How to make a disappearing hourglass block

A disappearing hourglass block is a good choice if you want to create a visually interesting design with a relatively simple technique.

You can be make this block using a variety of fabrics and colors, and can be combined with other block designs to create unique and striking quilts.

Learn to make this block in 2 minutes:

Block size

The block is 7 1/2 inches (7 inches finished).

Materials

• Two 5 inch squares in green
• Two 5 inch squares in red

or

• Two 5 inch squares in one colour
• One 5 inch square in a contrasting colour
• One 5 inch square in a third contrasting colour

By using a variety of fabric and colour combinations you can make strikingly looking quilts quite easily.

Using 3 fabrics

Using 2 fabrics