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Description:
This block has a lot of movement in it,
like a pinwheel. Use it on it's own with or without sashing,
of combine it with another block, maybe even an applique block.
Finished Size: 12"
Difficulty: Intermediate (just because of the cutting of
the pinwheels, but don't let that scare you. Learn to cut a new shape!)
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Fabric Reqs For Block: 
- 8" x 8" square Light
- 5 ½" x 20" Medium or Dark #1
- 5 ½" x 20" Medium or Dark #2
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Cutting Instructions
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4
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Light
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Cut one 7 ¼" x 7 ¼" square. Cut in half
diagonally twice
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| B
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2
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Medium/Dark #1
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Cut two 9 3/8" x 4 ¾" rectangles. Using
the 45° line on your ruler, cut a point on the one end of the
rectangle. See How To Cut Pinwheels
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| C
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2
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Medium/Dark #2
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Cut two 9 3/8" x 4 ¾" rectangles.
Using the 45° line on your ruler , cut a point on the one
end of the rectangle.
See How To Cut Pinwheels
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Assembly (1/4" seam allowance throughout):
| Step 1: Sew a Light triangle
A to the short side of each Pinwheel B and C. Press seams open.
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| Step 2: Sew each A/B Unit to
a A/C Unit. (Section 1 and Section 2) Press seams toward A/B
Units. Look at picture of block for correct placement.
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| Step 3: Sew Section 1 and Section
2 together. Look at picture for correct placement. Press seams
open or toward one side.
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Color Options
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Settings
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