March 2011 Workshop - Pin Wheel

Fabric 1 2 – 7” squares
Fabric 2 2 – 7” squares

1 – Match Fabric 1 squares with Fabric 2 squares with right sides together.
2 – Draw a line diagonally from corner to corner across the squares.
3 – Sew ¼” on each side of the drawn diagonal line.
4 – Cut diagonally on the drawn line. This makes a half-square triangle.
5 – Press toward the darker fabric.
6 – Trim half-square triangles to 6 ½”.
7 – Lay out all 4 half-square triangles according to the picture.
8 – With right sides together, sew the top 2 squares.
9 – With right sides together, sew the bottom 2 squares.
10 – Press seams in opposite directions.
11 – With right sides together, sew the top row to the bottom row, nestling the center seams.
12 – Press seam in one direction.