question about instuction-- i dont now why this needs to be done

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08-06-2008, 09:07 PM

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would think that would make the stitches 2 loose and they would come out
anyone know how tight do you twist them so the stitches dont fall out ?

08-06-2008, 09:09 PM

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maybe giving you wiggle room, like the no pucker idea... good guess on that one !

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08-06-2008, 09:11 PM

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I love to use thangles for the pinwheel square !! you can do some fun designs with that one !!

ever try them?? found them in Kansas too.

a quilt show find. I love quilt shows.. lots of fun tricks to use! bough a jelly thimble too !!

color coated for size.. gotta watch out for those colors.. they mean something !!!

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08-06-2008, 09:12 PM

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Barb ! That has to be the answer !! too much bulk !! Good one !!

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08-06-2008, 09:25 PM

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I don't twist it...I use my seam ripper to loosen the thread down to the seam. Where the seam is locks the thread from there to the edge in place. Then I just kindof mash it with my finger and then press the seams on the back all going the same direction in a spiral. I'll post pics, but I don't know how clear they'll be. edited...not very clear on a couple!

This is where I finished sewing the last seam.

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I mushed it on the back side after I'd picked the thread out

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08-06-2008, 09:27 PM

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I press the seams on the back side, then the front.

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finished block

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08-06-2008, 09:30 PM

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Here's a pinwheel/hour glass block. Shows you can do it with just 4 pieces joined also.

front of the block

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Back of the block

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08-06-2008, 09:37 PM

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thanks of much for the pictures !!

08-06-2008, 09:38 PM

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pictures are such great help ! Thanks for all of them !!

08-06-2008, 09:56 PM

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wow thank you so much for the picture it is making sense now i think i need to go try it on a practice piece seeing it done is how i learn easier

thanks!!!!!!!!