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    How to Make Diamond in Square by Guidelines4Quilting

    How to Make
    Diamond-In-A-Square

    Step-by-Step
    Instructions

    Make them any size
    using your 12" & 24" rulers

    Diamond-in-Square-1-2-3

    First, Watch This Video:

    how to make diamond in a square quilt blocks any size

    Tool You Need

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    Step 1:

    Attach one H Addition to your
    12" ruler or two on your 24" ruler

    For Left-handed Cutting,
    Attach them to the left side.

    Step 2:

    Choose the whole-number
    ruler line equal to
    half the finished block size.

    HSTA - Finished size and Seam Allowance on the Ruler - Guidelines4Quilting

    Step 3:

    Line up with the selected
    whole number to cut strips.

    Seam Allowance Additions - Guidelines4Quilting

    Step 4:

    Cut the squares
    diagonally in half.
    Your triangle squares finish at
    the selected whole-number size
    with the exact seam
    allowance already included.

    Seam Allowance Additions - Guidelines4Quilting
    Cut Half Square Triangles - Guidelines4Quilting

    Half Square Triangle
    Seam Allowance Addition

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    (Rulers Not Included)

    Seam Allowance Addition for Half Square Triangles - Guidelines4Quilting

    Made of unbreakable polycarbonate
    Left-handed Friendly

    No Oversizing
    No Trimming to Size

    The H Addition automatically adds the exact 0.854″ seam allowance. The standard quilt rulers are marked in 1/8″ increments, so quilters have no choice but to add 7/8″ instead—almost 1/32″ too much.


    About Suction Cups:

    • Make sure to add a drop of water to the suction cups for the best grip.
    • To remove the Addition, lift the release tabs on the suction cups.
    Suction Cups
    Release Tab on Suction Cup

    Optional Tool #1

    Add-Handle_QR-CNX
    quilt ruler connector by guidelines4quilting

    Quilt Ruler
    Connector/Handle

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    Step 5:

    Trim triangle points accurately.

    a) Trimming makes the pieces
    easier to align and sew.

    b) It also makes each HST the
    same size as the center square.


    The Prep-Tool tells you exactly
    where to trim the triangle points.


    Triim Triangle Points with Prep-Tool by Guidelines4Quilting

    Optional Tool #2

    Prep-Tool with
    8-Page Booklet

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    8-Page Booklet


    Step 6:

    Cut the center square
    the same size as
    the trimmed HSTs

    Diamond-in-Square-Center-Square - Guidelines4Quilting

    Step 7:

    Sew an Accurate scant 1/4" Seam.

     

    The secret to sewing accurately
    is a Scant ¼" seam allowance:

    How to make Diamond in a Square by Guidelines4Quilting

    Optional Tool #3

    Quilt Ruler
    Upgrade Kit

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    What is a Scant 1/4"?

    A scant ¼" is a seam allowance sewn slightly less than a full ¼".

    This compensates for the thread and the fold, so the finished seam measures an accurate ¼". Your pieces will match and your points will be sharp.
     
    Without a scant 1/4", your seams will end up wider than a full 1/4". The discrepancy can add up, so that your finished quilts can end up a little smaller than intended.

    Optional Tool #4

    Super Easy
    Seam Guide Setter

    Super Easy Seam Guide Setter for quilting by Guidelines4Quilting

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    After cutting accurate pieces
    sew them together accurately
    using the Seam Guide Setter.

    If you have a Basic Set that
    doesn't include the Setter,
    Get one here:


    Make Multiple (Nested)
    Diamond in a Square Units

    To add another, bigger outer square, you will need to cut four half square triangles.

     

    multiple square in a square by Guidelines4Quilting

    1) Measure the first inner square by adjusting the Fabric Guide on
    your ruler. Then, attach the H Addition to the ruler, and line up the fabric.

    how to make nested diamond in a square by Guidelines4Quilting

    2) Cut two squares. Then, cut them in half diagonally to make
    four half square triangles, which
    will form the larger outer square.

    how to make nested diamond in a square by Guidelines4Quilting

    3) Trim both ends of the HSTs
    with the Prep-Tool.

    How to make square in a square by Guidelines4Quilting

    4) Sew the HSTs to the original Diamond in a Square unit,
    using the Super Easy Seam Guide Setter.

    how to make nested diamond in a square by Guidelines4Quilting

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    Left-Handed Friendly

    Seam Allowance Additions
    8-Page Booklet

    8-Page Booklet - Seam Allowance Additions by Guidelines4Quilting
    8-Page Booklet - Seam Allowance Additions by Guidelines4Quilting
    8-Page Booklet - Seam Allowance Additions by Guidelines4Quilting
    8-Page Booklet - Seam Allowance Additions by Guidelines4Quilting
    8-Page Booklet - Seam Allowance Additions by Guidelines4Quilting
    8-Page Booklet - Seam Allowance Additions by Guidelines4Quilting
    8-Page Booklet - Seam Allowance Additions by Guidelines4Quilting
    8-Page Booklet - Seam Allowance Additions by Guidelines4Quilting

    by Guidelines4Quilting
    Make Quilt Blocks in Any Size. No Math!

    If you have a Super Easy FSQ set or plan to buy one,

    Before You Start,
    Prepare Your Rulers and
    Seam Allowance Additions
    For Successful Results