There is something so cheerful about a pinwheel block, and the Whirling Pinwheel takes that classic shape and gives it a delightful little twist that almost makes the block move on the quilt top. In this video, Twin Rock Quilting walks us through how to piece this lively variation, all those tilting, spinning blades catching the eye and bringing back happy memories of pinwheels in a summer garden.
Here is why this one is worth watching:
- A pinwheel with real movement. The whirling layout gives the block that magical spinning effect, so when you set several blocks side by side the whole quilt top looks like it is gently dancing.
- A friendly, well-paced demo. Twin Rock Quilting takes the construction step by step, which makes this a lovely block to follow along with even if you are still finding your feet with triangle units.
- So many ways to play with colour. Whirling Pinwheels look gorgeous in a calm two-colour palette, joyful in scrappy brights, and beautifully soft in pastels, so the block adapts to whatever mood you are in.
Would you give your Whirling Pinwheels a single calm background to make them really spin, or send them dancing across a busier scrappy quilt? Tell us in the comments how you would set yours.
