How to Sew the Four Winds Quilt Block: A Striking Pinwheel Star Made Easy

If you love quilt blocks that look intricate but come together with simple techniques, the Four Winds quilt block is a perfect project to try. This striking 12" block combines the movement of a pinwheel with the symmetry of a star, creating a design that looks far more complex than it really is.

Made entirely from half-square triangles, snowballed rectangles and squares, the Four Winds block is a great way to practice piecing while building a beautiful, dynamic design for your next quilt. In this tutorial, we’ll walk through every step — from cutting to final assembly — so you can confidently stitch your own Four Winds quilt block.

Fabric Requirements for a 12" Finished Four Winds Quilt Block:
Light/White: 8 - 3" squares, and 4 - 2.5" squares
Light/Purple: 6 - 3" squares, and 12 - 2.5" squares
Medium/Blue: 4 - 2.5" x 4.5" rectangles
Dark/Purple: 4 - 2.5" x 4.5" rectangles, and 2 - 2.5" squares

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