Super Easy Hour Glass Block Tutorial

This is a super easy way to make four hour glass quilt blocks! Whether you want to use 4, 3 or 2 fabrics this tutorial gives you all the information you need. No more making one at a time.
UPDATE 4/13/2022: There is no easy math to figure out what size squares you need for your four patch. I'm working on a chart and as soon as I have it ready, I'll get a blog post made and link to it here.
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[@lizreynolds4554]

Wendy, I just love your Smile and positivity! You are so clever and creative. You demonstrate and explain very clearly. This is so helpful. Thank you for sharing this with us. Have a blessed day 💕🙏😊🦓

[@WendyJHaney]

Liz... thank you so much for that!!! Made my day. 💕😊 I do try and be upbeat and happy. Glad you are enjoying the videos and I so appreciate you watching and commenting. Take Care & Happy Quilting!!

[@MAJA98610]

Thank you SO VERY MUCH, WOW just wow

[@WendyJHaney]

You're very welcome!! Thanks so much for watching and happy quilting.

[@susanmorris5940]

I enjoyed meeting you yesterday at Gina's Sewing Center in Knoxville, TN!

[@WendyJHaney]

Thank you! Me too. Great store.

[@MsAmberSunshine]

Fun. Thank you for sharing this technique.

[@WendyJHaney]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching! 😍

[@zulemasarinana9218]

Wow, this is great! I will try this method next time.😊😊

[@WendyJHaney]

Wonderful! I hope you find it super easy. Thanks for watching!

[@charlottesuarez3036]

I want to thank you again for making this video. I come back and review it time and time again.

[@WendyJHaney]

You're welcome! I'll admit.. I often come back to some of my videos to when I'm trying to remember something. 😄 Thanks for watching!

[@lw984]

That is a very nice block and a great technique BUT PLEASE warn new quilters and remind others, that this entire block has bias on every side. I would highly suggest starching the fabric very well before cutting or sewing. I sure do not want new quilters to wonder why their blocks are getting wonky. Also, a bias edge must be pressed, not ironed or it will distort out of shape. Once it has gotten wonky, there is no putting it back. You could try recutting it to get it square again. This technique can absolutely be done but please make sure everyone is aware of the bias edges and how to avoid distorting the blocks. Thank you for your video, you do a wonderful job of explaining.

[@WendyJHaney]

Thank you for the reminder to everyone!

[@charlottesuarez3036]

Another excellent video.

[@WendyJHaney]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching.

[@bzjeleniowski08]

looks like fun going to give it a try.

[@WendyJHaney]

yeah!! Thanks for watching

[@zorina831]

I have never seen it done this way. This is so much easier. No bias edges. Super awesome.

[@WendyJHaney]

Yeah! So glad you found my video and found it helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@annielyst]

Aren't the bias edges on the final hour glasses?

[@zorina831]

@@annielyst yes, but I find those much easier to handle. This technique was a game changer for me.

[@omisfavorites1054]

Brilliant, thank you!

[@WendyJHaney]

You're welcome! Thanks so much for watching.

[@marlenehowell4364]

Great explaining!

[@WendyJHaney]

Thank you! so glad you found it helpful. THanks so much for watching

[@lorim2074]

I loved those tips on fabric placement. Thank you so much. Gad I found you. ❤️

[@WendyJHaney]

I'm so happy you found it helpful!! Thanks for watching. 😍

[@childskoerner]

Thank you!! Especially the version with background fabric!

[@WendyJHaney]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. 😍

[@Justlizj]

This was a wonderful Quilt block lesson!! Thank you!!

[@WendyJHaney]

Thank you!! I'm so glad you found it helpful. ❤

[@jeanienichols5668]

Thank you I love how easy you made this. I'm definitely going to try this on my Star Blocks.

[@WendyJHaney]

Yeah!! I'm so happy to hear that. Enjoy!!

[@tummymummy0867]

so from one charm pack, take 40 squares, make 10 four patches, and you get 20 hourglass blocks. Very clever, thanks for sharing.

[@WendyJHaney]

You're welcome!! Thanks for watching.

[@dimples6596]

Love!!!! Thanks for making it look easy. I’m going to try this with the Ohio Star project I’m working on. ❤

[@WendyJHaney]

Yeah!! I'm so glad you found it helpful. Thanks so much for watching.

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

great tutorial

[@WendyJHaney]

Thanks, and thanks for watching!

[@gigiontube]

Great video ! Thank you !

[@WendyJHaney]

So glad u liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@gigiontube]

@@WendyJHaney I subscribed to your FB group.

[@WendyJHaney]

yeah you!!

[@debray9419]

This was so informative ! You are a great teacher

[@WendyJHaney]

Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you found it helpful. Thanks so much for watching.

[@suzannemyers4751]

Thank you so much. I learned a lot a lot. You are an awesome teacher.

[@WendyJHaney]

You're welcome, and thank you! I enjoy doing them.

[@lynngallegos2727]

I really like your teaching method. You are a delight to watch and some really good tips.

[@WendyJHaney]

Thank you soooo much Lynn! That means a lot to me. 😍 I'm so glad you are finding them helpful

[@terribishop5313]

I thought Ive seen it all, great video!!

[@WendyJHaney]

😆 I'm not sure any of us would know all the ways to do things. Every time I turn around I find something new, or a better way. Thanks for watching and commenting. Glad you found something new. :-)

[@debbiejackson6192]

Thank you so much. I’m very happy to get the math formula also

[@WendyJHaney]

So glad you found it helpful! Thanks so much for watching.

[@Imgenx1965]

This is an awesome way and it was so non Intimidating to see how it was done this way. Thank you so much

[@WendyJHaney]

You're welcome and I'm SOOO happy to hear that! Quilting should NOT be intimidating! :-)

[@nanmalecki7087]

How cool is that! You are amazing and fun!

[@WendyJHaney]

😂 Glad you enjoyed it!! Is pretty slick!

[@lorrainejessop9041]

Wish you had showed a picture of blocks in a quilt

[@WendyJHaney]

I'll try and remember to do that more. The Hour Glass block can be used and seen in so many quilts. Here is a search to see images of hour glass quilts. www.google.com/search?q=hour+glass+quilt+images&client=ms-android-verizon-us-rvc3&sca_esv=591685144&sxsrf=AM9HkKn4AiBKq8YsMoGmKvIuCwBd9b-iXg%3A1702829913788&ei=WR9_Zf7UL7OoqtsPkuiq0Aw&oq=hour+glass+quilt+images&gs_lp=EhNtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1zZXJwIhdob3VyIGdsYXNzIHF1aWx0IGltYWdlczIGEAAYHhgNMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIIEAAYBRgeGA0yBxAhGKABGAoyCxAAGIAEGIoFGIYDMgsQABiABBiKBRiGA0izHVCQCljBG3ABeAGQAQCYAeYCoAHvDaoBBzAuMy4wLjS4AQPIAQD4AQHCAgoQABhHGNYEGLADwgIFEAAYgATCAgcQABiABBgKwgIKEAAYFhgeGA8YCsICCBAAGBYYHhgKwgIIEAAYCBgeGA3iAwQYACBBiAYBkAYI&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-serp

[@darleneappleman3911]

Ive got 4 arcrilic rulers

[@WendyJHaney]

can never have enough IMO!

[@charlottesuarez3036]

Thank you thank you thank you Wendy...i found your tutorial on using 3 fabric fascinating. I've been looking for this technique. Is there a calculation sheet available in order to figure out what size your four patch should be in order to wind up with the size you need?

[@WendyJHaney]

You're welcome, I'm so glad you found it helpful. I'll admit, took me a bit to get that 3 fabric situation figured out myself!! I don't have the formula finalized yet, but hopefully soon. I appreciate you watching and commenting... and asking for what you need. :-)

[@jenniferkaczor3606]

Hi Wendy! I enjoyed this tutorial. Do you have a resource for calculating the initial size of the 4 patch to get 2.5" finished hour glass blocks.

[@WendyJHaney]

Cut the blocks to make your 4-patch to 4" for a 2.5" finished Hour Glass Block. The key is - add 1.5" to the finished hour glass block to determine the size of the square to make your four patch. :-)

[@jenniferkaczor3606]

@@WendyJHaney Thank you!

[@WendyJHaney]

@jennifer Kaczor... I am SOOO sorry, but I provided incorrect information on my response. I'm thinking I maybe wasn't thinking of the right video when I responded, but no matter what, I goofed!!! 😥 There isn't any straight forward math when figuring out the sizes for your 4 patch blocks, but I am working on a chart, which when I have together I'll get logged in a block post. But for now... to get a 2.5" finished block, the squares for your four patch should be 2.75" inches. Once again... so sorry!!!

[@jenniferkaczor3606]

@@WendyJHaney No problem! I did some experimenting with various sizes and figured out what I needed. I agree with you that it is not straightforward. Thanks for this tutorial, I appreciate it!

[@WendyJHaney]

I'm so glad to hear you experimented and got it figured out. :-)

[@darleneappleman3911]

Ive got a brand new janome 740dc sewing machine

[@WendyJHaney]

very nice! Enjoy!! Thanks so much for watching my videos.

[@wendycampana9089]

Thank you so much for this video. You are an awesome teacher. I've tried the method of putting two together right sides together and it's so bulky and does not match up.

[@WendyJHaney]

You're welcome! I'm so glad you found it helpful. Thanks so much for watching.