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02-06-2011, 04:44 PM

#291

theresse

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Hi Sue The Pin wheel sound like a funway to make a QT. I want to join in on the fun, I saw the Elephant pinwhl I would like to try my hand at that. and any other that pops up in here. Theresse

02-06-2011, 05:25 PM

#292

capucine

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Hi I have just finish my first pinwheel and uploaded a photo I hope it's all right for a practice run. :)

These measures 5" square after trimming can some please tell me how many square i need for a single bed? :(

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02-06-2011, 05:57 PM

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susiequilt

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Originally Posted by capucine

Hi I have just finish my first pinwheel and uploaded a photo I hope it's all right for a practice run. :)

A twin size is about 63x85 so with 4.5" finished blocks you would use 14 blocks x 19 blocks for 266 blocks.

For a bed quilt you might consider using a larger block.
If you start with 8" blocks you will end with 9.5" finished blocks doing the sew around method.
66x85 would be 7x9 blocks=63

It will be beautiful!
:-D

Great job on the practice blocks!

02-06-2011, 06:05 PM

#294

susiequilt

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Originally Posted by theresse

Hi Sue The Pin wheel sound like a funway to make a QT. I want to join in on the fun, I saw the Elephant pinwhl I would like to try my hand at that. and any other that pops up in here. Theresse

Welcome!
I would love to see them! I may have to try to figure out how to make them also.
:-D

02-06-2011, 06:14 PM

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capucine

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Thank you for your suggestion i also think bigger blocks is the go i'll make them bigger as you have suggested :)

02-06-2011, 06:21 PM

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Annz

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I wish I could but I don't have the time right now. Maybe next round.

02-06-2011, 06:40 PM

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JanetWall

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Originally Posted by capucine

Hi I have just finish my first pinwheel and uploaded a photo I hope it's all right for a practice run. :)

I like them. They look great.

02-06-2011, 06:42 PM

#298

watson's mom

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Originally Posted by susiequilt

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Originally Posted by quiltsru

what is the 1.4"?

Sorry, I have no idea! I'm sure I knew 50 years ago but now it is over my head!
I'm OLD and the brain cells are almost gone!
:-D

I would say slightly less than 1 1/2; does that work? This formula business is too much for me. I just pick a block, sew it and whatever ends up is what I use. I'll adjust size in the end by adding necessary borders. You guys are getting too complicated to have it be fun anymore! This is supposed to be a fun, fly by the seat of our pants thing, I thought :roll: :lol:

Good point!!! We are in it for the fun of it aren't we. I am going to cut my squares at 8", whatever I end up with is what I get. LOL or I may cut them all at 6". haven't made up my mind. I will know when I get there.

02-06-2011, 06:50 PM

#299

capucine

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I just love all of you guys and your sense of humour i thought i was the only one that make a square and go by that i have no idea of measurements that's what my dear husband is here for he helps me work out all the measurements borders etc.. :)