Need help finding a Thread
07-05-2013, 06:19 PM
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Need help finding a Thread
What I'm looking for is a Thread about a year and a half ago about a pinwheel challenge. The challenge was to make 75 pinwheels in 75 days (or something like that). It was a cool way to make the pinwheels as well as someone posted what size squares you needed to get a certain size block.
I've spent a lot of time searching but just can't find it. I'd appreciate any help. Thanks
I've spent a lot of time searching but just can't find it. I'd appreciate any help. Thanks
07-05-2013, 06:50 PM
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I typed in Pinwheel Challenge in the search box. There were three pages of answers. On the second page another QB member had this site. Enjoy!
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...ew-t96494.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...ew-t96494.html
07-06-2013, 05:26 AM
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I reread the original post & realized you wanted info on how to cut the triangles for different pinwheel sizes. FYI... I typed in Pinwheel Tutorial in the search box and had 8 pages of answers. This is the first one I saw that could answer your question.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...p-t212644.html
The following post gave several websites that will give you more info about sizes & different techniques for HST's.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...l-t211236.html
Too funny....I had always wondered about the measurement too. Glad you made me look for the answer. Have a great day sewing!
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...p-t212644.html
The following post gave several websites that will give you more info about sizes & different techniques for HST's.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...l-t211236.html
Too funny....I had always wondered about the measurement too. Glad you made me look for the answer. Have a great day sewing!
Last edited by Barb in Louisiana; 07-06-2013 at 05:30 AM.
07-06-2013, 05:55 PM
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This formula for the sew around the edge method was posted by a member here Ceil:
"I think the formula for each block should be this:
Whatever your block side is subtract .5 then multiply by 1.4 then subtract .5.
So if you start with 6 in squares - .5 = 5.5 X 1.4 = 7.7 - .5 = 7.2. Trim to 7 in."
I remember that the chart I posted didn't work at all but the above formula was good.
HTH
I'm embarrassed to say I have not finished by quilt yet!
"I think the formula for each block should be this:
Whatever your block side is subtract .5 then multiply by 1.4 then subtract .5.
So if you start with 6 in squares - .5 = 5.5 X 1.4 = 7.7 - .5 = 7.2. Trim to 7 in."
I remember that the chart I posted didn't work at all but the above formula was good.
HTH
I'm embarrassed to say I have not finished by quilt yet!
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