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Quilting: purple pinwheels
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purple pinwheels

purple pinwheels

front of quilt
purple pinwheels

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Big Techniques from Small Scraps »

Instructions

Used the step-down piecing, started by cutting the blocks with Accuquilt rag dies (both sizes), and diagonal stitches and folded to create pinwheels and mitered squares. Still needs washing to make the ragged edges bloom.

Difficulty:

Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Funky, Casual, Retro / Vintage


Materials

homespun fabrics in 5 colors and patterns.

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Sarah Fielke on craftsy.com
Sarah Fielke
Craftsy Instructor
Jan 09, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Awesome thinking outside the box, I love it.
3patchcrafts on craftsy.com
Jan 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
So cute!
cave lady on craftsy.com
Dec 31, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great idea. Stunning quilt top.
SewSimpleLife on craftsy.com
Dec 31, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
very interesting. it almost doesn't even LOOK like step down, very neat.
Gnittinknam on craftsy.com
Dec 31, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
i was really excited to play with step-down piecing, and knew i wanted something fun....took a little brainstorming and i am thrilled with the results.