For Block 7 let’s make the Hourglass Quilt Block! 🎥 In my latest video, I walk you through each step to create this beautiful block. Want to join in and make one too? Drop a ‘7’ in the comments for...
Let’s create the Hourglass Quilt Block for our seventh Mystery Block of the Month 2024 reveal! This block has a charming and versatile design that will add a dynamic flair to your quilt. Get ready to enjoy making this timeless classic!
Sharing my progress on the Piece and Quilt Sampler month 4 quilt along with Fat Quarter Shop, Lissa Alexander, and Susan Ache.
An easy way to make an hourglass quilt block is to use half square triangles. Get the math chart and see how to make and square up this quilt block!
Hourglass Block AKA Quarter Square Triangle - It’s a handy little block and I’ve got a tutorial for you
This quick and easy Chain and Hourglass quilt block is great for beginners. You only need two fabrics (a light and a dark) but I think it would be nice as a scrappy block as well.
Create a new quilt design by mixing and matching your favorite 9"-square blocks. These patterns include traditional piecing and appliqué techniques.
Happy birthday to the young recipient. Here it is, quilted, bound, and washed. No quilting design seemed a good fit to me. Either they distracted from the colors or they seemed too prominent on the solids. Finally I simply stitched in the ditch along each seam line. Hourglass quilt in solids The back really shows the crinkling effect of the quilting design and batting choice. Stitch-in-the-Ditch emphasized a gathering effect not seen on my other quilts. I think the combination of two threads (nylon monofilament and cotton) in the ditch and solids caused this. Other fabrics may behave the same but light hits every hint of a fold on solids. Hourglass quilt in solids back Here's a detail of the quilting. I've said it before but I personally love the way the batting crinkles the quilt after washing. Hopefully you love your choice as well. Quilting detail of Hourglass solid quilt I was a bit hesitant when starting this quilt last year but it's become one of my favorites. I intended to make a video of this process but that has not happened. Given the current situation, it will not. It's still pretty. And fun. And easy. Quilt Details Size: 43" x 43" Design: Original Batting: Mountain Mist Cream Rose 100%cotton Thread: YLI Nylon Monofilament on front, grey Presencia 50 wt cotton on back Quilting: Stitch in the Ditch with walking foot Previous posts: Picking the fabric Sewing the top Enjoy the day, Ann
The Swamp Angel quilt block, a striking star pattern, uses only Hourglass, Half Square Triangles, and squares, making it a straightforward yet visually dynamic addition to any quilt. The interplay of these simple shapes forms a harmonious star motif, echoing the strength and precision of its historical namesake.
Full instructions for an hourglass quilt block, complete with step-by-step pictures, video tutorial and printable cutting chart.
In this hourglass quilt tutorial, we'll show you how to make a beautiful, traditional throw quilt. This pattern is great for beginner sewers!
The Hourglass Quilt Block has been around for hundreds of years and it's easy to see why! Follow my simple tutorial for making two hourglass blocks at once!
See how to quilt a stipple design and a curved line design with Hourglass blocks. Our step-by-steps make it easy to recreate this quilting with your home machine.
I hope you all had a great holiday – I’m finally getting everything back to normal around here and can’t wait to get back to my sewing machine. I finished this quilt before Christ…
Learn How to Make a Perfect Hourglass Quilt Block. This classic block is a great scrap buster and one of the easiest quilt blocks for beginners.
Craftsy class review of Disappearing Blocks with Precuts
Hourglass Quilt With Scrappy Binding: Make this simple quilt top using just one type of quilt block!
Top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter, features a shortcut video tutorial for the Hourglass Quilt Block. Click now for more details!
Last week my friend Trish posted her new project to make an hourglass block a day, and it felt like a perfect fall project for my current crazy life situation. I can make 2 hourglass blocks in just a few minutes...so I can fit in a block here and there while I'm helping my kids...Read More
Full instructions for an hourglass quilt block, complete with step-by-step pictures, video tutorial and printable cutting chart.
Hi, Here is the second in the series of disappearing block quilts. This one is also a Disappearing Hourglass which my workshop students named "Confetti". The quilt here 45" X 45" and is made of twenty-five 9" finished blocks, arranged 5 across by 5 down. I used 1 yard each of the red and blue fabric and
Learn How to Make a Perfect Hourglass Quilt Block. This classic block is a great scrap buster and one of the easiest quilt blocks for beginners.
In this hourglass quilt tutorial, we'll show you how to make a beautiful, traditional throw quilt. This pattern is great for beginner sewers!
My first ever showcase and it happens to be for the one and only Amy Sinibaldi! I’m so excited to share the Playtime quilt I made featuring her Playground fabric collection for Art Gallery Fa…
I hope you all had a great holiday – I’m finally getting everything back to normal around here and can’t wait to get back to my sewing machine. I finished this quilt before Christ…
See how to quilt a stipple design and a curved line design with Hourglass blocks. Our step-by-steps make it easy to recreate this quilting with your home machine.
I always love a good challenge and this project is one that I found on Instagram. The challenge is to simple create an hourglass quilt block each day. What’s fun about challenges like this on…
After making this mini Amish hourglass quilt , I was itching to make another, larger, one---so I did! This version features a comb...
A surprisingly simple way to create: the 4 At a Time Easy Hourglass Quilt Block. The hourglass quilt block is a classic quilt block design
Calling all half-square triangle lovers! The Pink Lemonade quilt is a fun easy modern quilt pattern. Perfect for beginners looking to master half square triangles (HST), hourglass quilt blocks, and practice piecing accurately. QUILT TECHNIQUES YOU'LL LEARN By the end of making the Pink Lemonade quilt you'll know how to make half-square triangles (HST) using the 8-at-a-time method. Plus, you'll learn how to make hourglass blocks using the traditional method! Two quilty techniques in one quilt pattern! PATTERN FEATURES Choose your fabric quilt adventure by selecting either the 3-colour, 5-colour or fat quarter friendly options! Skill level: beginner. Modern quilt pattern. Instant digital download (PDF). Coloring page included to design your own. Additional colorways included to inspire you. Includes detailed step-by-step graphics so you know what your block should look like at each step of the piecing adventure. Block labels to help you stay organized. Active hyperlinks to additional tutorials. Handy checkboxes to track your progress at each step of the piecing journey! Includes instructions for 5 Quilt Sizes: Baby 40" x 40", Lap 56.5" x 56.5", Twin 72.5" x 88.5", Double/Full 88.5" x 104.5", Queen/ King 104.5" x 104.5". See last photo for fabric requirements.
Hourglass Super Fast Blocks Tutorial Good Morning Dear Friends and Readers! Boy, do I have a fun post for you today! Even though I was up late last night, and I thought it would be so nice to get a sleep in, I got up early and made breakfast and my current favorite “Oat Milk”. … Continue reading Hourglass Super Fast Blocks Tutorial →
This simple quilt block tutorial will help you make 4 no-waste scrappy hourglass quilt blocks from 4 scrappy squares of fabric!
Today let's sew together this easy traditional quilt block called Uncle Sam's Hourglass. It goes together fast and can showcase that larger scale print you don't want to cut into little pieces. Let's get started!
This is one of those blocks that start with two squares. It can be made in different sizes though for this demo I’ve chosen a 10″ pre-cut also called layer cake. How to make 4 disappear…
Hi, Here is the second in the series of disappearing block quilts. This one is also a Disappearing Hourglass which my workshop students named "Confetti". The quilt here 45" X 45" and is made of twenty-five 9" finished blocks, arranged 5 across by 5 down. I used 1 yard each of the red and blue fabric and
The Hourglass quilt block is made from quarter square triangles. You can use these quilt blocks as filler blocks in your quilt or you can use them as a feature block. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions What you need: 2 squares of fabric measuring the same size- one light, one dark for best effect. See the table at the bottom of the post for fabric sizes. TOOLS USED IN THIS TUTORIAL You can check the latest prices at Amazon by clicking on the links below: Creative Grids Ruler 8½' x 24½' Olfa 24' x
FILM AT FIVE This is a wonderfully versatile pattern and a good one for those who love a "Leaders and Enders" project quilt. Che...
I hope you all had a great holiday – I’m finally getting everything back to normal around here and can’t wait to get back to my sewing machine. I finished this quilt before Christ…
The last time I made this quilt it was for my own pink bundle…man that went by fast! I used this tutorial. I love this quilt because it is modern but classic, and perfectly gender neutral in these colors. The backing is a Marmalade pinwheel print…it looks so great with the front....Read More
Choose a pack of 10″ layer cake squares for this quick and easy quilt. It will be wonderful in your favorite colors so have fun choosing a beautiful combina ...
Block Instructions Are Included! Hourglass blocks are super simple to make and are used in so many quilt designs. With perfect cutting and stitching they won’t need trimming. However, as with any block, they may or may not turn out perfect. Therefore, it’s a good idea to square them up before stitching the blocks together. …
