SIMPLE SQUARES QUILT
This is a super easy and fun quilt to make. It is a scrap buster for those who want to use up those scraps on hand. This cheerful “Simply Squares Quilt” is the way to go. All skill levels can do this quickly and confidently.
Pintrest had a photo that was similar to this project. I liked the look and that it used scraps so I thought it would be fun to try.
Simple Squares blocks
I started with a bin of already cut up 3″ squares left from another project. This quilt can be easily adapted to whatever size squares or scraps you have already.
I want the colored squares to really stand out so I will use white scraps (solid, and white-on-white) as the alternate squares within the block. Doing some calculations, I decided to make my blocks 8 squares x 8 squares. However, this could easily be adapted to available fabric and your personal taste.
I made 12 complete blocks – again, this is adjustable for the number of blocks you want for your own beautiful quilt.
Simple Squares sashing & posts
I added 3″ wide sashing between the blocks the length of the blocks. The posts are also 3″. For me, going with the same size squares, sashing, and posts makes for easy math.
I did white sashing and scrap posts all the way around for the first border.
Simple Squares borders
This is the quilt top with just the first border complete on two sides to see how it looks.
Measure your own blocks to find out exactly what size sashing you will need.
The second border is 8 colored 3″ squares which is separated by a white 3″ square so it is the opposite of the first border.
The outside border is just solid white.
Are you a visual person? I am. It was a beautiful day so I took the quilt top outside for its’ photo. This is why I keep a clean pair of large plastic clamps on hand just for hanging quilts up on the privacy fence. Standing back from the quilt I really like the Simple Squares quilt top as it is.
My mind says “yes” it is finished, so it is time to move on to another project. However, you do what appeals to you to make it your own wonderful quilt.
Finished size: 78″ x 100″.
Conclusion
I hope you found this quilt project fun and cheerful. It is super easy to adjust to what you want to do size wise. The quilt top is cheerful and a great way to utilize the fabrics you have on hand.
Happy Stitching.
Other ideas for simple quilts to utilize the fabric on hand:
https://indianaquilter40.com/wedding-quilt-simple-personal/
https://www.quilterscache.com/
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34 thoughts on “SIMPLE SQUARES QUILT”
I was recommended this website from my cousin – who is a long-time quilter, and one of your subscribers. Now I see why she raves about the info and quilt ideas she finds here. I love this quilt and can see it done in many different color ways. Thank you.
Thank you for the kind words. So glad you are enjoying this blog. I was just thinking this quilt would be really neat in a black background with all kinds of bright scraps. A friend is making one in black, purple, and oranges. Endless ideas and color ways to suit everybody. Happy quilting.
Good day! What a fantastic idea to do with small squares. Very pretty quilt. Thanks!
This quilt was easy and fun to do. It is a great way to use up small scraps. Happy quilting.
I was recommended to this blog by my cousin who currently lives in the US. In Holland there is not much history of quilting. So many ideas here for simple quilts. You are incredible! Thanks!
Thank you for visiting here. Enjoy and use the ideas for your own simple quilts, Happy quilting.
This is a great quilt blog. Love this quilt – in fact I am making my own version.
I am glad you like the blog. Have fun making your own version of this quilt. It will be beautiful.
What a great idea for a scrap quilt!! You are super creative, and quilt far faster than I will ever be able to do. Thank you for sharing your ideas with other quilters.
My goal is to encourage other quilters and those who want to start to quilt. I truly think quilts make the world a better place.
Great quilt and so beautiful. I have a lot of small scraps that I can’t throw away and this would be perfect. Thank u.
This quilt is perfect for scraps. And could be done in planned colors or just a wild assortment. Have fun.
I recently found this quilt blog. Wow is there a lot here for the beginning quilter! Simple directions, great quilts, tips, hints – you cover it all. I have only made 2 baby quilts, but I am hooked. Thanx so much for all the encouragement. I don’t have a favorite post – I love them all. I subscribed and am so loving getting the posts each week.
By the way, I think a quilt like this one is what I will start with for making large quilts.
I am always glad to hear that the quilt blog is useful and helpful to other quilters. Have fun and happy quilting. You can make beautiful quilts too.
I actually made a quilt similar to this one years ago but with 1″ square pieces. A queen size one!! I like the idea of doing another one with 3″ squares instead. Thank you for the idea.
I don’t think I would have the patience to do a queen size quilt from 1″ squares, you are amazing. Happy quilting.
I found this post on Sunday and have been quickly cutting up my scraps to make one like it. Thank you so much for the inspiration for a beautiful quilt. I subscribed. Too many great ideas on this blog.
Thank you for subscribing. Have fun making your own Simple Squares Quilt. Great way to use up some scraps.
I just made a baby quilt using your idea here. Thanks for sharing. You make quilting simple and so much less scary. Love your blog.
Isn’t it great to have a finished project! And it is really nice to have it be simple and easy. I am so happy you love this blog.
I’m so happy to read this post and blog in general. You make a quilt out of left overs and it is gorgeous!!!! You have no idea how much I appreciate your simple approach to quilts and how inspiring you are. You go girl!!
Wow, you have no idea how much I appreciate your praise. Happy quilting.
Great post, very informative. Such a simple idea for such a beautiful quilt.
I am a big believer in simple is better. Happy quilting.
Bookmarked this outstanding quilt site. So many ideas here and I am just starting to read back through the posts. Wanted you to know that I have taken your directions for this quilt and started my own version. Thanks lots.
You are so welcome. Have fun making your quilt.
This is wonderful blog. A ton of quilting info. I subscribed so I don’t miss any posts.
Thank you for subscribing. Happy quilting.
I’ve recently started my second quilt, and the info you offer on this quilt blog has helped me greatly. Thank you for all of your time and work.
You are so welcome. Please send a photo or contact me and tell me about your progress.
You are so inspirational. I find myself really struggling to decide on a pattern or make up a pattern for a quilt. Then I come to your blog and find all kinds of encouragement and great looking quilts. Keep up the great work.
So glad that you like the blog and all the different ideas for quilts. I guess my thought is that quilting should be fun, and I like to challenge myself to see what I can do with what I have on hand.
Happy Quilting.
Good post. I just learned something totally new. Way cool to take something so simple and make something so beautiful.
Thank you for your comment. I am all about simple patterns to make beautiful quilts.