Pinwheel Project to start Feb 10, 2011 NEW
02-10-2011, 08:13 PM
#501
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Yosemite
Posts: 731
Originally Posted by susiequilt
Originally Posted by Ceil
Question:
(I'm still waiting for my background fabric to arrive- not enough stash for that part) But, I've read that it's better to iron open the seams then read that It's better to iron towards the dark. The first is supposed to have less bulk, the second is supposed to be better for matching seams. Does anyone have experience in both?
(I'm still waiting for my background fabric to arrive- not enough stash for that part) But, I've read that it's better to iron open the seams then read that It's better to iron towards the dark. The first is supposed to have less bulk, the second is supposed to be better for matching seams. Does anyone have experience in both?
Confused yet?
:D
02-10-2011, 08:33 PM
#502
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 251
Originally Posted by hoppyfrog
Originally Posted by susiequilt
Originally Posted by Ceil
Question:
(I'm still waiting for my background fabric to arrive- not enough stash for that part) But, I've read that it's better to iron open the seams then read that It's better to iron towards the dark. The first is supposed to have less bulk, the second is supposed to be better for matching seams. Does anyone have experience in both?
(I'm still waiting for my background fabric to arrive- not enough stash for that part) But, I've read that it's better to iron open the seams then read that It's better to iron towards the dark. The first is supposed to have less bulk, the second is supposed to be better for matching seams. Does anyone have experience in both?
Confused yet?
:D
This is the same way I make them. I think it helps the center of the block lay flatter.
02-10-2011, 08:35 PM
#503
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 322
As long as it isn't too late I would also like to join in on this. I have never done pinwheels so made my first one tonight to see how it went before deciding to join. Well it didn't turn out too bad.
First pinwheel
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02-10-2011, 11:49 PM
#508
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Idaho
Posts: 11,375
Originally Posted by Gwenny
As long as it isn't too late I would also like to join in on this. I have never done pinwheels so made my first one tonight to see how it went before deciding to join. Well it didn't turn out too bad.
02-11-2011, 12:49 AM
#509
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: England. UK
Posts: 393
Hopefully my mistakes might help other newbies..
Started making my first ever pinwheels last night and struggled abit with getting them exact....this is what I have learnt
1. It is much easier to use a template block. I am using a 5inch acrylic template, but it could be plastic or heavy card I suppose which is giving me 81/2 squares (8 finished). Rotary cutting round the template seems much easier and more accurate than using a ruler.
2. Fold each square in half and iron down the middle of the dark square making sure points meet, open up and gently press with the iron, making sure you can still see the diagnoal pressed line.
3.Put a light and a dark sqare right sides facing together then sew 1/4 inch either side of the pressed line. Then cut down that line and you should have two exact triangles.
4. Press...one you've sewn a seam press it. I once read a tip that said you should never iron the fabric as it can distort but press down with your iron.
5. Opened up you now have two squares...join togethether and you have half your pinwheel.
6. Make the other half exactly the same and then join together.
What I learnt last night was the secret to pinwheels is accurate cutting ( hence a template) and pressing.
I have written this because having made one and been really proud of it my next was a totally different shape and the next !
Now they are turning out all the same an even 81/2 block and it is so much easier.
Everyone will have their own way of doing them but I think any tips can help so please post them...us newbies need them.
Started making my first ever pinwheels last night and struggled abit with getting them exact....this is what I have learnt
1. It is much easier to use a template block. I am using a 5inch acrylic template, but it could be plastic or heavy card I suppose which is giving me 81/2 squares (8 finished). Rotary cutting round the template seems much easier and more accurate than using a ruler.
2. Fold each square in half and iron down the middle of the dark square making sure points meet, open up and gently press with the iron, making sure you can still see the diagnoal pressed line.
3.Put a light and a dark sqare right sides facing together then sew 1/4 inch either side of the pressed line. Then cut down that line and you should have two exact triangles.
4. Press...one you've sewn a seam press it. I once read a tip that said you should never iron the fabric as it can distort but press down with your iron.
5. Opened up you now have two squares...join togethether and you have half your pinwheel.
6. Make the other half exactly the same and then join together.
What I learnt last night was the secret to pinwheels is accurate cutting ( hence a template) and pressing.
I have written this because having made one and been really proud of it my next was a totally different shape and the next !
Now they are turning out all the same an even 81/2 block and it is so much easier.
Everyone will have their own way of doing them but I think any tips can help so please post them...us newbies need them.
02-11-2011, 03:49 AM
#510
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 3,708
Wow! What a great group we have. We're up to 127! Can't wait to see all these great finished quilts.
abdconsultant
Alondra
Anne P
AnnieF
Aquarius
Aunt Ralfie
Baba71
BellaBoo
BettyB
bjdemir
BluegrassGurl
Blue's quilting
brendadawg
buffy2
capucine
Ceil
charlie2
CherryPie
cindy4857
cindy4857
cjr
coffeepot
Connie in CO
crazyquilternc
CristyK1
Dani
davidwent
debbieoh
debbieumphress
dhanke
Diana Lynne
dkabasketlady
dorilou58
dotlette
dottie
Drew
emerald46
ErinMarie
Floralfab
foxxigrani
georgia
GramaLaura
grandme26
granky
grann of 6
gwena
Gwenny
GwynR
gypsyatheart43
Homespun
honeydew
hoppyfrog
Iluv2quilt
irishrose
isnthatodd
janb
JanetWall
Janice Thompson
jcrilley
Jeanniebelle
Jennifer22206
Joeysnana
jolo
Kaye-Kaye
Kitsapquilter
ktmo815
Kuusistoquilter
Laura F
laurafet
Little RoO
Lynnie25
makakehau
marcias
Mariposa
Marlys
mimistutz
Mimmis57
misseva
mmonohon
mombeth07
MommaDorian
Momofthree
mynani
mythreesuns
MYWR
Nana2Sew
nana4baj
Nancy Lee
Nanjun
Navarre2011
Nettie Phillips
not_sew_sane
nuttyhurricane
OneMoreQuilt
patimint
phatquilts2
plainpat
pmintpat
pumpkin12
purplemem
quilter53
Quilting Nonnie
quiltsru
Rabbit
Rebecca VLQ
Rock Lady
Roseysue
rubiesnana
SandyinZ4
Scakes
Sew Special
SewExtreme
sewnsew
sewwhat85
SherriB
shopaholic97
SnowQuilt
stitchingcrazy
SummerK
susiequilt
tealady
theresse
titute01
VickiM
watson's mom
websydhan
wyckedquilter
:-D
I love the red block! Are they all going to be the same?
Thanks for your technique about making your blocks the sew on the diagonal method Little RoO.
I'm still using the sew around the edges method. I'm kind of disappointed with my blocks. I bought them for the 10" size and I am finding out they are mostly 9 3/4 x 10 so I'm cutting to 8" and last night I found I can't cut straight or sew straight!
Hopefully today will be better.
Keep up the great work everyone!
:-D
abdconsultant
Alondra
Anne P
AnnieF
Aquarius
Aunt Ralfie
Baba71
BellaBoo
BettyB
bjdemir
BluegrassGurl
Blue's quilting
brendadawg
buffy2
capucine
Ceil
charlie2
CherryPie
cindy4857
cindy4857
cjr
coffeepot
Connie in CO
crazyquilternc
CristyK1
Dani
davidwent
debbieoh
debbieumphress
dhanke
Diana Lynne
dkabasketlady
dorilou58
dotlette
dottie
Drew
emerald46
ErinMarie
Floralfab
foxxigrani
georgia
GramaLaura
grandme26
granky
grann of 6
gwena
Gwenny
GwynR
gypsyatheart43
Homespun
honeydew
hoppyfrog
Iluv2quilt
irishrose
isnthatodd
janb
JanetWall
Janice Thompson
jcrilley
Jeanniebelle
Jennifer22206
Joeysnana
jolo
Kaye-Kaye
Kitsapquilter
ktmo815
Kuusistoquilter
Laura F
laurafet
Little RoO
Lynnie25
makakehau
marcias
Mariposa
Marlys
mimistutz
Mimmis57
misseva
mmonohon
mombeth07
MommaDorian
Momofthree
mynani
mythreesuns
MYWR
Nana2Sew
nana4baj
Nancy Lee
Nanjun
Navarre2011
Nettie Phillips
not_sew_sane
nuttyhurricane
OneMoreQuilt
patimint
phatquilts2
plainpat
pmintpat
pumpkin12
purplemem
quilter53
Quilting Nonnie
quiltsru
Rabbit
Rebecca VLQ
Rock Lady
Roseysue
rubiesnana
SandyinZ4
Scakes
Sew Special
SewExtreme
sewnsew
sewwhat85
SherriB
shopaholic97
SnowQuilt
stitchingcrazy
SummerK
susiequilt
tealady
theresse
titute01
VickiM
watson's mom
websydhan
wyckedquilter
:-D
I love the red block! Are they all going to be the same?
Thanks for your technique about making your blocks the sew on the diagonal method Little RoO.
I'm still using the sew around the edges method. I'm kind of disappointed with my blocks. I bought them for the 10" size and I am finding out they are mostly 9 3/4 x 10 so I'm cutting to 8" and last night I found I can't cut straight or sew straight!
Hopefully today will be better.
Keep up the great work everyone!
:-D
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