The past few weeks I’ve been busy sorting, organizing and doing my best to downsize my stash. In the process, I realized that most of the blocks in my library are not quick and easy to make. Well, that’s all about to change with this week’s Pinwheel Star.
At first glance, you might notice a glimpse of the friendship block hidden in the design. The Friendship block dates back to the days when the pioneer women would sew in secret with friends and family to make gifts for those heading out West.
Something about that simple act of giving brings me comfort as I stitch through my stash. At this point, I am not sure exactly what will happen with all of my makes but my local guild is working on a charity project that I plan to participate in.
To put my new Pinwheel Star quilt block to the test, I challenged myself to clear out my red scrap bin. As I sliced through my stash, I suddenly realized that I had more stuffed in that bin than I ever imagined.
My blocks quickly stacked up and before I knew it, I had 30 blocks stitched. To say that this pile came together quickly is an understatement. Dedicating just a few short hours a day, this quilt top came together in just a weekend.
Pinwheel Star Quilt Block Details
The Pinwheel Star quilt block is available in three different finished sizes.
- 3″ x 3″ (7.6 x 7.6 cm)
- 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm)
- 12″ x 12″ (33 x 33 cm)
Material & Tool Supply List:
- Assorted Scraps: Reds, Pinks, & Background Prints
- Cutting mat/ Rotary cutter/ Quilt ruler
- Heat erasing marking tool
- Spray starch
The simple design and patchwork construction of this block make it perfect for the beginner quilter and fun for auditioning scraps. This block features patchwork piecing, accurate cutting, and half-square triangles.
The Pinwheel Star quilt block pattern is available for free download until February 27, 2020, after that it can be purchased in the shop.
Be sure to pin this block to your favorite quilting board on Pinterest. This way, you can look through your pins for inspiration and remember you already have the pattern in your library!
Pinnable Pinwheel Star Quilt Block
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Comments & Reviews
This is so pretty. Thank you for sharing the pattern.
How about directions for cutting each square..
Hello Ginger,
The cutting instructions for each square are included in the pattern download.
-Heather
I have been following you for some but have never committed. Today is the day to let you know how much I like your site. A LOT!
lol, Patricia! Thanks so much for the sweet note. I am so excited to so many folks are enjoying my block series as much as I am.
-Heather
I love these blocks, is this the first one you sent out in this series. It would be perfect for the scraps from quilts made and make it as you go like the Gypsy Wife Pattern.
Thanks so much.
Thank you, Rita! I am so excited to so many folks are enjoying my block series as much as I am.
-Heather
I guess I must be blind. I don’t see a pinwheel, or a star.
You can always make the pinwheel more pronounced with your fabric selections.
-Heather
Beautiful!!!