Spool

Details: The four-patch Spool block utilizes the mitered corners technique. Although not difficult once you get the hang of it, it can take a few attempts to master sewing the ends of the trapezoids so there are no gaps and so the seams are hidden.

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Kacie :: Jun 10, 2008 05.09 PM

I'm not sure if Flickr user Quilterpam was the one to originally create the Spool blocks to make the little "pinwheels," but I love the innovative approach to this traditional block and the final product re-using the original pieces: http://www.flickr.com/photos/26338205@N03/2470660307/