EQ7 calls this block "Contrary Wife"!
The EQ7 pattern calls for flying geese sections, but I changed it to hour-glass sections instead (after I made the flying geese and realized that the seams were too bulky and an hour glass would work better!!).
For the 9" block you will need (rotary cutting measurements) -
Background - 2 - 4½" squares
- 4 - 2+3/8" squares
- 4 - 2" squares
Print A - 2 - 4½" squares
- 4 - 2+3/8" squares
Print B - 4 - 2" squares
Print C - 1 - 3½" square
Make 8 half-square-triangles (HST) with the (4) - 2+3/8" squares of background and print A. By layering them right sides together (RST), marking a diagonal line and sewing ¼" on each side. Cut on the line and press towards the dark.
These HST will be joined with the 2"squares of background and print B to make 4 of these units.
Using the 4½" squares of background and print A make hour glass blocks.
Layer the squares RST, mark a diagonal line and sew ¼" on each side.
Cut on the line and press towards the dark.
Layer the new squares together (RST) and mark a diagonal line and sew ¼" on each side, make sure that the light and dark are opposite.
Makes 4 hour glass sections.
I ironed the center open. ****Square up the blocks to 3½".***Press and square each section (should be 3½" each) before joining everything together.
Finished block -
I made another one at the same time -
Hope this all makes sense! Email me if you need help.
Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!! ♥
