PP Carpenter's Wheel
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.
http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont.../1000/flags/LL 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 http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL Each rectangle will be sewn first in regular pp fashion http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL 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. http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL Just repeat this w/ the correct colors and placement X 32 http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL Now place A with B, C-D, E-F, and G-H together http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL 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. http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL Pin them at corners to keep everything lined up and straight. http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL Each step from here on out can be chain pieced http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL When pressing just press where the majority of the seams that you are sewing across are laying opposite for easier sewing and lining. http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL Once the sets are finished then you sew AB - CD, EF - GH http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL Now ABCD to EFGH http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL Now you have the 4 quarters http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL Press the center in a spiral it will lay flatter http://www.backyardchickens.com/cont...t/700/flags/LL There it is finished. |
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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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, Carol B |
Originally Posted by ctack2
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Nice job! Do you have a PDF of the pattern pieces?
Thanks, Carol B |
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