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

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This block does not require you to cut little pieces, but it looks like you put a lot of work into it, when you didn't. You will love this technique. See finished quilts using this technique and ways to get the most out of your fabric.
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[@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!

[@PatriciaCole-t9g]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you

[@SoftSquares]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@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!

[@anitaparker9715]

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

[@SoftSquares]

I hope you try it

[@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!

[@pamsauce2903]

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

[@SoftSquares]

Great idea!

[@wilycat5290]

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

[@SoftSquares]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bgturman]

Thanks for this video! I had forgotten this method!

[@SoftSquares]

Glad it helped!

[@janicegoforth2364]

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

[@SoftSquares]

Have fun!

[@cherylparkins6476]

I love this method. Thank you for sharing

[@SoftSquares]

Thanks for watching!

[@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

[@acynestevens4885]

This method is absolutely amazing!

[@SoftSquares]

thank you

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@hadleywooten3689]

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

[@SoftSquares]

Than you for commenting

[@helenbradley1916]

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

[@SoftSquares]

Thank you for commenting

[@Chitterboye]

This is fire! Thanks from a new quilter!

[@SoftSquares]

You're welcome

[@janetsnow7337]

I like this block!

[@SoftSquares]

it's one of my "go to" blocks

[@stacyhanson1271]

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

[@SoftSquares]

Glad to help

[@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

[@denisebell2236]

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

[@SoftSquares]

Please do!

[@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.

[@suejames3793]

Thanks for the great video. Fabulous idea!

[@SoftSquares]

Thank you

[@paulinechapman5669]

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

[@SoftSquares]

Thanks for the tip!

[@marcellacoblentz8433]

Your quilts are beautiful and this technique is brilliant!

[@SoftSquares]

Thank you

[@gisellejones1139]

Great concept..will try

[@SoftSquares]

All the best

[@suelee7980]

Thank you, going to use this. !

[@SoftSquares]

Than you for your comment

[@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

[@sweetibbies]

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

[@SoftSquares]

good luck

[@patcavasin5947]

very cool idea and your samples at the end are beautiful

[@SoftSquares]

Thank you so much!

[@LawandaFinch]

Love this block!

[@SoftSquares]

thank you. I hope you try it.

[@janesamaniego6853]

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

[@SoftSquares]

You will love 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.

[@cuteyrupert9483]

Very nice quilts with that method!

[@SoftSquares]

I really like how the blocks look. Thanks.

[@sharadamrao3333]

Very nice

[@SoftSquares]

Thanks

[@gerryivkovich1857]

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

[@SoftSquares]

thank you

[@liselang2676]

Interesting!

[@SoftSquares]

Glad you think so!

[@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

[@renereinhardt2643]

I like it , will try it.

[@SoftSquares]

good luck

[@jmjohnson56]

Great video. Thank You

[@SoftSquares]

You are welcome!

[@paulasmith6169]

Good idea thanks for sharing.

[@SoftSquares]

Thank you for your comment

[@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

[@evangeliakaratza-styliara4413]

Brilliant!

[@SoftSquares]

thank you

[@naidasquilting279]

Very clever.

[@SoftSquares]

Thank you

[@SoftSquares]

it works great

[@palumbo312]

Brilliant,!

[@SoftSquares]

thank you

[@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!

[@phyllisdippert2216]

Thank you! Will try this!

[@SoftSquares]

good luck

[@radhikasrinivasan7620]

Good idea.

[@SoftSquares]

I hope you try it

[@welshwitch2126]

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

[@SoftSquares]

Great idea!

[@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”.

[@anamariamorera3507]

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

[@SoftSquares]

You're welcome

[@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.

[@ginamiller3823]

Awesome!!!!

[@SoftSquares]

I agree

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@cynthiageorge764]

I love it it is w

[@SoftSquares]

I hope you try it

[@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.

[@mariettedemarest5173]

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

[@SoftSquares]

yes. you can even make them wonky or random

[@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.

[@melisahorsley2061]

😍

[@SoftSquares]

let me know how it worked for you

[@missc8870]

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

[@SoftSquares]

I hope you liked it

[@missc8870]

@@SoftSquares Absolutely !

[@carriesaindon2873]

I meant crease the larger square folded in quarters.

[@SoftSquares]

it's a great idea

[@ritaassis7163]

Ameiiiii

[@SoftSquares]

thx

[@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.

[@soniabowers7039]

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

[@SoftSquares]

thank you for commenting

[@elsiemontgomery5866]

Too much fabric waste!

[@SoftSquares]

Not with this method