(new topic) I want to make a six inch hour glass block. How large should the block be before cutting into four sections?

I need help.

Should it be a 10 inch block? Somone suggested this. I need help from you pros.

Thanks

Look what I found on the search, may be it will help you out.

http://www.quilterscache.com/H/Hourglass4Block.html

Have a fun time quilting.

Thanks Lovingmama

But if you look at the picture below through the link you will see a baby quilt with double x squares and the hour glass in it. The squares look to be six inces in size after completion. I just want to know what size should the square for the hour glass be before cutting it.

Thanks so much.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-69157-1.htm

http://www.patchwork-and-quilting.co...triangles.html

Will this help?

http://www.patchwork-and-quilting.co...triangles.html

I like the idea of starting with 1 1/2" bigger, make a few and see if that works, if they are too big, then go to 1 1/4" :D:D:D

Thank you Janie.

It works. Have a wonderful day and I will show you my block when I finish.

It has snowed here so I am in the day. I am getting ready to sew the rest of the day.

Have a wonderful day.

Hi Amma,

Thank you too. I will try both and see what I get. I am so excited. I am new at this and love this site because there are so many people who are just great and willing to share information.

Have a blessed day!