Welcome to A Half Square Affair. This calculator calculates all the key dimensions of a square in a square block given either the finished inside square length or the finished outside square length as a starting point. The beauty of the simple square design is that you can make the squares as small or large as you like, based on the fabric you want to highlight. Method #1. Hourglass blocks are a variation of the classic quarter square triangle block, using two fabrics to create an hourglass shape. I have always used the traditional technique of using corner squares, stitching and trimming them and then crossing my fingers that it comes out square and even: Traditional square-in-a-square technique via McCall’s Quilting Border Calculator: Shows the amount of fabric required to create borders, based on your quilt’s dimensions and the width of the borders. Die Cut Calculator: Counts the number of each letter and number in some text. In other words, WONKY. Calculators for Quilters A common scenario for quilters is trying to figure out how many width of fabric strips to cut in order to get the number of patches that a pattern calls for. You can enter either the finished square size or the inside square size. The square-in-a-square quilt block is a classic quilting design. The points of the square are turned up. The beauty of the simple square design is that you can make the squares as small or large as you like, based on the fabric you want to highlight. The Square in a Square quilting block is one of the most used quilting building blocks. The block pictured above is a simple square in a square. Cut four corner patch fabrics equal to the finished size of the block divided by 2 and add 1/2" for seam allowances. Cut off the excess outside fabric and open up the squares to reveal the finished block plus seam allowance of … Method #1. Click on Quilt Block Calculator at the top of the The square-in-a-square block is one of those easy looking units that never comes out quite right. Jun 24, 2014 - Explore lindakay916's board "SQUARE IN A SQUARE QUILTS", followed by 3625 people on Pinterest. The calculator will determine that the outside finished square is 7 1/8 inches. Today I have a quick tutorial on the hourglass quilt block. Sometimes the center square is framed by just one set of triangles. Square in a Square is one of my favorite quilt blocks and was actually the first block I ever attempted piecing, way before I understood a single rule of traditional quilt piecing. Today I'm writing about the Diamond in Square component, which is also known as the Square in a Square. Square-in-a-Square Calculator: Works out all the key dimensions of a square-in-a-square block. The points of the square are turned up. This block is very easy to assemble. It consists of a center square surrounded by four triangles, which frame the block and create another square unit. However, it is most common to find the center square framed by two or even more separate triangle borders. Back when I pieced this this block, I didn’t understand the importance of good quality fabric or accurate seam allowance. Stitch a diagonal line across each smaller square, sewing across each corner of the larger square. It is used and altered in many way. My square in a square quilt uses fabrics from a couple different Amy Butler collections as well as various solids, shot cottons and Kaffe Fassett prints. I had so much fun just trying out different sizes. Answer the questions below to calculate the number of fabric strips to cut for any size square. The Square in a Square Quilting Block. Today, we are talking about how to get accurate square in a square blocks (aka diamond in a square blocks). I tend to think of this as a traditional method, but there are several others that can wear that hat, as you will see. Square in a Square Calculator: Calculates the size of the triangles to fit on a square given that square's size. Choose the finished size for your Square in a Square quilt block or unit. Square in a Square . The calculator makes sure you always have a minimum 1/4 inch seam beyond the inside square points. My square in a square quilt uses fabrics from a couple different Amy Butler collections as well as various solids, shot cottons and Kaffe Fassett prints. The block pictured above is a simple square in a square. A Square in a Square block is basically a square set on point, so all the tips that apply to setting a quilt or block on point also apply to a Square-in-a-Square block. Cut the center square fabric equal to the finished block size plus 1/2" (for seam allowances). Method # 1: Triangles on the Square.