Welcome back! I know you have all been patiently waiting for Block 2 of the Mystery Block of the Month 2022 – the Love Squared Block!
Now there might be a more official name for this block, but since I changed it up a bit from the original block I found, I didn’t know how to find out if this block already has a name. So I named it the Love Squared Block because it contains squares and it’s our February block which is also the month of love.
The Love Squared Block is another simple block to make, we could cut each of the pieces and sew them together, but I am going to show you a slightly quicker way to do it, which is also useful if you wanted to make a few of these blocks at a time.
This tutorial is free and everything you need to know to make the Love Squared Block is listed here, including the link to my free YouTube tutorial.
A PDF pattern with full printable instructions is available to purchase on my Etsy Store at a nominal fee.
LOVE SQUARED BLOCK CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
To make the Love Squared Block you will need FIVE different fabrics.
Please see the diagram below for cutting instructions
Please watch my video for full instructions on how to make the Love Squared Block:
This block is part of my Mystery Block of the Month, you might like to check out the next block, The Thrifty Block.
Thanks so much for joining me! Please leave a comment and let me know how you go, or if you have any questions.
Stacey x
Well presented.
Thanks so much Beth! 🙂
Hi Stacey, because I am a beginner quilter I find your cutting instructions very helpful. Please continue giving them. I was very excited to view your second block and I can’t wait to make it.
Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
Marcella Thompson (Toronto, Canada).
Any reason you don’t cut the selvages off on the larger pieces before you cut it into strip
Hi Cheryl, I thought I did, if I didn’t there is no reason, just not concentrating 🙂
I love your instructional videos. I am a visual learner and being able to watch the videos as much as I need is a tremendous help. Thank you for s hi owing the cutting process again.
Is the direction we cut the fabric critical?
THanks so much Isabel. It is only critical when cutting if you are using directional fabric. I often forget to mention directional fabric because I don’t tend to use it much. You should just make sure the pieces are sitting how you find them most pleasing.
I’m used to written instructions with a few pictures. It’s easier for those of us who know how to make a block. Thank you for helping the newbies.
Thank you Judy! 🙂
I am enjoying I’m a new quilter , your instructions are clear and easy to follow. I really like that I can see you cutting and sewing them together. Thank you
Thanks so much Phyllis 🙂
You could always include the cutting instructions for those that use them and others could scroll past if they don’t need them. Wonderful videos! I’m learning a lot!
Thanks so much, Jennifer 🙂
Thanks, I do not need the cutting directions in the video.
Thanks for letting me know your preference Suzanne 🙂
From a beginner…Just wondering why you cut bigger rectangle to cut them in half again , why not cut the size that you need to begin say like the 6.5×7??? Just thinking it could then be done with scraps??
Hi Dianne, it’s really a personal preference. I like this way because the pieces are still small, so you can still use scrap fabric. But there is less cutting, less sewing, and it turns out more accurate. Sewing little squares together easily becomes wonky. I hope that helps.