To make LAYER 3, use charm squares to create a scrappy version. One layer cake and a fat quarter will make a non-scrappy version.
For EACH Pinwheel block, you will need:
Fabric 1/Background: 4 – 5″ squares
Fabric 2,3,4,5/Pinwheels: 4 – 5″ squares (mixed prints or cut from one or two prints)
Suggested precuts for scrappy version: fat quarters, layer cake
1. Create 4 half square triangle (HST) units from 2 charm squares
- With right sides together, sew a scant ¼” seam on each side of the charm squares.
- Trim along the diagonal of the HST unit to create 4 half-square triangles.
- Press to the darker fabric.
- Square up each HST to 2½”.
Make 16 sets of HSTs per block.
2. Lay out your block pieces as shown.
Piece together in rows.
Press well.
3. Repeat steps 1-2 to make 7 more blocks (8 total).
4. Join 8 blocks to form Layer 3.
1 row, measuring 64″ x 8″
Block design by Amanda Castor of {Material Girl Quilts}