The Spinner Quilt Block is a another simple block that can be used to good affect in a range of different quilt patterns.
It is a relatively easy block that is suitable for beginners and each block can be created in 15 minutes or so once you are up and running.
Below we have included step by step instructions for creating this popular and straightforward block.
This makes a A Spinner block that is 12 ½” unfinished.
Spinner Block Fabric Requirements
- 6” x 23” colored fabric
- 6” x 28” background color
Spinner Block Cutting instruction
- Cut four 5 ½” squares from colored fabric
- Cut four 5 ½” squares from background fabric
- Cut one 4 ½” square from background fabric
Spinner Block Step By Step Instructions
Step 1 – Marking
Mark a diagonal line on the wrong side of each background color 5 ½” square
Step 2 – Sewing
Place a colored square and a marked background square right sides together. Stitch ¼” on either side of the drawn line
Step 3
Split the pieces on the drawn line to create half square triangle (HST)
Step 4
Press each HST block open. Press the seams to the colored side
Step 5
Trim to 4 ½” square by lining up the diagonal line and trimming the first right angle.
Step 6
Spin the block and trim the other right angle.
Step 7
Be sure the diagonal line is in the proper place
Step 8
Arrange the blocks as shown
Step 9
Sew the rows as shown
Step 10
Press the seams on the top and bottom row to the outside. Press the seams on the center row to the inside.
Step 11
Join the rows, nesting the seams at each intersection. Use your fingers to open flatten the seam, then press into place, forming the flat square at each intersection.