Number 4 Home Town Block Tutorial

Do you collect pinwheel blocks? If so, add this number 4 home town block to your to-do list! This fun pattern from Lori Holt is easy to make and beginner-friendly. It is number four from a stash series, hence the block name. I bet you’ll have fun making this pattern.

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The block starts with a pinwheel. It is one of the most basic blocks, so you won’t have trouble making one. Just sew four half-square triangles together just like a four-patch. Then rectangles are placed on each side of the pinwheel block and the small background squares fill the corners. Watch the video below for the full instructions.

Easy Home Town Block Materials

• 4 pieces of 2″ colored squares (for the pinwheel)
• 4 pieces of 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ rectangles in contrasting color
• 4 pieces of 1 1/2″ squares (outside corners)
• 4 pieces of 2″ background squares

How to Make Home Town Block

Step 1:

Get one 2″ colored square and one 2″ background square. Sew from corner to corner. Repeat with the remaining 2″ colored squares and 2″ background squares. Press them flat. Trim 1/4″ away from the seam. Press them open.

Step 2:

Take one of the rectangles and sew a corner square on both ends. Repeat one more time. Press them open.

Step 3:

Make the pinwheel. Arrange the four half-square triangles into a pinwheel. See the photo below for reference. Make sure not to put the same colors together. The colors should be alternating. Sew them together in pairs first, then press the seams open. Sew the pairs together to make the pinwheel block.

Step 4:

Arrange the pieces just like in the photo below. Start by sewing the rectangles to the sides of the pinwheel block. Press the seams open, then flatten. Lastly, sew the top and bottom unit strips to the block. Press the seams and flatten.

Number 4 Home Town Block Tutorial