Double Square In A Square Quilt Block

Pin one smaller square on each corner of a larger square with the right sides together.

Double square in a square quilt block.

The square in square requires 1 large square and 4 small squares to be cut. Stitch a diagonal line across each smaller square sewing across each corner of the larger square. I tend to think of this as a traditional method but there are several others that can wear that hat as you will see. If you re new to quilting one of the basic quilt blocks that beginners should learn is the square in a square block pattern.

Triangles on the square. For example our finished block size is going to be 4 inches so we simply add to that which equals 4. Cut the center square fabric equal to the finished block size plus 1 2 for seam allowances. Cut four corner patch fabrics equal to the finished size of the block divided by 2 and add 1 2 for seam allowances.

Cutting calculations for a square in a square quilt block. Choose the finished size for your square in a square quilt block or unit. To determine the size of the large square decide on your finished block size and add.