How to Square Up a Quilt - Using New Tools to Make It Easy

[@beryllucero5458]

Your video instructions are just great! I love hearing you talk; your voice is so relaxing to listen to. Your quilting is beautiful and you make it look so easy. Thank you.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Beryl! ❤️

[@normamurphy2827]

Excellent!! Succinct!! Thank you for taking the time to film this.

[@magdalenaszarnik6754]

"You don't wany to cut on your dining room table and ruin your perfectly good blade..." 😂 the priorities 🤣 Loooove your videos ❤️❤️❤️🥰

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Lol! Right? I mean a brand new blade has to be protected! 😂😘 Glad you’re enjoying the videos!

[@kmosley0701]

😂

[@joshuaharper372]

I have had tables like that in the past...

[@deborahbrown9581]

Ummmmm….there are two mats under the quilt top, on the table.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

@@deborahbrown9581 right?!? Lol!

[@susank5445]

T-Square--would have never thought of this! Thank you. Great video.

[@shannoneaster9311]

Love the color and pattern of this quilt. That’s one lucky baby about to be gifted that darling quilt! 👍🏼👍🏼❤️

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Shannon! ❤️

[@dianecurran8955]

Happened across your channel and thoroughly enjoyed your video so I subscribed. I figure that a quilter who has a picture with my great uncle hanging on the wall behind her is my type of quilter. His name was Leroy Hezekiah Smith. Better known as Stuff Smith. He was a jazz violinist. He is in the front row in the middle. He was my grandmother’s brother. I too have that photograph. What a small world.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Oh my goodness, Diane! That is wonderful! ❤️ So glad you found me! And I have to say, we love this print…my husband was a jazz guitarist when we met, so we love jazz and the amazing musicians from that era! ❤️🤩🤓 What a small world, indeed!

[@sherryfaires7931]

Thank you for the demo on how to use the T-square! I feel like there is one in my future! Hello Lowe’s or Home Depot!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Sherry, it will change your life! (Ok maybe not life, but it is amazing!)😂🤓❤️

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

Lowe's has a veteran's discount!!!

[@saraborisch5343]

Great idea with the tee square. I have always struggled with the squaring of a large piece. Thanks!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thanks, Sara! And YES, my goodness! The bigger the quilt the harder it is! 😱

[@Daniel5150You]

My father was an upholsterer, the shop had a cutting table. You would measure out the fabric on this giant table that had measurements. You clamped down the fabric and pushed the rotary cutter that was mounted to a bracket on rails. The table was groved you gave it a shove and the magnet on the other side received it. Maybe a local upholstery shop could open theor services to a quilter to square their quilts.

[@LorineLo]

T-Square is a fabulous idea! I’m getting one! I’ve always had to place 2 rulers with a 5lb weight to hold them. I think I can still use my 5lb weight to hold my T-Square. Tell your hubby “thanks a million!”

[@LorineLo]

I bought 2 T-Square rulers!! I’m in love!

[@cathybourassa9661]

Love the idea of the t square thank you

[@Debi_Mitchell]

I love the idea of using the T-Square. I have to be out tomorrow near a Home Depot so I am picking one up! Thank you so much for sharing this idea.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thanks Deborah! (of course it was my husband's idea!) Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@ag6787]

Kathy, wow! A beautiful quilt design and fabrics. Thanks for another great video full of so many helpful tips. Love the quilting designs too, beautiful swirling.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thanks, A G! This one is the Celtic Crossing pattern (I talk about the whole quilt in the "Quilt Stories" video--if you haven't seen it, you should check it out! ❤️

[@robincarnegie8705]

I use a hand weight to help me hold things steady.. I find it helps a lot! I learned that from Donna Jordan of Jordan Fabrics. Love your channel !

[@skyyoung5383]

Oh my gosh! T Squares! Thank you for letting us know. I am so excited about this 😍

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Oh yay! Thanks, Sky!🥰

[@loribrock991]

Thanks for another excellent video. I’m going right out for two drywall rulers. What an awesome idea!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Lori! I can take no credit for the idea...my husband came up with it and I have just loved doing it this way now!❤️

[@Mewochuui]

I think I watched this last year, but I (finally) NEED the info this year. THANK YOU! Oh, my goodness...you and hubby are brilliant. While "oonching" may not be a word, I think "ooching" might be. Ha. Ha. Not really. Lucky recipient of the final properly squared quilt.

[@valerieslater3029]

Very helpful to me, great tips and its a wonderful quilt, thanks !!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thanks, Valerie! 🥰

[@janeconaway7691]

Loved, loved, loved this video! I have struggled to adequately square my quilts. I went right out and bought two T-squares. Thanks so much.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Aww YAY! I hope it works for you as well as it does for me! ❤️

[@earthdweller222]

Great camera angle! Very helpful video.

[@cindyhappel7376]

What a beautiful little baby quilt! I have a square that I used for professional draperies and sometimes I use it for my quilts. I will be going to the hardware store to pick up a T-square tomorrow. Thank you for your video!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Cindy! Glad it was helpful for you!

[@pamziemann4925]

I have a t-square, there is a “ledge” along the back of the short side that Cathy didn’t show,but that is what keeps you hooked on the edge of the cutting mat. She alluded to it when she mentioned pushing down and pulling slightly to keep the ruler in place while cutting. Great video.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Pam!!❤️

[@RobinHarris61]

That quilt is so beautiful! Thanks for another great video. And for reminding me not to ruin my cutting blade on the dining room table! 🤣 ❤

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Oh thank you, Robin!!❤️ And right?!? 😂😂 (I knew a few of you would get a kick out of that!😘)

[@janesturm]

I am new to your channel. I love your ideas and directions, easy to understand and follow along. I am an an older return to quilting lady and I find your videos very helpful. So glad I found you.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Jane! I'm so glad you found me too! I hope you continue to enjoy the videos and I'm happy to have you as a part of my YT community! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!!

[@knitgirl1988]

Another great video. I also use a ruler from Harbor Frieght that is 48 inches long. It only cost 7 bucks... it is heavy enough and perfect for trimming fabric. Keep up the informative work!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, knitgirl! ❤️ And ps I love Harbor Freight...you never know what you'll find there! 🤩🤓

[@susanchase7880]

There will come a day when you will need a higher table... great demo. I'm buying a big T square so I can apply the same method.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Lol! I know, right?! Thankfully my sewing table can be raised up to counter height! ❤️ Thanks for watching and for your comment!

[@thecheshirecrafter4522]

Great idea to use a metal T- square. I use a plastic one in papercrafting and sometimes find that tools use in other crafts are just what I need to get the job done. On a separate note, I love the sound of your voice, the accent is so soothing. In fact, last week when on holiday in a strange hotel room and unable to sleep I played your video on repeat and driftly gently off to your dulcet tones. So thanks for that too. Xx

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Oh my goodness! That is the sweetest thing ever! ❤️ And thanks about the T-square...it's my husband's genius so I can't take the credit! 🤓

[@lorigeiger8036]

I’m heading out to the garage to find my husband’s T square. Brilliant idea🤗

[@Matty06001]

Goodness, this is exactly what I needed to see….mats and rulers too small, no big table, what to do?! Thanks so much for twisting everything for us (a little awkward, ow), it’s appreciated.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Susan! ❤️ And I'm so glad it was helpful for you!

[@sherrygarner5459]

ok I found one at Harbor Freight $18, Thank you so much this is a game changer. I love it

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Oh, I'm so glad!! You're gonna be surprised at how much easier it makes trimming a quilt! 🤓😊

[@vanillayogurt5650]

I love the T square idea…on my way to the hardware store!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Somehow I thought you might like this one! 🤔😉 (my husband's idea, of course!)😂🥰

[@cindylamont6240]

Very nice demo, and the quilt is absolutely lovely. Thanks for the helpful tip

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Cindy!

[@robinblack3865]

What beautiful colors you chose!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Robin! I can only take a little credit…the mother of the baby chose the nursery colors and I chose the fabrics that I thought would match them! ❤️

[@dedrasmitherman7983]

Enjoyed the video. Love the quilt! TFS.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thanks, Dedra! ❤️

[@LauraMcHugh]

I use a really long (6') No Slip Grip drywall ruler. Tools rule! A little bit of a variation on the T-square. The no slip is really nice and the length is perfect for almost all my quilts. I cut on my very large butcher block kitchen island. I love your videos. Learning so much!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Laura! And that is a smart solution too!

[@mpete2525]

Love this idea. Thanks Cathy!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thanks Meyrick!

[@doraleetrent1802]

I went out and just bought two T squares today! Thank you so much for this video! Hats off to you! Thank you, thank you!!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

How wonderful, Doralee! I hope it makes squaring up your quilts easier and more enjoyable! ❤️

[@paulab9363]

This is the best tip I’ve seen in a long time! I can hardly wait to go to Lowe’s! Also, I love the way your house is decorated. It looks very mid-century-ish.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Paula! 🥰❤️

[@lstein0]

I just used this tool/tip and video to trim up a quilt. GAH. It was perfection. I can NOT tell you how much I appreciate you sharing this video, and I love that this tool was about $12. Which is an excellent price for a quilting tool. Ha. Thank you so much.

[@lstein0]

Also, I don't mean to brag, but I am totally about to brag. I folded the quilt into quadrants after trimming, and ALL FOUR CORNERS MET PERFECTLY. Now I need you to help me with my crochet corners meeting up. 😁

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Lisa, I'm so glad that it worked for you (and yes, I like affordable!!) Thank you for commenting!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Ok, I'm glad you bragged because that is SO GREAT!! 🤩🤩 Seriously. Not sure I can help with crochet corners, tho! 😂

[@dmunoz1943]

Such a pretty quilt. A great idea using the T square. Oh, and nice furniture.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Oh my goodness, thank you! ❤️

[@ladyd54]

Great video showing how to use a t-square for squaring up your quilt top. Gently roll up the bottom of your quilt and use large spring clips to hold the weight of the quilt onto the cutting table top. You could also use large spring clamps to hold your t-square from shifting.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Excellent suggestion! Thanks for sharing! 🥰👍🏻🤓

[@kathysnavely1802]

Beautiful quilt. What a great idea! Okay, C-athy’s husband when there’s a T-Square shortage 😉😉.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Lol! 😂 I thought about that today…are the accountants and execs at Lowe’s looking at the numbers thinking, “why are we selling out of T-squares?!”

[@harbourcolour]

Great tips! Thank you. I love the quilt pattern that you used... I was just looking at that same pattern in a magazine I subscribe to. It's beautiful!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

I was so pleased that it did turn out lovely...I would very much recommend it!❤️ Then again I'm a sucker for an Irish chain! 🤓❤️

[@michelemead841]

Love this idea thank you for sharing

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you for watching and commenting! ❤️

[@jeanetterochnowskis142]

Thank you Cathy for another wonderful video. I love the fact that you used tools that are not necessarily crafting tools. I do that all the time. Plus very helpful tips. Live it! ❤️❤️👍

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thanks, Jeannette! Any time I repurpose a tool intended for one thing in another totally different area, I feel super resourceful and smart! 🤓 Of course this time it was my husband's great idea!❤️

[@donnarichey144]

I don't know if that would be easy to use for me or not. Thank you for doing this for us.

[@maryjokruer6127]

Genius! Had to show this to my husband to make sure when we go to Lowe’s I’ll be buying the right thing! 😆

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

I can take NO credit for the genius...it's all my husband's idea! But boy does it work beautifully!❤️

[@omisfavorites1054]

Brilliant! I’ve never heard/seen this suggestion before! Thank you!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You're welcome! All credit to the hubs who came up with the idea! 🥰

[@dimples6596]

What a great idea! I’m going out to get a t-square. Thanks for saying the price. Lowe’s is definitely less expensive than Amazon! Enjoyed your video. Subscribed.

[@gwenfisher4135]

Great idea..going to pick up 2 t-squares .. thank you.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You're welcome, Gwen! I hope it ends up being very useful to you! 🤓

[@nancymathisen9707]

Good idea.

[@michelewilliams4713]

thank you...going to pick up my T squares tomorrow. great demonstration

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Oh yay! I hope you find them really useful and easy!❤️

[@janknight659]

Another enjoyable and informative video. I hope you continue to share with us your projects, advice and humour. I can recall on an earlier video that you were going to tell us about the name CatBird - did I miss that somewhere along the line?

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Haven’t done that one yet! But it’s coming so stay tuned! 🥰❤️

[@mamakaka73]

You are so patient! I just go through it with scisors! 🤣🤣

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

I’m very particular. What can I say? 🤷🏻‍♀️😂❤️

[@sharonlalli1414]

I'm not a quilter but have watched many videos hoping that someday I might try. Have never seen anyone do this. Didn't realize this was necessary.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Sharon, I want to encourage you to change your "someday" to "today!" I send a text photo of a cool crochet blanket to a friend with "isn't this amazing?!" and she said, "sigh. one day!" And I thought, "Screw that! I don't want to get to the end of my life and wish that I had made that blanket when I first saw it!" You can do it...just start!❤️

[@Patricia-sx6xd]

Very helpful Cathy. ❤

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thanks, Patricia!

[@amybertschausen7788]

What amazing camera work and editing! So clean and sharp!,

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

My husband’s work! He is pretty amazing! 🤩 Thank you!

[@amybertschausen7788]

I’m so happy You tube’s algorithm brought you to my attention! You are my new favorite! Thank you and keep having fun at it!,

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

@@amybertschausen7788 thank you, Amy!! 🥰❤️ I’m so glad you found me too!

[@julieannestaub1502]

This is brilliant! Thank you for sharing :)

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thanks, Julie Anne! 🥰❤️

[@kaywischkaemper4259]

T square is GREAT idea😊

[@doraleetrent1802]

Just found you! Thank you, thank you!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Aww! 🥰 Well...welcome! Glad you found me! ❤️

[@charmainekirk1512]

Good idea!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thanks so much! ❤️

[@ravenskye6595]

great tips- thank you

[@glynisreynolds446]

Great advice Kathy 👏 Lovely quilt too 🥰 🇬🇧

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Glynis!❤️

[@elsafischer3247]

Great idea thank you

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You’re welcome!

[@chrisbgifford7387]

I use the t=square also! Makes it so much easier.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

So. Much. Easier! 🤓

[@bbrown8353]

Excellent tutorial on squaring up! I have also used a t square - it's the engineer in my brain. Another helpful tool to keep your square from moving - it's hard to keep pressure on such a long run - is a 2-5 lb hand weight on the further end of the t square. I believe I first saw this on Jordan quilts - she uses one on her regular quilting ruler.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Oh what a great reminder about the weight! I hadn't thought of using it with the T-square! I tend to really like Algebra more; my husband is a Geometry guy so it was his idea!

[@thelindsaymaestefon4157]

Such a pleasure to watch! Love your tutorials. I would love to see you get into some other pattern testing. Also not sure where you are located but this comes out at 1am my time, I try to stay up to watch, but I don't always have a chance.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

I’m in Alabama. 😊 We have the videos timed to release at midnight so that it’s the “start” of the day….it helps us understand the analytics best that way. 👍🏻 And I’m impressed that you try and stay up…I don’t! Lol😂❤️😘

[@thelindsaymaestefon4157]

@@TheCatBirdQuilts oh, that makes total sense! Thanks for explaining!

[@robynsmith66]

Thank you for this video it was very helpful 💕

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Oh yay! I’m so glad! ❤️

[@notesfromleisa-land]

I use my large quilting square to accomplish this task along with a longer ruler and ample finagling which is unavoidable no matter which tools are used. As fabric carpenters many garage tools have uses. I use a level on my design board when I baste my quilt (on the board). I put the level on both a horizontal and then vertical seam to ensure the quilt is square to backing. Also an aluminum drywall hawk working great to flatten blocks and is cheaper than a clapper. Great demo.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thanks Leisa!!❤

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

i did upholstery and draperies as part of my business for over 15 years and aways used a Tsquare. ive often wondered why folks didn't use them. i should have had a quilter one made and sold it! lol seriously, its all i ever used in my workroom with 60" or 118" or wider fabrics )the norm for that type of work) is mark with white tailors chalk and then cut with my huge heavy scissors. id create a plastic one- heavy duty with markings for quilters. or a metal one with plastic edges or strip for rotary cutting. youd sell them!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Sandra, we’d make a KILLING! 🤩🤓😍

[@Daniel5150You]

Patent your idea before someone steals it.

[@marcellarodriguez7955]

Thank you for showing us this tip, I’m going to purchase one.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

I think you’re gonna love doing it this way! ❤️

[@hopscotchtop]

Thank you for the info, i've been using a simple corner square and a long metal ruler, but the T-square is a much better tool.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Annette! I cannot take credit for the idea...it was all my husband's genius!🤓

[@carcol330003]

I have been using tailor's chalk since I started making clothes as a teenager. I have been quilting a long time and have only used it a few times in quilting. On the subject of marking your quilting lines with tailor's chalk, be sure to do a test on a scrap of fabric to be sure that your lines will come out later. I have read of other quilters who have used some colors such as yellow or pink in particular that later did not come out of the quilt. For marking on the edge for a cutting line that will later be covered with binding, it would not matter.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

That is such a good reminder!❤️ And yes thankfully it will not show underneath the binding in this case! I have wondered/worried about using chalk on the actual quilt but so far, no problems. I will say that I tend to lean toward that blue (especially if there's a white background)...maybe I instinctively know that if it doesn't come totally out it will be less obvious if it's blue on white? Who knows!? Thanks for your comment!😊

[@Silva007ish]

Great video!!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thanks Susan!

[@dottierobbins939]

Great idea! What if you cut the edge 1/4 away from the edge of your fabric, would that help when you bind the quilt and maybe not lose the tiny edge of your block? Just wondering.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

I do such a narrow quilt binding on the front that I'm scared to leave too much of the batting showing...and I don't mind losing some of the quilt top, especially since I often carry the design all the way to the edge of the quilt (with no border.) But it is an excellent suggestion! 👍🏻

[@brendagriffin6437]

I remember those days of trimming my quilts from several different long armers through the years. I now have a person who squares everything up after she does the longarm quilting but before she presents it to me. Leftovers are neatly in piles. So, the quilt is ready for binding when I get it back. While she has the quilt, I make my binding so it's ready to go. She saves me so much time, especially on the queen size quilts.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Ok, so I need the name of your longarm quilter!! 🤩🥰😍

[@brendagriffin6437]

@@TheCatBirdQuilts i sent you an email with info

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

@@brendagriffin6437 thank you thank you! ❤️

[@belindakinmon1395]

I always square my quilts and then serge around them, not all quilts get bound immediately and this prevents stitching coming loose. Many people I quilt for don't have space to square their work and this is an added bonus for them, (I don't charge for this)

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

@@belindakinmon1395 that is a great idea! And very generous of you! ❤️

[@victoriamurphy3771]

What a great video! Thanks for this tip! Your quilt is beautiful. I love the gradient colors. May I ask what the name of the jelly roll or fabric is called? Thanks

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

So I use mens dress shirts from the thrift store for fabric! I think 4 of the 7 colors are mens shirt fabrics. There is one from the “unruly nature” line, one from “speckled” and one from “hole punch dot”….from Ruby Star Society. I did a whole video on this quilt if you are interested: it’s called “quilt stories/ Celtic crossing quilt.” And thank you for the compliment!❤️

[@tinairwin4878]

Thanks for the tip. I think I seen you chip your table w/ your rotary cutter.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Very possible! Our table has taken a beating so it already has a bunch of nicks and stains and chips it! 😂

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

I was worried about your lovely table!!! lol

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

If you saw it up close, or all the marks and scrapes underneath the quilt, you wouldn’t be worried at all. 😂❤

[@lindaholland683]

Thank you

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You’re welcome! 👍🏻

[@meredithwarwick4202]

Excellent idea! I have also found the hardware store has lots of great tools for quilters. Is there a reason you folded the quilt instead of sliding the fabric over and flipped the Tsquare to the other side for cutting the last bit?

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Not sure to be honest! 😂

[@Sandramariadefaria]

I loved this pattern and its colours. What is the name of it?

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you so much! It's the Celtic Crossing quilt from Lo and Behold Stitchery!❤

[@lindafielder8344]

I use my husbands t-square as well. Gives a nice long straight edge.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

That long straight edge is EVERYTHING. 🤓🤩👍🏻

[@Robin-qc4gn]

I love this method! And you look as if you're very careful while using this method. A word of caution: Your t-square may be aluminum and the rotary blade is definitely steel. The steel blade can start to cut into the aluminum ruler and then jump over the roller to cut your thumb. I did that exact thing in a job I had many years ago, cutting with a razor blade on an aluminum ruler and cut my thumb to the bone. If your t-square is steel, it's not an issue.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you for the warning! 😱

[@gisellejones1139]

I used to use my husband's square and my long metre ruler to square things up when l first started quilting and worked pretty well but l would mark it and cut with scissors as l wasn't using a rotary cutter then. It took me a while to get over my fear of them...lol

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Relatable! But oh my goodness so much easier than scissors!! ❤️

[@Westernwilson]

I just have to say...if you are a quilter you DO need one of those big tables and big cutting mats!! I know it can be hard to find the dedicated space but it drove me crazy not having the proper setup to do the work easily and well. I know we can't always appropriate an entire room for our work studios, but if you have the space, go for it.

[@randommusings48]

Hi Cathy, how much does a dress shirt at a thrift store go for in your area? In Australia, it's about $5-15 USD depending on the size of the dress shirt!! I love upcycling so will definitely have to wait for them to be marked down to make it affordable :(

[@mareetorrumbarry5155]

I’m in Australia, I wait for the “ bargain” day sales at the op shops and have been paying between $2-$3 ..

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Sometimes I can get them for as little as $1-3 but usually around $4-7. I have on occasion bought them at $8-9 if they are very large or a print or color I really love. It’s helpful to remember how much fabric you’re getting when you get them….It’s usually still cheaper than if I bought fabric off the bolt.

[@colleen-elizabeth]

Just ordered two T-squares on Amazon - they are a little smaller but will still do the job. I also use rulers for this but I'd like to try it this way. Can you share the pattern name and designer? I love it, and love patterns with squares that are interesting, and don't just look like all squares. Thank you!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

It is the Celtic Crossing quilt by Lo and Behold Stitchery.🤓👍🏻

[@melindafisher1584]

Thanks for this tip. I'll be raiding my husband's shop, and if he doesn't have a T-square, off to the hardware store!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You’re welcome! I bet your husband has at least one T-square….thankfully they’re not expensive if he doesn’t!🤓👍🏻

[@wendynorman6965]

When squaring a wonky side, you can allow an eighth inch or so of only batting to remain in spots where the quilt top doesn’t come up to the cutting edge. This lets you cut off less of the quilt top and the exposed batting is covered by the binding. Also a cheap laser square is a good option for squaring in place of a T-square.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you for this great suggestion! I have wondered if I would like a laser square as much as my T-squares. I need to test it out and see! ❤️

[@eunique4819]

Love the idea of the laser square - it will allow me to use my quilting ruler, which is easier for me to hold. I think I’d get a better cut.

[@tracynovak8109]

Is there a link to the T-square?

[@ahostv00]

Love your content! Found it funny when you said “unching” it because the Hindi word for height is uncha.

[@pamelahill7164]

Do you put a label on yours and if so how and I hat do you put on it?

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

I do put a label on my quilts. So far I have pinned and sewn them in at the end when I do the handstitched binding on the back. 👍🏻

[@jeane.2722]

thx

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

Once a long portion is cut, on the suze if your table, I would place the folded end of the quilt @ the other end... OR... place the T-sq ruler @ the opposite end of the self-healing mat.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

I actually do that in real life...tricky sometimes to work out the real life practices on video! 😂 But yes, you're right and it's a wonderful suggestion! ❤️🤓👍🏻

[@rachaelb9164]

I have a T square I’ve used for drywall. I don’t know why I never thought to use it for quilting. I usually use a square or rectangle at the corners.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Hooray! So you don't even have to go out and buy one! ❤️

[@sherrymaylee9714]

What's the name of this quilt pattern? It's cute

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Celtic crossing by lo and behold stitchery. I have a video where I talk about it in detail “Quilt Stories-Celtic Crossing quilt” if you’re interested in seeing more of it (and the backing and binding!)

[@Cassandra815]

Where did you get the t square?

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Lowe's. 🤓

[@prank654]

Can you give us info on your t square

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

What info would you like? You can find them at probably any hardware store. Look for drywall t-square.

[@marycolven5430]

Do you have the pattern for this quilt?

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

It is Celtic Crossing by Lo and Behold Stitchery. (I ❤️ that pattern!)