Pinwheel Block of the Month #12 Quilt Tutorial (2021)

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Pinwheel Block of the Month #12 Quilt Tutorial (2021)

Learn how to make easy Half Square Triangles to make the final block in our quilt's edge design.

This pinwheel block is essentially using half square triangles, except the first, larger joined squares are cut twice on the diagonal instead of only once. The triangles are then reassembled to make a pinwheel design, then bordered by contrasting black triangles to finish.

I have used 19¾ x 21½in (50 x 55cm) fat quarters to cut my shapes; if your fabric is wider, then please cut your fabric to these measurements first.

Unfinished block size: 6½in (16.5cm) square

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You will need:

Equipment

  • Sewing machine
  • Rotary cutter and cutting mat
  • Quilting ruler with 45-degree angle

Materials

Fabrics (see my Introduction to the 2021 Block of the Month). From these, you will need to cut:

  • One 4½in (11.5cm) square in FAB5 
  • One 4½in (11.5cm) square in FAB1
  • Two 4½in (11.5cm) squares in BL

Important note: This makes up one block; repeat to make four blocks in total

 

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