HourGlass Patchwork Quilt - Featuring Poppy Cotton's My Favorite Things

Hi Makers!

I have a fun versatile pattern for you today.  This is my newest pattern that I am calling the HourGlass Quilt.  It's the perfect pattern to be used as a Chemo Quilt or a smaller version for a baby quilt.

I used an entire Fat Quarter Bundle of Poppie Cottons' newest collection, My Favorite Things, 
to make the 55 x 60 inch lap quilt and backed it with flannel. I did not use any background fabric, however if you's like to make the quilt larger and use the FQB, I suggest using a background fabric for you hour glasses.. 

The quilt is easily broken down into two blocks. I made 6 of each block and then added a patch work border to the left and right side of the quilt. 

How to make a quarter square triangle: 

This is my favorite method, using half square triangle, however you are welcome to make your QSTs in the method of your choosing: 

Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the wrong side of one background  squares {A}. Layer a marked square on an unmarked  print square {A}, right sides together. Sew 1/4" from both sides of the drawn line. Cut the unit apart on the marked line to make two half-square-triangle units. Press Open toward the darker print.

Place the HST's from the previous step with right sides together.  Be sure to nest your seams and that the prints are facing in the opposite directions.  Draw a line from corner to corner opposite of the seamed line.   Sew 1/4" from both sides of the drawn line. Cut the unit apart on the drawn line. Press open and for this pattern trim the QSTs to 5 1/2".
 

Block 1: 

Cutting:

Pink Print - [2] 6.5-inch squares for QSTs

Low Volume Print 1 - [2] 6.5-inch squares for QSTs

Low Volume Print 2 -  [1] 6.5-inch squares for center QSTs you will hav an extra for a second block

Yellow Print -  [1] 6.5-inch squares for center QSTs you will hav an extra for a second block

Tan Print - [2] 5.5-inch squares

Red Print - [2] 5.5-inch squares

Follow the chart above and make six 15.5-inch squares.

Block 2: 

Cutting:

Teal Print - [2] 6.5-inch squares for QSTs

Pink Print [2] 6.5-inch squares for QSTs

Low Volume Print - [1] 5.5-inch squares for center 

Yellow Print - [2] 5.5-inch squares

Red Print - [2] 5.5-inch squares

Follow the chart above and make six 15.5-inch squares.

Assembling the quilt:

Alternate the block one and two for each row.

Example: 

Rows 1 & 3 will have a Block 1, Block 2, and Block 1

Rows 2 & 4 will have Block 2, Block 1 and Block 2

At this point the quilt top will measure 45 x 60-inches.

To make the quilt top slightly wider I cut an addition [24] 5.5-inch squares. sews together two columns of twelve and sewed these additional columns to the left and right sides of the quilt top. 

If you choose, you may have all your QST's facing the same direction and give the quilt a different look.

Here's a peek a toddler version I made for on of the grands. 

For more inspiration, follow me on instagram @neverlandstitches or on Pinterest.

Until next time…I hope you always find something around you that inspires your creativity…

Lisa Jo