12″ Windflower Quilt Block
The Windflower block is curvy block that reminds me both of a flower and a windmill. That is probably how it got its name. Keep scrolling down below for the cutting instructions needed to create one of these blocks.
To make this block you will need a quarter circle template. I have these listed for free in my shop – click here. To see all my tips on how to make a quarter-circle block – watch this video.
Cutting instructions for 12″ Finished (12.5″ Unfinished) Windflower Block
Color 1 (White)
- (4) Inner Quarter Circle Templates
- (8) Outer Templates Quarter Circle Templates
Color 2 (Pink)
- (8) Inner Quarter Circle Templates
- (4) Outer Templates Quarter Circle Templates
Color 3 (Purple)
- (4) 3.5″ Squares
Assembly Instructions for 12″ Finished (12.5″ Unfinished) Windflower Block
A quarter-inch seam allowance should be used.
- Pairing each inner circle template with an outer circle template of an opposite color, make all your blocks. See video tutorial above for additional tips & tricks
- Assemble the block by rows based off the picture above.
Wrap Up
I found this block in the BlockBase+ software, I absolutely love this software. If you would like to check it out – you can find it here (this is an affiliate link, but I only recommend things I love).
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