Whirligigs ?..........Try:

http://www.cherrytree-online.com/

Here is a link that might be useful: Cherry Tree

Thanks for the response but no, not whirligigs. I'm looking for the wind spinners that are made from slats of wood in which each slat is pushed forward just a bit to form a long curve like a helix. I can find the spinners for sale but can't find a pattern.

Here ya go......

http://www.binkyswoodworking.com/SpiralWoodenThing.html

Hi Lizzette,

I found this site with different kinds of wood wind spinners. Hope this helps.
www.sunrise-arts.com

Here is a link that might be useful: wood wind spinners

Hello Lizette;
I know that it has been a long time since your post
but I can help you with the wind spinner pattern if
you are still interested. You can Email me directly
if you like at rwbrazie@sympatico.ca

Yours RoGeR

Hello again Lizette;

My correct email adress is
rwbrazier@sympatico.ca

Yours RoGeR