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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. 
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16 comments:

  1. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlJanuary 26, 2026 at 8:33 AM

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

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  2. Linda at Texas Quilt GalJanuary 26, 2026 at 8:41 AM

    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.

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  3. LIttle Penguin QuiltsJanuary 26, 2026 at 9:48 AM

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

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  4. NannJanuary 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM

    I like the pinwheel effect!

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  5. Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting January 26, 2026 at 12:22 PM

    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.

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  6. Karen - Quilts...etc.January 26, 2026 at 3:26 PM

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

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  7. MelvaJanuary 26, 2026 at 5:04 PM

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

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  8. BarbaraJanuary 27, 2026 at 12:45 AM

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

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  9. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioJanuary 27, 2026 at 4:01 AM

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

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  10. piecefulwendyJanuary 27, 2026 at 10:33 AM

    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)!

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  11. Janine @ Rainbow HareJanuary 27, 2026 at 4:23 PM

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

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  12. OPQuiltJanuary 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM

    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!

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  13. EmilyJanuary 27, 2026 at 7:58 PM

    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.

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  14. Joy from Days Filled With JoyJanuary 28, 2026 at 7:26 PM

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

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  15. Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork AppliquéFebruary 1, 2026 at 5:31 AM

    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

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  16. Brenda @ Songbird DesignsFebruary 1, 2026 at 2:59 PM

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

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