square in a square tutorial – Quilting Jetgirl

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Square in a Square Tutorial & Top Tips

March 15, 2023
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
quilt block tutorial, square in a square tutorial
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March 2023 Update: I now recommend cutting the smaller squares ⅛" larger than listed in the table (so 1½", 1¾", 2", 2¼" 2½", 2¾", 3", 3¼" 3½", ... all the way up to 7") and using a FULL ¼" seam when sewing the triangles on the side of the large square. I have found a lot more consistently in...

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Yvonne is a former aerospace engineer turned modern quilter, designer, and technical editor. She was introduced to quilting by her paternal grandmother in high school when her grandmother offered to hand quilt a twin-size quilt to use in her college dorm room if Yvonne made the quilt top. Now, over 25 years later, Yvonne has developed a style that bridges her technical background and love of bold color, specializing in curves, transparency color play, and bold, geometric designs. Yvonne’s quilts have been featured in numerous national and international magazines, quilt shows, and books.