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Old 10-03-2014, 01:24 PM
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I was asked to show a tutorial of how to assemble the carpenter's wheel block w/ the paper pieced pattern I made so here it is hope it isn't to many pics.



First of all here is the pattern this shows 1/4 of the block, so you will need 4 of these to make one 12 1/2 inch block. The individual rectangles should measure 2 inches by 3.5 inches from outside edges (not the sew line) This will make the 12.5 inch block.


If your working with a fabric that is directional use the arrows for directional placement as well as fabric choice.

The blank selection I marked as "very dark" really is background and doesn't have to be the darkest fabric




Each rectangle will be sewn first in regular pp fashion


















An easy way to trim the long tail at the correct spot is to fold back, not at the sewing line, but a seam allowance past the sewing line.











Just repeat this w/ the correct colors and placement X 32



Now place A with B, C-D, E-F, and G-H together



Use the picture for correct placement, but you will have to have the paper side up or things will be backwards and you (at least I do anyway) will get confused.




Pin them at corners to keep everything lined up and straight.





Each step from here on out can be chain pieced


When pressing just press where the majority of the seams that you are sewing across are laying opposite for easier sewing and lining.





Once the sets are finished then you sew AB - CD, EF - GH



Now ABCD to EFGH





Now you have the 4 quarters




Press the center in a spiral it will lay flatter


There it is finished.
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Old 10-03-2014, 05:46 PM
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thanks for taking the time to show your method
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Thanks so much for this. I can always use a PP tutorial and you did a great job. I am anxious to try this.
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Thank you so much. Love it. hugs joann11
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Old 10-04-2014, 01:47 AM
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Your welcome, and I don't think I wrote about the fabric strips, they are cut at just a smidge over 2 inches wide, exactly 2 inches will work, but the smidge of "wiggle" room makes your life a little easier. (I usually do a scant 1/4 inch or so)
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Thanks for taking the time to do and photograph your carpenter's wheel. It looks like more work than I have the patience for right now, but maybe later on I will attempt it. Thanks for sharing.
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i want to do the carpenters star in as many methods as possible! thanks for the tute!
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Very very cool,love it
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Nice job! Do you have a PDF of the pattern pieces?
Thanks,
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Originally Posted by ctack2 View Post
Nice job! Do you have a PDF of the pattern pieces?
Thanks,
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I did not know how to make a copy (picture / pattern) the right size, or how to add it here.
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