I am sure these have a proper name, just not sure what it is, so Double Hour Glass blocks. Semi based on this tutorial
here, I have made my blocks using a Neptune Honey Bun and 1.5 metres of white homespun. Each strip in a HB is 1.5" wide x 42" long and there are 41 strips in this HB.
To make one double hourglass block, cut each HB and each white strip in half (so 1.5" x 21").
Sew one HB strip to a white strip then repeat so you have 2 strips, then sew the 2 together so you have 4 strips alternating. Iron flat.
Then using your trusty triangle ruler, measure up and cut out 4 triangles.
Match into pairs then sew together to become 2 bigger triangles.
Then sew the 2 triangles together to become 1 square measuring 7.5"
And then your done! Be careful with the seams, my centre doesn't line up neatly but I had an impatient helper, who desperetly needs a haircut! This one will be for Stuart's teacher for Christmas, 35 more to go!
To make one double hourglass block, cut each HB and each white strip in half (so 1.5" x 21"). 
Sew one HB strip to a white strip then repeat so you have 2 strips, then sew the 2 together so you have 4 strips alternating. Iron flat.
Then using your trusty triangle ruler, measure up and cut out 4 triangles. 
Match into pairs then sew together to become 2 bigger triangles. 
Then sew the 2 triangles together to become 1 square measuring 7.5" 
And then your done! Be careful with the seams, my centre doesn't line up neatly but I had an impatient helper, who desperetly needs a haircut! This one will be for Stuart's teacher for Christmas, 35 more to go!
4 comments:
Nothing like a photo to point out things you should've noticed! Great block, especially love that print.
Love your helper
Great block Ad, make a great table runner. Stu is cute as!
Looking Good Adds...great helper!! Wonder if Aden will do that for me when he is older??
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