Monday, January 26, 2026

2026 SHARR: Hourglass Blocks

The week 1 prompt for the 2026 SAHRR (Quilting Gail) was set as hourglass blocks by Songbird Designs.  I'm doing a single block for each prompt. After playing around in Electric Quilt for a bit, here's what I came up with. 





Just a simple block with 4 hourglasses. The fabric placement makes the design.  I had to work slowly to make sure I could get fabric into the right spots when I assembled the four squares.  





I'm not sure yet where the block is going to fit with my center, so for now it's just up on the design wall in the first postion. 

I'm ready for prompt #2. Linking up at Songbird Designs for the SAHRR prompt one and my usual Monday linky parties: Patchwork & Quilts and Sew and Tell Monday

16 comments:

Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirl said...

I really like the movement your color placement creates within your block. Looks great!

Linda at Texas Quilt Gal said...

I like your block design, it's just gorgeous! I'm making blocks too and looking forward to the next prompt.
One of these days, I'm going to get EQ, it looks like fun to play around with it.

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

This is going to be so pretty in those blues, Kate! I love how your hourglass blocks turned into a pinwheel. Great start!

Nann said...

I like the pinwheel effect!

Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting said...

This is going to be fun to see how your quilt develops,Kate. I like the idea of doing a single block for each prompt. Enjoy your week. Hugs.

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

I like the colors I 'm sure you will get it all figured out

Melva said...

The proper color placement can create magic! Nice job. Thanks for sharing in Sew & Tell. What size is your center?

Barbara said...

Those are beautiful blocks. I really love the fabrics you’re using.

Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio said...

I am loving the blues as well as the blocks that you have made so far.

piecefulwendy said...

I'm very curious where you are going with this, Kate! It is very fun. Your center block is such a good one, it keeps coming to my mind (makes me want to make another Diatom quilt)!

Janine @ Rainbow Hare said...

That is a lovely block. I'm curious to see what you do next :)

OPQuilt said...

I am in love with your hourglass block! Maybe it's the blues, or the arrangement of the light/dark pieces, but it will be an adventure to see how all your blocks work together with your beautiful center. Great start!

Emily said...

Oh I love this!!!!! Your blues are so deep. This was a fun way to use hourglass units, and I love your center! I"m excited to see where this goes.

Joy from Days Filled With Joy said...

I love your center, it is amazing! Great idea to do one block for each prompt, looking forward to watching it grow! xx

Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliqué said...

I love your SAHRR start, I can't wait to see how it's going to grow! Thank you for sharing and linking up. Hugs

Brenda @ Songbird Designs said...

I love how you assembled your hourglass blocks, just so! Perfect. Thanks for quilting along with us.