How To Square A Quilt

[@johannepaquette969]

Best squaring video on KZbin because it’s not demonstrating on a cup holder but on a real, full sized quilt!

[@skoolie_life3261]

This is the best squaring video I've found. A lot of tutorials will demo on tiny quilts and this one is full size. The lighting, sound and camera angle is great! I also like that you showed the whole process without cutting the scene. Thanks!

[@worldgonemad1977]

Thank you for showing this procedure on a normal sized quilt! Most people demonstrate this on tiny table toppers and it doesn't give a true representation of the whole process. I often watch your tutorials and find them very helpful.

[@MargaretLeuwenQuilting]

Thankyou! Thanks for watching!

[@deewinston5651]

Thank you for demonstrating two different quilts. I’m still learning.❤

[@yvonnezawislak3823]

Beautiful colors! Great and informative tutorial. Camera shows very well how you place the ruler and your instructions are very clear. Thank-you so much for sharing this with us.

[@louannepierce5686]

Thank you for demonstrating on the second quilt without an obvious border. I am more confident about tackling this job now.

[@deborahorleans4662]

Your tutorial is fantastic! Thank you! Your camera is placed perfect, your voice is pleasant and clear. I like how you cover everything like how to fix it if it doesn't line up perfect, etc. This is the first video I've watched of yours and I'm SO pleased! I learned so much and at the same time my anxiety over this definitely went down. 😁👍

[@MsSassySean]

This is so very helpful! Thank you for doing all 4 sides of the quilt on camera. I'm happy to see that a large quilt can be squared up with common tools.

[@kathys9999]

Excellent video! Squaring up a quilt block is mostly shown on videos which is no help. This is exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@patsywilkerson6725]

Love your videos. This is exactly the way I learned to square up a quilt and it seems to work for me all of the time. Your instructions are always so clear!! Thanks!

[@cindygehrke5249]

I know how to do this but still enjoy watching you do a video tutorial. Your voice is so soothing and informative which makes you such a great teacher! Thanks Margaret!

[@new2quilting]

Thank you so much for this helpful video!!! It’s nice to see you square up a large quilt on a regular sized table.

[@joane8651]

You are a great teacher, first video I have seen on how to do this, thanks! I remember getting my first quilt ready to square and not knowing what to do next, ended up folding it and cutting and guessing....

[@marydonovan6681]

Saw many videos on this, and you take your time, so I’m using your tutorial for my square up. Thanks so much

[@superPolekat]

This was so useful. I really adore that Lyon's quilt. Just terrific.

[@MargaretLeuwenQuilting]

Thank you Paul!

[@debglastetter851]

Margaret, thank you so much for this video. This will really help me. The quilt is beautiful. Have a great weekend and Happy Mother's Day

[@dianegill6444]

Thanks, I've seen this done before . Read directions but when you are a visual learner, A video like this is awesome!

[@dianegill6444]

" Should read Never seen" not ever😔

[@arlenepiggot3982]

just watching the process of how to square up a quilt. This is how I have been doing it nice to see I have been doing it like others great video.👏👏

[@psrose1]

this is so helpful. yes, it makes sense. and boy that quilt is YUMMU

[@delawurl5938]

Thank you, Margaret, for a great video. You showed us your expertise in working with a quilt that seemed to square easily, yet you had an area or two where you had to "work it." I would love to see more videos like this one, especially if you can square up a quilt that requires you making your square corners meet well on the edges. Also, how about a quilt that doesn't have definite lines to line up with? Thank you again. My quilts are often uneven and this video allowed me the opportunity to square up without much grief:) Would you suggest squaring up a quilt prior to adding borders, or let the borders be added and then squaring? Your comments are much coveted.

[@debrameeks7918]

thanks so much. I have been doing it wrong for years. you are so helpful!!!!

[@kellyf5190]

Awesome video! I've never squared any of my quilts because I want sure how to. Thank you!

[@aktrapper6126]

Thanks Margaret. I have never seen this part done before. I just winged it. :-)

[@jmarylastone]

this looks so much easier than how I have been doing it - THANK YOU

[@MargaretLeuwenQuilting]

So glad you enjoyed!!

[@kathyhart5105]

For the quilts that I have made, I use a larger square and do it on the floor. I just move my cutting mat to each corner.

[@Westernwilson]

Margaret, fab video...wish I had seen this years ago!!! I am trying to figure out why it would get 9 down-votes! You mentioned in reply to an earlier comment that you also pay attention to each block as it is made, checking for square-ness, and all along as you complete the quilt top. I find pressing and starching a great aid in keeping things flat, not-stretched, and square. Does it help at all to make your borders 1/2" wider than needed (and chalk that line as you do not need to quilt over it) so that there is extra fabric to lose during the final squaring?

[@Borogerst32697]

i lay my quilt on a huge table and just move the self healing mat around under it so I can get the majority of the quilt spread out super flat before i cut. we are all working in small spaces 🙃

[@loveittoday]

Quick question.. (but first thank you for a great video! Well done!) I typically don't put borders on my quilts and wasn't sure what reference points you used on the quilt without borders? My quilts typically have more seams in the blocks than the one you demonstrated with (so more chances of them not being square! 😮) and wonder if I should just do the best I can or if there's another tip you might have? Thanks so much! 😊

[@MargaretLeuwenQuilting]

I would pick a point in the pieced blocks and use that point to square it from, similar to how I did the second quilt. Thanks so much for watching!

[@beanie0718]

That is a beautiful log cabin quilt. I wish we could see the entire quilt! :( Its Gorgeous! :)

[@MargaretLeuwenQuilting]

This is actually a quilt my daughter made from one of my designs, it's called Lyon's quilt and the fabric requirements are available for free on our Facebook Group (Margaret Leuwen Quilting) and the instructions are here on KZbin. Thanks!!

[@beanie0718]

Thanks Margaret, I will go to facebook and check it out!!! :)

[@carolmurray8016]

Margaret Leuwen Quilting Lyon's quilt

[@rachelmiller495]

Sounds great , but what if u want to use the backing for the binding?

[@ruthirise.torres460]

Hi, Margaret! And when the quilt you are doing is one with hexies in Grandmother's Garden pieces, how do you finish it? I will appreciate your advice! Thanks

[@margaretkancianic6259]

Do you always baste the edges of the quilt first and at what point do you do it? Before quilting?

[@carmenbailey8209]

Great instructions 👍😊❤️

[@Westernwilson]

PS I wish for you a bigger cutting mat and table, Margaret!

[@rachelmiller495]

Thank you Wished I saw this before I did my first quilts

[@ivybichon8582]

Thank you so much. I couldn't find any videos as to how to do this.

[@MargaretLeuwenQuilting]

You are welcome, thank you for watching!

[@MonaDidWhat]

Thanks, great video

[@TheMelanieGrace]

Thank you for this video!!!!! I appreciate the effort

[@dianegill6444]

If you don't have a big table to hold the whole quilt, is it alright for it to hang off?

[@MargaretLeuwenQuilting]

+Diane Gill yes just try to support as much as possible. Thanks for watching!

[@lindamattson6281]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@jenniferfarsh675]

Thank you, this is very helpful!

[@peggy1046]

excellent tutorial

[@MargaretLeuwenQuilting]

Thank you!

[@beverlyboyce6687]

Thank you for posting this video! Just out of curiosity, what do you do with the leftover backing material you trim off?

[@MargaretLeuwenQuilting]

I cut it up and use it in quilts. I will use it in test blocks, in 'plugs', my grandchildren love it to play with. You are welcome, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@cynthialodermeier5291]

Thank you sew much!

[@debc8402]

thank you so much for sharing this I always have a hard time doing me

[@sandracedar368]

Thank you🤗

[@tressiecarter8809]

Thanks bunches this was really helpful lol!!

[@joanholland5688]

Why only the 4 corners?

[@rachelmiller495]

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[@beckyezra1]

Thank you.

[@hazelgiles7058]

What size is your big ruler please

[@MargaretLeuwenQuilting]

It is a Creative Grids 8 1/2" x 24 1/2" Ruler. Thanks for watching!

[@awithey425]

How do you square up a quilt top to add borders (before quilting)

[@cynthialodermeier5291]

I would love this pattern! Can you tell me what pattern it is and who's pattern? How many batiks are in it? Thanks so much!

[@MargaretLeuwenQuilting]

+Cynthia Lodermeier I will try to find it for you!

[@joyceroquemore959]

very helpful video. Thanks

[@klarabukur-doczy8412]

Very helpful. Tank you.

[@tanjowil9743]

Beautiful.

[@DSLAlex4]

Thank you for the valuable information! 8-)

[@fabulousmarilyn3.088]

okay, so I don't need to square the quilt top, I should wait til I put my backing on first..this is after its quilted, yes..

[@MargaretLeuwenQuilting]

+Marilyn Kolako I square my quilt as I sew it. I do a final square once it's all quilted.