Alex Anderson LIVE: Square in a Square Quilt Block Tutorial

The Traditional approach to the Square in a Square quilt block will be taught by Alex LIVE today. She has some tips and tricks for you. The lesson is for everyone, but if you want to learn and have a wonderful wall hanging when you are done, download the PDF from the store below.

Alex is LIVE on Wednesday May 13 at 10am PST, 1pm Est, & 6pm London time.

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#6 kathyst2 2020-05-14 18:05

Wow, this block brings back memories! I got the original Alex Anderson paper piecing book, and made the economy block quilt for my Mom who was moving down here with me. Turned out great! And, I also remember Alex's remark about the seam ripper in Quilter's Newsletter Magazine in her monthly column. And yes, I use that seam ripper a lot. I've also sewn two pieces instead of one, lost pieces, etc. Thanks for the great videos!

#5 AlexAnderson 2020-05-14 11:04

Hi Karen - You will LOVE this when you get the hang of it. Basically it is just as simple as it looks - always end the stitching line with the little flag of fabric and you won't get a thread bundle. When you end the piece you are stitching use another little hunk of fabric. Saves both thread and stops thread bundles. A

#4 Gayle C 2020-05-13 13:41

You sew it upside down?

#3 gradyk 2020-05-13 12:29

Could you explain your use of the starter/ender (I think that is what the scrap is called). I went off the deep end and bought a Bernina 570QE (covid-19 overreaction) and I am struggling so much with starting--bird nests, clicking/grindi ng noise at times when the machine starts, especially with pivoting with the needle down. I have never owned a Bernina. I need a class, of course, but won't be able to take one for maybe a long time.

#2 gailkling 2020-05-13 12:20

When working with bias pieces does it help to lightly pre-starch?

#1 Linda traynor 2020-05-13 12:09

If I am a member already is the special price available and just add on the the current membership?

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