{"id":131007,"date":"2021-12-21T13:13:34","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T02:13:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/accuquilt.com.au\/?p=131007"},"modified":"2022-02-25T13:04:55","modified_gmt":"2022-02-25T02:04:55","slug":"beyond-basic-borders-square-in-square-economy-block","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accuquilt.com.au\/blog\/quilt\/beyond-basic-borders-square-in-square-economy-block\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond Basic Borders – Square in Square (Economy) Block"},"content":{"rendered":"

Square in Square or Economy block is a fan favourite. The rich diamond adds sparkle to any quilt.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Beyond Basic Borders is a new series of how to elevate the quilting border to the next level. Whether you use the leftover fabric from your quilt top, or introduce some new colours, this is going to be fun!<\/p>\r\n

To begin with, we will base the borders on using your GO! Qube Mix & Match sets although we will transition into other dies. Experimenting with colours and layouts, we will show you how simple design changes can alter the appearance of the block.<\/p>\r\n\r\nFinished width size borders:<\/b>\r\n

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  1. 4\u201d Qube \u2013 2\u201d Finished Border<\/a><\/li>\r\n
  2. 6\u201d Qube \u2013 3\u201d Finished Border<\/a><\/li>\r\n
  3. 8\u201d Qube \u2013 4\u201d Finished Border<\/a><\/li>\r\n
  4. 9\u201d Qube \u2013 4 \u00bd\u201d Finished Border<\/a><\/li>\r\n
  5. 10\u201d Qube \u2013 5\u201d Finished Border<\/a><\/li>\r\n
  6. 12\u201d Qube \u2013 6\u201d Finished Border<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n

    The length will depend on your quilt top.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

    Materials:<\/h3>\r\n
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    1. AccuQuilt GO! Big or GO! Fabric Cutter<\/li>\r\n
    2. Shape 6 from any GO! Mix & Match Qube <\/li>\r\n
    3. Shape 5 from any GO! Mix & Match Qube <\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

      Cutting Instructions:<\/h3>\r\n
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      1. Cut (1) Shape 6 – Square on Point per unit.<\/li>\r\n
      2. Cut (4) shape 5 \u2013 Half Square Triangle (HST) per unit.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

        Pressing Instructions:<\/h3>\r\n

        Pressing seams to one side or open is another discussion within itself, although the two general thoughts are:<\/p>\r\n

        Open Seams<\/b> allow for a smoother flatter quilt top, which doesn\u2019t allow fabric colour to appear through your quilt top.<\/p>\r\n

        Side Seam Pressing<\/b> is faster, and the seam is usually pressed towards the darkest colour. It makes it easier when you want to \u2018nest\u2019 seams in place, giving a clean seam intersection.<\/p>\r\n

        My suggestion \u2013 try both and see what works for you! There is no Quilt Police here<\/p>\r\n\r\n

        Sewing Instructions:<\/h3>\r\nAll seams are \u00bc\u201d unless otherwise specified.<\/em>\r\n
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        1. Sew one HST to each side of the Square on Point. Press.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\"Square<\/picture>\r\n\r\n

          Finishing Options:<\/h3>\r\n

          Adding different colours, in different sequences can totally change the look and appearance of the design. Below is the original two-colour design, which in itself is stylish, although you can see, adding more colours can change the appearance. Scrappy happy also works well, although, adding a base colour can add stability to the border.<\/p>\r\n\r\nOriginal Design:<\/b>\r\n\"Square<\/picture>\r\nAlternating Colours:<\/b>\r\n\"Square<\/picture>\r\nAdding 1 Extra Colour:<\/b>\r\n\"Square<\/picture>\r\n\"Square<\/picture>\r\nAdding 2 Extra Colours:<\/b>\r\n\"Square<\/picture>\r\n\"Square<\/picture>\r\n

          This is just a few ideas, on how to use this simple block.<\/p>\r\n

          Don\u2019t forget to share your projects and follow us on our Facebook page, AccuQuilt Australia or Instagram, tagging @accuquilt_australia and using the hashtag #accuquiltaustralia<\/p>\r\n* Although dies refer to the GO! Qube\u2019s, any individual Half Square Triangle and coordinating Square on Point diex will produce the same result.<\/em>\r\n\r\n

          Congratulations on finishing your project!<\/h3>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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