Monday, November 9, 2009

Pinwheel Block Tutorial

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Step 1: Cut fabric as follows:

Fabric A: cut 2 - 7" x 7"
Fabric B: cut 2 - 7" x 7"

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The key to a sassy pinwheel is choosing fabrics with high contrast or color differences. If you want a more subtle pinwheel, use fabrics with similar tones or colors.

Step 2: Draw a diagonal line of the back of two squares. Pair one square of fabric A with one of fabric B, right sides together.

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Step 3: Sew 1/4" to one side of the line:

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Turn and sew 1/4" to the other side.

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Step 4: Cut along the center line using your rotary cutter or scissors.

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Step 5: Iron seam open and trim to 6.5" x 6.5", making sure the diagonal line on the ruler is lined up with the diagonal seam.

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Step 6 Lay out your block and sew your triangle squares together in pairs:

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Iron seams open

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Step 7 Pin your two rows together at the center seam for better accuracy and sew a 1/4" seam:

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Press seam open and trim to 12.5" x 12.5"

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