How To Make A Pinwheel Quilt Block
Just a variation on the basic four patch block. This quilt block is made using all Half Square Triangle blocks.
There are several methods to use when creating half square triangles.
How to make a pinwheel quilt block. I have sewn a similar block but its constructed differently and usually called a Turnstile Quilt block. Jun 14 2020 A pinwheel quilt block can be made in a few different ways. Using a quarter inch seam allowance sew the bottom blocks together.
First lay out four Half Square TrianglesHST to form pinwheels as shown below. Lay out the Corner units the On-Point Four Patch units and the Dark 45. Now you can sew the units into three rows as shown in the picture below.
It would be easy to convert it to a 12. Strips leftover from a previous project so decided to make an 8. Finished block by just using 35.
Take four half-square triangle and arrange them like a pinwheel meaning the dark fabric keeps turning in a clock-wise pattern Sew the top row together. Feb 22 2021 Since a pinwheel quilt block is just a fancy four-patch quilt block it comes together easily from here. So heres a few examples of the block done into a quilt.
Here is my favorite short-cut tip and tool for making perfect Half Square TrianglesIt saves so much time and and makes your block come together so nicely. From here the Pinwheel Quilt block goes together like a basic Nine Patch block. Make sure that your triangles are pointing in the correct direction.
Sew the four patches together. Apr 01 2021 Using a contrast fabric for half of the units creates a fun pinwheel unit in the center. April 2021 Quilt Block of the Month 2021 Quilt Block of the Month Details.
I had a few white 25. Arrange the patches for your Blocks and Pinwheels as shown below. This Pinwheel Variation block went together quickly.
Apr 30 2018 Pinwheel Quilt Block Assembly. Square as shown in the picture below. Heres a quick refresher on HSTs.
The method being share today uses 4 flying geese blocks sewn to rectangles to get the finished shape. Keep reading for details tips and tricks this months video and more. It makes a great mini quilt or if you want to make a larger size quilt.
You can put two squares together with a diagonal line drawn on one. I love my 12 and my 6 finished blocks. Pinwheels On Point Block Made Easy.
It uses the versatile half square triangle in place of plain blocks. One thing to remember a Pinwheel Quilt Block is really only four half square triangles. Mar 12 2021 The pinwheel quilt block is cute fun and easy.
Now its time to create your pinwheel blocks. Jan 15 2021 Pinwheels On Point Block Made Easy Arrange the eight 3 x 3 squares into two four patches alternating the dark and light fabric in each block. Set your seam with a hot iron and then press the seam towards the blue fabric.
Sew together two top and two bottom HSTs. With RST join the sides to the center pinwheel block. SA are pressed in the direction of.
Apr 01 2021 If you like this block as much as I do then here are instructions on how to make a pinwheel sawtooth star quilt block. Press to one side. This pattern is for a big block 18 12 square to be exact.
Mar 31 2021 Piecing Tips and Tricks.
