Spinner Quilt Block Pattern

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The spinner quilt block is a fun and simple design that can be easily sewn with basic quilting skills. Here are the steps to sew a spinner quilt block:

1. Choose your fabric: The spinner block is made up of four triangles in different fabrics. You can use a variety of fabrics, but it's best to choose fabrics that contrast with each other to make the design stand out.

2. Cut your fabric: You will need four squares of fabric, each measuring the same size. For example, if you want to make a 10-inch spinner block, you will need four 10-inch squares. Then, cut each square diagonally to create four triangles.

3. Arrange your triangles: Take the four triangles and arrange them into a pinwheel design, with the points facing towards the center. Make sure the fabrics are arranged in a pleasing pattern.

4. Sew the triangles: Place two triangles right sides together, with the long edge along one side. Sew a quarter-inch seam along the long edge, then press the seam open. Repeat with the remaining two triangles.

5. Join the triangles: Take the two sets of triangles and place them right sides together, with the seams aligned. Sew a quarter-inch seam along the long edge, then press the seam open.

6. Finish the block: Your spinner block is complete! Trim the edges if necessary to create a neat square shape.

Repeat these steps to create as many spinner blocks as you need for your quilt. You can also vary the size of the blocks and the number of blocks you use to create different designs. Have fun and experiment with different fabrics to create a unique spinner quilt!

 

Sew the squares together.

Mark the wrong side of the unit with a pencil line aligning the corners of the squares and the intersection of the seams.

Line up the corner of the square or triangle you will add to the corner of the unit:

Sew a seam one thread's width from the marked / ironed line. This tiny allowance makes room for the fold of the fabric so that the point isn't cut off the triangle.

Then fold the triangle into position, using the squares to assist alignment then press.

Trim away excess fabric to reduce bulk. Leaving a 1/4" seam, and trim the ears.

 

How to Resize Quilt Blocks:

The first step in modifying any quilt block is to decide on the size of your finished quilt block. You can come to a decision based on a number of factors: doubling a pattern, cutting your pattern in half, or choosing the size based on your available fabric.

NOTE: When working from a pattern’s cutting instructions, make sure you remove the seam allowance before doubling or tripling the size. For instance, if your pattern calls for 3-1/2″ squares, first you’ll subtract the sum of the seam allowances (1/2″), double the finished block size (from 3″ to 6″), and add the seam allowance back in (1/2″). So, when all is said and done, you will cut a 6-1/2″ piece of fabric.

Resizing Square Blocks:

Square blocks are the easiest to resize. Simply add to your finished block measurement. For example, if you’d like your finished block to be a 4″ square, you’ll need to cut a 4-1/2″ square of fabric.

Resizing Rectangular Blocks:

Similarly to the square, for rectangle blocks, you’ll add to the length and width measurements of your finished block. If you’re doubling block that measures 3″ x 4″ in your quilt, you’ll cut a 6-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ rectangle of fabric.

Resizing Half-Square Triangle Blocks:

When you want to change the size of a Half-Square Triangle block, add 7/8″ to the desired finished block size. To make a 4″ finished block, you’d cut 4-7/8″ squares.

Resizing Quarter Square Triangle:

Since there are two cut lines and two seam lines in a Quarter-Square Triangle block you’ll need to add 1-1/4″ to the desired finished block size. For a finished block that’s 4″, you’d cut your squares 5-1/4″.