2019 Gypsy Wife Quilt Along - Section 6 (left) Hourglass Bordered and Squared

This Hourglass Bordered & Squaread block, located just under the Nurses Cross,  is another in this pattern that drove us crazy.   

The diagram on page 28 shows it as a square bordered and squared... but there are no cutting directions for the size block needed to fit here.   

Looking at the picture of the quilt on the front page of the pattern we determined that it should actually be an Hourglass bordered and squared.

The pattern directions are a bit confusing for this block too.  All found on page 21, but a bit of back and forth between columns to get it done.


Start by using the cutting measurements for the 2" finished hourglass block found on page 21 right hand column.  

Then you are to follow the assembly directions found in the left hand column for the 3" finished block.

Then, go to assembly directions found in the right hand column.  

There you will find the cutting measuarements needed to add the border and surrounding square to this block.


The final line in the right hand column tells you it will finish as the 5" block we need.

Yep... confusing... but hopefully my pictures below will help you through.  I've colored the lines above to make it easier to follow along in the pattern book... I hope.

Let's begin here:
    Follow the red lines to find the cutting measurements to start the center hourglass.  Cut your squares.  

To find the assembly directions for the hourglass block follow the orange lines above. (I've done a pictorial here below)

Lay the 2 cut squares facing each other.  
Draw a diagonal line and sew 1/4in on each side.
Cut between the lines to make two half square triangles (HSTs)

   





Next we lay the two HSTs on top of each other ... opposite colors touching and cut on the diagonal.

  

Now we stitch the two pairs together to make two hourglass blocks.  Open them up and I spun the center to help it lay flatter in the quilt. (We only need one... the other can be used elsewhere)

Now, we go back to the yellow line assembly directions. 

Here you find the green line cutting directions  to complete this block.

  <<<Here I have laid out all the cut pieces.

Now we add the border.... sewing on top and bottom then left and right strips.

 




Lastly, we add the for triangle corners to square this block.... Top and bottom first, sides next.

Voila!  your completed block.