Quilting is such a fun hobby that not everyone could agree or relate to, but to me, it is a great way to pass the time while making something that could be very useful. Some might think that the process of piecing together small fabrics to make a larger fabric is such a tedious task, but there’s just something fascinating and satisfying about it. First of all, you can put fabric scraps to good use and lessen what would otherwise go to waste, and you can make something beautiful out of it that you can even give as a gift to a loved one.
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But, that’s enough spotlight for quilting itself, what I want to emphasize is this quilt block idea by Art Gallery Fabrics on YouTube which is so amazing and beautiful. Pinwheel quilt blocks are already lovely, but a double pinwheel quilt block? Even better! This project is very simple to make and a great quilt block to start with for those who are new to quilting. You only need 3 fabrics for this and you can use any print or color combination that you want, scraps work, too. Learn how now by watching the video tutorial below.
Materials for Double Pinwheel Quilt Block:
- Fabric A – green print or any color you want
- Fabric B – pink print or any color you want
- Fabric C – yellow print or any color you want
- Marking pen, pencil, or chalk
- Ruler
- Scissors or rotary cutter and a cutting mat
- Fabric pins
- Needle and thread
- Iron, for pressing
- Sewing machine
How to Make a Double Pinwheel Quilt Block:
Step 1
Cut one square from fabric A and B at 9½ inches, then cut two squares from fabric C at 8⅞ inches.
Step 2
Cut fabric C in half diagonally and set it aside, then cut fabric A and B diagonally from both directions to make 4 triangles each.
Step 3
Lay the fabrics A and B together with their right sides facing, then stitch them down on one side to make a large triangle, and press the seams nicely.
Step 4
Make four sets of this, then pair each unit with a fabric C triangle, and join them together to make a square.
Step 5
Do the same steps for the rest and then arrange the blocks together as shown in the video, then start stitching them by pair then the pairs to each other, and press the seams as you go.
*All these amazing images are thanks to Art Gallery Fabrics via YouTube. Do visit her channel to see more videos like this!
Easy Double Pinwheel Quilt Block Tutorial
