For a finished 10 1/2 inch Pinwheel block, cut two 6 1/8 inch squares of each color. For a finished 12 inch Pinwheel block, cut two 6 7/8 inch squares of each color. For a finished 15 inch Pinwheel block, cut two 8 3/8 inch squares of each color.

How to create a pinwheel?

Start with a square sheet of paper. You can use any size of paper you want, but something around 6 inches (15.24…

  • Trace four diagonal lines from the corners of the square toward the center. Place a ruler on the paper so that it…
  • Cut partway across each line. Stop when you are ½ to 1 inch (1.27 to 2.54 centimeters)…
  • How to make pinwheels-with free printable template?

    Print the Pinwheel Template onto the paper of your choice.

  • Cut along the four dotted lines.
  • Pull the right corner (or left; it doesn’t really matter as long as you use the same corner each time) of each side to the center,but don’t crease the
  • How to make pinwheels quilt?

    Step 1 Cut Fabric for HST Units

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  • ( Note: Oversized squares are used to make the HSTs, which are trimmed to size.)
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  • Step 2 Make Half Square Triangles
  • How to make a 3D pinwheel quilt block?

    Place your four background fabrics face up on a flat surface.

  • Take your four pinwheel squares and fold them in half diagonally,right sides out.
  • Place your triangles on top of your background fabric,then take one of the points and fold it into the corner of the triangle as pictured below. Pin in place:
  • Sew the folded triangles into place approximately 1/8″ from the edge of the fabric.
  • Repeat for all four,taking care that you are sewing each folded triangle the same direction as each other.
  • Take two of your units and sew them together using a 1/4″ seam allowance. Your previous stitches will be caught within the seam so it won’t show.
  • Repeat for your other row. You’ll end up with two pairs like this:
  • You’ll want to carefully iron your seams,either opening them up to make them flat,or pressing to one side.
  • After sewing,press one more time and enjoy your new 3D pinwheel block!