Is there an easy way to do these blocks? Help...
 

The pattern (Safari Fun Pattern Quilt) calls for 40 ea hour glass blocks with 4 different colors....10 ea 5 1/2 squares cut into X's - that would make 160 triangles to sew together...Is there an easier way? I hope

I am not sure but didn't Jenny of MSQC come out with a similar pattern?? You have to be careful because her pattern, the block sides are all bias.

Can you please post a link to the pattern that you are referring to?

If you google quarter square triangles, you will come up with lots of methods. Here's one:
http://www.mccallsquilting.com/mccal...uare_Triangles

I've just completed a pinwheel quilt and used a method I read about on the forum. Joined the two fabric strips along both length, cut squares from the joined strips, then cut into triangles. It's the first time I've managed to cut triangles without losing points (well I lost one because I trimmed it up without thinking of seam allowance!). It made it so easy.

This might help:

http://sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.com/...gles-qsts.html

Video for quarter square triangle (QST) - http://www.mccallsquilting.com/mccal...uare_Triangles

I'd paper piece them.

that seems like more work than worth...unless they are itty-bitty, then yes, for accuracy. But anything over 2" can be cut and sewn. Not familiar with pattern talked about, maybe onebyone is, so not disputing her response..just adding my thought.

Does sound like quarter square triangles and I think there are a lot of tutorials on the web