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Quilt Block Pattern

Pinwheel Star

Size: 12" Finished
Advanced Beginner Level

CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
1/4" seam allowance included in measurements

Christmas Pinwheel Star

Background ... Color #1
... 1A - Cut 4 squares 3 1/2"
... 1B - Cut 4 rectangles 3 1/2" x 6 1/2"
... 1C - Cut 2 squares 3 "
Red ... Color #2

... 2A - Cut 8 squares 3 1/2"
... 2C - Cut 2 squares 3 "

Green ... Color #3
... 3A - Cut 2 squares 3 7/8"
... sub cut diagonally once to make 4 half square triangles

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Pieced Square: On wrong side of lightest fabric, draw diagonal line with the marking tool of your choice. Sew 1/4" seam on each side of marked line; cut apart on marked line. Press open to make pieced squares

Pieced Square Assembly Diagram

Flying Geese Unit: Layer square and rectangle. Sew directly on top of drawn line.Cut away excess fabric 1/4" from seamline. Press seam allowance. Repeat for other end of rectangle.

Flying Geese Assembly Diagram

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