pinwheel help
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I'm using 5" squares with the sew around method to cut down to 5 1/2" pinwheels.Try cutting 6" sqs & see how that works.
Originally Posted by jemma
i want to finish with --6 1/2 x 6 1/2 block---what size do i need to start with using the method 2 squares RST sewing all arround the sides then cutting across both diagonals
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The formula for the sew around the edges according to Ceil is:
size of block you start with minus .5, times 1.4, minus .5 for the unfinished size.
So if you start with 6" blocks it would be:
6 - .5 = 5.5
5.5 x 1.4 = 7.7
7.7 - .5 = 7.2 trim to 7"
Take off seam allowance and it finishes to 6.5".
HTH
size of block you start with minus .5, times 1.4, minus .5 for the unfinished size.
So if you start with 6" blocks it would be:
6 - .5 = 5.5
5.5 x 1.4 = 7.7
7.7 - .5 = 7.2 trim to 7"
Take off seam allowance and it finishes to 6.5".
HTH
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