Squaring Up Your Blocks

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Once you have all your blocks sewn, it's time to make sure that they are all the same size.

[@maryskoskie4257]

The best instructions for squaring a block! Wish that I had found you sooner. Thank you!

[@ktmint8495]

Best explanation I've seen for squaring up a block. Thanks!

[@trinasummer]

This is the first video I've seen that talks about rulers having grips. I'm very excited they exist! I will be getting one...or two this weekend. YAY! Thanks for the info!

[@markayw]

This is a great tutorial I sure wish I had found it earlier while squaring down my 12 1/2 " heart blocks. But I will use it on the next quilt. Thanks Aimee for sharing this. :)

[@scousey2736]

thanks for this I have watched loads of videos on quilting and everybody seems to get perfect blocks its nice to know others have to straighten them and nice clear instructions how to do it

[@482milena]

This is the 1st time I have understood how to square up my blocks. Till now it has been a hit & miss. Some ended off 1'' smaller than was planed. Thank you fo e explaining it so well. Klemzig Sth Aust

[@ivybichon8582]

Thank you so much. I was lost regarding how to do this as a new quilter

[@SharonCampbellWhittington]

Nicely presented. Very clear instruction.:)

[@sharonbaker9525]

Thank you! I am new at quilting and having even blocks was a struggle. You took the mystery out of it.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

I call tha fair and square 🤣

[@Carylanne927]

You have done a great job showing how to properly square the finished blocks. consistency is the key as to where one starts and what line to follow, as we all know the diagonal is not the place to start.. ask me how I know.. Carylanne in TX

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Screw up your blocks, oh no what have I done 🤣

[@overallquilter]

@MsKathy07 Hi Kathy, yes there is a rotating mat you can use, they are wonderful. Thanks for the comment! Aimee

[@petracramirez54]

Aimee, thanks. You made it look so easy. But do you find the center point on the block before you lay the ruler on it and I would imagine you place center point of ruler on top of center of block for that first cut. Correct?

[@overallquilter]

@trinasummer I replaced all my rulers with Creative Grid rulers, they are a little more expensive but worth every penny. Thanks for watching!

[@sharonfinch2271]

HI Aimee, miss you in NC and at MJ - but I have just started quilting and I am learning a lot from you.

[@aimeegriffin4867]

Thanks Sharon, Glad to know you're quilting!

[@Arac23]

Thank you.. very well explained.

[@lindawadsworth1088]

Love this video thank you very much. I have been searching for over a 1/2 hour to square up a 12 1/4 inch block and this explains perfectly from the center as all I have is a ruler and my mat.

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

very helpful thank you

[@gwenbroward275]

this was a great help to me

[@overallquilter]

@dutchnyc23 Glad it helped, enjoy the rest of the videos!

[@dutchnyc23]

This was very helpful! Thanks

[@marciafahlmark717]

Can you tell me how you sewed these blocks together? I really love the way it’s looks and want to make a memory lap blanket with my dads clothes. I can’t figure out how you sewed it. Thanks!

[@donnajack3738]

Thank you. Good video

[@overallquilter]

@MsSweetpeaches1 Thanks!

[@overallquilter]

@BarbyCurtis70 I don't remember the pattern we used, but I just wanted to show how to square up a block. If I come across the pattern I'll be sure to post it. Thanks for watching!

[@overallquilter]

It depends on the block itself. Can you send a picture so I can coach you on it?

[@sharonnoles5039]

Hey, I have 15 1\2 x15 1\2 can I square up my block with a15x15 ruler I want a 15x15 block

[@annoyedbuddy53]

oh it is so easy u make it easy for me thank u

[@abdulkalaamsonday6123]

Hi do how do you add the grips on the ruler

[@nanny5301]

Why do you not iron your squares first before cutting?

[@debbiechlouber3826]

Aimee, good video but each of my blocks are a different design..a sampler block. Plus each one is a bit different in size. I am very frustrated. I see this video is 11 years old but it popped up. Any suggestions on different block designs? Thank you

[@marchgriffin]

Hi Debbie! Here's Aimee's reply: Hi Debbie, not all blocks are squareable, hahaha is that a word? anyway, if you have for instance a 9 patch and you square it up then you will have smaller blocks in the outer area. It's so important to really start off right. I encourage you to always text out your seam, the best way for blocks to turn out right is to have that consistent 1/4" seam allowance. Start with 3 strips, 1 1/2" wide by 3 long. sew along the long side and measure the center. it should measure 1". if it doesn't then move your needle as needed. Yes it was a long time ago we made videos. We closed the shop, just wasn't making enough to keep going. I still teach and hope to one day get back to doing more videos. Thanks for watching! Aimee

[@maureenhames9926]

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