25 Square in a Square Quilting Designs

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Looking for quilting ideas? Here are 25 great ways to quilt a Square in a Square![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”47936″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Add sparkle with these facets. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”47937″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Straight line piecing is accentuated with curved quilting. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”47938″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Add a little sunshine to your block. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”47939″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Circles and lines create great focal points and then move the eye to the next focal area. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”47940″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Double lines draw the eye inward.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”47941″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Geometric quilting contrasts the circle in the center creating strong visual interest. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”47942″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Clamshells in the corners frame the block center.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”47943″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]The quilting design crosses into the center square.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”47944″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Create traditional piecing patterns with the quilting.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”47945″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Crosshatching in the center draws the eye to the corners.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”47946″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]This quilt design creates a second pattern when the blocks are side by side.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”47950″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Crosshatching and scallops create a traditional quilting application to feature intricate piecing, paper piecing, or applique.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”47947″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Double window quilting mimics the block piecing.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”47948″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]When the corners of these blocks meet, the elongated loops join to create a flower.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”47949″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Classic curved lines with or without the center motif.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”47961″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]The scalloped quilting along the outer edge lends itself to framing sashing.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”47951″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Use this pattern to create an overall design.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”47952″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Reduce open space by adding a frame.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”47953″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]The straight-line design takes advantage of spacing.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”47955″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]These triangles tumble creating visual interest.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”47956″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]A classic floral pattern.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”47957″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Use shapes to divide open space.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”47958″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]When piecing and fabric design are minimal, let the quilting monopolize.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”47959″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Curved crosshatching creates a mesmerizing frame for the center square.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”47954″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Use directional lines to simulate patchwork with quilting.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”25″][vc_column_text]Looking for more fun patchwork quilting ideas? Try our 25 Nine Patch Blocks.

 

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