Pinwheel Project to start Feb 10, 2011 NEW
02-07-2011, 02:28 PM
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I hope to tone it down a bit by using one background fabric for the pinwheels and every other block in the 16 patch. I have a piece of white with yellow polka dots that I'm planning to use.
That's neat. I saw the 16 patches and pinwheels on her site and she does have blocks going different ways. All a matter of taste!
That's one busy quilt! :-D
Originally Posted by susiequilt
Originally Posted by dhanke
I'm going to make both color placement pinwheels because I've decided to make the patches on pinwheels quilt on Bonnie Hunter's website. I've always admired that quilt, this pinwheel challenge will be the kick I need to get it done.
That's one busy quilt! :-D
02-07-2011, 02:54 PM
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my DH has picked what I'm making. Apparently I'm using 2 charm packs of Lollipop instead of the Happy that I was planning on. It's all good. I like pinwheels. I might even open up a layer cake I've been saving for a year too.. that might be another one.
02-07-2011, 03:17 PM
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Just a thought for those who want to end up with a particular size. Start with that measurement and add 3/4" to it. It will give you some wiggle room. If you don't want any and I mean any wiggle room only add 1/2". Example if I want a 2 1/2 inch block when I am finished I will add 3/4" = 3 1/4" Then I can square up with less than 1/4"
For the perfect people they can add just the 1/2" with no room for a wiggle. Again the 2 1/2" finished with adding 1/2" will equal 3 inches. Will have to sew a very scant 1/4" all around to have that 2 1/2" block.
For the perfect people they can add just the 1/2" with no room for a wiggle. Again the 2 1/2" finished with adding 1/2" will equal 3 inches. Will have to sew a very scant 1/4" all around to have that 2 1/2" block.
02-07-2011, 05:34 PM
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When I was trying to find information on how to sew a block with triangles (I'll have to do a new post as I can't find the answer I need), I came across this site mentioned by someone else here.
It has to do with how to make great pinwheels!
http://www.allthingsfrugal.com/pinwheel.htm
It has to do with how to make great pinwheels!
http://www.allthingsfrugal.com/pinwheel.htm
02-07-2011, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Diana Lynne
Here is my very first pinwheel attempt..The points do not match up but, I will keep on trying :-D
I love the black and red combo! Good work!
02-07-2011, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Ceil
When I was trying to find information on how to sew a block with triangles (I'll have to do a new post as I can't find the answer I need), I came across this site mentioned by someone else here.
It has to do with how to make great pinwheels!
http://www.allthingsfrugal.com/pinwheel.htm
It has to do with how to make great pinwheels!
http://www.allthingsfrugal.com/pinwheel.htm
Is that the way you are doing yours?
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