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Quilt Block for Simpli-EZ 45° Triangle™: Windmill Block
by Darlene Zimmerman
Finished Block Size: 12" x 12"
Simpli-EZ 45° Triangle™Fabric Requirements:
- Fat Eighth (9” X 21”) of Light Print
- Fat Quarter (18” X 21”) of Dark Print
Cutting Directions:
- Cut a 6 ½” X 21” strip from both light and dark fabrics.
- Cut a total of 4 light 45° triangles.
- Cut a total of 4 dark 45° triangles.
- Cut two 4 ½” squares from dark fabric. Cut these once on the diagonal, forming 4 triangles.
Sewing Directions:
| 1. Sew the light and dark triangles together in pairs. Press seam allowances toward the dark triangles. |  |
| 2. Sew two pairs together to make a half circle. Press seam allowances towards the light triangles. Repeat to make two half circles. |  |
| 3. Matching and pinning the center, sew the two halves together. Pop a few seams in the center and press the seams going around the center. | |
| 4. Center and sew the dark corner triangles to the four light triangles. Press toward the corners. At this point your block should measure 12 ½” X 12 ½”. |  |
Other Application for the Simpli-EZ 45° Triangle™ Tool:
A Thousand Pyramids
