Originally Posted by
mic-pa
I just finished making some this afternoon. I wanted a finished 6" block. So I cut two squares of contrasting fabric 7 1/2 in.l placed them right sides together. Then I drew aline diagonally across the fabric and sewed 1/4 inch on either side. Then I cut it down the middle and ironed it opened. Then I placed the sq. right side together again with oppisite sides facing and drew another line diagonally and sewed again down both sides and cut it iin half. Opened it up, pressed and squared it up to 6 1/2 inches. Perfect hour glass.
So, if I wanted to make a 12 1/2" hour glass block (finished size 12"), would I cut the two squares at 14" and then follow your directions?
I would like to use alternating hour glass blocks to set a block of the month quilt top.
The next question is....how do I figure out how much yardage I will need? I have a habit of running out of fabric before I am finished since when I actually did the BOM, I had no idea how I was going to set it (another UFO I'm tackling!)
I'd appreciate any input! Thanks, Barb