25 Hourglass Block Quilting Designs

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Looking for quilting ideas? Here are 25 great ways to quilt an Hourglass quit block![/vc_column_text][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48072″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Straight line mazes are amazing! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48073″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]These straight lines pull the eye to the middle of the block. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48074″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Narrow lines accent the larger lined areas. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48075″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] In a side by side pattern, these lines create squares.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48076″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]This curved line design also makes a nice all-over design. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48077″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Place geometric shapes inside larger shapes to divide spaces.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48078″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]The floating triangles use the outer line as a foundation. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48079″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Little scallops are fast and easy while adding a delicate touch. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48080″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] The lines focus all the attention on the triangle sections.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48081″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Petals add curves to straight piecing and are easy to mark with templates. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48082″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Mixing lines to create shapes gives quilting interest.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48083″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]This framed flower creates unity for a block. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48084″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]You can use hearts or any motif that fits your quilt. The open triangles showcase pretty fabric. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48085″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] With alternating Hourglass blocks, these triangles will tumble.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48086″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Use a traditional fill like scallops for texture.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48087″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]A classic. Simplify this pattern by leaving out the floating triangles. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48088″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] The straight lines at the edge of this pattern help frame the block, while the curved lines offer a touch of style.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48089″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Floating square frames create a rigid all-over design. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48090″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]This pattern is fun to execute and works great on its own or as an all-over design. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48091″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Short straight lines break up this block in a visually striking way.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48092″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Floating curlicues offer simple curved lines to each section of this block.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48093″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Move the curlicues on an angle for a different look. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48094″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Connect squares for a playful quilt design.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48095″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]This classic combines easy quilting with curved lines and the standard quartering techniques. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48099″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Put a frame on point to focus on the center of the block. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Looking for more fun patchwork quilting ideas? Try our 25 Nine Patch Blocks.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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