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02-13-2011, 07:44 AM

#591

susiequilt

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Today's list:
135 pinwheel makers

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02-13-2011, 09:31 AM

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grann of 6

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Originally Posted by SnowQuilt

Here are 3 that I have made so far. I'm sewing around 2- 5" blocks and cut diagonally from corner to corner. I found a way in youtube to sew the blocks together I find it easier.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O18wx...eature=related

Okay, so I just tried this method. It is definitely faster than my other way. They are still not PERFECT, but better than when I pressed seams open. I don't know who is going to put their nose 12" from the center of each pinwheel while looking at it, so I am not too concerned. I have 10 more to do of my 42 large pinwheels. I am going to make some small ones for a QFK too.

02-13-2011, 10:08 AM

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Gwyn

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I was so inspired after signing up yesterday, I finished 50 pinwheels. Don't have them stitched together, but it isn't going to make a very big anything since they are all 4.5" square.

Gran: I found if I starch the blocks it helps keep those seams on the bias from stretching out of shape. This really is very fast. I couldn't believe how quickly it went.

02-13-2011, 10:38 AM

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Ceil

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Originally Posted by Gwyn

Is Best Press okay to use for this? I don't like starch (bad childhood memories) but this stuff doesn't seem to do too much. Maybe it works but I just don't understand as it isn't stiff.

02-13-2011, 10:42 AM

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Wow! 42 done in 4 days!
50 done in one day!
To average one a day you both need to wait 42 or 50 days before you begin again!
We may have to find some harder pinwheels for you both.
How about that elephant pinwheel? I bet you won't have so many of those done!
Does anyone have just 4 done?
Not me! :oops: :oops:
It's hard to stop when you get a little free time.
Mine do seem to get better as I go so that's a help.

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02-13-2011, 10:45 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gwyn

Is Best Press okay to use for this? I don't like starch (bad childhood memories) but this stuff doesn't seem to do too much. Maybe it works but I just don't understand as it isn't stiff.

Sure. Spray before you cut, after you get the quarter squares together and when you are done! Do you think your bias edges are stretching? If not I wouldn't worry about it. I think the quality of the fabric has something to do with stretching also.
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02-13-2011, 10:46 AM

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I have nine done now. Because I work full time and some evenings are just too busy I figure I will try to stay one week ahead.

02-13-2011, 10:59 AM

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I have nine done now. Because I work full time and some evenings are just too busy I figure I will try to stay one week ahead.

Na Na Na Na Na!!!! Mine are all done! I still have a few to press the final seam open. Then I'll lay them on my bedroom floor and take a pic.

02-13-2011, 11:05 AM

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Diana Lynne

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Originally Posted by susiequilt

I have like 8 done but mine are 8 inch finished squares
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02-13-2011, 11:12 AM

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I'm not crazy about the elephant pinwheel. But since I only had to make 42 because mine are 12.5" I will make some small ones to put in my Quilts for Kids. Don't worry I won't be staying ahead. My next couple weeks are busy so I figure I had better get ahead now.