Scrappy Granny Squares Quilt Tutorial

quiltylove_EmilyDennis-9184-4A scrappy granny squares quilt has been on my wish list for some time now so when I snagged a jelly roll of Bonnie and Camille’s Daysail fabric I knew it would make for a fun version.   It would be super cute in this current fabric of theirs too.

I opted for a scrappy version where multiple fabrics are used in each block.  I’m always on the look out for a good jelly roll quilt and this one fits the bill perfectly. 

The granny square quilt block is pretty simple to make and a great way to use up a jelly roll.   This quilt used about 3/4 of a jelly roll.

Follow the tutorial below or download the pdf instructions here.


Scrappy Granny Squares Quilt Tutorial

Each block contains:
»  12 – 2.5″ white squares (or 2.5″ x 2.75″ for easier trimming)
»  13 assorted 2.5″  squares [ 1 center, 4 middle color, 8 outer color ]

Fabric Requirements:
»  A partial jelly roll
»  3.5 yards background (white) fabric  (x36 2.5in x WOF strips and x6 4.5in x WOF strips)

Number of Blocks: 30
Quilt Dimensions:  Approx: 60″ x 70″


Step 1

Lay out each block as shown below.  Use a different color for each round of squares.

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Step 2

Sew together rows using 1/4″ seam allowance.   Press seams open or each row in the opposite direction to nest your seams.
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Step 3

Line up seams and sew rows together.   The top 2.5in square is centered and sewn as shown below.  Press seams open or away from center.
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Your granny square block should look like this once rows are sewn and pressed.
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Step 4

Trim block square block leaving 1/4″ – 3/8″ from each point.  Trim to 8-3/4in – 8-7/8in square.  Measure a few blocks before trimming to see what size your blocks are turning out.  Then trim each one to the exact same size.quiltylove_EmilyDennis-0088
Step 5

    • Layout granny square blocks as desired.
    • Add 2.5″ white sashing between quilt blocks as you sew your rows together.
    • Sew together quilt top in rows.  Add 2.5in wide sashing between each row.
    • Add 4.5″ white borders to the top and bottom.
    • Add 4.5in white borders to each side.

granny squares quiltEach scrappy granny square block is different and unique.  Such pretty quilt blocks!  I square up my quilt blocks using this ruler.  It’s one of my favorites!

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Be sure to press and starch each scrappy granny square block!  There are a lot of seams in these blocks so starching helps!  This is my favorite starch.

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Nothing better than a freshly crinkled quilt out of the dryer!   🙂  I’m not always the most careful when I wash my quilts but I did throw in a few color catchers with this bright red backing.

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I machine quilted the granny squares quilt with my tried and true zig zag.   I should really branch out more on quilting designs 😉  The zig zag stitch is done using my walking foot.  I use this one for my Janome machine.

Find the zig zag walking foot quilting tutorial here.quiltylove_EmilyDennis-9167 quiltylove_EmilyDennis-9196

This ends up being the perfect size throw quilt.  I gifted this one to my mother in law 🙂

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Supplies Used:

Robert Kaufman Kona in White
Warm and White batting
Bonnie and Camille jelly roll by Moda

Check out my full quilting resource guide here.