Pinwheel vs. Twister Ruler/tool?
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: San Diego California
Posts: 92
Could someone explain the difference between the two and what are the sizes of the rulers. I can not find the exact measurements of either. My DH wants to make me one as I'm on a budget as everyone else. Thanks for any help.
#2
go to http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-57130-1.htm
NOTE: measurement should be 3/4" from all corners, not 1" on top right hand as shown.
NOTE: measurement should be 3/4" from all corners, not 1" on top right hand as shown.
#3
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: western ny
Posts: 1,535
Never made a pinwheel. But I have made a twister. I made my own template out of cardboard. (No money lost.) Go to the page mommamac suggested it will help.
This may also help:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-87084-2.htm
Pictures on bottom of 2nd page.
This may also help:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-87084-2.htm
Pictures on bottom of 2nd page.
#5
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: San Diego California
Posts: 92
Do I come in an inch from the template using a 4 1/2" square or 1" from the corner of the block. (1/4" seam). I did copy a diagram from www.quilterscache.com/images50/pinwheels5temp.gif which might explain my confusion. Thanks so very much for the help.
#6
Originally Posted by BMP
I have seen some say do 3/4 at every corner and others say that the 1 inch on the top right Which is correct ????
#7
Originally Posted by dmarina
Do I come in an inch from the template using a 4 1/2" square or 1" from the corner of the block. (1/4" seam). I did copy a diagram from www.quilterscache.com/images50/pinwheels5temp.gif which might explain my confusion. Thanks so very much for the help.
I think your confusion lies in the fact that the twister is a grid of 5" blocks sewn together before cutting. It sounds like the pinwheels are individual blocks.
#8
the templates sizes are 3½" and 8". I have made both the pinwheel and the twister and prefer the twister for the ease of cutting and sewing. To make the traditional pinwheel, it is time consuming and requires more sewing. The twister is very forgiving if you can't get an accurate ¼" seam.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
craftybear
Links and Resources
7
06-17-2015 07:18 AM
craftybear
Links and Resources
5
11-26-2011 06:41 PM
craftybear
Links and Resources
12
09-16-2011 02:12 PM
craftybear
Links and Resources
5
05-26-2011 04:07 PM