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Patterns brought to you compliments ofWINDMILLSBY JANET CLARE
I grew up at the seaside. I used to enjoy putting a paper windmill on
my sandcastle and watching it spin wildly around and around.
A
B

CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Please note: Cut “C” pieces are featured using(2) fabrics. Decide the quantity of fabrics you
wish to use, and adjust cutting accordingly.
(For fabric choices refer to the diagram)

CB

AA
B

C

B

A

D A
D A
DDA
ACC CCDADAA DA DBB
BBCCAAAAAAA
A
CC
B
B
B
B
D A
D A
DDA
ACC CCDADAA DA DBB
B
BCCA
AA
A

4” Block6” Block8” Block12” BlockA:(16) 1 3/8” squares;
cut each square
once diagonallyto make (32) A
triangles.

(16) 1 5/8” squares;
cut each square
once diagonallyto make (32) A
triangles.

(16) 1 7/8” squares;
cut each square
once diagonallyto make (32) A
triangles.

(16) 2 3/8” squares;
cut each square
once diagonallyto make (32) A
triangles.

B:(8) 1 3/8” squares;
cut each square
once diagonallyto make (16) B
triangles.

(8) 1 5/8” squares;
cut each square
once diagonallyto make (16) B
triangles.

(8) 1 7/8” squares;
cut each square
once diagonallyto make (16) B
triangles.

(8) 2 3/8” squares;
cut each square
once diagonallyto make (16) B
triangles.

C:(16) 1” x 1 ½”
rectangles.

(16) 1 ¼” x 2”
rectangles.

(16) 1 ½” x 2 ½”
rectangles.

(16) 2” x 3 ½”
rectangles.

D:(8) 1 3/8” squares;
cut each square
once diagonallyto make (16) Dtriangles.

(8) 1 5/8” squares;
cut each square
once diagonallyto make (16) Dtriangles.

(8) 1 7/8” squares;
cut each square
once diagonallyto make (16) Dtriangles.

(8) 2 3/8” squares;
cut each square
once diagonallyto make (16) D
triangles.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Begin block assembly by creating HST units.
Place (1) A triangle and (1) B triangle right sides
together and edges aligned.

2. Sew along the longest edge of the triangles
using a ¼” seam.

A

3. Press the seam toward the darkest triangle.
Use the following guide for HST unit
measurements for each block size:a. 4” Block: 1” x 1” unfinished (½” x ½”finished)b. 6” Block: 1 ¼” x 1 ¼” unfinished (3/4” x ¾”finished)c. 8” Block: 1 ½” x 1 ½” unfinished (1’’ x 1”finished)

B

Create (16)
HST UnitsA
Dd. 12” Block: 2” x 2” unfinished (1 ½” x 1 ½’’finished)

Create (16)
HST Units

4. Repeat HST unit assembly instructions to create (16) A/B HSTunits and (16) A/D HST units. Trim all HST units to the same size
according to which block size you are constructing.
5. Create block quadrants using (4) A/B HST units, (4) A/D HST unitsand (4) C rectangles. If using more than (1) C rectangle fabric asshown, note the placement of C units when piecing for consistency.
Lay out quadrants as shown.

Block 54 - Windmills
Janet Clare

6. Sew quadrants together, pressing all seams toward the Crectangles. Repeat to create (4) quadrants.
7. Use the following guide for quadrant measurements for each blocksize:a. 4” Block: 2 ½” x 2 ½” unfinished (2” x 2” finished)b. 6” Block: 3 ½” x 3 ½” unfinished (3” x 3” finished)c. 8” Block: 4 ½” x 4 ½” unfinished (4” x 4” finished)d. 12” Block: 6 ½” x 6 ½” unfinished (6” x 6” finished)

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8. Sew quadrants together in rows. Either alternate the direction inwhich you press the seams in each row, or press open to reducebulk.
9. Sew rows together to complete the block.

10. Trim block using the guide listed below:a. 4 ½” x 4 ½” unfinished (4” x 4” finished)b. 6 ½” x 6 ½” unfinished (6” x 6” finished)c. 8 ½” x 8 ½” unfinished (8” x 8” finished)

Block 54 - Windmills
Janet Clared. 12 ½” x 12 ½” unfinished (12” x 12” finished)

DESIGNER INFONew Collections: Look out for my latest fabric collection ‘The Blues’
inspired by the Jazz age, ‘The Great Gatsby’ andJosephine Baker’s cheetah!

Janet Clarewww.janetclare.co.uk@janeteclarepinterest.com/janetclare3