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02-05-2011, 06:34 PM

#231

Rabbit

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This is perfect. I have a pattern in mind and it only needs 26 blocks, so I should be able to keep up. Can't wait to see the results.

02-05-2011, 07:01 PM

#232

susiequilt

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rabbit

This is perfect. I have a pattern in mind and it only needs 26 blocks, so I should be able to keep up. Can't wait to see the results.

OK we have 100!
Welcome.

I found the pattern for the elephant pinwheel if anyone is interested.
http://www.winnowing.com/patterns.html
:-D

If you make it, you must show us!
:-D

02-05-2011, 07:44 PM

#233

nuttyhurricane

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Count me in. I have a quilt that I have been waiting on to start now I have the motivation to go for it. Thanks. I don't think it take 78 pin wheels but I will make others out my stash or scraps to make up to that number. Thank for this push K

02-05-2011, 07:45 PM

#234

BettyB

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Originally Posted by susiequilt

We are up to 99 people!
Who's going to be number 100?
I'll post new list tomorrow.

02-05-2011, 09:21 PM

#235

Momofthree

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JanetWall I love your fabrics!!

02-05-2011, 09:24 PM

#236

Momofthree

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Momofthree

I made my first pinwheel. I used charms and my finished block measured 5 3/4. So if I am doing things correct I will have a 5 1/4 size block when all the blocks are sewn together in a strip. So I need to use that final measurement to figure out how many I need to make a twin size quilt. Am I correct?

Thanks for the measurement. The formula says 5.8 so yours are close enough. It's correct that you then subtract .5 to get the finished size so yes, use that to figure out how many blocks to make for a twin size.

Thanks!

02-06-2011, 05:54 AM

#237

quiltsru

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i am confused. If i am using 5" sqares what size am I cutting to get 5". sorry i can be dense sometimes. Is there a formula?

02-06-2011, 05:55 AM

#238

susiequilt

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Good morning all!
We are up to 103!

Alondra
AnnieF
Aunt Ralfie
Baba71
BellaBoo
BettyB
bjdemir
BluegrassGurl
Blue's quilting
brendadawg
buffy2
capucine
Ceil
charlie2
CherryPie
cindy4857
cindy4857
cjr
Connie in CO
crazyquilternc
CristyK1
Dani
debbieoh
debbieumphress
dhanke
Diana Lynne
dkabasketlady
dorilou58
dotlette
dottie
Drew
emerald46
foxxigrani
GramaLaura
granky
grann of 6
gwena
gypsyatheart43
Homespun
honeydew
hoppyfrog
Iluv2quilt
isnthatodd
janb
JanetWall
Janice Thompson
jcrilley
Jeanniebelle
Jennifer22206
Joeysnana
jolo
Kaye-Kaye
ktmo815
laurafet
Little RoO
Lynnie25
marcias
Mariposa
Marlys
Mimmis57
misseva
mmonohon
mombeth07
Momofthree
mynani
mythreesuns
Nana2Sew
nana4baj
Nancy Lee
Nanjun
Navarre2011
Nettie Phillips
not_sew_sane
nuttyhurricane
OneMoreQuilt
patimint
phatquilts2
pmintpat
pumpkin12
purplemem
quilter53
Quilting Nonnie
quiltsru
Rabbit
Rebecca VLQ
Rock Lady
rubiesnana
SandyinZ4
Scakes
Sew Special
SewExtreme
sewwhat85
SherriB
shopaholic97
stitchingcrazy
SummerK
susiequilt
tealady
titute01
VickiM
watson's mom
websydhan
wyckedquilter

I guess by now everyone has their fabric all picked out of their stash or are awaiting a delivery of fabric ordered or purchasing at the store.
We should have an idea how many blocks we want to make for the size we want to make.
Remember it's OK to revise your plan anytime! I never know what I will finish with until it's finished.
Our plan is to make one pinwheel block a day or at least average one block a day! :-D
Good for you who are planning ahead and thinking about hip surgeries and your work schedules.
I plan to keep all my fabric needed right there in my face near my machine so I don't get bogged down with life and forget about it! I don't need any more UFO'S!
Together we can do this!
:-D

02-06-2011, 06:10 AM

#239

susiequilt

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Quote:

Originally Posted by quiltsru

i am confused. If i am using 5" sqares what size am I cutting to get 5". sorry i can be dense sometimes. Is there a formula?

The formula according to Ceil is:
The size of your beginning square 5" minus .5 times 1.4 minus .5

So 5 -.5 = 4.5
4.5 x 1.4 = 6.3
6.3 - .5 = 5.8 the size of your unfinished block
5.8 - .5 seam allowance = 5.3 the size of your finished block.
This is the sew around the edge method and the sizes come out a little different than just regular blocks.

It won't matter as long as ALL your blocks are the same size.

I am starting with 8" squares so mine would be:
8 - .5 x 1.4 - .5 = 10" then take off the seam allowance and I will have 9.5" blocks sewn together.
HTH

02-06-2011, 06:21 AM

#240

susiequilt

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If you haven't made a practice block yet just take two different scrap fabrics and cut them into 5" square and make one. It might make you more comfortable with this method.
OR
you could start with a larger block.