These instructions will make a 12.5″x12.5″ pinwheel star block, including 1/4″ seam allowances. The pinwheel is super simple to make!
Quilting with Mary
Mary learned to quilt from her mother when she was small. She coordinated a service project – making quilts for babies – through ABC quilts at about age 16. Now, she enjoys learning new quilting techniques, sharing a love of quilting with others, and making beautiful quilts to give.
How to Sew a Pinwheel Star Quilt Block
How to Sew Two Hourglass Quilt Blocks
How to create two 4.5″ hourglass quilt blocks from two 5.5″ squares (one in each color). The hourglass block is a building block for larger blocks such as the wandering star block.
How to Sew a Wandering Star Quilt Block
These directions will make a wandering star block that is 12.5″ by 12.5″ with 1/4″ seam allowances, so the finished size will be 12″ by 12.”
How to Sew a Sawtooth Star Quilt Block
Make the famous sawtooth star quilt block using foolproof techniques good for any level of quilter. The finished size will be 12″ by 12.”
How to Sew 3.5″ by 6.5″ Flying Geese Quilt Blocks
Follow these directions to make 4 flying geese blocks. You will make slightly large blocks and then trim them to the exact size you need.
Details on our Group Quilt Project for Charity
A local group that I’m part of is putting together a round robin quilt project for charity. Here are the details and fabric requirements.
How to Pre-Wash Quilt Fabric (and Whether You Should)
I have noticed that some people always pre-wash quilt fabric, but others refuse to pre-wash. What do you prefer to do? Haven’t made up your mind yet? I’ll explore the pros and cons of each, and then walk you through steps of pre-washing your quilt fabric. Pros of Pre-Washing Quilt Fabric Pre-washing will: Pre-shrink the […]