The Carpe Diem design - a twist on the traditional hourglass block and its symbolism of time - serves as a reminder that the future is never guaranteed; and yet, what we do with the present shapes our tomorrow. By holding and reconciling these seemingly contradicting truths, we can work toward finding purpose, hope & joy in each day.

This simple block is a quick make and uses a two-at-a-time half-rectangle triangle (HRT) method. New to HRTs? Never fear! The pattern walks you through every step of trimming so that you can get those sharp points.