Quarter Inch Seam Markers

QUICK HOURGLASS UNITS – Try this quick and easy method for making Hourglass Units that eliminates the need to cut any triangles.

1. From 1 light and 1 dark fabric- cut 1 square 1-1/4 inch larger than the desired finished size of the Hourglass Unit. For example – to make an Hourglass Unit that will finish 4 inches – cut 4 1/4 inch squares.

2. On the wrong side of the light square – place the 1/4 inch Seam Marker diagonally across the square with the yellow center line positioned exactly at the corners. Mark stitching guidelines along both sides of the 1/4 inch Seam Marker.

3. Pair light and dark squares with right sides facing – stitch along marked sewing lines.

4. Cut between rows of stitching to make two half square triangle units. Press seam allowances toward darker fabric. On the wrong side of one half square triangle unit – lay 1/4 inch Seam Marker diagonally across square so it is perpendicular to the seam. Align the yellow center line with the corners of the square. Mark stitching guidelines along both sides of the 1/4 inch Seam Marker. Pair half square triangles with right sides facing and opposite fabrics facing. Stitch along both drawn lines. Cut between rows of stitching to create two Hourglass Units. Press seam allowances to 1 side. You will have 2 Hourglass Units.