August 31, 2015

2015 New Block Blog Hop: Picnic Pinwheel


Welcome to the 2015 New Block Blog Hop! If you're new to the blog my name is Chels and I've been  blogging for about a year and a half. I am a full time teacher, so today is officially my first day back. Summer went by too fast, but I am savoring every last minute of this beautiful sunshine starting with this delicious Watermelon Summer Palette from Fabri-Quilt. Look below for links to other quilters  sharing their tutorials today. Now introducing ... 

Picnic Pinwheel Tutorial

MATERIALS & CUTTING:


Blue/Background: 4 - 4.5 inches square, 8 - 2.5 inches square
Chartreuse/Color 1: 4 - 6.5 by 2.5 inches
Aqua/Color 2: 4 - 4.5 by 2.5 inches 
Coral/Color 3: 4 - 2.5 inches square
Chartreuse/Color 4: 4 - 2.5 inches square 
  
**For this tutorial: all seams are sewn at a scant quarter inch, seams are pressed open, and diagonals are sewn using the Frog Tape Trick. RST = right sides together, 

DIRECTIONS:

1. Start by taking the four 6.5 by 2.5 inch pieces and four 2.5 inch background squares. RST sew diagonally across the white square. Trim away extra fabric and press open. 
2. Next, take the four 4.5 by 2.5 inch pieces and four 2.5 inch background squares. RST sew the opposite direction you sewed the diagonal in step one. Trim away extra fabric and press open.


3. Use the 4.5 inch background squares and the 2.5 squares of color to make the corner piece. RST sew diagonally across the colored square. Trim away extra fabric and press open.
4. Using the last 2.5 inch color squares, repeat step 3 to the opposite corner. Trim away extra fabric and press open.


5. Putting RST sew together the 4.5 inch square and the 4.5 inch rectangle on all four pieces. Press open.
6. Next, RST sew the 6.5 inch rectangle on all four pieces. Press open. Now each quadrant of the design is completed.


7. Lay out the four quadrants, rotating as shown above.
8. RST sew together the top two quadrants and bottom two quadrants. Press open.


9. RST sew the two sides of the block together. Press open. 
10. Admire the finished block! 

The block will finish at 12 inches square, unfinished 12.5 inches square. If you have any questions or need clarification on a part please feel free to email or leave a comment below. 

Stay tuned on Thursday I am releasing my first quilt pattern using this block! Here is a little sneak peak. Being a first I am super excited to share with everyone. 


Until then check out these other bloggers who are releasing a new block tutorial today!

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43 comments:

  1. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlAugust 31, 2015 at 12:42 AM

    Wow, Chels, your design is elegant and I love how the blocks look when combined together. I just love how you are able to take a design and work it into your aesthetic; it is so crisp and clean.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 31, 2015 at 1:09 AM

    Congratulations on your block design AND your first quilt design. How wonderful! The thing I like most in your block is the secondary design created when the blocks are set together. That's like two for one! Martha @ onceawingnut.com

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  3. CassandraAugust 31, 2015 at 1:11 AM

    This is such a charming star block! I like the energy your have developed through your color selections within the Watermelon Summer palette. Congratulations on your first quilt pattern release!

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  4. frstbornAugust 31, 2015 at 6:55 AM

    What a great block!

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  5. Stitchin At HomeAugust 31, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    Great block design. Congrats on the release of your first quilt pattern.

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  6. Lisa J.August 31, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    This is a lovely little block. I like how it looks in the whole quilt. Congratulations on the release of your pattern.

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  7. DarcyAugust 31, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    I love your block! Definitely coming back for the quilt pattern - well done!

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  8. Lisa in Port HopeAugust 31, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    I really like this one! Hopping around today to the next person.

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  9. UnknownAugust 31, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    Great block and tutorial. Your quilt is beautiful, I'm sure the pattern will be a big hit, congratulations!

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  10. Tish StempleAugust 31, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Beautiful block and great tutorial.

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  11. Sherry B.August 31, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    Thank you for sharing the tutorial. I am going to be trying all the blocks!

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  12. UnknownAugust 31, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    That is such a great block! I love it!

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  13. BrendaAugust 31, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    Thank you for sharing the block creates an amazing quilt. I hope that you have a wonderful creative day!

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  14. ReneeAugust 31, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    What a fun block! It looks great in the prints too, and the quilt is so cute!

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  15. AnonymousAugust 31, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    I like how the block can be sewn into a scrappy quilt. Thanks for sharing.
    Sandra

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  16. Rochelle aka Bella QuiltsAugust 31, 2015 at 12:43 PM

    I like this pinwheel and look forward to tomorrows post. BTW couldn't find a BlogLovin button for you on this site.

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  17. SallyAugust 31, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    Love your block!

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  18. Margo YangAugust 31, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    What a great looking block and the finished quilt. Congrats on your first release pattern! More to come, I'm sure.

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  19. Leanne ParsonsAugust 31, 2015 at 1:59 PM

    Great design, Chelsea! I love the block, and your quilt is beautiful. Congratulations on your first pattern release!!

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  20. helenjean@midgetgemquiltsAugust 31, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    Congrats Chelsea on the release of your pattern, the quilt is lovely. Your block is great too, love the pinwheel effect

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  21. mumbird3August 31, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    Wow - amazing block - love it!

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  22. AnonymousAugust 31, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    Great block and pretty quilt! Congrats on releasing a pattern!!!

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  23. the zen quilterAugust 31, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    I really love that effect of "nesting" the star thingy in the middle. I also like how you cut off the edges of the square. The completed quilt is great, too.

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  24. LindaAugust 31, 2015 at 3:23 PM

    Very nice! I would definitely make a quilt from this. Looking forward to seeing your pattern.

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  25. AStrangerViewAugust 31, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    I love this block, great work! Love the quilt in prints also! Can't wait to see your pattern.

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  26. SewPsyched!August 31, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    Suhweet!!! Congrats on your pattern release! That sure is a great quilt, I love it :)
    XX!
    Lori

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  27. CandyRAugust 31, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    I love it! Can't wait to get the pattern!

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  28. BriannaAugust 31, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    Nice block, Chels, and it looks great in your quilt!

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  29. UnknownAugust 31, 2015 at 7:00 PM

    It is obvious that I have a young son because I see a superhero logo in this block :) I really like the quilt layout, and I'll be happy to share and pin that pattern later this week!!

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  30. Anja @ Anja QuiltsAugust 31, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    I love your block. Great job.

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  31. Chopping Block QuiltsAugust 31, 2015 at 9:25 PM

    Love the color choice you made for this block. The little bit of red makes the pinwheel really "pop-out". The quilt looks great also. Can't wait for the pattern! Looks like I got another project to add to the "To Do" list.

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  32. Sandra WalkerAugust 31, 2015 at 10:31 PM

    I actually said "wow" out loud when I saw the quadrants come together! So cool!

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  33. JayneAugust 31, 2015 at 11:40 PM

    I adore your block! Well done! I live that you showed what could be done by sharing your sweet quilt!

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  34. DenaAugust 31, 2015 at 11:45 PM

    Your block is gorgeous! Congrats on the new pattern!

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  35. Diana @ Red Delicious LifeSeptember 1, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    Love this block! It has such great movement. And kudos to you for making an entire quilt already to showcase it! Can't wait to see the post on Thursday for more details.

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  36. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    Sweet! I thank you Chelsea for the this great block tutorial. I think your quilt is so pretty. This one is going to the front of my list for sure.

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  37. DebraKay NeimanSeptember 1, 2015 at 9:12 PM

    Another winner. following on bloglovin. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  38. Terri Ann @ ChildlikeFascination.comSeptember 1, 2015 at 11:08 PM

    Such a wonderful and versatile block, and the whole quilt you have of it is just perfect, such fun colors! Oh and I've totally borrowed your bead board background tip, had completely forgotten to drop by and say thanks for that tip post way back when :)

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  39. JanineMarieSeptember 1, 2015 at 11:54 PM

    I really like how the parts of this block layer on each other and how you get the little squares when you combine the blocks into a quilt. (Also, my quirky eye, but I see a little boat when I look at just the one upper left quadrant.)

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  40. MoeWestSeptember 3, 2015 at 6:21 PM

    Thanks for such a pretty block! It looks great in your quilt design!

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  41. JulieSeptember 6, 2015 at 4:05 AM

    Aww, this is just a fun little block! Thanks for demonstrating it in a different fabric palette at the same time, and showing the possibilities. I would love to see it done in all reproduction Depression Fabrics! Delightful.

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  42. JenniferSeptember 11, 2015 at 2:09 PM

    Love it Chelsea!

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  43. wish2stitchDecember 14, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    Love your block design.

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