Block of the Month -- June, 2006
DOUBLE PINWHEEL

The guild encourages all members to participate in this monthly raffle. It is a fun way to “get your feet wet” quilting and everyone enjoys the chance to win enough blocks for a quilt top. Please take the time to measure and sew accurately. It is very hard to sew together blocks that are not the same measurement. Most guild members would be more than happy to help you get started if you are unsure about how to begin. Let's take our time -- even experienced quilters can have an off day at the sewing machine.

Fabric: Cut Directions: A Summer Purple Floral Print (4) -- 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" (4) -- 3½" x 3½" B Dark Purple Print (4) -- 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" (4) -- 3½" x 3½"

 
Step 1. With right sides together, pin one 3½" purple floral print square and one 3½" dark purple print square together, draw a line down the center from opposite corners, stitch ¼" on both sides of the line and then cut between the stitches. Do the same with the three other purple floral print square and dark purple print squares. You will have eight purple floral and dark purple squares.
Step 2. Looking at the top row of the sample, correctly pin the squares together and stitch. Stitch the remaining rows as seen in the sample. Then stitch the rows together.

Keep in mind:
Use 100 % cotton fabrics for the block.
Wash the fabrics before cutting the quilt pattern. Do not use fabrics that bleed or run.
Stitch all seams ¼".
Press seams toward the dark fabric unless the pattern dictates otherwise.

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