Granny Square Table Runners/Toppers

How to Make Granny Squares

Learn how to make this Granny Square block using scraps (or new yardage). An added plus – you’ll discover how to match seams without pinning along with a fun way to choose fabrics for this block. While most of my videos are for beginners, this block is a little more challenging. Sewing an accurate 1/4″ seam is most important. The second part of this series showcases tips about sewing on the bias while making a table topper with Granny Squares.  You’ll also find two other methods for making the Granny Square block.

Below each video, you will find a list of the topics covered and the times they appear. You’ll also find links to more info about sewing with a stiletto and how to get accurate 1/4″ seams.  If you want to purchase a stiletto from Amazon, click here. 

Click here for the Supply List.

Granny Squares Video Topics Part 1 (see below for links):

  • 1. Supplies – 1:00
  • 2. Cutting – 2:03
  • 3. Lay Out/”Painting” – 3:53
  • 4. Sewing Squares – 7:58
  • 5. Pressing – 12:17
  • 6. Sewing in Rows (“Look Ma, No pins!”) – 12:46 7
  • 7. Trimming Edges – 20:37
  • 8. Finishing Your Topper (to be continued) – 23:42

 

Granny Squares Video Topics Part 2 (see below for links):

  • 1. Supplies – 0:42
  • 2. Why Add Sashing? – 1:14
  • 3. Cutting Sashing – 2:40
  • 4. Sewing Squares Together (With SASHING) – 3:35
  • 5. Adding Borders by “Squaring Up” – 6:48
  • 6. Finishing Your Runner – 8:00
  • 7. Sewing Squares Together (WITHOUT Sashing) – 8:30
  • 8. Triangles for a Straight of Grain Border – 10:51
  • 9. Using Rectangles to “Float” Block – 11:47
  • 10. More Ideas for Granny Blocks – 12:38