Originally Posted by Debbie B
I have some cut squares of nursery rhymes that are left overs from a panel. I would like to make a pinwheel block of the same size to make a baby quilt. The squares are 7 1/4" x 7 1/4" and that includes the 1/4 seam allowance. How big do I make the triangles to make a pinwheel block of equal size?
I would cut 2 of the background fabric and 2 of the pinwheel fabric into 4 3/4" squares, draw my line on the diagonal and sew 1/4" from either side then cut them down the center line that you drew. Each should end up at 3 7/8" and then when your pinwheel is together you would have the 7 1/4"
I always was told to add 7/8 to do a HST.
Does that help?