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hulahoop1 06-14-2010 09:58 PM

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Several weeks ago, I took another class at The Calico Cat. This one, Tessellating Pinwheels, was taught by Sandy Corbin who lives in California but comes over here twice a year for vacation (and to teach classes).

One of the tips Sandy told us to try was when sewing two pieces right sides together, have the piece that is on the straight of grain on top (under the presser foot). If the stretchier fabric on on the bottom, the feed dogs feed it at a faster rate than the top piece and they will usually fit together easier. What I found was that EVERY SINGLE intersection in this quilt fit exactly without any distortion at all. It was one of those great "AHA!" moments.

The fabric is the Sweet & Sour collection with Connecting Threads. The CT website also had quilt labels available for free download that match their fabric.

Today I gifted this quilt to a coworker who is retiring in a few weeks. She was so surprised and thrilled. Today was a good day.

Tessellating Pinwheels
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Quilt Label
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earthwalker 06-14-2010 10:01 PM

Learn something new every time I drop by here...Beautiful quilt..thanks for sharing.

CAROLJ 06-14-2010 10:04 PM

A very nice gift.

craftybear 06-14-2010 11:08 PM

awesome, thanks for sharing!

emsgranny 06-15-2010 12:04 AM

I just retired!! I like the quilt very much I can pm my address if you want :lol: :lol: :lol:

k3n 06-15-2010 02:31 AM

This is beautiful - I love the colours. Is this the pattern where you sew a load of square patches together into a top then slice them up again using a special template?

Edited to say, I just googled and came up with your Blog! Where I see that it is indeed this technique. :-D It's definitely something that interests me!

CarrieAnne 06-15-2010 04:52 AM

Oh, that is so pretty!!!!!!!!!!

Little Pea 06-15-2010 04:55 AM

What beautiful work, a retirement gift made with love.
I loved your story, it's fun learning new hidden skills...you make the learning a adventure.

charmpacksplus 06-15-2010 05:13 AM

What a beautiful gift! Love the colors. :thumbup:

ginnyk 06-15-2010 06:55 AM

Beautiful! I really like anything tessellating. I would like to learn more about the technique.


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