Layer two charm squares right sides together. Draw a diagonal
line from corner to corner on the wrong side of one charm square.
Sew on
the diagonal line.
C.
Align the ¼” line of a rotary cutting ruler along the stitch line and
trim away the excess fabric.
D.
Press
open towards the darker fabric.
E.
Repeat Steps A - D so you have 2 half square
triangles
F.
Layer two half square triangles right
sides together with seams interlocking as shown below.
G.
Draw a diagonal line from corner to
corner on the wrong side of a half square triangle in the opposite
direction of the previously sewn line.
Sew on
the diagonal line.
H.
Align the ¼” line of a rotary cutting ruler along the stitch line and
trim away the excess fabric.
I.
Press open. Blocks should measure
5" unfinished.
J.
Repeat steps A - I 12 more times.
Make a total of 13 hourglass blocks.
K.
Arrange blocks in 3 rows of 9 blocks alternating the hourglass
blocks and charm squares as shown above. Press seam
allowances toward charm squares.
L.
Sew the rows together to form a 14" x 41" table runner.