It was a quick, easy block too make.You will need -
Background (this patterns works well with a directional fabric) -1 - 4¼" square - for the hourglass units (this is where I made the change - EQ7 calls for a 4+3/16" square for a 9" block, but 4¼" works better - the hourglass will be trimmed)
4 - 3½" squares for the corners
Print A (mine is dark green)
2- 4¼" squares - for the hourglass units
Print B (mine is gold) -
1- 4¼" square - for the hourglass units
Print C (mine is red) -
1 - 3½" square -for the center
To make the hourglass units start by making half square triangles with one background square and one print A square, and one print B square and one print A square. Draw a diagonal line and sew ¼" on either side, cut along the line.
Here are the four half square triangles (note the colours - 2 with print A and background, and 2 with print A and print B). Press the seams towards print A.
Repeat the HST process, this time pairing a print A/B HST with a print A/background HST, locking the seams together.
Trim the resulting four hourglass units to 3½" squares.
I pressed the seams open at the center of the hourglass to reduce bulk.
Now all the pieces are ready to be sewn together in the regular nine-patch method.
Trim the block to 9½".
I made the second one the same way - can you tell we are coming to an end!?I originally thought this block was too simple, but it is such a classic block that I wanted to include it. Lots of variations can be made - it could have another hourglass in the center or a four patch, as long as all the units measure 3½", also the print B could be replaced with background fabric (standard classic Ohio Star).
Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!!♥