Pinwheel Sampler Quilt Along. Patchwork Tutorial ~ DIY Tutorial Ideas!

My pinwheel sampler quilt is my all time fav quilt.

I'm gonna teach yall how to make your very own pinwheel sampler quilt.
Pick ANY pinwheel block your heart desires. {make sure it's a block that finishes at 12"x12"}

Materials needed:
1 layer cake of your choice {feel free to use fat quarters.}
3 yards light solid

For those inquring minds, i will be using:
a simple abundance layer cake & moda bella solids in natural {sku #9900-12}

Instructions for block one

yall will need:
two 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" squares of focal print fabric {mine=red}
two 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" squares of secondary print fabric {mine=aqua}

four 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" squares of solid fabric {mine=cream}
four 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" squares of secondary print fabric {mine=aqua}

four 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" squares of solid fabric {mine=cream}

Use your 3 7/8" squares to make 8 hst blocks.

this is our block layout.
easy peasy.

sew row one together, pressing seams to the right.
sew row two together, pressing seams to the left.
sew row three together, pressing seams to the right.
sew row four together, pressing seams to the left.
{this will ensure perfect seams.}

sew all four rows together to construct your block.
cute huh???

now make one more block in a completely different color scale.

my advice:
make one block in one of your fav color combos,
then make the next block in a combo that's just okay to you.
if yall start using all your fav fabrics from your layer cakes now,
i'm afraid you'll regret it come block 6.

instructions for block two

we HAD to have the pinwheel block that started it all.

yall will need:
one 6 7/8" x 6 7/8" square of focal print fabric {mine=red/yellow floral}
one 6 7/8" x 6 7/8" square of secondary print fabric {mine=yellow}
two 6 7/8" x 6 7/8" squares of solid fabric {mine=cream}

use your 6 7/8" squares to make 4 hst blocks.

this is our block layout.
easiest pinwheel block EVER.

sew row one together, pressing seams to the right.
sew row two together, pressing seams to the left.
{this will ensure perfect seams.}

sew you two rows together to construct your block.
cute huh???

to tackle those pesky bulky seams...
with your block folded in half, seam rip the first 2 or 3 stitches.
{as pictured.}
do this for both sides of the fold.

your seams are open, now finger press them in opposite directions.
it'll look somewhat like a mini 4-patch block.

now make one more block in a completely different color scale.

my advice:
i choose fabrics that were the same hue or really coordinated well.
play with your fabric placements before you commit to cutting.
although it's a ubber simplistic block, it makes a strong statement.

instructions for block three

this is my most favorite pinwheel block of all time.

yall will need:
four 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" squares of focal print fabric {mine=pink/green}
two 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" squares of secondary print fabric {mine=pink}

six 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" squares of solid fabric {mine=cream}
four 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" squares of solid fabric {mine=cream}

use your 3 7/8" squares to make 12 hst blocks.

this is our block layout.
pure cuteness.

sew all four rows together to construct your block.
man i ♥ this block.

now make one more block in a completely different color scale.

so that's 6 blocks down. 10 to go.

instructions for block four

this might be my 2nd fav pinwheel block ever.
i guess it can be an open debate on if it's a pinwheel or windmill.
you say potato, i say potahto.
*wink*

yall will need:
four 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" squares of focal print fabric {mine=red}
four 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" squares of solid fabric {mine=cream}
four 6 1/2" x 3 1/2" rectangles of solid fabric {mine=cream}

use your 3 7/8" squares to make 8 hst blocks.

take 2 hst blocks and one 6 1/2" x 3 1/2" rectangle to make a unit.
{as pictured.}

repeat to make 4 units total.

this is our block layout.
adorable, i know.

sew row one together, pressing seams to the right.
sew row two together, pressing seams to the left.
{this will ensure perfect seams.}

sew both rows together to construct your block.
oh how i heart this block.

now make one more block in a completely different color scale.

so that's 8 blocks down. 8 to go.
yall still having fun???

instructions for block five

yall will need:
four 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" squares of focal print fabric {mine=pink/floral}
four 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" squares of blender print fabric {mine=cream/pink floral}
two 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" squares of secondary print fabric {mine=pink dot}
six 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" squares of solid fabric {mine=cream}

using my hst tutorial, use your 3 7/8" squares to make 16 hst blocks.

note: 4 print squares will be used to make 2 hst blocks.

this is our block layout.
you likey??? me likey.

sew all four rows together to construct your block.

now make one more block in a completely different color scale.

so that's 10 blocks down. 6 to go.
have yall laid all your blocks together yet???

instructions for block six

yall will need:
four 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" squares of focal print fabric {mine=red}
four 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" squares of blender print fabric {mine=yellow}
eight 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" squares of solid fabric {mine=cream}

use your 3 7/8" squares to make 16 hst blocks.

this is our block layout.
pure cuteness.

sew all four rows together to construct your block.
cute huh???

now make one more block in a completely different color scale.

so that's 12 blocks down. 4 to go.
are yall in love with your blocks???
i know i am.

instructions for block seven

yall will need:
two 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" squares of focal print fabric {mine=red}
two 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" squares of solid fabric {mine=cream}

two 1 1/2" x 6 1/2" strips of solid fabric {mine=cream}
two 1 1/2" x 8 1/2" strips of solid fabric {mine=cream}
two 1 1/2" x 10 1/2" strips of solid fabric {mine=cream}
two 1 1/2" x 12 1/2" strips of solid fabric {mine=cream}

two 1 1/2" x 8 1/2" strips of secondary print fabric {mine=aqua}
two 1 1/2" x 10 1/2" strips of secondary print fabric {mine=aqua}*

*if you are using layer cake pieces...
add two 1 1/2" x 2" strips of secondary print fabric {mine=aqua}
yall will need to piece your 1 1/2" x 2" strips to your 1 1/2" x 10" strips.
& then trim your whole strip down to 10 1/2" long.
this is the only way to do this with layer cake pieces.

{pretend i was cool enough to take a pic of my hst blocks.}

use your 3 7/8" squares to make 4 hst blocks.

this is our block layout.
simple, but cute.

sew all your pieces together to construct your block.
i really like the simplicity of this block.

now make one more block in a completely different color scale.

so that's 14 blocks down. only 2 to go.
are yall antsy to be done yet???

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we're gonna do block eight a little bit differently.
go on. pick ANY pinwheel block your heart desires.
{make sure it's a block that finishes at 12"x12"}
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these measurements/fabric requirements are for a 4x4 layout.
use this diagram to construct your top.
easy peasy.

yall will need:
3 short sashings for each row.
12 cut at 12 1/2" x 2 1/2"
3 longer sashings cut at 54 1/2" x 2 1/2"
{piece 2 strips then cut down to 54 1/2"}

right & left verticals are 54 1/2" x 2 1/2"
top & bottom are 58 1/2" x 2 1/2"

quilt should finish at 58 1/2" x 58 1/2"
{3 1/2 yards backing.}

binding: six 2 1/2" x wof strips
{1/2 yard needed.}