The triangle pieces are sewn to two opposite sides first followed by the final two opposite sides resulting in another square patch as the end product.
Square in a square in a square quilt block pattern.
Choose the finished size for your square in a square quilt block or unit.
If you re new to quilting one of the basic quilt blocks that beginners should learn is the square in a square block pattern.
Cut four corner patch fabrics equal to the finished size of the block divided by 2 and add 1 2 for seam allowances.
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.
Square in a square.
Cut the center square fabric equal to the finished block size plus 1 2 for seam allowances.
Triangles on the square.
Sew blue print triangles to opposite edges of the yellow print square diagram 3.
Press all seam allowances away from the yellow print square.