Fabric Requirements and Cutting
NOTE
Most of the pieces in this block are cut using templates from Pattern 5. The dimensions listed in the chart under “Size to Cut” represent the amount of fabric required for each piece. More fabric may be required for shortcut piecing or fussy cutting.
To make a template from a pattern, refer to Making and Using Freezer-Paper Templates. When cutting your fabric, remember to add seam allowances and mark points for matching seams.
Make the Block
Make the Hourglass Units
1. Sew a piece A to a piece B.
2. Sew a piece C to a piece D.
3. Sew the triangle pairs together to create an hourglass unit, 3½˝ × 4½˝.
4. Repeat Steps 1–3 to make a total of 4 hourglass units. figure a
Finish the Block
1. Arrange and sew the hourglass units into 2 rows of 2 units each.
2. Sew the 2 rows together.
3. Sew piece E to the right side of the block. figure b
ALTERNATE IDEAS
