Creative Grids
creative grids
®
The Original NON-SLIP Ruler
6”
NON-SLIP
Square on Square 6” Trim Tool Create 3” or 6” square on square blocks. No calculations - the cutting measurements are printed right on the tool. Trimming each round as triangles are added creates perfect blocks!
3”
Designed by Jean Ann Wright #CGRJAW7 Made in USA 6”
SEE A DEMO SCAN WITH ANY QR READER
CGRJAW7 743285001903
Creative Grids is covered by U.S. Trademark Registration No. 2,796,615 Creative Grids® UK, Ltd. Unit 23A Pate Road Leicester Road Industrial Estate Melton Mowbray Leicestershire, LE13 ORG England www.creativegrids.com
Creative Grids® USA, Inc. 400 W. Dussel Dr. Ste B, Maumee, OH 43537 www.creativegridsUSA.com
The Original NON-SLIP Ruler
grids
®
creative
NON-SLIP
Square on Square 6” Trim Tool Make a variety of 6” Square on Square blocks (or 3” bonus blocks) by following the cutting chart printed on the tool. Add the triangles sequentially to the square - then trim each round for perfect piecing!
For a 3" finished block Step A-1 Center and sew the Block A-1 triangles to opposite sides of the center square. Press. Add the remaining two triangles to the other two sides. Press. Place the square marked A-1 on the ruler on top of the fabric center square. Trim two adjoining sides. Turn the partially trimmed unit a half turn (180°) then trim the remaining two sides. 1/4" Seam Allowance
1/4" Seam Allowance
Square on Square 6" Trim Tool
A-1 Bl ock
1/4" Seam Allowance
A-2
A-1 ock Bl
Bl
Bl
ock
ock
B-
1
A-2
1/4" Seam Allowance
ock Bl
B-1
Bonus 3" Block
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
e uar " r Sq 2½ te (2) 3" " Cen Cut t (2) ) 3½ " ) 2" -1 - Cu t (2 ) 4½ - u (2 t (1 A C t Cu ock A-2 1 - Cu Bl ock B- 2 Bl ock BBl ock Bl
1/4" Seam Allowance
e uar " r Sq 2½ te (2) 3" " Cen Cut t (2) ) 3½ " ) 2" -1 - Cu t (2 ) 4½ - u (2 t (1 A C t Cu ock A-2 1 - Cu Bl ock B- -2 Bl ock B Bl ock Bl
1/4" Seam Allowance
Bonus 3" Block
Bl ock
Square on Square 6" Trim Tool Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Trim 3½" Pieced Square
Trim 3½" Pieced Square
Trim 2" Pieced Square
Bl
Bl
ock
ock
B-
B-
2
2
Trim 2" Pieced Square
CGRJAW7
CGRJAW7
1/4" Seam Allowance
1/4" Seam Allowance
Tip: If the sewn square does not fit exactly into the alignment square on the tool, be sure you match the two corners. This assures a 1/4" seam allowance. 1/4" Seam Allowance
Square on Square 6" Trim Tool
A-1 ock Bl
1/4" Seam Allowance
A-2 ock Bl
Bl
ock
B-1
e uar " r Sq 2½ te (2) 3" " Cen Cut t (2) ) 3½ " ) 2" -1 - Cu t (2 ) 4½ - u (2 t (1 A C t Cu ock A-2 -1 - Cu Bl ock B -2 Bl ock B Bl ock Bl
Trim 3½" Pieced Square
ock
B-2
Trim 2" Pieced Square
CGRJAW7
1/4" Seam Allowance
kA -1
Bl
1/4" Seam Allowance
Bonus 3" Block
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
NON-SLIP
Square on Square 6” Trim Tool Step A-2 Center and sew the Block A-2 triangles to opposite sides of the pieced square. Press. Add the remaining two triangles to the other two sides. Press. Place the square marked A-2 on the ruler on top of the fabric center square. Trim two adjoining sides. Turn the partially trimmed unit a half turn (180°) then trim the remaining two sides. 1/4" Seam Allowance
1/4" Seam Allowance
Square on Square 6" Trim Tool
Square on Square 6" Trim Tool
A-1 ock Bl A-2
1/4" Seam Allowance
Bl
Bl
ock
ock
B-1
Bl ock
A-1 Bl ock
1/4" Seam Allowance
A-2 ock Bl
B-1
Bonus 3" Block
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
e uar " r Sq 2½ te (2) 3" " Cen Cut t (2) ) 3½ " ) 2" -1 - Cu t (2 ) 4½ - u (2 t (1 A C t Cu ock A-2 -1 - Cu Bl ock B 2 Bl ock BBl ock Bl
1/4" Seam Allowance
e uar " r Sq 2½ te (2) 3" " Cen Cut t (2) ) 3½ " ) 2" -1 - Cu t (2 ) 4½ - u (2 t (1 A C t Cu ock A-2 1 - Cu Bl ock B- 2 Bl ock BBl ock Bl
1/4" Seam Allowance
Bonus 3" Block
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Trim 3½" Pieced Square
Trim 3½" Pieced Square Trim 2" Pieced Square Bl
Bl
ock
ock
B-2
B-2
Trim 2" Pieced Square
CGRJAW7
CGRJAW7
1/4" Seam Allowance
1/4" Seam Allowance
Note: The Square on Square block now measures 3 1/2” (3” finished). Continue with Steps B-1 and B-2 to create a 6” finished block. You may also choose to START with step B-1 - simply use a 3 1/2” fabric square (or pieced square) in the center.
For a 6” finished block Step B-1 Center and sew the Block B-1 triangles to opposite sides of the center square. Press. Add the remaining two triangles to the other two sides. Press. Place the square marked B-1 on the ruler on the fabric center square. Trim two adjoining sides. Turn the partially trimmed unit a half turn (180°) then trim the remaining two sides. 1/4" Seam Allowance
1/4" Seam Allowance
Square on Square 6" Trim Tool
A-1 ock
1/4" Seam Allowance
Bl A-2 ock
1/4" Seam Allowance
Bl
A-1 ock Bl A-2 Bl ock
Bl
ock
ock
B-1
B-
1
Bonus 3" Block
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
e uar " r Sq 2½ te (2) 3" " Cen Cut t (2) ) 3½ " ) 2" -1 - Cu t (2 ) 4½ - u (2 t (1 A C t Cu ock A-2 1 - Cu Bl ock B- 2 Bl ock BBl ock Bl
1/4" Seam Allowance
e uar " r Sq 2½ te (2) 3" " Cen Cut t (2) ) 3½ " ) 2" -1 - Cu t (2 ) 4½ - u (2 t (1 A C t Cu ock A-2 1 - Cu Bl ock B- 2 Bl ock BBl ock Bl
1/4" Seam Allowance
Square on Square 6" Trim Tool
Bonus 3" Block
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Bl
Trim 3½" Pieced Square
Trim 3½" Pieced Square Trim 2" Pieced Square
Bl
Bl
ock
B-
ock
2
B-2
Trim 2" Pieced Square
CGRJAW7 CGRJAW7
1/4" Seam Allowance
1/4" Seam Allowance
Step B-2 Center and sew the Block B-2 triangles to opposite sides of the center square. Press. Add the remaining two triangles to the other two sides. Press. Place the square marked B-2 on the ruler on the fabric center square. Trim two adjoining sides. Turn the partially trimmed unit a half turn (180°) then trim the remaining two sides. 1/4" Seam Allowance
Square on Square 6" Trim Tool
A-1 ock Bl A-2
1/4" Seam Allowance
ock Bl
Bl
ock
B-1
e uar " r Sq 2½ te (2) 3" " Cen Cut t (2) ) 3½ " ) 2" -1 - Cu t (2 ) 4½ - u (2 t (1 A C t Cu ock A-2 1 - Cu Bl ock B- 2 Bl ock BBl ock Bl
1/4" Seam Allowance
Bonus 3" Block
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Trim 3½" Pieced Square
Bl
ock
B-2
Trim 2" Pieced Square
CGRJAW7
1/4" Seam Allowance
Center Cutting / Trimming To Size
1/4" Seam Allowance
Square on Square 6" Trim Tool Bonus 3" Block
A-1 Bl ock
1/4" Seam Allowance
A-2 Bl ock
Trimming 2" Center
Bl
ock
B-
1
e uar " r Sq 2½ te (2) 3" " Cen Cut t (2) ) 3½ " ) 2" -1 - Cu t (2 ) 4½ - u (2 t (1 A C t Cu ock A-2 1 - Cu Bl ock B- 2 Bl ock BBl ock Bl
1/4" Seam Allowance
2” Four-Patch - cut (4) 1 1/2” squares 3 1/2” Four-Patch - cut (4) 2 1/2” squares
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Trim 3½" Pieced Square Trim 2" Pieced Square Bl
ock
B-2
2” Hourglass Square - cut (2) 3” squares, then cut in half on diagonal twice.
CGRJAW7
1/4" Seam Allowance
3 1/2” Hourglass - cut (2) 4 1/2” squares, then cut in half on diagonal twice.
Bl
ock
A-1
Trim 2" Pieced Square
1/4" Seam Allowance
Trimming 3 1/2" Center 1/4" Seam Allowance
CGRJAW7
Trim 3½" Pieced Square
Bl
ock
B-
2
Bl
ock
B-
1
ock Bl
A-2 C Bl ut (1 Bl ock ) Bl ock A 2" C Bl ock A-2 -1 - en ock Bte - Cu r B- 1 - Cu t (2 Sq 2 Cu t (2 ) 2½ uar -C t ut (2) ) 3" " e (2 3½ ) 4½ " "
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Bonus 3" Block
Square on Square 6" Trim Tool
1/4" Seam Allowance
3 1/2” Pinwheel- cut (2) 3” squares, then cut in half on diagonal once.
1/4" Seam Allowance
Snail's Trail Block A Snail's Trail block can be created by simply changing the colors of the triangles.
creative grids The Original NON-SLIP Ruler
®
Creative Grids is covered by U.S. Trademark Registration No. 2,796,615 08.25.15.1
®
The Original NON-SLIP Ruler
6”
NON-SLIP
Square on Square 6” Trim Tool Create 3” or 6” square on square blocks. No calculations - the cutting measurements are printed right on the tool. Trimming each round as triangles are added creates perfect blocks!
3”
Designed by Jean Ann Wright #CGRJAW7 Made in USA 6”
SEE A DEMO SCAN WITH ANY QR READER
CGRJAW7 743285001903
Creative Grids is covered by U.S. Trademark Registration No. 2,796,615 Creative Grids® UK, Ltd. Unit 23A Pate Road Leicester Road Industrial Estate Melton Mowbray Leicestershire, LE13 ORG England www.creativegrids.com
Creative Grids® USA, Inc. 400 W. Dussel Dr. Ste B, Maumee, OH 43537 www.creativegridsUSA.com
The Original NON-SLIP Ruler
grids
®
creative
NON-SLIP
Square on Square 6” Trim Tool Make a variety of 6” Square on Square blocks (or 3” bonus blocks) by following the cutting chart printed on the tool. Add the triangles sequentially to the square - then trim each round for perfect piecing!
For a 3" finished block Step A-1 Center and sew the Block A-1 triangles to opposite sides of the center square. Press. Add the remaining two triangles to the other two sides. Press. Place the square marked A-1 on the ruler on top of the fabric center square. Trim two adjoining sides. Turn the partially trimmed unit a half turn (180°) then trim the remaining two sides. 1/4" Seam Allowance
1/4" Seam Allowance
Square on Square 6" Trim Tool
A-1 Bl ock
1/4" Seam Allowance
A-2
A-1 ock Bl
Bl
Bl
ock
ock
B-
1
A-2
1/4" Seam Allowance
ock Bl
B-1
Bonus 3" Block
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
e uar " r Sq 2½ te (2) 3" " Cen Cut t (2) ) 3½ " ) 2" -1 - Cu t (2 ) 4½ - u (2 t (1 A C t Cu ock A-2 1 - Cu Bl ock B- 2 Bl ock BBl ock Bl
1/4" Seam Allowance
e uar " r Sq 2½ te (2) 3" " Cen Cut t (2) ) 3½ " ) 2" -1 - Cu t (2 ) 4½ - u (2 t (1 A C t Cu ock A-2 1 - Cu Bl ock B- -2 Bl ock B Bl ock Bl
1/4" Seam Allowance
Bonus 3" Block
Bl ock
Square on Square 6" Trim Tool Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Trim 3½" Pieced Square
Trim 3½" Pieced Square
Trim 2" Pieced Square
Bl
Bl
ock
ock
B-
B-
2
2
Trim 2" Pieced Square
CGRJAW7
CGRJAW7
1/4" Seam Allowance
1/4" Seam Allowance
Tip: If the sewn square does not fit exactly into the alignment square on the tool, be sure you match the two corners. This assures a 1/4" seam allowance. 1/4" Seam Allowance
Square on Square 6" Trim Tool
A-1 ock Bl
1/4" Seam Allowance
A-2 ock Bl
Bl
ock
B-1
e uar " r Sq 2½ te (2) 3" " Cen Cut t (2) ) 3½ " ) 2" -1 - Cu t (2 ) 4½ - u (2 t (1 A C t Cu ock A-2 -1 - Cu Bl ock B -2 Bl ock B Bl ock Bl
Trim 3½" Pieced Square
ock
B-2
Trim 2" Pieced Square
CGRJAW7
1/4" Seam Allowance
kA -1
Bl
1/4" Seam Allowance
Bonus 3" Block
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
NON-SLIP
Square on Square 6” Trim Tool Step A-2 Center and sew the Block A-2 triangles to opposite sides of the pieced square. Press. Add the remaining two triangles to the other two sides. Press. Place the square marked A-2 on the ruler on top of the fabric center square. Trim two adjoining sides. Turn the partially trimmed unit a half turn (180°) then trim the remaining two sides. 1/4" Seam Allowance
1/4" Seam Allowance
Square on Square 6" Trim Tool
Square on Square 6" Trim Tool
A-1 ock Bl A-2
1/4" Seam Allowance
Bl
Bl
ock
ock
B-1
Bl ock
A-1 Bl ock
1/4" Seam Allowance
A-2 ock Bl
B-1
Bonus 3" Block
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
e uar " r Sq 2½ te (2) 3" " Cen Cut t (2) ) 3½ " ) 2" -1 - Cu t (2 ) 4½ - u (2 t (1 A C t Cu ock A-2 -1 - Cu Bl ock B 2 Bl ock BBl ock Bl
1/4" Seam Allowance
e uar " r Sq 2½ te (2) 3" " Cen Cut t (2) ) 3½ " ) 2" -1 - Cu t (2 ) 4½ - u (2 t (1 A C t Cu ock A-2 1 - Cu Bl ock B- 2 Bl ock BBl ock Bl
1/4" Seam Allowance
Bonus 3" Block
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Trim 3½" Pieced Square
Trim 3½" Pieced Square Trim 2" Pieced Square Bl
Bl
ock
ock
B-2
B-2
Trim 2" Pieced Square
CGRJAW7
CGRJAW7
1/4" Seam Allowance
1/4" Seam Allowance
Note: The Square on Square block now measures 3 1/2” (3” finished). Continue with Steps B-1 and B-2 to create a 6” finished block. You may also choose to START with step B-1 - simply use a 3 1/2” fabric square (or pieced square) in the center.
For a 6” finished block Step B-1 Center and sew the Block B-1 triangles to opposite sides of the center square. Press. Add the remaining two triangles to the other two sides. Press. Place the square marked B-1 on the ruler on the fabric center square. Trim two adjoining sides. Turn the partially trimmed unit a half turn (180°) then trim the remaining two sides. 1/4" Seam Allowance
1/4" Seam Allowance
Square on Square 6" Trim Tool
A-1 ock
1/4" Seam Allowance
Bl A-2 ock
1/4" Seam Allowance
Bl
A-1 ock Bl A-2 Bl ock
Bl
ock
ock
B-1
B-
1
Bonus 3" Block
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
e uar " r Sq 2½ te (2) 3" " Cen Cut t (2) ) 3½ " ) 2" -1 - Cu t (2 ) 4½ - u (2 t (1 A C t Cu ock A-2 1 - Cu Bl ock B- 2 Bl ock BBl ock Bl
1/4" Seam Allowance
e uar " r Sq 2½ te (2) 3" " Cen Cut t (2) ) 3½ " ) 2" -1 - Cu t (2 ) 4½ - u (2 t (1 A C t Cu ock A-2 1 - Cu Bl ock B- 2 Bl ock BBl ock Bl
1/4" Seam Allowance
Square on Square 6" Trim Tool
Bonus 3" Block
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Bl
Trim 3½" Pieced Square
Trim 3½" Pieced Square Trim 2" Pieced Square
Bl
Bl
ock
B-
ock
2
B-2
Trim 2" Pieced Square
CGRJAW7 CGRJAW7
1/4" Seam Allowance
1/4" Seam Allowance
Step B-2 Center and sew the Block B-2 triangles to opposite sides of the center square. Press. Add the remaining two triangles to the other two sides. Press. Place the square marked B-2 on the ruler on the fabric center square. Trim two adjoining sides. Turn the partially trimmed unit a half turn (180°) then trim the remaining two sides. 1/4" Seam Allowance
Square on Square 6" Trim Tool
A-1 ock Bl A-2
1/4" Seam Allowance
ock Bl
Bl
ock
B-1
e uar " r Sq 2½ te (2) 3" " Cen Cut t (2) ) 3½ " ) 2" -1 - Cu t (2 ) 4½ - u (2 t (1 A C t Cu ock A-2 1 - Cu Bl ock B- 2 Bl ock BBl ock Bl
1/4" Seam Allowance
Bonus 3" Block
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Trim 3½" Pieced Square
Bl
ock
B-2
Trim 2" Pieced Square
CGRJAW7
1/4" Seam Allowance
Center Cutting / Trimming To Size
1/4" Seam Allowance
Square on Square 6" Trim Tool Bonus 3" Block
A-1 Bl ock
1/4" Seam Allowance
A-2 Bl ock
Trimming 2" Center
Bl
ock
B-
1
e uar " r Sq 2½ te (2) 3" " Cen Cut t (2) ) 3½ " ) 2" -1 - Cu t (2 ) 4½ - u (2 t (1 A C t Cu ock A-2 1 - Cu Bl ock B- 2 Bl ock BBl ock Bl
1/4" Seam Allowance
2” Four-Patch - cut (4) 1 1/2” squares 3 1/2” Four-Patch - cut (4) 2 1/2” squares
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Trim 3½" Pieced Square Trim 2" Pieced Square Bl
ock
B-2
2” Hourglass Square - cut (2) 3” squares, then cut in half on diagonal twice.
CGRJAW7
1/4" Seam Allowance
3 1/2” Hourglass - cut (2) 4 1/2” squares, then cut in half on diagonal twice.
Bl
ock
A-1
Trim 2" Pieced Square
1/4" Seam Allowance
Trimming 3 1/2" Center 1/4" Seam Allowance
CGRJAW7
Trim 3½" Pieced Square
Bl
ock
B-
2
Bl
ock
B-
1
ock Bl
A-2 C Bl ut (1 Bl ock ) Bl ock A 2" C Bl ock A-2 -1 - en ock Bte - Cu r B- 1 - Cu t (2 Sq 2 Cu t (2 ) 2½ uar -C t ut (2) ) 3" " e (2 3½ ) 4½ " "
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Bonus 3" Block
Square on Square 6" Trim Tool
1/4" Seam Allowance
3 1/2” Pinwheel- cut (2) 3” squares, then cut in half on diagonal once.
1/4" Seam Allowance
Snail's Trail Block A Snail's Trail block can be created by simply changing the colors of the triangles.
creative grids The Original NON-SLIP Ruler
®
Creative Grids is covered by U.S. Trademark Registration No. 2,796,615 08.25.15.1
