Virtual Sew Along Class: Introduction to the Square in a Square Technique (SNS)

Saturday, March 18, 2023 noon (EST) (9:00 a.m. Pacific Time)

Join us Saturday, March 18, 2023 beginning at Noon EST  (9:00 Pacific) for this 3.5-hour class to learn how to use the Square in a Square Ruler designed by Jodi Barrows. Learn to make star points without having to cut and sew triangles. Just start with a square and sew strips on all 4 sides then trim with your ruler. It’s like MAGIC!! We'll include some tips to make this a fun class.

Class cost $30.00 

RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY!!

See a preview of the Square in a Square Technique on our YouTube Channel

Supplies needed:

• Square in a Square ruler available here: https://www.sewfabulousquilts.com/collections/notions-gifts/products/square-in-a-square-ruler-quick-easy-quilts-book-combo

• Rotary cutter & mat

• Thread to coordinate with your fabrics

• Sewing machine

• Guide for your presser foot – I use moleskin. You will need to practice making sure you can measure a scant ¼ inch. Practice stitching and measure. Make adjustments as needed. Note: Have a scrap of fabric ready for class time and I'll show you how to find the scant 1/4".

• Tape that is visible and can easily be removed from the ruler, such as Post-it tape, painters tape, masking tape

Fabrics: 

I’ll be using patriotic colors during class but you can choose from your stash (Please have fabrics cut and ready to sew prior to class time)

• White Fabric (or foundation color):

• 5 – 3” squares

• 2 – 3 3/8” Squares

• 8 – 4” x 2 ¼” Rectangles

• 1 strip 2” wide at least 20” long

• Red Fabric (Star centers):

• 4 – 4” square

• Blue Fabric (Star Points): (If you want a scrappy look, here’s a good place to choose several red fabrics)

• 2” wide strips 4 pieces width of fabric OR 8 pieces ½ width of fabric

• Coordinating Red Fabric (cornerstones)

• 4 – 2 ¼” squares 

Additional resources:

Technique reference book (30 detailed diagrams for 30 quilt patterns plus-sizing charts):

https://www.sewfabulousquilts.com/collections/patterns-and-books/products/square-in-a-square-technique-reference-book-volume-one

Diamonds by the Square Book:

https://www.sewfabulousquilts.com/collections/patterns-and-books/products/square-in-a-square-technique-diamonds-by-the-square-reference-book-volume-two