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.
Unfortunately my pinwheels don’t actually spin but I like them just as they are.
Carolyn says
June 12, 2011 at 5:15 PMThis 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!
Heidi says
June 12, 2011 at 6:15 PMThis is too cute and festive!
Lesley Litrento says
June 12, 2011 at 7:55 PMLove this…..so creative. Thanks for the 'how to' as well!
The Outlaw Mom says
June 13, 2011 at 6:23 AMJust discovering pinwheels and love yours! Thanks for the tutorial 🙂
elizabeth says
June 13, 2011 at 2:44 PMThat tree is darling!!!
[email protected] Road says
June 13, 2011 at 3:10 PMHow fun is that? It's really cute, Jamie!
Bekki says
June 13, 2011 at 3:57 PMWhat 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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June 13, 2011 at 4:10 PMI love how you have dispayed the pinwheels! lovely centerpiece.
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Okio B Designs says
June 14, 2011 at 12:21 AMJaime – you amaze me. I was in love with the berry sign and now this. Adorable!
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June 14, 2011 at 1:03 PMI love the pinwheel tree…thanks for sharing the tutorial!!!
Pamela says
June 15, 2011 at 12:37 AMSuch a cute idea! You have me thinking abt making some larger ones and hanging them from our porch ceiling. My boys would love it!
Sarah says
June 15, 2011 at 2:48 AMCute idea! ~ sarah
The Beetle Shack says
June 15, 2011 at 10:55 AMthis is stunning!
Jann Olson says
June 15, 2011 at 10:28 PMI'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.
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Jennifer says
June 16, 2011 at 1:32 AMThis is darling Jaime! I bet when there is a breeze it is fun!
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Julie says
June 16, 2011 at 2:19 AMSuper cute & unique!
Tanya @ Greetings From the Asylum says
June 16, 2011 at 4:07 AMI love the contrast between the insides and the outsides of your pinwheels. They are so pretty! Thanks for sharing!
Darla says
June 16, 2011 at 1:06 PMI wonder if you used stiffy glue on them if they would spin? Totally cute idea I agree.
Ashley says
June 16, 2011 at 8:14 PMthis is SOO cute!!! love it:) great tutorial
Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says
June 17, 2011 at 4:38 PMReally cute idea! I'm guessing you just ironed two different prints together with some fusible web?
Fishtail Cottage says
June 19, 2011 at 9:47 PMSo very cute! Thanks for sharing over here at Cottage Flora Thursday's! xoxo, tracie
btanders says
June 20, 2011 at 1:54 PMVery cute and fun. Thanks for sharing!
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freckled laundry says
June 24, 2011 at 2:10 AMThat is so cool. I love it! Thanks for linking with Air Your Laundry Friday! xo Jami
Leslie says
June 25, 2011 at 1:25 AMWhat a fun idea!
Kirsten @ Mushki Loves says
June 27, 2011 at 6:54 AMTHis 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!
[email protected] Bitsy Paper says
June 24, 2012 at 12:02 PMHow 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.
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