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    Old 03-31-2008, 07:07 AM
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    Here's a runner that I decided to do despite the fact that the snow is still covering everything here... anyone else tired of winter yet? I hear it is a North America complaint this year, not just here in Northeastern Canada.

    I'll finish the binding tonight while I keep hubby company in front of the TV! LOL. I love the way the pinwheels seem to be curving and waving in the wind!

    I can't offer the pattern to anyone, cuz I saw the runner on the net and drafted out the pattern on graph paper. But for anyone who is so inclined, the entire runner is done in 2 1/2 squares with 1 1/2 squares sewn to the corners to make the pinwheels.
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    Old 03-31-2008, 07:11 AM
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    That is a beautiful runner! Love the colors.
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    Old 03-31-2008, 07:34 AM
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    wow!!! I like it nice pattern. What is the name of the pattern?
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    Old 03-31-2008, 07:50 AM
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    I love it! And I hear ya about the snow! We are getting some today....and we were just starting to see bare ground again! And the robins have been back for a week too!
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    I love that block! And the colors!
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    Old 03-31-2008, 07:55 AM
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    Great job! I love the colors. What pattern did you use?
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    Old 03-31-2008, 08:02 AM
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    I love this!!! I understand about the pattern issue, but I am having a 'senior' moment, and can't seem to understand how its constructed. Would you kindly do some close up pictures so I can see how you have put the pieces together!! Thanks alot for sharing, its great, love the colours too!!! :D :D
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    Old 03-31-2008, 09:13 AM
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    It is called Pinwheel Puzzle. The pattern is available from www.quiltbus.com

    And here are two close ups of the pinwheels so you can see how I added a
    1 1/2" square to the 2 1/2" to make little corners.

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    Old 03-31-2008, 09:26 AM
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    That is so neat!! Love the colors!! :D
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    Old 03-31-2008, 09:44 AM
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    It sings out Spring! Good job and thanks for sharing the construction tips! :D
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