How to Square Up Blocks - An Annie’s Creative Studio exclusive episode! Start your FREE TRIAL today!

Have you ever had problems fitting blocks together in a quilt? Most quilters have encountered blocks that are too large, too small or a little skewed, and as a result, struggled to put the quilt together in even rows. In this Quilt & Sew Tips episode, quilting expert Nancy McNally demonstrates how to trim up your quilt blocks to be all the same size.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
• Use 61/2" and 121/2" grid rulers.
• Square up a half-square and triangle unit.
• Square up a block.
• Prioritize which seams to trim.
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[@leahpovloski7080]

I LOVE you! I looked around a bunch to find someone who actually explains things and SHOWS you how to do stuff. I also like that you don’t talk about a bunch of nothing. You are an excellent teacher! Thanks so very much.

[@hollykarlsen1792]

If you have the budget for it, the XL Stripology ruler makes squaring up blocks much easier and quicker. Also, Deb Tucker’s rulers are life changing if you make a lot of traditional block units. Those specialty rulers are expensive so I have been slowly collecting them over the years. That being said, this video should be very helpful for people getting started with just a few basic rulers. Very good explanation!

[@Handistamp]

So great! I love the full explanation of how to use the rulers and square up all the different blocks - especially the tip about the 1/4" seam issue to check at the points of triangles - I never would have thought about that!

[@jeanperren6094]

Thank you for such a thorough demonstration. I was totally engrossed throughout.

[@joannwhite6814]

Thank you. Thank you. I have looked and looked for how to square large blocks.

[@rj3755]

Thank you for the detailed information and demonstration. I've learned a great deal via this video.

[@conniecruz3346]

Thank you. You teach so well. My brain gets you.😂😊❤

[@philippinacarstens7493]

EXCELLENT PRESENTATION - VERY CLEAR TO ME AS A BEGINNER

[@elyplmber]

Finally someone to explain in detail how to square up! Great video , thank you ❤️

[@kantwinnada]

The best squaring video ever. Thank you!!!

[@msklvr5078]

What an awesome video!!!! Thank you SO much!!!

[@patricialoomis9682]

So helpful. Your blocks are gorgeous.

[@nonyabizness.original]

great teaching, just what i was looking for, and btw don't get creeped out for me saying this (i'm an oldish woman)-- your hair is gorgeous.

[@charmainekirk1512]

Thank you. Great tutorial!

[@gilliangamble8287]

Thank you so much for this video tutorial on trimming up block's, I'm a beginner at quilting and just learning on how to use creative grids rulers so thank you so so much 💖

[@thereserioux2178]

Thank you, it's exactly the info I needed.

[@charleneslawson9447]

Perfect tutorial….Thank you.

[@encarnacionada2]

Great tutorial showing how to square up 4 1/2 half triangle block, with these creative grid rulers. They are so awesome I purchased me a 5"-inch creative grid ruler a while back. Definitely a must have the 12 1/2 creative grid ruler so I purchased it. At first, I didn't do my research find out later on these creative grid rulers have so many different sizes so the first one I ordered was the 5 inches. Thinking of also purchasing the 6 1/2 inch somehow, I feel this size is very special in one way and another. Thank you so much for your video explaining very precise details on the trimming leaving the 1/4 inch it all makes sense to me now. I will be practicing until I get right.

[@pennyvance5633]

Great teacher!! Thank you!

[@aok1951]

Very helpful well explained video. Many thanks

[@maryjperalta2562]

At 11:52, I finally got my answer to my current quilt block dilemma. It's what I suspected that I needed to do, but hearing you say confirmed it. I love your teaching method, using precise words.

[@connieverbeck1110]

Thank you!

[@pattygardner231]

Very informative

[@lorih9499]

Great explanation

[@jeremyearl396]

What is the name of the star quilt behind you ? Thank you for the great tutorial, always had trouble with this as I’m a self taught quilter. Chow Sheila

[@conniecruz880]

Thank very much!!

[@daylepeterson5101]

How do I preserve a 1/4 seam allowance around the perimeter of a block made up of HSTs in order to set a binding?

[@keriloke]

What is the name of the quilt behind you? It is beautiful and I would like the pattern.

[@gloriaevans6867]

Good video

[@mscd5839]

Might I ask the name of the block or quilt that is above your right shoulder? I love it and would enjoy making it! Thank you in advance.

[@evelynmorgan2778]

Liked your video. Very informative. What kind of rotary cutter did you use. It cut so smooth.

[@JesusisKing222]

i sure wish i had bought the 12.5" ruler you are using. I just bought a 12.5" omnicraft square up ruler for my wonky blocks. Wow, I'm so confused!!

[@louisevannorden2001]

Maybe there’s a tutorial online that demonstrates how to use it. 🤔

[@pennyvance5633]

Do you have favorite size template for trimming?