Hourglass quilt block
Also called Quarter-square triangle.
A square cut into four triangles, two of each fabric, meeting in the middle.
Beginner
Cutting chart
For one block. Sizes are cut sizes, ¼ in seams included.
4 in block
Dark: 1 square for hourglass units 5¼ in
Background: 1 square for hourglass units 5¼ in
6 in block
Dark: 1 square for hourglass units 7¼ in
Background: 1 square for hourglass units 7¼ in
8 in block
Dark: 1 square for hourglass units 9¼ in
Background: 1 square for hourglass units 9¼ in
How it goes together
Trim each unit square, line up the points and sew the rows.
Plan a quilt with this block
Pick a size — get every cut and the fabric to buy.
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