2019 Gypsy Wife QAL - Section 1 Bordered Square in Square

Before beginning each block, I strongly suggest you read through the entire directions and look at the pictures to be sure you understand each step and to ensure that you cut correctly.

As always, remember your accuracy in cutting…

keeping the measuring line of your ruler ON the fabric.

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This is the Bordered Square in a Square block found on page 23 Right hand column.

We start by making the center  3inch **finished** Square in a Square block.  The measurements for this are found on page 22 Right hand column.

Cut your center square and 4 corner squares.
Remember, when cutting, keep your measuring line on the fabric not beside it.

 Draw a diagonal line on each of the four squares.

Place a corner square in each opposite corner of the larger square and stitch next to the drawn line.

Flip up the small square to form a triangle on the corner of the larger square.  If the edges meet you can then remove the extra back fabric.  If they do not meet.  Rip out your stitching and adjust where your stitching line is. 

    

(sorry about the change in fabric.... I forgot to take a picture of this but had one from a different block that demonstrates the idea presented). 

Repeat this procedure with the two other small squares in the opposite corners.

This is your square in a square that will finish at 3inches.   Next we add the border in the next step.  

You will find the measurements for the border strips on page 23 top of the left hand column.



We begin by sewing on the top and bottom strips.  Be careful to aim for your stitching line to be just above the  "X" that is formed by previous stitching.

  

HINT:  Here you can check that your block measures correctly if it is the same length as your side strips.  If it is too big, you can trim a bit... If it is too small, rip out your stitching and sew a less scant seam allowance.





Here is your 5in finished block.   Add 1/2inch for the unfinished size.

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