Sew Simple Pinwheels ─ Patchwork Techniques for the 21st Century

Karin Hellaby does it again. This time it's Sew Simple Pinwheels. Karin loves playing with block techniques and finding the simplest way to stitch traditional designs. Looking at half square triangles she cut one in two, repositioned the pieces – and suddenly there was a pinwheel! Twisting, flipping and using different color schemes gave her all sorts of new designs, including some fascinating borders. Teaches simple pinwheels, no corners simple pinwheels and curved pinwheels. ‧ Follow Karin's step-by-step instructions to make quick new pinwheels in new, creative designs. Includes QH (Quilters Haven) tips. ‧ Choose straight blades or curved blades ‧ Learn to make and add spool centers or embellish with Suffolk Puffs (yo-yos) ‧ Fabulous new technique that binds your quilt in just 30 minutes Sew Simple Pinwheels uses 5” and 10” square precuts with very little waste. Making the block produces both the pinwheel and small triangles ready for use in your border.Pattern and instructions for selected projects included. Others available online from the author.