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Pinwheel Pals Quilt – A Cheerful Pinwheel Design with a Charitable Purpose
The Pinwheel Pals Quilt is a fun project for quilters who love to sew up some traditional geometry. Designed by Julie Herman of Jaybird Quilts for AllPeopleQuilt, this fun quilt has pinwheel blocks and setting squares using contrasting fabrics to create some nice balance. The simple shapes and fun fabric combinations on this quilt will make a great addition to your bedroom, living room or charity quilt collection.
One of the best things about this pattern is that there are a few different size options. The main quilt measures 56 1/2in x 72 1/2in but there are other options so if you love to make quilts for charity then this is a great option.
A Traditional Pinwheel Pattern
This pattern uses two contrasting fabrics to create the pinwheel blocks. The original uses aqua print and black polka dot to create half square triangles. Once created these are put together to create traditional 4 piece pinwheel blocks. Novelty print squares are used as the setting squares and grey print to finish off nicely.
The finished pinwheel blocks measure 8in square. There are 32 pinwheel blocks in the original. These are sewn in 9 rows with the novelty squares in between.
Fabric Requirements and Construction
The original measures 56 1/2in x 72 1/2in. This requires 1 1/4 yards of aqua print, 1 1/4 yards of black polka dot, 2 1/8 yards of novelty print and 3/4 yards of grey print for binding. You will also need 3 5/8 yards of backings and 64x80 batting.
To create the pinwheel blocks, sew two squares together along the marked diagonal line. Cut apart and press the half square triangles. Put 4 together to create your pinwheel blocks. These can then be sewn alternating with the setting squares.
Teresa Silva (Quilting Is My Bliss), a machine quilter added some fun curlicue quilting to the finished quilt.
Final Thoughts
I really like this quilt as it is using a traditional quilting method. The sizing is very versatile and there is a great meaning behind it as it can be made for charity. Whether you make the original size or a smaller/larger size it is a fun way to practice creating half square triangles with contrasting fabrics. This is a fun project that can be made into a thoughtful handmade gift or a comforting donation for someone in need.
Full Pattern: Pinwheel Pals Quilt Free PDF Pattern 🎁
