I confess I can be a quilt snob at times. My friend Leslie showed me this block which she had taught to her mother-in-law. At first I may, perhaps, have rolled my eyes a teensy bit. Terrible to admit but I fall into this superiority trap from time to time. Since then I have had to admit I might have been wrong, it has been known to happen, let us not get into numbers on that.
So... one day while Leslie was on vacation, I went over for a sewing day. Given that I am spending a lot of time on other people's quilts I decided to do something for me. I had some white cotton and a few pretty floral fat quarters and I thought I'd give this Disappearing Hourglass a try. Purely to see what all the fuss was about you understand :P
Well once I had done one, there was no stopping. It is completely addictive. (hmm I recall saying this about the Union Jack block... good thing my addiction is limited to fabric !)
These are the blocks I have so far. They are my treat after a day of work on my fledgling business. I listen to a podcast, from CBC or BBC, and sew and cut and sew and cut and sew again. This block never fails to delight.
If you haven't already, give it a try. I am certain you will not be disappointed :) And let me know if it has the same effect on you !
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