Pinwheel Project to start Feb 10, 2011 NEW

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02-08-2011, 07:10 AM

#341

grann of 6

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So do we get in trouble with the "teacher" if we go ahead on our own? I have 7 completed and a mess more ready to cut apart. When I was in 10th grade home ec I got in trouble because I only pinned my plaids to match and only pinned in the zipper without basting. The teacher accused me of not following directions. I had been sewing my own clothes since I was about 10. This is what I have so far. Pardon the toes.

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02-08-2011, 07:16 AM

#342

grandme26

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Nice toes and beautiful, breath taking Pinwheel blocks. Love the color and fabric.

02-08-2011, 07:27 AM

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hoppyfrog

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Originally Posted by grann of 6

So do we get in trouble with the "teacher" if we go ahead on our own?

I hope not. I have 36 finished already :lol:

02-08-2011, 07:33 AM

#344

SandyinZ4

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There are no quilt police on this board...repeat! There are no quilt police on this board! :-)

02-08-2011, 07:39 AM

#345

grann of 6

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Quote:

Originally Posted by grann of 6

So do we get in trouble with the "teacher" if we go ahead on our own?

I hope not. I have 36 finished already :lol:

Oh Oh! No! You're getting ahead of me :!: :lol: Well, my daughter lost her job after 26 years with the company and has decided to redecorate her bedroom. She asked me if I was interested in making valances, drapes, duvet, and dust ruffle, and pillows. Could I say "No" so I had better get busy with these pinwheels so I am ready when her fabric comes. The pinwheel quilt is for her MIL who lives in an apartment over their garage.

02-08-2011, 07:47 AM

#346

Ceil

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Is there a way of determining how many pinwheels per yard of fabric? I know it will vary by the size of the pinwheel but is there a general rule, say for 5 inches and 10 inches so that I can make a guess at how much fabric I'll need for a lap sized quilt? I'm guessing two yards but that might not be enough.

02-08-2011, 10:00 AM

#347

shopaholic97

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You are speedy. I had better get my butt moving this weekend to catch up with some of you. That looks really good

02-08-2011, 10:23 AM

#348

Love to stitch

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There is a chart here:

http://www.quilterspantry.com/squaresperyard.php

02-08-2011, 10:27 AM

#349

susiequilt

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Wow! It's only the 8th and some of you are flying with your blocks!
Maybe I'll make you stand in the corner!
I haven't started yet. I wanted to get a twister wreath top done before I start so hopefully I will start Thursday.
There will be lots of days I expect that you won't be able to make any so your average might just be one a day anyway!
Good of you to think ahead!
:-D

02-08-2011, 10:35 AM

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hoppyfrog

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Originally Posted by Love to stitch

There is a chart here:

http://www.quilterspantry.com/squaresperyard.php

You just have to remember when making 1/2 sq triangles you have to cut your pieces larger.
Here's an example: The charms I had on hand were just under 6" more like 5 3/4" so I used the sew around method. When all were sewn together I trimmed them down to 6 1/2"