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Double Framed Square quilt block

A center square with two frames of strips, one inside the other.

Double Framed Square: main, background and accent. A 6 × 6 grid.

Cutting chart by block size

6" Double Framed Square (cut for one block)

FabricCutSizeThen
Main2 rectangles6 1/2" × 1 1/2"–
Main2 rectangles4 1/2" × 1 1/2"–
Background2 rectangles4 1/2" × 1 1/2"–
Background2 rectangles2 1/2" × 1 1/2"–
Accent1 square2 1/2" × 2 1/2"–

9" Double Framed Square (cut for one block)

FabricCutSizeThen
Main2 rectangles9 1/2" × 2"–
Main2 rectangles6 1/2" × 2"–
Background2 rectangles6 1/2" × 2"–
Background2 rectangles3 1/2" × 2"–
Accent1 square3 1/2" × 3 1/2"–

12" Double Framed Square (cut for one block)

FabricCutSizeThen
Main2 rectangles12 1/2" × 2 1/2"–
Main2 rectangles8 1/2" × 2 1/2"–
Background2 rectangles8 1/2" × 2 1/2"–
Background2 rectangles4 1/2" × 2 1/2"–
Accent1 square4 1/2" × 4 1/2"–

15" Double Framed Square (cut for one block)

FabricCutSizeThen
Main2 rectangles15 1/2" × 3"–
Main2 rectangles10 1/2" × 3"–
Background2 rectangles10 1/2" × 3"–
Background2 rectangles5 1/2" × 3"–
Accent1 square5 1/2" × 5 1/2"–

How to make a 15" Double Framed Square block

  1. Cut the pieces in the chart above. All measurements include a 1/4" seam allowance.
  2. Lay all the pieces out as in the diagram. The block is a 6 × 6 grid, and each cell finishes at 2 1/2". Sew neighbouring pieces into sections, then the sections into rows, pressing seams in opposite directions from row to row.
  3. Join the rows. The block should measure 15 1/2" now and 15" once it is sewn into the quilt.

Yardage for a Double Framed Square quilt (15" blocks)

Quilt sizeBlocksFinished sizeMainBackgroundAccentBorder & bindingBacking
Baby2 × 3 (6)36" × 51"7/8 yd1/2 yd1/4 yd1 yd3 1/2 yd
Lap3 × 4 (12)51" × 66"1 3/4 yd1 yd3/8 yd1 1/8 yd4 1/4 yd
Throw4 × 4 (16)66" × 66"2 1/4 yd1 1/4 yd5/8 yd1 3/8 yd4 1/4 yd
Twin4 × 6 (24)66" × 96"3 3/8 yd1 3/4 yd3/4 yd1 1/2 yd6 yd
Queen6 × 6 (36)96" × 96"5 yd2 3/4 yd1 1/8 yd1 7/8 yd8 3/4 yd
King7 × 7 (49)111" × 111"6 7/8 yd3 5/8 yd1 1/4 yd2 1/8 yd10 yd

Blocks side by side with a 3" border, 2 1/2" binding, 42" usable width and 10% extra.

Four ways to set it

A throw quilt of 15" Double Framed Square blocks in each setting.

SettingBlocksFinished sizeExtra fabric
Side by side1666" × 66"–
With sashing1255" × 72"Sashing 3/4 yd, Cornerstones 1/8 yd
Alternating plain blocks8 pieced + 8 plain66" × 66"Plain blocks 2 yd
On point1369 3/4" × 69 3/4"Setting triangles 1 3/4 yd

See Double Framed Square in your own fabrics

1. Your fabrics (tap a fabric, then choose a sample or your own photo)
2. Block
3. Quilt size
4. Block size
5. Setting

What to buy

FabricYardageCut

Based on 42" usable fabric width, 1/4" seams and 10% extra. Your photos stay on your device.

Questions

How many fabrics does a Double Framed Square block need?

Three: main, background and accent. Choose a main fabric that contrasts clearly with the background so the design reads from a distance.

What size pieces do I cut for a 15 inch Double Framed Square?

2 main rectangles at 15 1/2" × 3"; 2 main rectangles at 10 1/2" × 3"; 2 background rectangles at 10 1/2" × 3"; 2 background rectangles at 5 1/2" × 3"; 1 accent square at 5 1/2" × 5 1/2".

How many Double Framed Square blocks for a lap quilt?

12 blocks at 15", set 3 by 4 with a 3" border, make a 51" × 66" quilt.

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