Pinwheel Sampler Quilt-Along: Block 2
Week 2 pinwheel blocks for Rachel's quilt-along. These are SO easy and fun to make! They are 12.5” unfinished, and there will be 16 blocks total. Four done and 12 to go!
Happy quilting!
Tutorial: Fold and Turn Coasters
These fold-and-turn coasters are SO easy and fun to make! I first saw this pattern in 2002 at a guild meeting, and the instructions were handwritten. There were no pictures … only hand drawings. Well, we’ve come a long way in 8 years! I made this set of 4 coasters to include with the potholders I made for Amy’s Potholder Pass #2 . These coasters were made with five 5-inch cotton squares and one 5-inch flannel square. These can also be made in other sizes as long as the squares are equal in size. Suggested square sizes range from 4-1/2” to 6” … your choice. You may also use one 5-inch batting square, but I found batting was a tad too thick. But, again, your choice. Instructions: (1) Y ou will choose three different fabrics. Two fabrics will be used for the top of the coaster and one will be used for the bottom (backing). I chose the light blue for the bottom: (2) Cut fabric to the desired square size. I used 5” squares. (3) Lay flannel (or batting) squ
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Love them, but the fabrics are just the best!
ReplyDeleteThe colors are so bright and springy! That is going to be beautiful!
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