This page will include diagrams as well as instructions for a new block every month. These blocks will be chosen by members of our quilting group. I will be posting the new block on or before the 1st of each month. If I can not get it up by the 1st I apologize in advance and I will get it up as soon as possible. If you find an error in my directions please e-mail me and I will look into it. Like I said I am very new at this.
Kitty
The May Block of the month is a pinwheel. This pattern will be here till June 1st. Print this if you would like, and share them with another quilters. Have fun and enjoy.
Kitty
You will need two different contrasting fabrics for this block, or light and dark scraps.
CUTTING DIRECTIONS
Background fabric; Cut 8-- 3 in. squares.
Cut 4-- 4in squares
Contrast Fabric; Cut 4--4in squares
PIECING DIRECTIONS
Cut the 4" squares in half diagonally. Sew a light triangle to a dark triangle, press the seam to the darker fabric, repeat with the rest to complete 8 dark/light half squares. Square these up to 3 in. Or use your favorite grid method to produce 8-- 3 in half squares.
Piece the block using the diagram above as a guide. Press the seams to the dark fabric whenever
possible. It also helps to press the seams in alternating directions to get a better match on the seam
lines. You should now have a 12 in. unfinished square. Enjoy the pattern. Let us know if you
would like this to be an exchange in future months.
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