But.....
If you want beautiful but simple quilt blocks triangles are the winners.
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Four different blocks - but all from the same pattern. This week's mystery patterns are Windmills and Whirlwind. There are four blocks to chose from but you only need to make two.
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| Whirlwind |
A - 1 light and 1 dark square 4.5" x 4.5". Cut diagonally twice to make 4 light and 4 dark triangles.
B - 2 dark squares 4" x 4". Cut diagonally once to make 4 triangles.
Assemble 1 light A, 1 dark A and 1 B. Trim to 3.5 inches.
Block measures 6.5 inches.
All four blocks use the same cutting directions, just different colours.
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| Windmill |
A - 1 light and 1 dark square 4.5" x 4.5". Cut diagonally twice to make 4 light and 4 dark triangles.
B - 2 medium squares 4" x 4". Cut diagonally once.
Sew the same as the Whirlwind block.
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| Grandmother Clark's Windmill |
From a popular set of pattern pamphlets in the 1930s. This Windmill is the same as the previous Windmill but the A triangles alternate around the centre.
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| Turnstile |
And the same again.
A - 1 light and 1 dark square 4.5" x 4.5". Cut diagonally twice to make 4 light and 4 dark triangles.
B - 2 light squares 4" x 4". Cut diagonally once to make 4 triangles.
Isn't it a clever design? I'm just blown away ......
Very interesting but what a challenge to get all of those points to come together beautifully in the centre like yours - any tips?
ReplyDeleteMatching points aren't usually my strong ... point. I am squaring up each square section with the rotary cutter and using more pins than usual. (Did you notice the Whirlwind block faces two different directions in two photos? :))
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