How to Square Up Quilt Blocks - with Secret 'oops' tricks!

One of the most common questions I'm asked is how to square up your quilt blocks... so I'm showing you three different ways to square up your blocks, plus two secret tricks to use when you've made an "oops" and need to fix a block that is too small!

[tonimiller]

That was the best and most clearly presented video on squaring up blocks and fixing sizing issues that I have ever seen! Thanks and kudos to you!

[susieq]

I agree wholeheartedly that this is the best video presenting how to square up blocks and strategies to fix sizing problems. I struggle with blocks with skimpy seam allowances and freak out about what to do. This video gives me three new or enhanced options to try. I am thrilled to try these new techniques. Well Done!

[deborahgiuffre]

I never thought to measure the quilt block from the middle to the edge when squaring up. Thanks so much for how to fix the “oops” blocks as well.

[dianegaus]

WOW! I agree. I took quilting classes, but nobody talked about how to fix blocks that come out a little too small! You're a genius!

[maryjeanchapple]

SO glad I have found you! Squaring up is my nemesis and I’m working on a quilt that requires a LOT of it. Thank you so much.

[elainaharter]

THANK YOU! 💗 your last tip was exactly what I was looking for! I’m working with 12.5” blocks that have many pieces. No matter how hard I’ve worked to be gentle with biases & perfect seam allowances, they come up just a fraction shy of 12.5” in spots. I would also love to find a tutorial that addresses that issue too.
But this will work great for the already finished blocks. Much better than dis-assembling to try and re-assemble. Thank you again 💕

[sharonburton]

You showed how to handle my sizing issues related to some of my blocks. Thank you for making a well-done video.

[robertacordova]

Awesome video! I’ve watched several videos on squaring up quilt blocks and this is the best I’ve found. Your instructions are easy to follow and I can see what you’re doing (Good camera shots). I appreciate you shared several different methods and used different tools. I look forward to watching some of your other videos. Thanks for all your tips.

[KathyAncheta]

Oh my goodness! I just knew there had to be a way to correct a block of you have issues. I have been so concerned about not having enough fabric to remake blocks. I’m such a newbie and I so appreciate someone showing me an alternative to just remaking blocks. Also I love that you showed the different rulers and how to use them. I have every ruler size and still wasn’t confident I was using them correctly. Thanks so much for thinking outside the box, and making this video. I’m a new subscriber now!!

[lyndabuchholz]

Thank you. Good instructions! I may come back to watch again till it sticks in my brain. Such clear instructions!!!!

[rlk]

This was my first time to see your video on squaring up blocks. I never knew how to fix blocks the didn't quite meet the required block size after squaring them up. I have always just done them over and over until I got the correct size. This has been a game changer for me. I will be subscribing and watching your videos.

[andreav]

I'm having trouble needing to square a unit to 3 and 5/16 - with a square of fabric in the center (ie. no easy way to tell where the center is). Evil pattern - lol! The completed block is 4.5", but this unit needing to be 3 and 5/16" is killing me. I haven't seen a quilting ruler that has 16ths of an inch.

[donnarichey]

Ok I wasn't sure and thank you for clarifying that it was closed. I watched Whitney sews and she cut the tip of her finger off. Thank you so much

[karenleinbach]

I just "discovered" you - thank you for your tips on squaring up! I've never used the "find your middle" before. I can't wait to do this! Looking forward to watching more of your videos!

[mrsbecky]

This was an awesome video. The freezer paper trick is genius!

[patriceroseland]

Where can you get those dots you put on the ruler?

[kathrynmyer]

THANK YOU!! I have inherited numerous quilt blocks from my mother's quilting days - and am trying to make quilts with varying size blocks. Your very straight forward methods - especially love the framing the small ones to make them the correct size. Always so much better to see the actions of how to do this. You have saved me much anxiety over these projects with these vintage squares.

[kathyhilding-zhtw]

Is there any way you can share how to purchase the products that you were using?

[Vanessa-pefo]

I'm new to quilting but not sewing (55 years), I also do machine embroidery but I want to start doing lap quilts. my question is, I get the finding the middle with the blocks you just did do to there is a intersection of fabric in the middle, but how do you square up a plain block? do you have to fold the fabric in half and then in half again to find the middle?

[marilyntrent]

Very good information and clearly presented. First time I have seen spot on dot. Thank you.