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Here's my magic pinwheels that seems similar to the new pinwheel templates that are so popular now.
I found a charm pack at Walmart to test this out. I used 25 charms (5 per row) and added a 3" border. I put clear tape on my ruler and traced the lines from the instruction sheet. This is the first time I've posted with multiple pics.....I'm hoping everything shows up ok This is how I did my template. [ATTACH=CONFIG]42256[/ATTACH] This shows the ruler lined up on the fabric [ATTACH=CONFIG]43138[/ATTACH] I'd like more variation, but didn't want to overthink this test! [ATTACH=CONFIG]43139[/ATTACH] |
Looks like a great idea.
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Very pretty little quilt. I like how you made your template.Thanks for the idea.
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Great idea for the template...do you have much fabric waste using this method?
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I love this method. I have always wanted to try a tessellation but haven't ever figured it out yet.
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The extra squares (in the 2nd pic) are about 2-1/2 inches. Big enough to use in the border, or for another project.
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Great idea!
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Originally Posted by greencat
The extra squares (in the 2nd pic) are about 2-1/2 inches. Big enough to use in the border, or for another project.
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Looks great!!!!
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Oh my that will be pretty but the thrifty side of me is cringing at the waste! I know. breathe deep.. exhale.. lol
That looks like it would be really fun to make. I have a flip flop block that you can do that kind of stuff with and I have yet to use it - had to have it, couldn't live without it.... I really need to break that baby out and use it one of these days... I am really looking forward to seeing your finished quilt! It's going to be so pretty! |
niiiiice!
i have some questions: :arrow: what is the size of the template? :arrow: what is the size of the blocks that you sewed together first? are they the same? :arrow: did you arbitrarily choose the 3/4" in from the corner, or is that a given measurement? |
Awesome technique! Thanks for sharing. :)
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Pretty fabrics, nice job! I made one of these & thank goodness for my design wall or I would have gone nuts. I found it lots of fun but tedious.
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i looked it up and couldn't find it. does it have another name? i know i've seen the method before.
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Originally Posted by butterflywing
i looked it up and couldn't find it. does it have another name? i know i've seen the method before.
After I had finished it off the best way I could, I found that I had dropped the second last row on the floor and didnt realise - I then unpicked it and made it up properly. Give you an idea how messy my floor is when I am in the middle of a project I got the pattern from the Australian Patchwork & Quilting 1998 Yearbook. More than happy to send it to you. |
I love this look so much!! Can you answer a few questions for me... Where can you find a print out for the template? And what size is your template. Thanks so much for you help.
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If you look at her template it is a 3 and a half inch square. :-D
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That's the same concept as the Twisted pinwheels(?) from Country Schoolhouse in Superior, WI. The little leftover aquares can be used in another project. I loved the project and found cutting the individual squares and leaving them on the cutting mat until assembly was the trick for me to assemble in order and with ease! A fun project to be sure.
Thanks for sharing your ideas!!! |
Originally Posted by sewaholic
If you look at her template it is a 3 and a half inch square. :-D
Very clever idea. |
Very cute I like that idea.
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What a great tute. Thanks for sharing.
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That's exactly how it's done. Good job!
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Greencat I just love this quilt!!! I have to make one!!! Thanks so much for sharing the tute. I have some batiks that need to be used :D
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I really like this pattern. Thank you!
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Very pretty!
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Butterflywing - I used 5" charm squares. Found a bundle with a great price at Walmart to test this out.
The markings on the 3-1/2" template are 3/4" except for the 1" on the upper right side and I noted 'UP' on my template. Looking at the template, I turned it to the left just enough for the intersection lines to line up with the fabric squares intersecting. I think that shows in the pic. Just keep the 'up' in the same position when you move the template and all the cuts will come out the same. Either leave the cuts in place or move them to a design wall (mines on the floor) to keep them in order. |
Wow thats neat! I would bee a mess If I did that!
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I found this pattern which is the same block with different cutting instructions. It is made square by square.
http://www.quilterscache.com/P/Pinwheel5Block.html |
WOW now that is really neat!
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Originally Posted by greencat
Here's my magic pinwheels that seems similar to the new pinwheel templates that are so popular now.
I found a charm pack at Walmart to test this out. I used 25 charms (5 per row) and added a 3" border. I put clear tape on my ruler and traced the lines from the instruction sheet. This is the first time I've posted with multiple pics.....I'm hoping everything shows up ok |
I have a new addition to my 'to do' list!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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There is a book or was a book out called Square Dance that I did that method out of
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quilterguy27 - I just followed the instructions that I received for the template! I really don't know why the one corner is 1".
I tested this out by making the template, then drew a number of 5" squares (maybe 3 rows of 3) on plain paper, then traced the template on my grid and cut them out and placed them together in rows. It worked! If that 1" really bugs you, you could try this before cutting any fabric (use 3/4" on all corners) |
No, it doesn't really bug me. I was just curious if there was a reason for it or if it might have been an error. I will give it a try tho. Maybe even both ways and see what the difference is. Maybe it has to do with the way it swirls or something to do with the seam allowance. I'm just one of those people like a three year old: Why? Why? Why? I can question something to death, but I will let this go for now and try it out and see if I can figure out WHY. Thanks! I do appreciate that you posted this.
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great job
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i my name is sabrina how did you make you pine well out of im whating to get the rule but i can not find it thank sabrina jones from oklahoma
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hi i like the pinwell you did have you did the big one will you send me the patter so i can make one i have ben wanting to make this one but can not fine th temlbes thanks agine sabrinajones from okla
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The small template is 3 1/2 inches and the line is 1 inch in from the corner. The size of block for that template is 5inches.
Originally Posted by butterflywing
niiiiice!
i have some questions: :arrow: what is the size of the template? :arrow: what is the size of the blocks that you sewed together first? are they the same? :arrow: did you arbitrarily choose the 3/4" in from the corner, or is that a given measurement? |
Neat idea. I'd like to try it too.
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