Big Dipper Quilt Block
Big Dipper Quilt Block
The Big Dipper Quilt Block is an arrangement of four Quarter Square Triangles. Notice how the careful arrangement of light and dark fabrics results in a central pinwheel design.
Traditionally, the block is made from two colors of fabric, but you can still get a central pinwheel with multi-colored, scrappy choices.

Grouping Example

Block Construction
Skill level: Confident beginner
The block is constructed by first making four Quarter-square Units, then assembling those units together in a 4-patch.
Click the image above to download a free cutting chart
to make the Big Dipper quilt block.