Perfect Square in a Square Quilt Block
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Inside: Perfect Square in a Square Quilt Block
This is the last block for the Midnight Star Table Topper. (Note: See bottom of post for more about this project.)
Unlike the first two blocks for this project, The Square in a Square is a very easy block to make. And the soon-to-be released Midnight Star Table Topper pattern only requires one block for the entire design.
Note: You may have already mastered this block if you have been following along and made the Economy Block.
Gather Your Materials
Materials:
- (1) 3-1/4″ White square
- (2) 3″ Dark Blue squares
A square block set on point can be designed in a lot of different ways to add visual interest to a quilt. In the case of the Midnight Star pattern, it’s used in the center of the quilt, with the star points pointing out from there.
Making the Perfect Square in a Square Quilt Block
Basic Sewing Supplies Needed
- Sewing Machine
- It’s nice to use a 1/4″ sewing foot to help maintain a perfect seam allowance
- Cotton Thread
- I prefer Aurifil 50 wt. thread
- Sewing Pins
- Rotary Cutter with sharp blade
- Acrylic Ruler for cutting fabric
- Squaring Ruler
- Rotary Cutting Mat
- Iron & Ironing Board
How to Make a Perfect Square in a Square Block
Step 1:
Cut the (2) 3″ Dark Blue squares on the diagonal to make (4) triangles.
Step 2:
Sew a triangle to opposite sides of a 3-1/4″ White square. Match the center of the square with the center of the triangle. Repeat. Press the triangle out.
Step 3:
Sew triangles to the remaining two sides of the White square, again matching the center of the square with the center of the triangle. Press to the triangle.
Step 4:
Square up the block to 4-1/2″ x 4-1/2″. Take care not to cut off the points of the white fabric. You should have a 1/4″ seam allowance between each point and the trimmed edge. This is very important because this block is at the center of your quilt.
For squaring up single blocks, I have a 6-1/2″ Creative Grids Square Ruler which I use for squaring 3″, 4″, 5″ and 6″ blocks. In a perfect world, I’d have a template in each size, but I find that the 6-1/2″ ruler works great.
It really is that easy. And, now you have a perfect Square in a Square block for the center of your (coming soon) The Midnight Star Table Topper.
The Midnight Star Table Topper only requires one perfect square in a square block. Once it’s finished, set it aside until you’re ready to assemble your quilt.
This block is also a part of a fun project called the Midnight Star Table Topper. This post is Part 3 and below are links to Part 1 and Part 2.
