Windmills and Pinwheels Quilt Block Challenge: Week 3

We are already on week 3 of the National Quilters Circle Quilt Block Challenge: Windmills and Pinwheels! How have the first two weeks gone for you? We are so excited to get working on the third block, and can’t wait to see what you create. Over the course of eight weeks we will be making the Windmills and Pinwheels pattern designed by Toby Lischko of Gateway Quilts and Stuff.

The Windmills and Pinwheels quilt is a fun blend of pieced points and curved applique. Made in a medallion style, you can either piece or applique a large center block and then build upon the center as you work your way through this eight- week challenge. For several of the blocks you will be given the choice of patterns- one a pieced block designed by Toby and one a slightly different pieced version designed by Ashley that incorporates applique. The applique design inspiration came from one of the main print fabrics, which features flowers. While we have provided applique templates for you to create the same designs, feel free to play around and create your own- we can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Looking for the fabric requirements? Find them here!

The finished quilt size for the large option is 86” x 86” and the small option is 58” x 58” Click the button below to download a PDF with instructions for your first block, or the center applique pattern to build around. And make sure to share your progress in the Quilt Block Challenge Facebook Group – we can’t wait to see everyone’s work!


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If you haven’t signed up for the Quilt Block Challenge, there’s still time! You can sign up here to make sure you get the block assignments delivered to your inbox each week.

Find the other challenge materials here:
Fabric Requirements
Windmills and Pinwheels Week 1
Windmills and Pinwheels Week 2
Windmills and Pinwheels Week 3
Windmills and Pinwheels Week 4
Windmills and Pinwheels Week 5-6
Windmills and Pinwheels Week 7
Windmills and Pinwheels Week 8

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24 Responses to “Windmills and Pinwheels Quilt Block Challenge: Week 3”

  1. Ann Mackenzie

    I am coming late to the party, but I have a question for you. I do not have the Accuquilt compendium you suggest for this quilt top but I have the Accuquilt die block 55456 Flying Geese 3.5" x 6.5". Can I use this as I am not too good at using the rotary cutter at present? Many thanks.

  2. Judy B LaLonde

    cccc

  3. Divera Lockwood

    I would love to join

  4. Roslyn

    I dont see the putting together instructions in week 3 block to put it together up to fhis point ie weeks 1 2 and 3..am I missing something???

  5. Lucille

    I cannot find measurement for inside border. How wide do I cut it? What is the size of the block after 1st (inside) border has been added? Thank you.

  6. Lynn Vock

    What would be the fabric requirements if using the 9" Cube?

  7. Barb Attfield

    How can I print off the appliqué pattern with pictures? My printer will not print the pictures. Is there a reason for that? Thanks

  8. Judy

    Are there separate fabric requirements for applique quilt? Thank You

  9. Melody Hibbitts

    Where can I find the general instructions for windmills and pinwheels quilt block challenge?

  10. LeLa Sijtsma

    Excited for week four!