The Pinwheel! | Quilting 101

Welcome back to Quilting 101! This week, we're highlighting the Pinwheel: A quintessential quilt block that has stuck around for over 200 years! Rooted deep in traditional American values, the pinwheel will surely continue to transcend throughout the quilting world for decades to come.
Check out TWO of our Pinwheel Tutorials here:
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There is no pattern for this Pinwheel demonstration, however here are the cutting directions Teancum uses for this video:
COLOR A
x1: 10" Square
COLOR B
x1: 10" Square
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0:00 Intro
0:16 Pinwheel: History
2:09 Block Construction
#Pinwheel #QuiltBlock #Quilting

[@RhondaSmith-fi5zs]

Thanks🎉

[@nicktaylor1649]

It feels really good to see another guy working on quilting. The representation is encouraging and helps me remember to do what I want and not think about what many people say. Thank you for that.

[@SewYeah]

Quilting is a great way for people of all kinds to express themselves, we're incredibly glad you feel the inspiration. Keep it up Nick!

[@victorstidwill6607]

Thanks!!❤

[@pgiberti1407]

Enjoyed the added bit of history - makes quilting more than just sewing. Thanks, Teancum.

[@SewYeah]

We are so glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching!

[@mariasoler7826]

Loved your tutorial. I have yet to make a quilt. After watching your tutorial, I feel like I have a chance to be successful with this “basic “ style. And hopefully, grow from there.

[@SewYeah]

Awesome! We are so glad the tutorial was helpful! Happy quilting!

[@mirtaPR]

🎉👏🏼Awesome tutorial n story great job. Everyone has their own way of cutting n Teancum has his down 👏🏼

[@SewYeah]

Thanks for watching! We are so glad you liked it. Thanks for having Teancum's back... 😂😂

[@michellewohlgemuth8597]

Love the history love your teaching style puts a smile on my face!! Thank you Teancum.

[@SewYeah]

We are so glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching!

[@nancylaventure1403]

TY Teancum!! You sure make me smile with your lil speaking take2’s!!! You’re a hoot! One of my fave blocks…even tho simple. Love your tips! Happy sewing

[@SewYeah]

We are so glad you enjoyed the tutorial! Thanks for watching!

[@landarogers9926]

Thanks Teancum!

[@SewYeah]

Thanks for watching!

[@rhondajschlottman4262]

T, love your videos and how you explain how to accomplish sewing techniques on quilting to get professional results. I look forward to watching more of these techniques!!! You’re fun to watch with such a positive characteristic of your personality!!!

[@SewYeah]

Thank you so much for the kind feedback! We are so glad you enjoyed the video! See you next time!

[@leaht4505]

Great tips. This quilt square is always tricky for me, so I was grateful for all the help!

[@SewYeah]

👍😊💕

[@SewingWithLawayne]

I am from Texas so grew up with the old water pump windmills on the farms. Thanks for the history behind the block.

[@SewYeah]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@roxeannesexton8447]

Thank you for the info you are great 👍👍👍

[@SewYeah]

Thanks for watching! We are so glad the information was interesting!

[@aliciahoosier8146]

I love your tutorials, I am glad to see more of them again!

[@SewYeah]

Yay! We are so glad you enjoy the tutorials! We'll see you next time!

[@judinelsen8409]

Awesome teaching video. Thank you

[@SewYeah]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@jeanielipskey1272]

Nice job T!

[@SewYeah]

Thank you! So glad you could join us!

[@tamilatorraca-piumarta1079]

Love your videos Teancum. Thank you.

[@SewYeah]

We are so glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for watching!

[@yolandahale1996]

Teancum , I have been sewing from the age of eight years , I have sewn heirloom cloths, baby cloths ,and dressed my children with sewn cloths until they got so big they would not where them sewn for myself , so about 18 years ago I had to have back surgery and I decided to try quilting I had tried it one other time but didn't follow thru with it so heres what im getting to I tried the pinwheel quilt 4in square , I did not know about the method you used when I made my grand son a quilt , I made so many mistakes . But I love that you are teaching people like me and so many others that there are easy ways to sew a quilt . So thank you for sharing , and i'm sorry about the book I wrote i'm just a lonely old lady .💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@SewYeah]

Thank you so much for watching and for sharing your quilting story with us! We are blessed to be part of an amazing quilting community with wonderful people like you! Happy quilting!!

[@rosinyberg8747]

Great pinwheel advice

[@SewYeah]

We are so glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching!

[@junehanson7865]

Thanks for sharing

[@SewYeah]

Thanks for watching!

[@lynnessewimperfect825]

Hey Teancum! Thank you for showing me an easier way to do HST's and to get the points to match! I dearly love your history lessons on quilt blocks. Can you tell me where you find your information? I find it fascinating that some go back 200 years. Thanks for the videos! ~~Lynne

[@SewYeah]

We are so glad you enjoyed the tutorial!! Please email us at [e-mail] and we would be happy to answer any questions. Thanks!

[@kimgage4354]

New project = new needle, new cutting blade!

[@SewYeah]

Exactly!!😂🙌 Thanks for watching!

[@katherinef4291]

I love the fundamental series. The history is interesting. But I have to admit my stomach lurched at your cutting too. Just turn the block a half quarter turn more than you did (ears in the upper right) and cut up the right side and across the top. Then do the same on the other side. Don’t want you to get hurt! Keep up the good work!

[@SewYeah]

Teancum always gets scolded on his cutting! 😂😂 Thanks for watching!

[@vesta41]

Thank you! Appreciate the tips. And I’m not worried about your cutting…I do the same. 😊

[@SewYeah]

Thanks for watching! Cutting twins...! 😂😂

[@lauramiller9672]

Isn't the quilt behind you Dutchman's Puzzle?

[@SewYeah]

Yes! The basic block of the Dutchman's Puzzle is the basic pinwheel. 🙌😀 Thanks so much for watching!

[@karenbrunette6314]

Awesome video still requesting sisters choice block

[@SewYeah]

Thanks for watching! We do have an older tutorial with the Sister's Choice block: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGKlmJmhaZqbhbc We hope we can make a new one soon!

[@karenbrunette6314]

@@SewYeah ty but the sisters choice block is a 25 patch block not the video you suggested although that is another beautiful block ty 🤗

[@andreaschnitzius7625]

So helpful. I am starting out quilting and I have stared out with using a layer cake but my points to my pin wheel never come out in a point. 😢what am I doing wrong?

[@SewYeah]

Thanks for watching! If your points aren't lining up it is because your seams are not exactly the same. One thing you can try is marking a line where you are going to sew, to make sure your seam is exactly the right width (1/4") and it is straight. Then your points will line up perfectly! Happy quilting!

[@jennyharris2993]

Hi Teancumh

[@SewYeah]

Hi! Thanks for watching!

[@Sasslette]

ೋღ☃ღೋ G'Day T-Man from Australiaೋღ☃ღೋ Great tutorial and history lesson! Thank you. Maybe use the ruler from the other side so you cut the right side of the ruler (not the left if you are right handed) then top that way you don't have to cross your arm. However as I said if you are comfortable doing that it is up to you! I love the quilt behind you, love flying geese!

[@SewYeah]

He always get flack for his cutting! 🤣🤣 Thanks for watching!

[@glowilk5377]

Living in the SW- Road trips are inevitable. You can either count windmills or cows.

[@SewYeah]

Haha. Love it!

[@glowilk5377]

I’ve refined my count- working windmills . Not the halfsies or the decorative but actual working ones For the cattle. Yep. Riding between SW towns. . .

[@joanc3466]

What happened to the purple fabric?

[@SewYeah]

He pulled a switch! 🤣🤣 Thanks for watching!

[@MarthaRaybourn-nc7xd]

How do you make pinwheels.?

[@SewYeah]

😍😍So sorry I am just catching this .I am trying to catch up on the comments. Hope to do better in the future. Thanks for watching our lives. We appreciate it !!!!!!

[@dianewelch6090]

Why aren’t you setting your seams before pressing them open?

[@SewYeah]

Good tip! Thanks for watching!

[@cybrgrlseveneighttwo1510]

I notice none of you back stitch. Is that not necessary for quilting?

[@SewYeah]

Matter of preference

[@awa1179]

You are a good teacher but you really need to improve your cutting techniques. You’re supposed to be demonstrating proper methods as a teacher, not a “Do as I say, not as I do,” technique. When you were trimming your squares, all you needed to do was spin your ruler around and you could have trimmed properly without possibly cutting yourself.

[@SewYeah]

Thank you for watching! Yes, Teancum got a lot of flack for his cutting in this video! We hope you can join us next time!

[@lisagordon6355]

Mate, tutorials with music blaring is so counter intuitive.

[@SewYeah]

We apologize the music was distracting. We have many tutorials and we hope you can find some that you enjoy more. Thank you!

[@deannamey5986]

informative and educational. thank you T. great job. 🪡🧵

[@SewYeah]

We are so glad you enjoyed it! See you next time!