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Old 11-23-2010, 03:13 PM
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OK,then why are all the marks on my ruler the same.I know where you can get the rulers i saw them Friday in Pueblo.
I know those little feet on the rulers a pain so i can see making a template from a regular square ruler,you can use the smaller cutter than they call for.
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Old 11-23-2010, 03:15 PM
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Wreath Pinwheels you you want to see it when i get the boarder on?
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Old 11-23-2010, 06:36 PM
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The two lines on the ruler (template) have to cross at 90* in the middle of the ruler. If your sewing is correct, your seam lines should also cross at 90*. All the lines should be the same distance from the corners. If one is at 1 inch and the others at 3/4, your center will not be square.
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Old 11-29-2010, 06:38 AM
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This post inspired me to finally join here. I made a ruler & am kicking through a top with the technique, wanted to share my progress too. Thank you :)
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Old 11-29-2010, 06:44 AM
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that is pretty
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Old 11-29-2010, 06:53 AM
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Very pretty, this design is so much fun to play with!
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Old 11-29-2010, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by quiltingmimipj
On the link for Quilters Cache, the template you can print out appears to be 1/2" on each corner.
I couldn't find it, what was it under???
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Old 11-29-2010, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by ewecansew
The two lines on the ruler (template) have to cross at 90* in the middle of the ruler. If your sewing is correct, your seam lines should also cross at 90*. All the lines should be the same distance from the corners. If one is at 1 inch and the others at 3/4, your center will not be square.
check out page one, you'll see why
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Old 11-29-2010, 08:09 AM
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so it is suppose to be all the same inches in each corner?
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Old 11-29-2010, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by emptyshellamy
This post inspired me to finally join here. I made a ruler & am kicking through a top with the technique, wanted to share my progress too. Thank you :)
Me too! I made this wreath today. It was so easy! I made my own template out of cardboard. I agree with the folks that say all 4 corners should be the same distance, otherwise you don't get 90 degrees in the middle. I think you can vary the distance to get a skinny or a fat pinwheel. I did 3/4

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