Shattered Pinwheel Quilt Block Tutorial

This intricate yet accessible pattern from Tulip Square on YouTube is perfect for quilters of all skill levels, offering a dynamic visual appeal that brings energy and movement to any quilt. The shattered pinwheel quilt block transforms the classic pinwheel design into a fragmented, mosaic-like masterpiece that is both eye-catching and fun to create.

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In this tutorial, Tulip Square will teach you each step of crafting your own shattered pinwheel quilt block, from selecting the right fabrics and colors to cutting, piecing, and sewing your blocks with precision. Whether you’re looking to add a striking feature to your next quilt or simply want to experiment with a new technique, this tutorial provides all the tips and tricks you need for success.

Materials:

White color fabric:

• cut 8: 2 x 3 1/2″
• cut 4: 2″ square
• cut 2: 3 7/8″ square
• cut 4: 2 3/8″ square
• (cut the same for the dark fabric)
• click here for the free pattern

Directions:

Step 1

Take the largest pieces from the white and dark fabric, draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the dark fabric, then line it up with the white square. Sew a quarter inch away from that line on each side. After sewing, cut on that line you drew, then press towards the darker color. Make four of these and set them aside. Next, take the next size of squares and repeat the same thing. You should end up with eight pieces. Lastly, take the rectangles and just sew them in pairs side by side.

Step 2

Now, take the strip blocks and sew the white edge to the angle of the red one of the red triangles. Repeat to the remaining pieces, then press toward the strips. Next, sew the smaller half-square triangles to the small dark squares. Make four pairs of these. Lastly, sew the remaining small half-square triangles into the small white squares.

Step 3

Once done, put the red square in the upper right and the white square in the lower left, then sew them together. Now, take a strip block and sew it with one pinwheel block. Pair this up with one of the larger half-square triangle pairs, then sew. Make four pieces like this. Once done, lay them up according to the image below, sew them by rows, and then sew those rows together to complete the block.

Shattered Pinwheel Quilt Block Tutorial