made this quilt many years back. Thank you for re-introducing it. Love it.
I was so giddy when I made this. Easiest block ever. Thanks.
Yay!!!!
This is a brilliant technique! And it leaves the back of the quilt so much neater, too.
I am starting one today for my granddaughter! Thank you so much for the video and inspiration!
You are so welcome! Have fun with it!
I love this technique. I used my squares and sewed them together to make a chandelier pattern. Such an easy project.
A very clever idea. I will try this for sure but I think I will put in corner stones. Thanks for a great tutorial.
Great idea
I just wached someone showing a similar process with a folding technique followed by a 1 inch seam on a fleece or flannel to make a raggy quilt to quickly make the top. I thought that folding and stitch technique might be able to be used in a cotton fabric as well and here you were!!! ❤ I love it!!!
Hi! Was it another YT video? I would love to have the link to it if you wouldn’t mind sharing it. I want to make a raggy quilt and the easier the better! Thanks in advance!
@@sandyhearth8249 it was a YT video. I'll see if I can find it and share it with you.
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This square is so pretty and you are right, so easy. So many options for this. Thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous quilt! Loved learning a great new technique. Thanks.
This will be a great way for my church group to make quilts for charity, and to use up lots of the fabric that gets donated to our church. Thanks for a great idea. They must call you Sew Charming for a reason!
Thank you and yes this method would be a great way to make quilts for charity!
@@sewcharmingquiltshop My first quilt using this method will be a baby quilt with fewer squares. Could I use smaller size blocks....perhaps 8 inch instead of 10 inch and get the same effect?
@user-tf6hk7vd8g sure!
@@sewcharmingquiltshop Thanks! You've inspired me. Can't wait to get started!
I will definitely try this!!! It sure beats having to cut tiny squares then matching them up. Thank you for sharing!!!😊😊😊
Have fun!
😂I'm today years old and never knew this!!! I love it!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! 😅❤
Square in a square. I love this block. I've made several of these quilts over the years.
I have several memory quilts I need to do. I've been thinking about using this method to highlight the memory fabrics.
Thank you so much for this technique - so simple, but so effective! I watch Kate Jackson from The Last Homely House, and she has an iron like yours - I had to smile when I heard the asthmatic wheeze, but again, what a great idea! Greetings from the UK
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Great idea. Never would have thought of this. One subscriber mentioned using a layer cake and a charm pack. Great idea too. Could make even more blocks and two quilts!! Thanks and Merry Christmas!
You should try it! Merry Christmas to you too!
Wow, that is SO clever! I don't know if I'll ever want to go back to the traditional way. lol. Thanks for sharing. You are an amazing teacher. What a gift. ☺
Thank you! That’s sweet of you to say!
You are so welcome. I mean it. I’m looking forward to watching your other videos.m, and starting my next quilt. Happy New Year! 🎊💜🎉
@@rizpahjael1 yay! Happy new year to you too! Enjoy. Thanks for watching and letting me know you enjoyed it.
I've been cutting my scraps into specific sized squares for years. I have fabric tubs full of them. You could use this technique with any sized squares where one aquare is twice the size of the other. I could do 1.5" on top of 3". Haha! It would look like it took forever! This is so clever! Thank you for sharing!
Yes you could! 😁
Thank you for this tip! Was just going to ask that question. I plan to cut squares from my husband’s high end preppy & plaid button downs. (He no longer wears them) My project for those squares is to make baby quilts for boy/girl twins being born tomorrow- our first grandkids! This technique is going to save me!
@FLPartyof5 congratulations!!!!!
Wonderful helpful video! Thank you so much! I'm doing memorial quilts for my sibling with mu mothers clothes. She had so many beautiful clothes and i have lots to work with. I cut all the pieces with tears but I know the quilts will be wonderful. Thank you again!
Yes it will be. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Great video, this is a game changer for all the layer cakes I have. Thanks for sharing with us!
I have never made a quilt but always have wanted to. The way that you showed and explained the process of making this quilt, I think I can make one. I will give it a try. Thank you so much!
Awesome! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. 😁
Thankyou so much for sharing your video,the seems are so neat and you don't have all those fraying pieces that take ages to cut off, absolutely Fabulous idea ❤️💡💡
His is AMAZING!! I will definitely be making some quilts with this method! Might even make a table runner for myself.
Good idea!!
Thank you for sharing, really enjoyed your easy to follow instructions. Fast easy pattern & love your fabric choices. And I usually make a coordinating pillow to go with leftover scraps.
This was so fun to watch! My mind is spinning thinking about how I can use this technique
This technique & assembly-line style of sewing is speaking to my garment-maker heart! I am worried about the ghosting from the doubled fabric in the centers, however. That might annoy me, but I think I’ll try this!
I was wondering the same thing. Someone else mentioned placing batting between them.
I agree. Maybe you can cut out the bottom using pinking shears. The square you cut out can be used for another project.
I didn’t think about that but couldn’t you use an iron on stabilizer on the back of the 5 inch square to reduce the ghosting?
This was the first quilt I saw you make. Your directions are really simple and that made me want to make one of these quilts. Thanks for showing how to make this quilt.
I hope you do. You’ll enjoy it!!
I love this method. I just made one in October.This is the 4th one I have made and it is so relaxing with no cutting.
February 19 2024: This is too brilliant! Plus as a beginner I can give it a go with this method and make it look like I spent hours to years mastering this skill. Perfect to start making for gifts. Thank you so very much for sharing your time and talent.
Yes! This method is marvelous. I love it. It’s a great beginner quilt pattern and perfect for presents! I hope you have fun with it!
The last time I tried to sew over pins, my needle hit a pin & broke. The only thing that saved my eye was my glasses. I have never sewed over another pin 📍 since.
Wow! I don’t blame you! I know some people do sew over them but the minute I would try I would break a needle or something like that would happen so I don’t take the risk. 😳
Same thing for me, I accidentally sewed on one, not seeing it, scared the crap out of me, and just missed my face.
Sewing over pins can knock out the timing on your machine. I never do that. I used to, and also had the needle break and go flying!
You should NEVER see over pins. It's like shrapnel flying and I've witnessed someone nearly losing their sight having done this.
I sewed over a pin once when using my embroidery machine. Not only did it break the needle and nearly put my eye out but it broke something in the machine itself and had to leave it in for an expensive repair.
I have been quilting for years, this is remarkable and very easy, thank you so much! I appreciate you!
I loved your idea/video. I wanted to make a signature quilt for a special wedding. The only thing different I did from yours was: Before sewing the last side of the original block, I inserted a 3 1/2" sq of a (light cardboard/ postcard/ cereal box ) into the center pocket before sewing the last strip side ( from the back) . Then I sewed it closed. I sewed all the blocks the same way.,and finished the quilt top like yours..... I brought the quilt top to the wedding and had the guest sign the center squares ( the cardboard made a solid surface to write on). I also made extra blocks, if more signatures were needed and for absent guests. After I got home, I cut a 1/4" slit with the rotory cutter on one side (the cardboard also helped) to remove the cardboard. I then cut the other 3 sides with scissors, to save the squares for trimming the border. A few of the extra blocks i used on the quilt back. Again THANK YOU for your beautiful block idea ❤❤❤
I’ve done some for customers where they get the squares from us and bring them back signed and we make the quilt top. Fun and great heirlooms
Great idea! My brain keeps going to wasting a 5 inch square but this solves that issue.
This was a great demo. The leftover blocks would make a great pillow top. Since we are adding sashing, I think I’ll do a quilt as you go method since I don’t have access to a long arm machine. Thanks for the inspiration.😊
I love making simple quilt blocks; I don’t have the patience or attention span to do anything tedious. I can’t wait to make them.
I have never tried to make a quilt. You make this look easy. I am going to try this. Thank you for sharing