Sampler Quilt BOM - Block 4 - Hour Glass

Block 4 of our Sampler Quilt builds on your Half Square Triangle skills from last month to make this classic Hourglass block.  

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This block is made of two HSTs, placed on top of each other.

When cutting larger squares use our 9 1/2" Square Ruler or any of our longer rulers following the marking on your cutting mat.

When you mark the diagonal line, you can use any marking tool: chalk, friction pen, water erasable or our Wooden Point Turner.   You will be cutting along this line and it won't be seen again.  A few pins, perpendicular to the line, help to hold everything together when you sew.

So far the steps are the same as last month but there are a few more to create the Hourglass Block. Our Mini Iron and new Wool Pressing Mats are handy here.

Line one HST on top of the other with opposite colours matching, right sides to right sides.  You can then ensure the seams are sat exactly on top of each other by feel.  If you have pressed the seam allowance to the dark side it will create opposing ridges that will lock together.  Secure with pins and mark the diagonal line.

This is exactly the same as making a HST.

Use the 45 degree line on your cutting mat, such as our Rotating Cutting Mat or use a Square Ruler such as our 9 1/2" to trim the block.  Line the 45 degree line up on one of the diagonal lines on the block, move the ruler down diagonally to 8 1/2" and trim.  Repeat this on all sides.

If you are making the Double size quilt you can simply repeat the above steps to create four Hourglass Blocks.

As ever you will find all the tools you need on our website and continued support on our Facebook Community, where you can ask questions and share your progress.

Download the Hourglass pattern here.