Cutting Quilt Squares

Insert a pin along each of the edges of the squares before you cut them.

Cutting quilt squares.

Now that you have a perfectly straight edge with a perfect 90 degree angle we are going to cut a 4 1 2 inch strip of fabric. We will then sub cut this strip into 4 1 2 inch squares. I have been really enjoying the olfa frosted rulers lately and creative grids have great ones too. Cut along the lines to create your quilting squares.

Using your rotary cutter cut the fabric running along the side of the ruler to create a perfect straight edge. Our quilting kits come in a variety of colors and materials from some of your favorite designers. Watch nancy demonstrate a handy tool for squaring up quilt blocks auditioning fussy cut motifs or lining up embroidery designs in quilt blocks with no mark. This will keep the fabric from moving and make it easier to cut.

The 6 x 24 is great for cutting strips from the yardage but a little cumbersome when cutting those down into the squares. 2 5 x 43 strips perfect for log cabin quilts strip quilts and. Follow the lines exactly and do not cut inside or outside of them. Half square triangles are used to make corner triangles for a quilt when quilt blocks are sewn on point.

A 6 5 inch square ruler will work for this or the 6 5 x 12 5 is a very versatile and popular size as well. Quilting fabric misscrafts cotton craft fabric bundle squares patchwork pre cut quilt squares for diy sewing scrapbooking quilting dot pattern 25pcs 30x30cm 4 0 out of 5 stars 93 12 69 25 69. 1 24 of over 1 000 results for arts crafts sewing. 5 squares great for triangles star blocks and english paper piecing.