How to Make a Trailing Squares Quilt - Free Quilting Tutorial

Trailing Squares is sew easy—just one little seam in the whole block. But the fun doesn’t stop there!

Jenny uses the scraps to make a stunning pieced border, whips up a bonus baby quilt, backs it with snuggly-soft Cuddle®, and adds an elegant flange binding. From start to finish, this week’s tutorial is packed with enough goodness to keep you sewing all spring!

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[sewcrazybaker]

I have to admit that I didn't care for this quilt at first. I almost didn't watch the video, but I'm glad I did. WOW!!! This is gorgeous! Thank you so much for showing us this beautiful quilt!
And now I can go out to our garage to care for the injured cat I rescued. He has been to the vet and will be our guest for 2 weeks.

[kayannahufford]

Jenny you are so special. You work so hard to teach us quilting. You are the queen of quilting. Thank you so much.

[victoriaheckman]

I liked the "What if" section. And I am very glad you gave us a refresher in how to sew on the binding at the end of the video.

[debbiedobbins]

This was a super fun tutorial. Loved the flange binding tricks…and the what if’s…great to see all the options for one block. Super super fun.

[terisparkman]

What a quick and easy quilt. I love all the "what ifs." The baby quilt would be a great one to make if you need a baby gift at the last minute. Thanks for another great tutorial.

[chrislittebrant]

Good Evening Jenny, I love the Colors of these fabrics, so deep and yes, the do make a nice diagonal trail down the quilt. I hope you have an amazing weekend ❣️ 🥰 Chris

[barbarajohnson]

Jenny I am so thrilled to see you sharing such creative ways to encourage people.... some out there need that little push to say... "I can do this"!!!

[ruthhilsdorf]

I liked the “What if” segment. Natalie did a more detailed flange binding lesson in her Final Stitch series and I have used it a number of times. I usually prefer to turn my bindings by hand just because I think they look so much better with a nice hidden stitch. But when making a baby or small child quilt or a table runner that will probably go in the washer much more often the machine binding is a lot more durable. That flange binding has become my go-to for those situations. That review was a good refresher.

[sead]

The “What if” is brilliant! What a great addition. The flange binding is WONDERFUL to see made! Thank you Jenny!

[promisso]

Dear Jenny Thank you so much for all you do for the quilting community. Your generosity grace and sense of fun shines through x

[vickiheath]

I like the what if moment. Also I think the flange binding looks amazing.

[jennygoss]

I have a layer cake for Easter that I have been looking at this evening but couldn't find a pattern I wanted to do with it. Totally using this pattern this weekend!

[kendranewton]

Reminds me of ribbon candy, would look great in Xmas colors. Thanks!

[anamariatavaresdesa]

Amazing how quick and easy communication is today. I live in Rio de Janeiro/Brasil and I am enjoying this vídeo you put out only 32 minutes ago. It is now 2:30 a.m. here. Thank u so much for this tutorial that I plan to follow soon in my next quilt.

[thewaldens]

Wow, this was almost like watching a Triple Play episode! So much creativity going on! What a versatile block. Thanks Jenny!!

[nicb]

Loved the "What If" segment and the binding tutorial! All the designs are so beautiful and I loved how simple they are.

[nancy-katharynmcgraw]

"What if moments"are great to watch as it gives us other color pallets & size options to see; since most of us are visual & tactile (touch-y feely) fabric artists. It would be a nice feature for most designs you teach!

[glynisreynolds]

Amazing video Jenny 🤩 So many possibilities with just one easy to make block 😊 We quilters are so lucky to have you and the Missouri Star team working so hard to bring us these videos 👍 Thank you so much 👏👏🇬🇧

[dianepeterson]

The big one reminded me of the children's book the hungry caterpillar..

[lindasuerussell]

I love that you make the flange binding look so easy, it encourages me to give it a try. It is not as easy for me, but because I try, I can and then get better each time until it is easy. Thank You, Jenny, I can't tell you how much I appreciate your tutorials, as a left hand person, they have been a God send. XXOO