Four Color Hourglass Blocks

The hourglass unit is a commonly used patchwork piece. Learn about why the orientation of triangles is so vital to its proper construction. Join Colleen Tauke to learn the various ways to cut the quarter square triangles (QST). Whether you use a traditional cutting method or a special tool there aren’t many shortcuts for this unit. You will learn tips for stabilizing the fabric with starch or spray sizing and see a demonstration on the construction of the four-color unit. You will also learn about creating opposing seams, how to pop open the center seam to reduce bulk and how to trim over-sized units for perfect sized finished units.