Most traditional quilts are designed using square blocks, the pieced units that create the design in a quilt. If these blocks "lean" a little to one side or another, so will your quilt. The effect is a little like a leaning building - you just want to push it upright and make it square!

To avoid the tipsy look, be sure your blocks have corners that form right angles. Even though consistent 1/4" seams are used and the patches cut to the correct size, ironing or even handling can cause the block to skew. Use the Easy Square Jr. to "square up" quilt blocks. Place the Easy Square Jr. over the center of the block and check to be sure all sides measure the same length. Align the grid on your cutting mat with the grid on the Easy Square Jr. Carefully trim around the edge of the block. Be sure to trim all blocks to the same size. Is It Square? and the Easy Square can be used to square larger blocks.