Quilting 101: How to Square Up Quilt Blocks

It's hip to be square! Taking the time to square or trim your quilt blocks before assembly will add up to effortless sewing later on. In Quilting 101 with Natalie, you'll learn how to do this in a snap! Watch how easy it is in Quilting 101, a series of quick and easy quilting tutorials especially for beginners.

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[stuffbyjulie]

So helpful!!!! I’m glad you are doing another series. I really enjoyed The Final Stitch. Stay awesome Natalie!!

[michellewelch]

I love getting “permission” to lose my points rather than having holes or frayed edges in my quilt. Im finishing a quilt I sewed MONtHS ago, because my perfectionist ways frustrated me so much I didnt finish it. Just a tiny thing, but i can finally finish my Half and Half quilt top. Thank you!

[RisingNutrition]

Thank you! All of that instruction was so clear and helpful.

[marileetreat]

Hi Natalie! Along with SO many others, I’m Very Happy to see you back with a new series!! Thank you for the great tips!! 😍

[marysquyres]

This was very good information for a beginner! Could you please follow it up with a session on using a block lock trimmer and a clearly perfect slotted trimmer. Tell what situation to use each one, and what good are the little slots on the trimmer for?

[lisaolivarez]

Natalie 💕 I love how you teach!!! I’ve learned so much from you 😊

[wayneskinner]

Natalie it’s so good to see you. This lesson was so helpful for me. It is the best way to square up large blocks. Wish I had known this on my last quilt. Looking forward to more in this series. Thank you!

[lynnperschke]

I love the tip about fusible interfacing

[carolynquinlan]

Another hit for MSQC. Love all your helpful hints. Thanks Natalie. Looking forward to the next video.

[carmenbailey]

Thanks Natalie, very helpful information to share 👍❤️😊

[debrazara]

Thanks Natalie you always do a fabulous job best wishes Debbie from Australia 🇦🇺

[robindelude]

Thank you, Natalie! I’ve sewn of few quilts in the past, but am doing more now. Your tips on some of the finer points of creating beautiful quilts is such a benefit! Can’t thank you enough! 🙂

[dianned]

Natalie....SO very glad that you are back!! LOVE your tips...they have been so very helpful for me...Thank you so very much!

[terrismith]

I’m glad you’re back. I love your tutorials about all the finishing and planning and hints for putting a quilt top together, more than most non quilters realize. Glad your back. 😃😃💕

[patriciahibbard]

I needed this right now as I’m squaring up blocks from a cake mix recipe quilt…..blocks measured from 15.75 to 16.25! Guess I stretched with the ironing or cut messed up. Thank you so much! And thank you for this series! Love all your help!!!!

[kendranewton]

Love to have you back! You are an awesome teacher, thank you!

[bonniehounshell]

great job Natalie! very helpful information!!😊

[bettylapitan]

Please close your blade. I would hate for someone to get cut by not realizing how dangerous it is not to close blade when not in use. I love your teaching style. Thank you.

[lynngallegos]

Love you Natalie. Thanks for your tutorials and helpful information even from someone who has been quilting for years.

[joyceshutts]

Love your videos! They are super helpful and they don't make me feel so challenged!