Double Square In A Square Quilt Block

Cutting calculations for a square in a square quilt block.

Double square in a square quilt block.

Cut the center square fabric equal to the finished block size plus 1 2 for seam allowances. The square in square requires 1 large square and 4 small squares to be cut. For example our finished block size is going to be 4 inches so we simply add to that which equals 4. Cut four corner patch fabrics equal to the finished size of the block divided by 2 and add 1 2 for seam allowances.

If you re new to quilting one of the basic quilt blocks that beginners should learn is the square in a square block pattern. 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. Triangles on the square. Pin one smaller square on each corner of a larger square with the right sides together.

Choose the finished size for your square in a square quilt block or unit. I tend to think of this as a traditional method but there are several others that can wear that hat as you will see. 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.