Learn to Make Hourglass Blocks - A Tutorial with Pattymac Makes
Learn to make an hourglass block that is frequently utilized in quilts. In this quilting tutorial, Pattymac Makes shows you how she constructs her hourglass blocks. And she shares tips for making them in any size you like!
Instructor
Pattymac Makes
Patty is a creative lifestyle blogger living and working in Coastal Virginia. When she's not mixing or stitching or taking pictures, she is out exploring the cook book section of my favorite library or munching my own home baked cookies at a mid week movie matinee. Find out what she's up to by visiting her website!
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Chapters
- 0:0001:39 Learn to make hourglass blocks for quilting and see the pattern I made these for.
- 1:4002:44 Fabric choices, why I love this block so much, and special tools
- 2:4504:58 Over view of the block and how to size the blocks to your own measurements plus tips for handling the fabric
- 4:5908:20 Tutorial to make hourglass quilt blocks
- 8:2109:09 A word on my fabric choices
- 9:1013:14 Putting the HST units together to construct the Hourglass
- 13:1517:10 How to do the final trimming
- 17:1119:40 Tips for good trimming technique and why it's important
- 19:4121:06Thoughts on mixing the colors and shapes for the upcoming Strawberry quilt pattern
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What is covered in Learn to Make Hourglass Blocks - A Tutorial with Pattymac Makes?
Learn to make an hourglass block that is frequently utilized in quilts. In this quilting tutorial, Pattymac Makes shows you how she constructs her hourglass blocks. And she shares tips for making them in any size you like!
How long is the tutorial video?
The tutorial video is 00:21:06.
Are supplies listed for this tutorial?
Yes. The tutorial page includes the supplies and materials connected to this project.
Is a transcript available?
Yes. A written transcript is available on the tutorial page.
Video Transcript
To construct an hourglass quilt block, you start with two contrasting half-square triangles. These triangles are created by sewing together two squares of fabric, one light and one dark, diagonally from corner to corner. Once the half-square triangles are sewn and pressed, they are then arranged and sewn together in pairs. The light-colored half-square triangles are matched with the dark-colored ones, and they are placed in opposite orientations to form the hourglass shape.
The hourglass quilt block is versatile and can be used as a standalone block or combined with other blocks to create more complex quilt designs. By changing the fabric choices and color placements, you can achieve different visual effects and variations within the hourglass block pattern. It is a popular choice among quilters due to its simplicity and the variety of design possibilities it offers.
