The hourglass quilt block is one of these blocks that has been around and popular in the early twentieth century. It is quite easy to make. For this block I have made a traditional 4-patch block with four hourglasses. With this method you can make different varieties depending on your fabric choices.
Step by Step Tutorial
Step 1: Cutting
For this block you will need:
Fabric 1 (white) 2 of 7.25" x 7.25" squares
Fabric 2 (red) 1 of 7.25" x 7.25" square
Fabric 3 (newspaper) 1 of 7.25" x 7.25" square
Use the cutting measurements above to get your pieces cut out.
Step 2: Make Half Square Triangles(HSTs) 2-at-a-time.
Place Fabric 1 and Fabric 2 square right sides together.
Draw a diagonal line from one corner to the opposite corner.
Sew along on both sides of the diagonal line with 1/4" seam allowance.
Step 3: Quarter Square Triangles 2-at-a-Time
- Arrange your HSTs in correct layout as shown in the picture below. Place opposite colors on top of each other. The seams should be lined up. Secure with a pin.
- Using a pencil, draw a diagonal line from one corner to the opposite corner, bisecting the seam.
- Sew along on both sides of the diagonal line with 1/4" seam.
- Cut along the pencil line.
- Press each completed squares, trim away, dog ears. Each square should be 6.5"
Step 4: Block Assembly
- Arrange your hourglass squares in correct layout.
- Sew together the top row. Press seams in same direction. Repeat the same for the bottom row.
- Join both rows with 1/4" seam allowance.
- Press your completed block and trim down to 12.5" square.
This block is fun and easy to make with many possibilities.
Hatun Çomak
I'm Hatun from Turkiye. I love quilting and patchwork and this is my patchworld. I share my projects, process, patterns and tutorials here in my blog. .
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