Whimsical Decor: Make Felt Pinwheels Wall Art with Free Template

Want to add a burst of color and charm to your walls? This easy DIY Felt Pinwheels Wall Art project with free printable pinwheel template is a playful yet sophisticated craft that adds texture and movement to any room. Whether you’re decorating a nursery, brightening a playroom, or adding handmade charm to a hallway, felt pinwheels are a fun and accessible way to make a statement.

I decorated an embroidery hoop with pinwheels to make a cute wreath.

Why Choose Felt Pinwheels for Wall Decor?

Felt pinwheels are more than just child’s play. Here’s why they’re perfect for DIY wall art:

• Affordable and Accessible: Felt is inexpensive and comes in a wide range of vibrant colors.
• Beginner-Friendly: Simple cutting, folding, and gluing or sewing.
• Customizable: You can create any size or color combination to match your home’s aesthetic.
• Tactile and Eye-Catching: The layered texture of felt adds dimension and softness to flat walls.
• Kid-Safe and Lightweight: Ideal for homes with little ones — no sharp edges or heavy frames.

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Easy Wall Decor: Make Felt Pinwheels wreath

It’s cute and summery. A project that can easily fit in any room. Whether it’s a kid’s bedroom or a living room. Playroom or crafts room.

Materials

You don’t need fancy tools — just a few basic supplies:

• Colorful felt sheets (stiff felt works best)
• Scissors or rotary cutter
• Needle and thread
• Hot glue gun or fabric glue
• Buttons, beads, or pom-poms (for the centers)
• Wooden skewers or paper straws (optional for a 3D effect)
• Embroidery hoop, canvas, or shadow box frame for display
• Ruler or pinwheel template

Grab our free printable template:

How to Make Felt Pinwheels for Wall Art?

1. Cut the Felt Squares

Cut your felt into equal squares — 4×4 inches square is a great starter size, mine are 2.5 inches square. You can make smaller or larger depending on your project.

2. Cut Diagonally Toward the Center

Mark your grid with a light pencil (Optional). Use your scissors to cut from each corner of the square toward the center, stopping about ½ inch before the middle.

3. Fold and Sew the Corners

Take every other corner and fold it toward the center — don’t crease them! Collect the corners on the needlepoint and sew a tight knot to secure each point in place to form the pinwheel shape.

4. Add a Centerpiece

Sew a button, bead flower, or felt circle in the center to hide the glued tips and add style.

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5. Mount Your Pinwheels

Attach the pinwheels to a canvas, embroidery hoop, or shadow box using hot glue or double-sided tape. Play with overlapping layers, color gradients, or even spirals.

And in just a few minutes you will have tons of pinwheels. They are addicting to make.

I spray paint the embroidery hoop blue and glue the felt pinwheels with tacky glue on it.

Now let’s get back to the sunshine. Shall we?

It’s so simple and cute.

FELT TIP: Just in case your felt gets stained. You can remove light stains from felt using vinegar and cotton bud. But darker marks like mine means make new ones. Yes, I did make the pinwheels all over again without marking any lines.

Creative Ideas for Felt Pinwheel Wall Art

1. Rainbow Cluster: Use a spectrum of colors to form a cheerful rainbow burst.
2. Monochrome Minimalism: Stick to one color in various shades for a sophisticated look.
3. Name Wall Art: Spell out a name or word by arranging pinwheels in letter shapes.
4. 3D Shadow Box Display: Combine pinwheels with paper flowers, leaves, or butterflies for an interactive mixed-media piece.
5. Mobile-Style Arrangement: Hang pinwheels from wooden dowels or embroidery hoops to create a kinetic wall mobile.

Related: Shadow Box Ideas – Practically Smart Ways to Display

Where to Display Felt Pinwheel Art

• Nurseries and Playrooms: Add whimsy and wonder above a crib or reading nook.
• Hallway Galleries: Mix with photos or quotes for a gallery wall that pops.
• Craft Corners: Add inspiration and color to your DIY station.
• Seasonal Decor: Make spring or summer-themed versions with pastel or floral felt.

To see all the projects of this series checkout DIY Easy Wall Decor Complete Series.

FAQs: Felt Pinwheels Wall Art

1. Can you make pinwheels from paper instead of felt?

Yes! Paper pinwheels work for temporary decorations, but felt gives you a more durable and fabric-textured finish perfect for long-term wall art.

2. How do you hang felt pinwheel art without damaging walls?

Use adhesive wall strips or mounting putty. Lightweight felt pinwheels are perfect for renter-friendly decor.

3. Can you sew the pinwheels instead of using glue?

Absolutely! If you prefer stitching, a small tack stitch in the center will hold the folded corners in place.

4. What size felt works best?

Stiff felt in sizes 9×12 inches works best for crafting, and you can trim it down to any pinwheel size.

Felt pinwheels wall art is a joyful, beginner-friendly DIY craft that adds personality to your home. Whether you create a minimalist piece or a colorful explosion of pinwheels, your finished artwork will reflect your creativity and personal style.

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