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Windmill Quilt Block Pattern

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Sewing a windmill quilt block can be a fun and rewarding project. Here are the steps to sew a windmill quilt block:

Materials needed:

  • Fabric (at least two colors)
  • Ruler
  • Rotary cutter or fabric scissors
  • Sewing machine
  • Thread
  • Iron

Instructions:

  1. Cut two squares of fabric that are the same size. You can make them any size you want, but for this example, we will use 6-inch squares.

  2. Place the squares right sides together.

  3. Use your ruler and rotary cutter or fabric scissors to cut the squares in half diagonally.

  4. Press the seams open.

  5. Cut two squares of a contrasting fabric that are the same size as the original squares. Again, for this example, we will use 6-inch squares.

  6. Place one of the contrasting squares right sides together with one of the original triangles.

  7. Sew along the diagonal edge using a 1/4 inch seam allowance.

  8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 with the other contrasting square and the remaining original triangle.

  9. Press the seams open.

  10. Place the two pieced triangles right sides together, matching up the seams.

  11. Sew along the diagonal edge using a 1/4 inch seam allowance.

  12. Press the seam open.

  13. Your windmill quilt block is complete! Repeat these steps to create as many windmill blocks as you need for your quilt.

Tips:

  • Be sure to measure and cut your fabric accurately to ensure your blocks are the correct size.
  • Use a consistent 1/4 inch seam allowance throughout the project.
  • Press your seams open to reduce bulk in your finished quilt.

 

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″.

 

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