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You can do a search on YouTube for the 10-minute block, the author of the book has posted several videos there, showing how to make that block. You can watch them for FREE! :)

Thanks for the information. Anything easier and or better is always welcome.

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Originally Posted by Steady Stiching (Post 4742938)

.......just one word of caution. When you make a block like this you end up with OUTSIDE bias edges. This makes the pieces of fabric fairly unstable, stretchable. Please when using this method starch heavily and handle pieces with extra care not to pull on them. You will end up with a mess. ..................

First, I agree that heavy starch can be your friend. Highly recommended for all fabric, IMHO.

However, outside bias can also be your friend. The bias edge, while can possibly stretch, also eases in as well. In my experience, starch and squaring up will give you great blocks, bias or not. I have made may a block with outside bias edges, and my tops are square and lie flat. Good pressing is a must, also.

Thanks to all who took their time to reply. I do use best press and the other spray starch that is sold right beside it at Hancock. I have not any trouble with the blocks but I do press each seamed block and I square up, its the best piecing I have ever been able to do! lol I am going to buy the book 10 minute blocks but have not found one cheap enough yet. Blessings to all!

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Originally Posted by thevintageseamstress (Post 4745119)

I used this video & made a lap quilt.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbTHlGGKMPM

Hello Thevintageseamstress,
Here is what I have in my folder re these fast pinwheels. Thanks also SteadyStitching for the tips about the bias edges.
Thanks so much for putting me onto the free Arrowhead patterjn skate.
Pinwheels fast easy Jenny Doan <o:p></o:p>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekYpJzHoW6E<o:p></o:p>
Steady Stiching tips just one word of caution. When you make a block like this you end up with OUTSIDE bias edges. This makes the pieces of fabric fairly unstable, stretchable. Please when using this method starch heavily and handle pieces with extra care not to pull on them. You will end up with a mess. I consider myself a learner too, thus I find great info in this forum.<o:p></o:p>
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Anitas Arrowhead quick cutting like pinwheels<o:p></o:p>
Discover a revolutionary piecing technique to make a classic block. Designed by: Anita Grossman Solomon • makeitsimpler.com Skill Level: Easy
Technique: Piecing Size: Throw, 51”x 59.5”For a limited time, download the FREE Anita’s Arrowhead pattern (PDF file).<o:p></o:p>
http://www.quiltmaker.com/patterns/details.html?idx=12909<o:p></o:p>
This is the PDF file <o:p></o:p>
http://www.quiltmaker.com/content_downloads/QM_Anita_s-Arrowhead.pdf<o:p></o:p>
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I wonder if this second book would give you more bang for your buck :) :) :)
Here is a video showing some of the different variations that are in it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&fe...&v=BmyfoLNQAHo

I found the 2 arrowhead tuts from here on the board.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...k-t102942.html
I've tried this one.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...ck-t92447.html

I agree about starching the blocks, but starch them before you cut them, because if you cut them first you will stretch them out of shape. just my 2 cents.

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Originally Posted by Steady Stiching (Post 4742938)

To the Vintageseamstress and other novice quilters...I've seen the videos and agree its a quick way to make pinwheels, there is another video she does for a quick table runner using the same principle...just one word of caution. When you make a block like this you end up with OUTSIDE bias edges. This makes the pieces of fabric fairly unstable, stretchable. Please when using this method starch heavily and handle pieces with extra care not to pull on them. You will end up with a mess. I do wish that this lady from the video would emphasize this fact. If you plan on doing this please do it first on a small project before diving in head first.