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Disappearing hourglass with pre-cuts – video tutorial

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This is one of those blocks that start with two squares. It can be made in different sizes though for this demo I’ve chosen a 10″ pre-cut also called layer cake.

How to make 4 disappearing hourglass blocks with two 10″ squares

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

Fabric collection

The demo uses pre-cut 10″ squares, also called layer cakes, from the Michael Miller Collection Fairy Frost Metallic. In red and green this would make a great Christmas quilt.

See an alternative and classy colour scheme with this collection in creams, greys and blacks.

Using 3 fabrics

disappearing hourglass block

Using 2 fabrics

disappearing hourglass block

Disappearing hourglass variations quilt block
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Video tutorial: double hourglass and Road to Tennessee quilt blocks

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These blocks are quick and easy to make and a lot of fun to make.How to make a double hourglass block and a split road to Tennessee

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“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.

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Simple and double hourglass quilt blocks

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The simple hourglass quilt block is a classic block. I made mine using pre-cut 5″ charm squares.

On the other hand the double hourglass block is made with fabric strips. It can be made any size.

You will need a ruler with 45 degree markings to cut the triangles.

You can make the quilt in coordinated fabrics or just scrappy.

It’s a great bock to use pre-cut jelly rolls.

How to make a double hourglass block and a single hourglass block

Simple and double hourglass quilt blocks video tutorial

Order my book Turnabout Patchwork

“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.

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Coil quilt block video tutorial

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Coil bock video tutorial

This is a very simple 16 patch block perfect for beginners.

It can be made in any size. For this tutorial the finished block is 10″ x 10″.

This block  can be placed in different directions to get different quilt layouts. Also you can play with the background and foreground fabrics to get different effects.

How to make a coil quilt block

Learn to make this block in 2 minutes:

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Video tutorial: double hourglass quilt block

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This block is made with fabric strips. It can be made any size.

You will need a ruler with 45 degree markings to cut the triangles. You can make the quilt in coordinated fabrics or just scrappy. It’s a great bock to use your jelly rolls. Your blocks will just be bigger than mine! Have a go!

How to make a double hourglass block

Learn to make this block in 2 minutes:

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Video tutorial: Double hourglass quilt tutorial