QNM Articles & Patterns

Pinwheels & Posies

 Assembly

Step 1

Wash and press fabrics. Cut borders and patches listed in the materials and cutting box.

Step 2

Referring to the block piecing diagrams, make 9 pinwheel blocks, 5 pink and 4 green.

Step 3

Alternating the blocks, stitch them together in rows of 3, as shown in the quilt assembly.

Join the rows.

Step 4

The curved inner border strips are appliqued on top of the borders. Susan used a Wave Edge Ruler to cut her curved strips (see Extra Credit), or you can make a template from the curve pattern shown here. Fold an inner border strip in half, and starting from the center, lightly trace 3 repeats of the curve on each side, aligning the registration dots each time you move the template. Add a 1/4&qupt; seam allowance at ends. Trim along the curve, leaving a 3/16" turn-under allowance as you cut if you prefer needle-turn applique; if using satin stitch, trim on the marked edge. Align the straight long edge of the inner border with the long edge of a yellow border and pin or baste in place; applique the curved edge. Trim the excess yellow fabric from behind the inner border. Repeat for each of the borders.

Step 5

Sew the 2 matching borders to the sides of the quilt. Sew one corner square (B) to each end of the remaining border strips. Stitch the pieced borders to the top and bottom of the quilt.

Step 6

Using the quilting design provided or another of your choice, lightly mark the quilt top. Layer the lining, batting, and quilt top; baste. Quilt along the marked lines or as desired. Bind the quilt to finish.