Disappearing Hour glass

[csarina]

First time I have tried this block, when Jenny does it the block comes out to 12 1/2 before she cuts it to make the hour glass disappear. I have sewn 2 hourglass blocks and they are bigger. I used my 15 inch sq up ruler to measure them making sure the 45 degree line goes through the centre and the centre at 6 1/4. despite being very careful when I sewed and pressed it looks as if I am going to have to square the blocks up to 12 1/2. Has any one else had this problem????

I want to use it to demonstrate what blocks you can make from a 10 inch square.

[Granny Fran]

I haven't tried it yet, but did make the big star and found I had to re-size as well. I understand if you use starch when pressing it will help to keep the bias from stretching which is what I think caused some of my problem.

Good luck, hope someone else has a better or faster solution for you. BTW, I think Jenny uses a little "fatter" 1/4 inch seam so maybe that is why her blocks are smaller than yours.

[csarina]

I did notice that she does not appear to use a 1/4" foot when she is sewing, that could well be the reason. I was careful to ensure that they did not stretch when I was pressing them. Hey ho will see if anyone else has anything to say. otherwise will use the square up ruler tomorrow...........I particularly like the churn dash arrangement she made.

[Bubby]

Sorry, but I haven't tried that design yet. Thus far I haven't had a lot of fun making the blocks that are cut up other than the D9P and the D4P. I'm sure someone will come along with the solution.

[Papa]

In the video I watched, she cut her hour glass blocks into three 4 1/4 inch pieces. That would mean her blocks were 12 3/4 inches.

[csarina]

Well I persevered with the block and have managed to sort it, she actually cut 2 -1/8th from the centre which gave the correct sizes for the 9 patch. I did manage to destroy one when doing the cutting, but never mind, every one had accidents LOL.

I also made the disappearing 4 patch churn dash, remind me next time not to use soft fabric, I could have done with some starch to stiffen the fabric up a bit. Creative pressing got me through!!

[Granny Fran]

Glad you got the solution. Happy New Year.

[Deegles]

There is a tutorial that Jenny does (I cant remember which one) where she mentions some not all layer cakes are perfectly the same and whatever you do on the first one.....you have to stick with that technique. This may be affecting your blocks.

When I was matching up my bella solids layer cake to my print layer cake they were not identically square. If they are by different manufacturers which mine were I can see how the difference is a scant but could mess up the measurements. I never measured mine! LOL....I was just so happy I didn't have to cut all those pieces. It was sew....then slice....then sew.... then slice. I loathe cutting. It is the worst part for me....Oh My goodness now I am rambling. The caffeine is really kickin in.

I hope this helps.

[csarina]

I was not using layer cakes but 10" squares I had cut. I wanted to demonstrate the different blocks you could make with a simple yblock like pin wheels or hourglass. I cannot afford to buy precuts, I have so much fabric I need to use up whats in the boxes rather than buy more!!

I have an accuquilt go but cannot cut 10" squares, they do not make a die big enough, 5" no problem.

[FabStripper]

I have an accuquilt go but cannot cut 10" squares, they do not make a die big enough, 5" no problem.

Is there a way to fold the fabric and cut 10 inch squares using the 5 inch block?