How to Make a Springy Pinwheel Block Quilt with a Twist

Spring is here and I picked up a bright and cheery layer cake by Kanvas called Blue Horizon at my local Sewing and Vacuum Authority Store. I had no idea what I was going to do with it until I ran across this fun pinwheel quilt block pattern that can be found here: www.abrightcorner.com/2014/11/.... This is not your garden variety pinwheel block, it has a twist. I would suggest using non directional prints for this or maybe even solids - think rainbow colors - my favorite. Join me for a tutorial on how to bring this quilt together. And coming soon a tutorial on what I do with the left over 10" squares.
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April

[@CarolBowers-ue6xh]

You make me smile every time I watch you and love your quilts so much fun and animals are my favorite people love yours

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks for the comment, and Thank you for watching!

[@kate9285]

Thanks …..I love to watch you when I need a good quilt pattern and a attitude adjustment …🤣🤣

[@aprilscraftroom]

Me too! LOL Thanks for watching! April

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Hello and I hope you are having a blissful day. I have had 2 very busy days and now I get to sit and watch your video. Thank you for sharing this video, your knowledge and talents.

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are so welcome--- and thanks for taking time out of your busy day to watch... I really do appreciate it!~April

[@SherrysSheShedSewing]

I don't know how I missed this video, I thought I had seen them all! I love this pattern and the fabric is exquisite! I am going to make this. Now the hard part, to pick the perfect fabric! 😘

[@aprilscraftroom]

Awesome! Have fun! Happy quilting ❤️

[@lynnperschke3966]

I love the bloopers at end makes my day

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you Lynn! April

[@bobbiwalkingstick1993]

I've recently been binge watching your videos!! And eating chocolate ... not that I ever needed an excuse 🤣 But I'm making this quilt!! I got 2 blocks done today and the material cut to make 10 more. I'm doing 3 across & 4 down. Thank you for your amazing videos and inspiration!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Yay thank you so much!!! April 😎

[@tngrandmakirby8171]

You are the cutest. I love how you give direction. Very. Lear.

[@aprilscraftroom]

😊 thank you

[@janeenpfeiffer3465]

Loved the photo shoot at the end❤ Kitty is a super ⭐

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you lol

[@gracepatane9384]

What a beautiful, fresh looking quilt! Very pretty, April!💜🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸💜

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@puppiesfollowus]

Super cute pattern. The 5” x 10” is an exclusive cut called a Jolly Bar that is by the Fat Quarter Shop. The Fat quarter shop sells their most popular fabric lines in the jolly bars. Included with each jolly bar from the fat quarter shop is a pattern using the jolly bar size. Occasionally a pattern will require two jolly bars which would be equivalent to a layer cake - however the majority of the patterns are designed using just one jolly bar. Some really awesome patterns. I love that fat quarter shop has designed this fabric cut. It is the perfect inexpensive way for a fabric line you just love but just can’t spend a lot of money on. It allows us to get the complete fabric line plus a pattern for under $25. Most likely f the jolly bar patterns just require some background fabric added and a few require some accent or border fabric. 👍. The pinwheels are darling and love the fabric line!

[@shirleyhanson6132]

Brenda Johnson: thank you so much for this information.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Brenda .. You rocked it girl .. thank you for sharing! April

[@amyhofner6777]

I believe that this is my new favorite of your quilt tops, in regards to color. It does remind me of spring. You always make learning fun. Thanks again April.

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching! April

[@cindyhappel7376]

I love the green border- it really sets off the quilt!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! Thanks for watching my channel! April

[@Gamma-V]

I think tjis is my favorite quilt top yet!

[@Kate98755]

i wrote a comment before watching the outtakes, hilarious....this pattern is by...somebody😂😂😂😍leave these in next time, they are funny !

[@aprilscraftroom]

LOL thanks will do! April

[@TheSewingChannel]

I LOVE the colors April!!!!! 🌸🌷🌼 And yes...someone has taken an hour from us!!!!! I feel it!!!!! (they are voting on a law to do away with the time change-not sure when though✅)

[@ellenhofer3343]

They are votig on that law but it will do away with Standard Time. It will be hard on my body because Daight Savings & my circadian rhythm doesn't get along with it. By Oct I'm exhusted!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Yes ... I think they are voting to remove it here in KY ... I haven't heard if it passed or not.... I sure hope so! April

[@aprilscraftroom]

Ellen... I am with you sister! April

[@bellaannecgoff2335]

WOW, I wish I had known about the quilt show, I graduated college there, even sent my kids there, wonderful place💕

[@lorrainewalden4924]

Great pattern!!! I have been wanting to make a pin wheel quilt top for awhile now. I couldn’t decide until now which one I wanted. Thank you helping me decide. I also hate changing clocks back and forth. I read that Congress passed that in 2023 it stops. But you can’t believe everything you hear or read. Lmao😂😂😂😂🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@aprilscraftroom]

thank you for the great news .. YAY Thank you for watching April

[@belindabrown7231]

Loved this pattern. I just made it for my niece's high school graduation in bold purple, yellow and teal with a dab of pink and pink binding.Thank you!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Wonderful! What a great gift! I am sure she will love it!!! April

[@jennysanfilippo2105]

I love your little helper cat. You're the best. Thank you. So beautiful.

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are so kind thank you for watching! April

[@barbaramangel4746]

I love watching you April. You are so down to earth and just real. Let us see your mistakes and all. Your kitty is fantastic partner 😀

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! Oliver thinks he is a UTUBE star! ... LOL April

[@sheilacarroll7143]

Very pretty! Yes, it does look like spring! It looks so light and refreshing. 💗💗💗 Thank you (and your handsome helper) for sharing. 😊🍁🍂🍃🍊

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@nancymccollough1479]

I made this April, but in center of each pinwheel, I sewed a yellow 2” squares on those corners to make snowball corners and when blades of pinwheel sewn together, looked like flowers with yellow centers. Super cute quilt.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much

[@pegfairchild4525]

Hi April. Just came across your channel. Love this quilt. I have been binge watching your videos. I love seeing Oliver stopping by to say 👋. Thanks for sharing your time and talents and especially your outtakes. 🤣🤣. I’ll be looking to your future videos. Have a piece of chocolate and be kind to everyone. Love that ending

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks Peg! welcome to my channel... I am so glad to have you! Thank you so much for watching! April

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Your quilt is beautiful. I watched some videos yesterday that showed me how to cut patchwork blocks to make new designs out of those blocks. The Pinwheel was one of them. Yes, your new quilt top does remind me of Spring. Thank you so much for coming to the quilt show. I was there; but, I did not see you. After I cast my votes, I stayed in the class room most of the time. The trunk Show that Marti Michell and her husband put on was wonderful. I bought my t-shirt in blue. Rowan County was called "Bloody Round" during the "Martin/Tollver Fued". The Governor (of that time) ended the fued when he had the Tolliver gang shot to death near Rail Road Street (now First Street) in Morehead, KY. Over time "Bloody" was dropped and forgotten; however, many natives still call this county "Round" instead of Rowan. All this happened long before I was born. I'm 73 years old.

[@jennysanfilippo2105]

Wow, such an interesting look back in the history of Rowen,(bloody) Round County. I'm from Maine, and we have lot's of forgotten history as well. I hope it won't die out. More then often that happens. I wish more people like you, would help us understand the importance of history. Thank you.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Such a cute little county and the people were soooooo nice! I will definitely be going back to the quilt show next year too! Thanks for watching! April

[@hummer1446]

Just recently found your channel and I love it. You have a super personality a and you act just like all the quilters I know. You are so fun to watch. Thank you.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@binkjo]

I love this quilt, thanks for sharing. I got a Christmas jolly bar from fat quarter shop to make a quilt for my sister in law.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Love it! She will enjoy it so much!!! April

[@sharonjohnson7458]

Loved the quilt.. In Arizona We don't lose any hours because we do not participate in the daylight saving time. I love not having to do that. Love watching you quilt.

[@aprilscraftroom]

❤️

[@mkweber9615]

Love all the negative space. I'm looking forward to a followup to show off the quilting! So fun!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Yay, thank you! and there will be a follow up video on it ... I think I am going to have a trunk show video .. showing all the quilts ... Thanks for watching April

[@lavenderrose22h55]

I have been watching your videos and so enjoy them I appreciate you sharing the little things that might not be perfect I can never be perfect and the fact you made a mistake you don’t hide it and that’s what’s make you real not some one who hides ever thing so the videos are perfect ,,, you give me hope I can do this quilt , and you take the time to explain that’s what makes you so awesome ,, just wanted to let you know how awesome you are so thanks so much I always look forward to your next video,,

[@aprilscraftroom]

AWWWW ... Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words and thanks for watching!! April

[@lavenderrose22h55]

@@aprilscraftroom I mean every word and just love your videos thanks so much to go to all the trouble it takes to make them and share then .love the eat some chocolate,, it has always helped me out lol

[@aprilscraftroom]

@@lavenderrose22h55 You are too kind. :-). It is my pleasure.

[@gailacook5102]

Such a great color combo and pattern in this quilt!! You cannot go wrong with blues and greens 💙💚🤍💙💚‼️Thanks for sharing 😊

[@aprilscraftroom]

I totally agree! Thank you so much for watching April

[@janellevolk9978]

Hello April! I love this quilt top! So fresh n spring like! Seems to hv gone together quickly! I live in AZ and we NEVER change time...but, everyone around us always are...so, in that way it does affect us too... =)

[@aprilscraftroom]

Oh wow! I am hoping the time change thing got voted out and they will stop punishing me .. lol thanks for watching! April

[@donnacolegrove4113]

Thanks for sharing yet another beautiful quilt. You always make laugh.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Oh thank you! Thanks for watching April

[@marieerickson9695]

I love this quilt top… it really looks like spring! I also love your outtakes ! You make me laugh!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Glad you like them! LOL thanks for watching! April

[@daisy8297]

Love it, April! Well done and hugs from Australia 🇦🇺 😘

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks so much! 😊 sending hugs back from Kentucky! April

[@beckyblankenship6640]

Another great quilt. I enjoy your channel so much as you give me the opportunity to see the step by steps and warn me where I might have a problem. And the permission to change parts, to use what I have and make it my own. I'm with you on time change.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Becky .. thank you so much for your comments .. thank you for watching April

[@janeenpfeiffer3465]

Love giant blocks sew much❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

Me too!

[@Dee_B23]

Quilt turned out beautiful. Love the colors, very Springy. Oliver is such a ham, but he gets it honest....lol. Another awesome tutorial. Thank you! btw...time change stinks!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks so much Dee... and Oliver says MEOW! April

[@donashackelford4439]

Lovely spring quilt April. Another fun video. Thank you for sharing and inspiring us.

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are so welcome! --- and thank you for watching! I appreciate your comments! April

[@deloresrast8543]

Thank you April!!! I love this pattern and the fabric you used!!! I love big blocks - the bigger the block,the faster you can finish the quilt!

[@aprilscraftroom]

I totally agree! LOL thanks for watching April

[@barbierussell2838]

I’ve made two quilts out of the pioneer woman fabric. I’ve made the granny square blocks and the beaded. Quilt. Just working on sewing it together today. I have chocolate. And I am kind and love every one . 🌹❤️

[@aprilscraftroom]

Wonderful! You are awesome!!! Have fun sewing! April

[@kerrywalker3005]

The quilt turned out beautiful, April, and so pretty for Spring. Yes, I hate the time change too--takes me at least a couple weeks to adjust. I LOVE all your videos, the bloopers, and all the "helpers" that come and go while you are sewing! Thanks for another great video!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you Kerry Thanks for watching ... April

[@lindafudge57]

I really like your sewing room

[@aprilscraftroom]

Awww thank you!

[@janislong279]

I love big blocks and I cannot lie lol! You did a great job!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Me too!! LOL Thanks for watching! April

[@juliatepe5760]

April I enjoyed the ending as much as the making of that pretty quilt! You even dressed to coordinate with your quilt.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Glad you enjoyed it! LOL Thanks for watching ... I did that on purpose .. lol April

[@pattikmetz9681]

I love this pattern and can't wait to try it. I love your videos and your down to earth nature.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!!! April

[@suepeterson5675]

This is very pretty. Definitely Spring ! 💐

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 😊 April

[@peggyturner3396]

Love the quilt, beautiful colors

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! Thanks for watching my channel!

[@paulettefarrell2538]

I have a layer cake that have been fretting over what to do with. Just found my answer!! Thank You

[@aprilscraftroom]

Awesome! Thanks for watching April

[@karenraabis5296]

I really love this quilt. I love pinwheels so much

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you~April

[@anitalapierre1585]

I think you made the right choice in using the green boarders. It looks better than it would have with the faux flying geese

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! I think you are right! April

[@annieclayton2123]

I love this quilt and your humor. kitty made me smile, thought your containers where going to go flying. Yes, um, keep chocolate away from white fabric..hmm..i didnt know background fabric can be for background. always learning something new from you !!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 😊 April

[@marshawallace7522]

I very much like the fabric collection and the fabric used for borders.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@joyscranfield5527]

Lovely quilt & I like your way of making a jelly bar.. thinking out loud now, in order to make the "secondary" pattern show up just a smidgen more use two shades of white or whatever background color you pick. TY April for another quilting adventure!

[@aprilscraftroom]

what a great suggestion ... thank you for sharing April

[@joydavis3089]

Loved your nice video. I enjoyed your out takes too. I found your color pallet very refreshing. I like to turn my square quilts rectangular too.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks Joy for your comment... I appreciate that! Thanks for watching! April

[@julieashby2984]

Love this pattern. I think it will be my next to do quilt

[@aprilscraftroom]

I loved this pattern too ...so FUN! Thanks for watching! April

[@vickipage1909]

Thank you for being real. I always stay tuned to the very end to see the bloopers,lol. I always enjoy your presentations they are true and honest if hard or confusing you say so but you tell how to work through these tough or confusing parts. You are informative and entertaining. Thanks vicki page, Erie Pennsylvania USA

[@aprilscraftroom]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching April

[@joseduijf-arets1422]

Beautiful and so easy to make.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 😊

[@paulasmith6169]

Beautiful 😍 spring colors. Love ❤️ it.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@tjettjet6128]

Hi, April, I meant borders on your bright spring quilt. Gorgeous!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@NolaTheAlamoChiliQueen]

That's a cute quilt. I love the end where you are outside displaying the quilt and the cat is with you. You and the kitty are just adorable.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 😊 April

[@1955rivergirl]

Love this pattern 🥰 I live in Arizona, we don’t change times👍

[@aprilscraftroom]

I am so jealous .. Time change is a struggle lol thanks for watching April

[@sharonkobera8450]

Always enjoy your tutorials. I hate 😒 the time change also

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@tjettjet6128]

Hi, April. Great quilt. I like your choice of binding. I am so tired of the time change. I felt like I had jet lag for a week. I talked with others who complained about the same thing. Keep quilting, girl. I always look forward to your videos. You make me laugh!

[@aprilscraftroom]

THANK YOU for watching! April

[@roserocker62]

Making this quilt top today ! Thank you .

[@aprilscraftroom]

YAY!!! I hope you enjoy making it like I did April

[@jennygeorgiton5801]

Loved the bench pic with you and kitty. Beautiful and springy. Not sure springy is a real word. Lol

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! Springy is a word now.. LOL thanks for watching! April

[@cathyplatt6948]

I agree about the time 🥴. I love this new pattern and definitely on my list! Thank you.

[@aprilscraftroom]

I love this pattern .... so simple but so pretty Hope yours turns out AWESOME Thanks for watching April

[@marypennington3525]

I love the quilt the pinwheels are really nice and it does look springtime. In regards to the time change I hate it I wish they would leave it at eastern time it's just a matter of control. Have a great day.

[@aprilscraftroom]

I think they are voting for change on the time change / maybe it will go away ... hope so! April

[@doraleetrent1802]

Great choice for the border!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@ginamiller3823]

Time change sucks!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks Gina... Thanks for watching April

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Cute! Awesome colors!💚💙💚💚💙 I love this block, thank you for sharing it😍

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you 🤗 April

[@suehorn4182]

Beautiful colors 💙💚🤍💛. Job well done.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@teresabell3487]

I like this pattern!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Me too ... thank you for watching! April

[@sherrolsaxon82]

Love this🌷thank you for sharing

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you for watching April

[@chantalgreen9035]

Love your border

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@annedirks4501]

Love this quilt top ❤️

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you April

[@Stacy-iu6ch]

I love it!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Me too!

[@keepmeaccontabletam1136]

I really like that one!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much ! April

[@lynnessewimperfect825]

Hi April! So nice to see a new video. I was missing you and Oliver. I love the design of this quilt but the blocks are huge! Your quilt top looks very springy and light. I have just d/l and printed the pattern. I adored seeing Oliver, he's such a good helper! ~~Hugs, Lynne

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! Thanks for your comments ... Oliver says HI (MEOW) LOL April

[@debbyshadeck8291]

April, I love this pattern, your quilt turned out beautifully. I love your videos! Debby

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words Debby! Thanks for watching April

[@ginettelefebvre8817]

Thanks April. Great tutorial..I might make it... love your bloopers... I appreciate all the time and effort uou put into each snd every tutorial. Beautiful. Love the lasts shots with your kitty and hydrangeas

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks so much! April

[@joburkham8890]

Beautiful April! Yes this change is really affecting me as well. Taking my dog out in The dark isn't fun either !

[@aprilscraftroom]

Right?! we are on the same page for sure! thanks for watching! April

[@heidiyazwa6985]

Love this design. Love your borders too! You make everything seem soo easy.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@teresamcbrayer2549]

Very Pretty Quilt

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@bettytullis461]

Always excited to see a new vid from you and this one does not disappoint! I appreciate your realism and to know mistakes happen to all of us🤔 I like pinwheel blocks and really like this twist. I always learn something new from you! I dislike daylight savings time also; it feels like a week long jet lag. You are awesome and so funny, and ty for your time and efforts 🤗

[@aprilscraftroom]

Awesome! Thank you! THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH for your kind words ... I appreciate your comments so much! Thanks for watching! April

[@darlenegreen6821]

love this ❤ pattern

[@aprilscraftroom]

Me too!

[@vickiporter2945]

I made this! Love it! Thank you!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Fantastic!

[@michelleswistak1389]

Great tutorial, like the blocks!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Glad you like them! Thank you for watching! April

[@chrissyoldfield8566]

WoW! Love the pattern. You never fail with a great presentation! Love the green borders! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!!! April

[@heidipucci9078]

I love it! I think I might try to make this! Thank you April

[@aprilscraftroom]

you can do it ... think of all the colors you could use... Thanks for watching April

[@stellaunger8568]

This one of my favorite quilts you’ve made. Thank you ❤️😃🌺

[@aprilscraftroom]

I'm so glad!--- Thank you so much for watching! April

[@w.a.stewart3191]

Beautiful

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! April

[@susanmcinroy5428]

I love this one and I bet it works up pretty fast. Just gorgeous, spring colors!

[@aprilscraftroom]

I thought it was really fast and I love love love the colors .. so spring like! Thanks for watching! April

[@sherryfaires7931]

Oh, these are my favorite colors! I love the big blocks, too! I really like this! Thanks, April!

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching! April

[@PracticallyCreative]

I love your color choices! :) Great job.

[@aprilscraftroom]

thank you so much!!! April

[@DebsWay]

I love this design! Thanks for sharing the pattern and I look forward to seeing what you do with the left-over fabric. Have a great week-end!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 😊 April

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

Such a pretty quilt and fabric!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@dwighthill4548]

Cute quilt. Will make this quilt one day soon. Easy pattern but pretty. Thanks.

[@aprilscraftroom]

You can do it! It was very easy and the colors just pop! HOpe you have fun making it! April

[@sandravitiello4278]

Beautiful. I need to make one. Thank you

[@aprilscraftroom]

Please do!

[@lynnharris7119]

So pretty❤️

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@alisamcgrath598]

Thats very pretty. Im going to put this on my list "To make".

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks for watching! Have fun quilting this one .. it is awesome and so pretty when completed April