thimblebug6000

HELP with M-1: Spinning Hourglass

I'm trying to put this block together and can't figure out what I've done wrong. The light blue triangles are too large to fit up with the pieces from the templates. Step 4 of my instructions has you cut 2 squares at 3 ½" and half diagonally to get your 4 triangles. Is that correct? Has anyone made this block yet? Thanks for any help you can give me. I'll post a picture soon.

thimblebug6000

I've checked the C & T Errata page & it's not on it. I think the templates printed out correctly as it looks like the dark corner triangles will fit properly.... Good grief.... any suggestions? [ATTACH=CONFIG]486147[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]486148[/ATTACH]

Anael

Thimblebug, you might have an old book. Step 4 in my book has you cut 2 squares"at 3 1/8"and cut each in half diagonally to make 4 #D triangles.

MamaHen

I would just sew them together & then trim down the block to the correct size.

thimblebug6000

Oh man, thank you ladies! YES... I have the original print outs.... but the Errata sheet doesn't show this correction....yeah..off I go to trim....except my friend just called & is popping in soon..... couldn't tell her I was doing my homework

Anael

You're very welcome Why not showing her your beautiful blocks?

laurafet

Thanks for pointing that out Thimblebug and Anael. Just getting ready to do that one, so I won't have to sit and wonder.

laurafet

A few more blocks- I am kind of skipping around in the catchup.

thimblebug6000

Beautiful blocks Laurafet, I especially like the fabrics in the last one.

thimblebug6000

Here's my version of M1 after many hours and he still has a couple points that ended up blunt! Think I won't start the 2nd one today, it's so hot & sticky in here even with all the fans. [ATTACH=CONFIG]486166[/ATTACH]