Easy way to make a no-cut square-in-square quilt block.

[@lorim2074]

I tried this method (wonderfully described, thank you), and i added some crosshairs to line up the smaller block on point with the larger block. I then used some card stock to gold down the corners and pressed. Works great for me and I love the two combined! I'm making a small (3 block table runner for a friend this morning and I'm making one extra for me, too! ❤❤❤

[@SoftSquares]

Glad it helped! Your contributions are great too!

[@lanellehatcher561]

This is genius! I just spent hours trying to figure out an on point border for a chandilier quilt I just finished. I finally gave up! This is the answer! Thank you so much!

[@SoftSquares]

You are so welcome!

[@pamsauce2903]

I like this idea! You could stuff the middle for a puffy quilt. So many ways to use!

[@SoftSquares]

Great idea!

[@carriesaindon2873]

You can fold the large square in quarters and create it to make centering the small square easier.

[@SoftSquares]

yes you can

[@melindaostergren8115]

I didn’t read down far enough before I wrote my comment

[@astorybookfinish5055]

This is fantastic!

[@janislong279]

Great idea. I am going to try it for my grandchildren's ISpy quilts. Much faster than the traditional way. Thank you. 😊

[@SoftSquares]

You are so welcome!

[@janicegoforth2364]

Just watched your video...now I want to try this method...thanks for all the tips

[@SoftSquares]

Have fun!

[@acynestevens4885]

This method is absolutely amazing!

[@SoftSquares]

thank you

[@anitaparker9715]

Very interesting and barely any waste fabric, that is even better. 😉

[@SoftSquares]

I hope you try it

[@bgturman]

Thanks for this video! I had forgotten this method!

[@SoftSquares]

Glad it helped!

[@Blue-Dog]

Thanks for sharing. I have a horizontal print I was holding off using because I dreaded the matching process. This solves it easily. Kindest regards from Australia.

[@SoftSquares]

good luck

[@patstrawhouse4005]

Great tip! Love your quilts at the end! Great use of the leftover 4”x4” squares. Just subscribed…Saw your channel listed on Sean @The Guy Who Sews YT calendar. Thanks, and stay well!

[@SoftSquares]

thank you

[@cherylparkins6476]

I love this method. Thank you for sharing

[@SoftSquares]

Thanks for watching!

[@wilycat5290]

Nice tutorial. I'd kind of forgotten about this method. Thank you for the video 😊👍💕

[@SoftSquares]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nildavalencia5524]

Great idea, I would try the center with a fuzzy cut design. Thanks 😊

[@SoftSquares]

That would work great

[@margm4]

That’s fantastic. So easy, and no papers etc. thanks 🇦🇺

[@SoftSquares]

Glad you like it

[@pooie0116]

Very cool! At first I cringed a bit from the thought of all those 4 inch bits going to waste, but I love how you cut those out and utilized them in clever ways in your borders. ❤

[@SoftSquares]

Thank you

[@hadleywooten3689]

I had forgotten this method and I love it! Thanks for reminding an old quilter. ❤️👍🏻

[@SoftSquares]

Than you for commenting

[@Chitterboye]

This is fire! Thanks from a new quilter!

[@SoftSquares]

You're welcome

[@helenbradley1916]

I love this idea. I am going to try it. Thanks for showing it.

[@SoftSquares]

Thank you for commenting

[@denisebell2236]

Thank you for showing this. I love this method. I’m going to have to try this

[@SoftSquares]

Please do!

[@stacyhanson1271]

I knew there had to be an easier way. Thanks for this idea.

[@SoftSquares]

Glad to help

[@janetsnow7337]

I like this block!

[@SoftSquares]

it's one of my "go to" blocks

[@marilynjones564]

I like this method. Even if I cut the 10 and 5 inch squares myself, it saves a lot of time and makes nice blocks.

[@SoftSquares]

You could use this with any size blocks. just remember that the center one is about 1/4 the size of the larger one.

[@sweetibbies]

Yes, I am loving the technique My next quilt will use this technique

[@SoftSquares]

good luck

[@marcellacoblentz8433]

Your quilts are beautiful and this technique is brilliant!

[@SoftSquares]

Thank you

[@patcavasin5947]

very cool idea and your samples at the end are beautiful

[@SoftSquares]

Thank you so much!

[@suejames3793]

Thanks for the great video. Fabulous idea!

[@SoftSquares]

Thank you

[@marionbartley214]

I like this way of quilting blocks thanks for video. I will try this method.

[@SoftSquares]

I hope you like it as much as I do

[@paulinechapman5669]

Duck bill scissors work great to cut those squares out..🇨🇦

[@SoftSquares]

Thanks for the tip!

[@gisellejones1139]

Great concept..will try

[@SoftSquares]

All the best

[@janesamaniego6853]

This IS fabulous! I can hardly wait to try it!

[@SoftSquares]

You will love it

[@cuteyrupert9483]

Very nice quilts with that method!

[@SoftSquares]

I really like how the blocks look. Thanks.

[@LawandaFinch]

Love this block!

[@SoftSquares]

thank you. I hope you try it.

[@pattucker612]

Lynn, that is exactly the same way I do when I making a T-shirt quilt and it will work with any size center block as long as you always use the same size outer block ( 10” )

[@SoftSquares]

I never thought of using it that way. Thanks for the tip.

[@murielmorris4954]

Hi. Great explanation!! With mine I use an 8 1/2 inch square up ruler with lines marked. Just found you and subscribed. 🇨🇦

[@SoftSquares]

I now have an 8.5 inch square ruler. Can't wait to try this with it. Thanks

[@suelee7980]

Thank you, going to use this. !

[@SoftSquares]

Than you for your comment

[@anitagoodson1911]

Can you give measurements for different size blocks?

[@SoftSquares]

These blocks were made with 10" and 5". You can do it with any size, but keep in mind that the small piece needs to be 1/4 the size of the larger one. I hope this helps.

[@erincanna]

@@SoftSquares do you mean 1/2? Because half of 10 is 5. I have a different size center square and need to know what size to do the bigger square.

[@gerryivkovich1857]

This is genius! I can't wait to try this out. Thanks. Blessings to you and yours.

[@SoftSquares]

thank you

[@melindaostergren8115]

I truly enjoyed the border on the blue quilt in your show and tell. It was especially effective because you just did short segments on the border. I have an Accuquilt Go Big (obnoxious arthritis) so I cut the center square and 4 HST. It’s very quick to sew up but doesn’t have the advantage of your method because you can make your blocks any size you want. For me I’d fold the big square in half twice and very lightly finger press. For the small square I’d fold on the diagonal being super careful of to stretch the bias. Then I’d line up the registration marks for perfect placement. You did a great job eyeballing the placement but I’m too anal for that! I’m tucking your idea away in my brain and just know I’ll use it sometime. Thank you for the delightful video. Keep well.

[@SoftSquares]

thank you

[@sharadamrao3333]

Very nice

[@SoftSquares]

Thanks

[@virginiacollis4580]

Very nice! I definitely want to try this. Thanks.

[@SoftSquares]

you can also make these to be "wonky" and not pay attention to how the center block is laid out.

[@anitaparker9715]

@@SoftSquares wonky works very well!

[@jmjohnson56]

Great video. Thank You

[@SoftSquares]

You are welcome!

[@CC-wn1tc]

Wonderful! I wonder if this would work using a 4 patch instead of a solid square in the center? Might require more math than I am capable of!

[@SoftSquares]

That's a great idea! The math is easy.... what ever finished size your center block ends up, that is 1/4 the needed size for the large block.

[@CC-wn1tc]

@@SoftSquares Thanks very much! That does sound easy. And Happy Holidays!

[@melindaostergren8115]

I had to think about this! I was comparing the side measurements of 4” and 10” and then finally realized you were talking about the area of each square! Ta-dah

[@Patchworkdivas]

@@SoftSquares I am excited to see this method but I am still a little confused with the math.. can you give me an example? Say my finished square is 3”.

[@renereinhardt2643]

I like it , will try it.

[@SoftSquares]

good luck

[@RobinSampsonMcCarthy]

Awesome! Thank you. Can you do this with a rectangle? I have a panel of rectangles.

[@SoftSquares]

Yes you can!

[@RobinSampsonMcCarthy]

@@SoftSquares Oh my gosh! I'm so excited. I have a few dozen Bible verses on rectangles I have to add one on every other square. THANK YOU!

[@phyllisdippert2216]

Saw a similar method, but when i tried it, it was too bulky. Cutting out the center makes sense and who doesnt use 4" squares?

[@SoftSquares]

I like to use every piece I can

[@laceandbits]

You'd still have an extra layer in all the seams though, compared to sewing a triangle onto each side of the middle square.

[@SoftSquares]

@@laceandbits True,but it is not noticeable.

[@paulasmith6169]

Good idea thanks for sharing.

[@SoftSquares]

Thank you for your comment

[@evangeliakaratza-styliara4413]

Brilliant!

[@SoftSquares]

thank you

[@pamsauce2903]

Sew the middle 4" squares together for a border!

[@SoftSquares]

I did that on a quit. It's great to use as much a you can.

[@naidasquilting279]

Very clever.

[@SoftSquares]

Thank you

[@SoftSquares]

it works great

[@welshwitch2126]

Interesting. You could use an add a quarter ruler to help fold your fabric.

[@SoftSquares]

Great idea!

[@phyllisdippert2216]

Thank you! Will try this!

[@SoftSquares]

good luck

[@palumbo312]

Brilliant,!

[@SoftSquares]

thank you

[@radhikasrinivasan7620]

Good idea.

[@SoftSquares]

I hope you try it

[@mariettedemarest5173]

Can you use this method without turning the small square at an angle?

[@SoftSquares]

yes. you can even make them wonky or random

[@thoughtsofjoyk]

What fun! I just found you and learned something new! I subscribed!! Thank you! 😊 Oh! Forgot to ask ... where do you get your layer cakes and charm packs? Favorite place?

[@SoftSquares]

thank you for subscribing and commenting. I get fabric all over. I live in an area where there are lots of quilting shops, plus I love subscription boxes and shopping online. MSQC.com is a great place to start.

[@ginamiller3823]

Awesome!!!!

[@SoftSquares]

I agree

[@liselang2676]

Interesting!

[@SoftSquares]

Glad you think so!

[@carriesaindon2873]

I meant crease the larger square folded in quarters.

[@SoftSquares]

it's a great idea

[@anamariamorera3507]

Genial!!!! Muchas gracias!!!!!

[@SoftSquares]

You're welcome

[@jimbennett374]

I agree. It would be a waste to leave that fabric on the back. Costs to much. 👍

[@SoftSquares]

You can do so much with that piece.

[@cynthiageorge764]

I love it it is w

[@SoftSquares]

I hope you try it

[@missc8870]

•💟• 😆 This is so clever & amusing that it's hilarious. Thank You so much. •💟•

[@SoftSquares]

I hope you liked it

[@missc8870]

@@SoftSquares Absolutely !

[@cheryljalocha8921]

I feel this a waste of material. Most quilters do try to get the most out of what they cut and make. Just my opinion. Thanks for your great videos.

[@SoftSquares]

I agree, but if you watch until the end, you will see a solution to that as an option.

[@ritaassis7163]

Ameiiiii

[@SoftSquares]

thx

[@soniabowers7039]

I like this. I hate the fabric she used in video. It is quicker.

[@SoftSquares]

thank you for commenting

[@melisahorsley2061]

😍

[@SoftSquares]

let me know how it worked for you

[@elsiemontgomery5866]

Too much fabric waste!

[@SoftSquares]

Not with this method