Step 3
6’’ hourglass block
Block as it appears in the quilt.
Cutting:
Background
fabric- cut one square 7 1/2'’’ x 7 1/2’’*
Other
fabric- cut one square 7 1/2’’ x 7 1/2’’*
* this will result in blocks that are almost exact size. If you prefer to oversize and trim, cut squares 8'' x 8''
* this will result in blocks that are almost exact size. If you prefer to oversize and trim, cut squares 8'' x 8''
Cut the center line after sewing.
Repeat with HST units.
Sewing:
Layer the
squares right sides together and mark on the diagonal.
Sew ¼’’ away
from the marked line on both sides. Cut on the marked line.
Press the
seams away from the background fabric.
Layer these
two units, right sides together. Background fabric should be facing other
fabric, with the seams nested.
Repeat
marking the line in the opposite diagonal direction.
Sew ¼’’ away
from the marked line on both sides. Cut on the marked line.
Pinwheel press
the seams. This method results in 2 blocks.
Trim blocks
to 6 ½’’ x 6 ½’’.
Make 1 block
for each panel.
Options:
Use any
method you prefer for making hour glass blocks.
Or choose
any 6’’ block you like to make.
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Enjoy every stitch!
Diane
let's go!
ReplyDeleteHi Diane, the directions say to make one block for each panel, but you didn't include this block in each panel in the example above. Should we make 2 or 3 fewer blocks, because there are other fillers that will be used?
ReplyDeletePat