I have received some requests for the instructions on how to make a template for a Mini Pinwheel Block.
This is how I made the template that I used:
Template instructions for a 3 inch finished mini pinwheel block:
1. Draw a rectangle measuring 2.5 inches x 2 inches.
2. Mark a line 7/8" in from the top left hand corner of the rectangle to 7/8" in from the bottom right hand corner of the rectangle. Like so:
3. Cut out the rectangle accurately. Cut across the diagonal line. This will give you two identical templates. These templates include all seam allowances.4. Be sure to mark the right side of the template as UP.
5. You are now ready to start making pinwheels. I found the easiest way to do so is by cutting a 2 inch strip of fabric, and turning the template up and down as you cut along the fabric strip, but be sure not to flip your template upside down (ie the UP marked on your template is always visible to you).
For each pinwheel block you will need to cut 4 patches of a solid fabric and four of a printed fabric.
My seams were only a scant 1/4 inch. I then added a border to each pinwheel, using 1 inch strips of fabric. The sashing strips between each block are cut as 1.5 inch strips.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you need further instructions, or if what I have written here doesn't make sense you.
Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing. I have a lucite template for making larger ones but nothing for making smaller ones. Smaller is so much cuter.
ReplyDeletethanks so much for the tutorial! i'm definitely going to have to try this one.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the tutorial. I going to have to try this one! Love the minis!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the tutorial , I'll definitely have to make one now .
ReplyDeleteSo kind of you to take the time to show us how you made your stunning quilt. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou are a Darling - did you stitch by hand or on machine?
ReplyDeleteHugs - Lurline♥
Thank you so much for this tutorial! These blocks are near the top of my list of blocks to make ASAP!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!! I love them & will put them on my (huge) To Do list!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great tutorial! One of these has been added to my list!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the tutorial! I have already completed one trial block and I love it! :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute!!! I love the way you bordered them, it really sets the pinwheel off!! Love your work, and thanks for the link love!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Rita! This will come in handy!
ReplyDeleteThese are so so darling! I've always wondered how to make these an easy way. Thanks for this. Fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThank You for the template for this precious mini pinwheel quilt. I loved it the minute I saw it and would like to make one. I've always liked little things so this one is a definite "I need to make it" kind of quilt!
ReplyDeleteEnjoying viewing your blog, love the colors in your hexagon quilt and the pinwheels too, I like bright and alive and happy. Thanks for sharing. have a great quilting week.
ReplyDeleteVery Cute...I'm a new gal over here sent from Lurline. Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the inspiration and for sharing the template!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the template and the link to sewtakeahike. It will fit the president's challenge at the local guild-use 20 fabrics in 10 different colors using only ONE pattern piece. I think this will work very nicely...Renea in Tennessee
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