Traditional Quilt Blocks Gone Modern

How to make a square within a square quilt block, Nancy Zieman

Traditional Quilt Blocks Gone Modern

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How to make a square within a square quilt block, Nancy Zieman

If you sew, chances are that fabric scraps abound in your sewing area. Don’t worry about storing scraps; sew them! Use Nancy’s Change-Up Patchwork techniques to create quilt projects with contemporary designs. Watch the second episode of Change-up Patchwork online to see all the details!

Scrappy Square Quilt

This scrappy square design was made from leftover fabric. Team Nancy auditioned what was stored away. Then, we turned coordinating fabrics into an ideal kids’ quilt. Learn how to stitch the square within a square design, using simple strip piecing techniques. Watch online to see how it’s done!

  • Assemble square within a square blocks with large centers. Cut 4-1/2″ crosswise strips for the centers and  1/1-2″ crosswise strips for the sides. The blocks are 6-1/2″.

How to make a square within a square quilt block, Nancy Zieman

  • Then, create again as many 6-1/2″ squares with small centers. All strips are cut 2-1/2″ wide for this easy block.

How to make a square within a square quilt block, Nancy Zieman

The layout is simple—alternate the blocks!

How to make a square within a square quilt block, Nancy Zieman

Scattered Squares

Now it’s time for artistic expression. The Scattered Squares Table Runner features four different block configurations that are mixed and matched to create a conversation piece. Watch online or read in the book how to design your own square within a square block with the use of “old school” graph paper.

How to make a square within a square quilt block, Nancy Zieman

Four different scattered-square blocks were used in this table runner:

  • Square within a square with a large center

How to make a square within a square quilt block, Nancy Zieman

  • Square within a square with a small center

How to make a square within a square quilt block, Nancy Zieman

  • Square within a square with a medium, offset center

How to make a square within a square quilt block, Nancy Zieman

  • Square within a square with a small, offset center

How to make a square within a square quilt block, Nancy ZiemanDeciding on the arrangement took the most time!

How to make a square within a square quilt block, Nancy Zieman

Flip Flopped Rectangles Quilt

Designing quilt blocks is as much fun as sewing them—Nancy called this design, Flip Flopped Rectangles. Replace a square with a rectangle to create a modern look. The skill set is the same, but the strip sizes have changed.

How to make a square within a square quilt block, Nancy Zieman

All the blocks featured in this blog and on the Sewing With Nancy TV episode are strip pieced. Square or rectangular blocks are all pieced using the same techniques. Half the blocks have a vertical contrast…

How to make a square within a square quilt block, Nancy Zieman

the other half of the blocks have a horizontal contrast.

How to make a square within a square quilt block, Nancy Zieman

To keep with the modern look, we chose not to add a border. The quilt is finished with a traditional binding. Do you like it?How to make a square within a square quilt block, Nancy ZiemanBook Features Nine Great Quilts

Find these easy 4-patch quilts, and six additional quilts, in the new Change-Up Patchwork Book and DVD or in the Change-Up Patchwork Starter Set.

How to Sew Easy Four-Patch Quits by Nancy Zieman on the TV Show Sewing With Nancy TV Show

Watch Change-Up Patchwork Part Two and Part One on Sewing With Nancy online.

Nancy’s Notions is giving away one copy of the book/DVD, Change-Up Patchwork. Leave a comment below to enter the giveaway, telling us which of these designs you’d like to make.

How to Sew Easy Four-Patch Quits by Nancy Zieman on the TV Show Sewing With Nancy TV Show

The randomly selected winner of a copy of the Change-Up Patchwork book and DVD from the July 5 post is Lona Nordgren.

How to Sew Easy Four-Patch Quits by Nancy Zieman on the TV Show Sewing With Nancy TV Show

Her comment is: I would love to try all the patterns. We have a group from our Church that make many quilts for charity. The patterns from this book would make beautiful quilts for our group to make.

Happy Quilting,

Team Nancy Zieman

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62 Comments

  • Gail Beam
    July 12, 2018

    I love the look of the scrappy quilt. I looks like so much fun.

  • Ennis A Weeks
    July 12, 2018

    With many years of sewing and saving scraps, I’m sure I have plenty of scraps for several scrappy Square quilts. Time to get started!!!!

  • diane c
    July 12, 2018

    Flip Flopped Rectangles Quilt — what a great way to clear out my scrap bin

  • Donna Fecteau
    July 12, 2018

    i would like to start with the scrappy one. I belong to a quilt group and we use donated fabrics to make quilts and other items for local charities. We have bins of scraps, what a great way to use them up.

  • Barb
    July 12, 2018

    Flip flopped is calling my name!

  • Robin Hessefort
    July 12, 2018

    I have been saving my scrapes for a project like this. So many possibilities.

  • Sandi
    July 12, 2018

    I love the look of the scrappy square quilt. It’s easy enough for the beginners that I teach and sophisticated enough for teenagers!

  • Gabrielle Gilbert
    July 12, 2018

    Looks like so much fun. Would love to win the prize so I have plans.

  • Barbara Rodebush
    July 12, 2018

    I love the quilts! They are a great way to use up scraps and they look really classy.

  • Carol Schon
    July 12, 2018

    Scrap quilts are my favorite. I would like to make the flip flop rectangle quilt using scrappy fabrics, similar to the scrappy square quilt. I am hopeful that Team Nancy will continue to make informative quilting, sewing and crafting videos as Nancy did for so many years.

  • Judy Veltidi
    July 12, 2018

    Would love to have this book!

  • Rosie
    July 12, 2018

    Thank you for the chance to win this prize. I love all the quilts, but the one that is really calling me, is the Flip Flopped Rectangles. I love the look of rectangles, and the fact that it is not a traditional square.

  • L Watson
    July 12, 2018

    The flip-flopped rectangles quilt looks modern and fresh. I would like to try that one with white and possibly teal.

  • Sharon
    July 12, 2018

    Probably a square in a square.

  • Julie Kill
    July 12, 2018

    I love the Scattered squares! I have lots of colorful prints to include in that design. Thank you again for the opportunity to continue learning and for making older patterns new again!

  • Nancy Taylor
    July 12, 2018

    Just love these quick and easy quilts. Would love to win the book.
    Nancy Taylor

  • Max
    July 12, 2018

    The scattered squares would be the first on my list. Flip flopped the second on the list.

  • Ilana
    July 12, 2018

    I love all of these. First one I would make is the Scrappy Squares so I could use up some of my impressive scrap collection.

  • Joyce West
    July 12, 2018

    A square in a square would be my choice.

  • Martha
    July 12, 2018

    I like the one on the book cover which looks like “woven” strips!

  • Sharon Melville
    July 12, 2018

    I really like all the quilts show. It is a great way to use up scraps.

  • Dawn Hollingsworth
    July 12, 2018

    Oh my heck! I LOVE them all! They all look so FUN and appear to be quick and easy!

  • Rochelle
    July 12, 2018

    These are wonderfully colorful blocks that would make anyone happy. I love that they are uncomplicated to make but provide such beauty.

  • Paula Bowlds
    July 12, 2018

    To win one of Nancy’s books would be wonderful. She was one of my go to teachers, Thank You

  • Margaret Scott
    July 12, 2018

    I love the scattered squares. I think they would look great in a scrappy quilt. Such great ideas to use up scraps.

  • judy
    July 12, 2018

    Wow! These look so easy but have a special calling. I think my grandkids and greats could even do them or at least enjoy them if Gme made them. Would love to be the winner of this but will look for the book when my friend and I go to fabric store today.

  • beth d.
    July 12, 2018

    I could make flip flop rectangles from my scrap fabric.

  • Thunder
    July 12, 2018

    We want to make all of them. My granddaughter is learning to sew, and she loves to do these types of blocks.
    I could cut scraps, and she could sew, and sew…

  • Nancy George
    July 12, 2018

    Scattered Squares would be my first choice. Thank you for the chance to win a copy of this book.

  • Linda Edwards
    July 12, 2018

    Thanks for all of the inspiration–my first choice would be the flip flopped rectangles.

  • Mary
    July 12, 2018

    The scrappy square would make a fun baby quilt.

  • Valerie Thompson
    July 12, 2018

    I would make the square in a square as a baby quilt for my grandson and I would use cars and trucks etc for the center square. Good luck everyone. Thank you for the chance to win.

  • Clovis
    July 12, 2018

    The Scrappy Quilt would be good to use up my scraps. Thanks for the chance to win.

  • Peggy Bibb
    July 12, 2018

    Looks like a great baby quilt. Could very easily add embroidery as well.

  • Theresa Kaveney
    July 12, 2018

    I like the flip flop rectangle quilt.

  • Anne Z.
    July 12, 2018

    I love the flip flop rectangles quilt. Thanks to the great pattern designer, it is simple to piece, yet looks very graphic.

  • Janet johnson
    July 12, 2018

    I love the scrappy squares quilt. It looks easy enough for my limited experience in quilt making. I have lots of florals that would be fun to see them used in a quilt.

  • Kathleen Savage
    July 12, 2018

    Such a simple change for really dynamic change. I can see all children loving this design. Our niece with special needs will definitely appreciate this.

  • Kathryn Smotryski
    July 12, 2018

    Scattered squares would be my selection because of it’s simplicity.

  • Denise Penn
    July 12, 2018

    Totally the scrappy squares!!! Such a fun use of smaller bits and bobs!

  • Linda Flannery
    July 12, 2018

    Scattered squares would be my choice.
    I love them all though!

  • Susan
    July 12, 2018

    Flip Flopped Rectangles Quilt has my vote for its clean nice clean lines and the stunning visual impact that it makes.

  • Melissa Gerber
    July 12, 2018

    I love the Scrappy Squares. I know look at blocks in a completely different way. Such great quilts!

  • EllenB
    July 12, 2018

    I like the scrappy squares. What a great I Spy quilt it would make!

  • Christine M
    July 12, 2018

    I would love to try to make the Scrappy Square Quilt!! I have plenty of scraps in my stash to use!

  • Bonnye
    July 12, 2018

    I like the scrappy squares quilt. I would like to use some of my fabric scraps.

  • Emma Carpenter
    July 12, 2018

    Great thought producing blocks. Teaches me how to make my own design. Thanks.

  • Bridget
    July 12, 2018

    I absolutely love the scrappy square in a square quilt. The offset square in a square is cool also!

  • Carol
    July 12, 2018

    I like the scrappy square quilt pattern. It’s just so happy!

  • Sarah
    July 12, 2018

    I like the flip-flopped rectangle quilt. I would love trying out different colors of fabric!

  • Cindy Zellner
    July 13, 2018

    Such great ideas for using up some of my scraps and stash!

  • Cynthia Cain
    July 13, 2018

    I like the scrappy square quilt

  • Sandra Smith
    July 13, 2018

    I would like to try the Scattered Squares quilt, as I’ve been interested in trying the minimalist look. I am part of a group in my church where we make quilts, etc., to donate to area agencies for the needy. We need to make more things for gentlemen, and Scattered Squares can easily be made to look masculine.

  • Bonnie
    July 13, 2018

    Love the Scattered Squares Table Runner! Thanks for the great giveaway.

  • Kathryn Englebretsen
    July 13, 2018

    I would love to make the flip flopped quilt. It will give me a chance to use up some black and red quilt materials.

  • Karen King
    July 14, 2018

    The flip flop rectangles look interesting to me. I would like to make a two color quilt.

  • Patricia M Radloff
    July 15, 2018

    Not being a quilter these quilt projects look like something I could master and would love to try.

  • Jeannine Lamb
    July 18, 2018

    These projects look easy enough for a beginner but give the impression of an experienced quilter. I think the 4-H kids that I teach to quilt would love to try some of these patterns.

  • E. Watson
    July 18, 2018

    I would like to make the scattered squares and flip-flopped rectangles quilts! I love geometric patterns. 🙂

  • Doreen Linehan
    July 19, 2018

    I like the scattered squares.

  • Marie Williams
    July 20, 2018

    I have a lot of gift quilts to create. I look forward to using this innovative twist.

  • Marie
    July 20, 2018

    This would be perfect for my family gift quilts. I have several quilts I need to make and this is the perfect tool to make the mission accomplished.

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