Hourglass For the Hourglass block you will need:       From your green one 4 1/2 inch square and one 4 7/8 inch square       From your blue cut four 4 1/2 inch squares       From your background (floral) cut one 4 7/8 inch square and two 4 1/2 inch square Your finished block should measure 12 1/2 inches. Measure carefully, cut carefully and sew carefully, and you won't have any problems. Place a 4 7/8 green block and a 4 7/8 background block right sides together. Carefully draw a line down the center, corner to corner, diagonally across the block. (This will be a cutting line when you are finished.) If you have a true 1/4 inch foot on your machine, you can sew on either side of this drawn line. If not, you will have to draw a second line on either side, exactly 1/4 inch from the first line. This will be your sewing line. After you have sewn on your sewing line, 1/4 inch on either side of your corner to corner to line, you will cut this square in half on your cutting line. You will now have two diagonal half-squares, which should measure exactly 4 1/2 inches. Repeat with the remaining 4 7/8 inch squares. Now you can assemble your block. Make two rows like this, press to the center square.         Make one row like this, press to the outside squares Assemble your Hourglass block as shown. You completed block should measure 12 1/2 inches.         This pattern can be used for personal use only and can not be used commercially without the owner's permission. No copies may be made without the owner's permission. This includes the patterns as well as any graphics and/or instructions that are associated with a pattern. The content on these pages, including text and images are the sole property of the Delaware Quilts and may not be used in any manner without consent. All Rights Reserved. Hourglass © Delaware Quilts February 2003 Updated October 9, 2025 |Home| Quilts| Email|