Quilting is all about accuracy, color and fabric patterns.

It's time I explain about Square in a Square method. It is a simple strip piecing method that uses a technique ruler developed by Jodi Barrows. I have found it to be as accurate as my cutting and sewing. There is no easy way to say this. If you don't cut right or sew straight using a scant 1/4" seam allowance you will find problems with any one's technique or pattern.

The basic unit is a square surrounded by fabric strips.The great thing is that all the math is done for you. Jodi has created charts for 39 Options. These Options can be found in many patterns that are not her quilt pattern tops. And you only need one ruler! No templates to buy, no more rulers other than what you already have. Spend your money on fabric and thread and needles! You'll be able to look at other quilt patterns and adapt the pattern to your Square in a Square Options. Hard to believe?

I was looking through a magazine and saw a quilt I liked because of the colors. It was very spring like and with this winter I needed to use the lighter colors in my stash. I used a 5" charm pack with fabric strips to match some of the fabric. I divided 5 in half and got 2.5. Next I thought about how much white I wanted in the strips. The looked up the finished width of Option 18. Next was the cutting and sewing of Option 18. I added white strips in between and corner stones in white (Which was the background fabric). I am not done yet but have a few of the Blocks finished. I love the quilt already!.

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