15 minute sew along "square in a square block"

Here is a simple fun and fast quilting block for you to try out. It is called a square in a square. Great for pot holders, table runners, quilts and more.

[@marlenejones6266]

You are my new hero. You are a quilter with one arm. Im afraid to cut squares with two arms. Im 75 and im teaching myself to quilt. If anyone can be my teacher its you. Thank you so much for helping us older folks. Hugs and much love

[@gtechblues]

I like the way you do squares in a square. I have to try it… ❤

[@dianneeverett1633]

Nice, quick, easy. This is great for beginners, scraps, and when your brain is tired but still want to sew. Winner.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Yes!! this one is a great scrap buster & sew fun!

[@GinnyandCats]

Thank you for such a wonderful tutorial!

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

I love this simple block! 😊❤️

[@anitahamrick4827]

Thank you for sharing this block !! I’ve never seen that before… I might try it on a little quilt Iam planning to make for a little girl who loves farm animals and have gotten some real cute material for it. Iam a fairly new subscriber… you are an inspiration to me … God bless you as you rebuild… you are in my prayers ♥️

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you for your prayers! My little sister made 2 quilts with this pattern and they were beautiful!! Easy and fun! 😊

[@ladonnamcalister1310]

We need to share her videos with our quilting friends, cuz she is amazing !!🎉

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

OMG thank you. Please feel free to share with anyone.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you for watching LaDonna! Yes! please share! I appreciate everyone who watches and shares. I love to share my creativity and have so much more to show!

[@slimchance510]

Thank you for this great video. I can't believe I never thought of snipping the middle before sewing together. I struggle to get the pieces apart to make the cut. I never get too old to learn. I love your fabric choices also.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you for watching! I learned this block from my stitch group. I didn't know if i liked this block at first because I didn't quite get the concept & I thought it was a little boring until I tried making one! OMG, I got obsessed making these blocks from my scrap bin. I like pulling colors from other fabrics and then putting the squares together. I have made several table runners & my lil sister made a quilt top for her son using this block. Yes! the snipping a hole on the line is genius! Right on, we are never too old to learn. I learn many things from others.

[@lindar.7744]

What a great idea to cut a snip in the middle before you sew.Great video really enjoyed it!😊

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thanks Linda! I know, snipping the hole is genius! Sew fun, fast and colorful! Thanks for tuning in to my channel.

[@dawnplough1458]

You do beautiful work

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you! ❤️

[@aprilbaxter2578]

What a pretty sunflower block! My daughter loves sunflowers.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you!

[@redders6858]

First time I’ve seen this method. Always learning something new ❤

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Hello! Thank you for watching! I agree, always learning something new!

[@shirleyblais9492]

I like your video on making the squares. First time seeing this. I'm a beginner and still learning things. I will have to try it out. Thank you.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you Shirley! I was a beginner once too. It doesn't seem that long ago! I have come a long way....but still learning new things. Sewing is my greatest passion & I wish I would have learned it in my younger years. I love being in my sewing room and just playing with different fabrics, ideas, books, blocks.....keep sewing! we just keep getting better! Sew fun!

[@karin0963]

I love the look of on point blocks. If that's what these are called. They are so cute and look so fun to make. Thank you for sharing.

[@slisen2942]

I love this square, so quick and easy. Last year for Christmas I made baby doll blankets for our 4 little grand-girls and they just loved them. Think I made them about 20" square or close to that. Thanks for refreshing my memories.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you for watching! I love making homemade Christmas gifts too! Doll blankets are so nice for little girls! how awesome!!

[@marianolsen4963]

Love it!

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you!! I need to do some of these again. They make awesome table runners and my lil sister made a couple cute quilts doing this method. 😊

[@Kathleen58]

I’ve done this block years ago.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

This is a good one ❤️

[@DF-gu5nn]

I love this! Thank you for sharing the method. I've always done it the old way of sewing triangles. This is sooooo much better. ❤❤👍👍

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you!! Props to my stitch group for teaching me! I love this block! fast and fun!

[@creatinghanley]

Marnae, first time watching your channel; thank you for making this block. You’re spectacular. Love.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you for stopping by my channel! We hope to continue more fun and love! Stay tuned!

[@lindascott6968]

You are amazing!

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Awwww....Thanks Linda!

[@hopz2itlois699]

Super cute way to make this block. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day!😀

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thanks Lois!

[@dianepeterson5439]

Great job Marnae. Love how you always pick such complimenting colors.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you Diane! This block is sew much fun to play with scraps & pulling colors from other fabrics!

[@DawnAtCusterCottage]

I haven't tried this method, but I have seen it made this way. The little snip ahead of time really would be helpful. Thank you!😅

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

I was taught this technique from a group of ladies that I sew with. Its fun and easy & you could add several layers of color. My lil sister loves this block! She made an Eagles team quilt with this block and it turned out amazing.

[@BrendaKnotts-lt7xp]

Enjoyed your video. Been wanting to try this block. Like your snipping tip! And, the idea of a child's doll blanket.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

This is a favorite, easy, fast block 😊❤️

[@larnold7614]

I can see how easy this is. The only thing is the wasted fabric. Thanks for the demo.

[@larnold7614]

Oops - there is no waste, like I first thought.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thanks for watching!

[@juliebute905]

Great tutorial! Love how you coordinate your colors! Thank you!

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thanks Julie! I learned this block from my stitch group and had to share! I absolutely love this block! Its fast, easy & sew much fun!

[@user-vq3ch9ex7v]

Marnie, your eyes are beautiful! You are very talented.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you! ❤️

[@lynnebaldwin4305]

Very fun block! Thank you for a very good tutorial - I am going to make one now Sincerely Your Friend Lynne

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you Lynne! This is a very fun block to play with. I love it!

[@marleneoverstrom6438]

Marnae this is do fun. Thank you for sharing with us...

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Your welcome Marlene! Sew fun!!

[@legacyfarmmercantile1822]

looks harder than it looks to be, going to try this

[@user-lp5qi7ep4o]

Great block fun and easy!!

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you! I love this block too!

[@shellyculver4239]

So cute!!

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thanks Shelly!

[@pammeinzer8178]

I always learn something. Thanks.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

I know Pam! me too! Thanks for tuning in.

[@patriciaarbuckel3411]

I'm working on all your older videos.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Awwww....Thank you for watching. I am trying to do better on getting great videos out. I appreciate you checking out all my others 😊❤️

[@katiedickinson3562]

So cute! What a great technique! Do you know how to calculate the measurement needed for each square? I need to do this for a memory quilt and my squares are various sizes. Thank you!!

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you! I was taught this by a sewing group. After you do the first square and press, I measure and do the next block square the same size and continue on 😊 hope that makes sense...

[@ycb6537]

[ove it

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you! That turned into a beautiful table runner!

[@lenaeschneider9596]

Is there a way with this method to sew the inner blocks so you don't lose the points?

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Hello there...I learned this process from a sewing group. No, there is no points in this one. This is just a fun easy process that looks great in small projects & my little sister did this in a quilt. It looked fabulous. This is really just a simple play on fabrics.

[@bloominginrogers]

How do you know what size is the next square?

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

I measure each time after I sew just to be precise. You can do this technique with any size block 😊

[@ladonnamcalister1310]

Hi Marnae! Do you have a Facebook or Instagram we could follow?😊

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Hello LaDonna! I do have FB and instagram....I don't post a whole lot on them though. I'm a bit old fashioned when it comes to social media. I don't spend that much time on my phone or computer lol! my instagram is brokenwing sewing creator. FB is brokenwing bags and baggage. I haven't posted much on either in quite a while because I just get busy around here with other things... You can reach me directly at [e-mail] I would love to chat with you more there more so we can talk. hope to hear from you...