The triangles are over-sized so there is some wiggle room here. The center point of the triangle should be facing the middle of the square. Getting this placement right is probably the trickiest part. Step 3: Place corner triangle right sides together with base square making sure that the triangleвЂ™s seam allowance is showing above the freezer paper and the corners extend evenly beyond the edges and pin: Step 2: Place freezer paper onto wrong side of square, lining up corners with creases and press in place: Step 1: Create a crease for placement of freezer paper by folding center square in half and pressing both edges. (2) 4 1/4вЂі squares cut in half on the diagonal for corners.(1) 6 1/2вЂі square of fabric for base square.Supplies: For a 6 1/2вЂі unfinished block (There will be a chart for different sizes at the end of this post): Supplies for The Perfect Square-in-a-Square Block Here are the supplies youвЂ™ll need and the instructions: My method involves something similar to paper piecing. DonвЂ™t worry, my perfection pretty much ends right there вЂ“ just ask my family! I have always used the traditional technique of using corner squares, stitching and trimming them and then crossing my fingers that it comes out square and even: Traditional square-in-a-square technique via McCallвЂ™s QuiltingД«ut no more wonky! I have come up with a way of achieving bliss perfection, at least on this particular block. The square-in-a-square block is one of those easy looking units that never comes out quite right. I admit to being a perfectionist (when it suits me).

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