Try it in your colours
Tap a colourway, or pick each fabric. The film at the top changes too.
Cut sizes for one Double Pinwheel block
Pick the finished size. Every cut includes the ¼″ seam allowance.
| Piece | Cut | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter-square trianglemain fabric | 4¼″ × 4¼″ | 1 |
| Quarter-square triangleaccent fabric | 4¼″ × 4¼″ | 1 |
| Half-square trianglebackground fabric | 3⅞″ × 3⅞″ | 2 |
| Piece | Cut | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter-square trianglemain fabric | 5¾″ × 5¾″ | 1 |
| Quarter-square triangleaccent fabric | 5¾″ × 5¾″ | 1 |
| Half-square trianglebackground fabric | 5⅜″ × 5⅜″ | 2 |
| Piece | Cut | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter-square trianglemain fabric | 7¼″ × 7¼″ | 1 |
| Quarter-square triangleaccent fabric | 7¼″ × 7¼″ | 1 |
| Half-square trianglebackground fabric | 6⅞″ × 6⅞″ | 2 |
Good to know
What size should I make a Double Pinwheel block?
Any size that suits your quilt. 12″ is the easiest to sew, and 9″ or 6″ look lovely in a busy, scrappy quilt. It sits on a 2 by 2 grid, so a finished size that divides by 2 gives you friendly cutting numbers. The cut sizes for all three are on this page.
How many Double Pinwheel blocks do I need for a quilt?
At 12″ you need 9 blocks for a wall quilt, 12 for a baby quilt, 30 for a throw, 48 for a twin quilt and 72 for a queen quilt. Sashing or a border between them means fewer blocks for the same size.
Is the Double Pinwheel good for a beginner?
Yes, if you take it slowly. The one new skill is the three triangle, and the film at the top shows every cut, seam and press.
What's the trick to a neat Double Pinwheel?
Sew a test Double Pinwheel first and measure it. If it comes out the right size, the rest will too.
Coffee and a few seams?
Start a quilt with the Double Pinwheel and we’ll walk you through every cut and seam.
Sew a Double Pinwheel quilt