Hourglass Quilt

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Varying lengths of strips in solid colors with a striking contrast create the illusion of an hourglass—but also diamonds, an elongated hexagon, and a bright yellow X. The Hourglass Quilt shown was cut from yardage, but using pre-cut strips will save you hours of rotary cutting.

Download this quilt pattern plus eleven others in the January/February 2018 digital issue of Modern Patchwork.

MATERIALS

Note: Fabric requirements assume 41″ usable width of fabric.

  • 5/8 yard light teal solid
  • 1½ yards medium teal solid
  • 1½ yards orange solid for quilt top and binding
  • 1½ yards black solid
  • 3 yards dark teal solid
  • 2½ yards 108″ or 7½ yards standard width fabric for backing
  • Queen-size batting

Pick up your copy of Modern Patchwork January/February 2018 for this pattern and more!