If you love a block with a bit of playful movement, the Wonky Pinwheel is going to make you smile. In this tutorial from Jean Lorraine, she shows how to piece this cheerful spinning block with no sashing at all, so the pinwheels flow straight into one another for a lovely, lively quilt top.
Here is why this one is worth watching:
- Wonky means relaxed and forgiving. The slightly off kilter angles are part of the charm, so there is no pressure for perfect points, just happy, spinning pinwheels.
- No sashing, more movement. Skipping the sashing lets the blocks connect and dance across the quilt, giving the whole design a wonderful sense of flow.
- A friendly make for any level. It is clearly explained and beginner friendly, while still being a fun, fresh block for more experienced quilters.
Fancy spinning up your own pinwheels? Reach for our charm packs for ready coordinated 5" squares, or our strip rolls if you love working from strips, either one makes this block a breeze. We would love to see how yours turns out!
Would you go bright and bold or soft and calming for your pinwheels? Tell us in the comments, we always love to see your colour plans.
Happy quilting!
