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“P” is for Pinwheel

June 12, 2011

July 4th pinwheel tree.

 

Red, white and blue gets me every time.

I made 50 fabric pinwheels and attached them to a large branch.

 

I used glass ball headed straight pins to hold the pinwheel together in the center:

 

Here’s how I did it:

1. Using scraps of red, white and blue fabrics I made about 50 pinwheels using this method.

2. I made 3″, 2 1/2″ and 2″ squares for this tree.

3. After the fabric squares were ready I used a glass ball headed straight pin and stabbed through the four corners then down the middle to form the pinwheel:
* Before you stab down the middle dab some hot glue on your pin to keep it all in place.

 

4. Keeping about 1/8″ of the pin shaft I bent off the remainder with pliers.

5. Apply hot glue and stab tiny pin shaft into branch:

Unfortunately my pinwheels don’t actually spin but I like them just as they are.

 

 

 

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  1. Carolyn says

    June 12, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    This is so totally cute!! I might try this as well, but figure out a way to make them spin–its been pretty windy here so it might work! Love it love it!

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  2. Heidi says

    June 12, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    This is too cute and festive!

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  3. Lesley Litrento says

    June 12, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Love this…..so creative. Thanks for the 'how to' as well!

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  4. The Outlaw Mom says

    June 13, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Just discovering pinwheels and love yours! Thanks for the tutorial 🙂

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  5. elizabeth says

    June 13, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    That tree is darling!!!

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  6. [email protected] Road says

    June 13, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    How fun is that? It's really cute, Jamie!

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  7. Bekki says

    June 13, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    What a cute tree! I did one for Valentine's with various hearts, but I love the pinwheel idea. Now if I only had the time…

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  8. [email protected] says

    June 13, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I love how you have dispayed the pinwheels! lovely centerpiece.

    I am having personalized beach bag + hat set giveaway on my blog. Ends 6/14. check it out!
    http://houseonashwelllane.blogspot.com/2011/06/giveaway-personalized-beach-bag-and-hat.html

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  9. Okio B Designs says

    June 14, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Jaime – you amaze me. I was in love with the berry sign and now this. Adorable!

    Jeanine

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  10. [email protected] says

    June 14, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I love the pinwheel tree…thanks for sharing the tutorial!!!

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  11. Pamela says

    June 15, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    Such a cute idea! You have me thinking abt making some larger ones and hanging them from our porch ceiling. My boys would love it!

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  12. Sarah says

    June 15, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    Cute idea! ~ sarah

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  13. The Beetle Shack says

    June 15, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    this is stunning!

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  14. Jann Olson says

    June 15, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    I've heard of a bottle tree, but never a pinwheel tree. Very cute. It would be so fun for the fourth of July! We do an outdoor breakfast. Hmmm, maybe I'll have everyone make a pinwheel.
    Visiting from Wow us Weds.

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  15. Jennifer says

    June 16, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    This is darling Jaime! I bet when there is a breeze it is fun!
    Jen

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  16. Julie says

    June 16, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Super cute & unique!

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  17. Tanya @ Greetings From the Asylum says

    June 16, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    I love the contrast between the insides and the outsides of your pinwheels. They are so pretty! Thanks for sharing!

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  18. Darla says

    June 16, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    I wonder if you used stiffy glue on them if they would spin? Totally cute idea I agree.

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  19. Ashley says

    June 16, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    this is SOO cute!!! love it:) great tutorial

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  20. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says

    June 17, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Really cute idea! I'm guessing you just ironed two different prints together with some fusible web?

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  21. Fishtail Cottage says

    June 19, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    So very cute! Thanks for sharing over here at Cottage Flora Thursday's! xoxo, tracie

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  22. btanders says

    June 20, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Very cute and fun. Thanks for sharing!

    http://btanders.blogspot.com

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  23. freckled laundry says

    June 24, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    That is so cool. I love it! Thanks for linking with Air Your Laundry Friday! xo Jami

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  24. Leslie says

    June 25, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    What a fun idea!

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  25. Kirsten @ Mushki Loves says

    June 27, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    THis is ADORABLE! Such a fun idea! I need to make some of these! I am your newest follower! Iwould love it if you stopped by and followed me back!

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  26. [email protected] Bitsy Paper says

    June 24, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    How cute is this!? I love pinwheels and the tree adds a great element. I hope you'll link up to my Patriotic Project Parade going on now through July 4th.

    http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/06/patriotic-project-parade-linky-party.html

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