Originally Posted by
opti77cian
My friendship group did the same block. But a member changed the technique. We started with two each light and dark 6" squares, drew diagonal on light square, sewed 1/4" on either side of drawn line, cut between the sewn lines and trimmed to 5 1/2" and then sewed into hourglass format. Using this method we did not have bias edges on the outsides. We also pressed all the seams open.
I think the most important thing is to TRIM the HST's to the same measurements.
And I don't think you have to measure to eighth inches when you cut the nine patches. You can cut the nine patch close but not precise. Someone should try cutting only one fourth instead of one third. A brand new block? ? ?
Those little triangles make the cutest little hour glasses.
Also check out post #15 for lots of good tips.