Pinwheel Cat - 6" Free Quilt Block Pattern

Pinwheel Cat - 6" Quilt Block

Here's a 6" paper-pieced quilt block pattern that is just purr-fect for cat lovers!

Cutting Instructions:

Note: When paper-piecing, I cut larger pieces than I actually need to ensure that I won't have problems covering an area when I don't place the fabric in exactly the right spot. The cutting instructions below are for larger pieces. If you'd rather cut smaller, more exact pieces, feel free to do so.

Fabric:	Size & Shape:	For:
Background	3" x 4" (Cut 1)	A6
Background	3" x 2" (Cut 1)	A5
Background	3" x 1-1/2" (Cut 1)	A1
Background	2" x 5" (Cut 1)	B5
Background	2-1/2" Square (Cut 1) Cut once diagonally for two triangles	C6
Dark	3-1/2" Square (Cut 2) Cut each one once diagonally for four triangles	B1, B3, C2, C4
Medium	3-1/2" Square (Cut 2) Cut each one once diagonally for four triangles	B2, B4, C1, C3
Medium	2" x 5" (Cut 1)	C5
Medium	2-1/2" x 3" (Cut 1)	A4
Medium	2" Square (Cut 1) Cut once diagonally for two triangles	A2, A3

Instructions:

Step 1: Print out the paper foundation pattern. Cut out each of the three units just outside of the dashed lines of the seam allowance.

Step 2: Using a VERY short stitch length setting on your sewing machine, paper-piece each unit following the numbers on the printed foundation.

Step 3: When each of the three units have been pieced, carefully trim away the excess paper and fabric by cutting on the dashed lines of the seam allowance.

Step 4: With right sides together, layer Unit B on Unit C taking care to line up the center points of the pinwheel. Pin in place, then stitch together using a 1/4" seam allowance. Remove the paper from the seam allowance (on both sides) and press this seam open.

Step 5: With right sides together, layer Unit A at the top of Unit B/C. Pin in place, then stitch together using a 1/4" seam ( or just sew along the solid line.) Remove the paper from the seam allowance (on both sides) and press this seam open.

Step 6: Carefully remove the paper from the back of the block and you're done!

For More Cat Patterns:

Cat's Meow by Janet Kime

Christmas Cats and Dogs by Janet Kime

It's Raining Cats and Dogs by Janet Kime

Copyright 2006 by Kim Noblin. All rights reserved. Free for personal use only. All other use requires written permission from the designer. Email: kim@blockcentral.com Website: http://www.blockcentral.com

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