Pinwheel Project to start Feb 10, 2011 NEW
#811
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Originally Posted by SnowQuilt
I need to do some catch up only have 5 made. DH and I have been looking for sewing machines. I will get caught up I promise. Everyones pinwheels look great.
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I'll try to post my pics of the pinwheels I have done so far. I'm making mine scrappy(NO two pinwheels alike) and also want to incorporate a spinning star into it too(I'm still working on this though) and don't know if it'll look right together. I'll have to post some pics and to get others opinions on this. I have 71 sqs. of fabric paired together and plan on working on them this afternoon. I only have 15 of them completely done so far. I need to work ahead since we're going on a cruise in a few weeks for 8 days and then before the end of this challenge we'll be going on vacation to IN. to see all the children and grandchildren. I have a granddaughter that will be ONE in May and haven't seen her yet. Thank goodness for facebook!
#814
That sounds like a good tip. I've been marking all my seams ALL THE WAY AROUND to I could keep a straight 1/4" seam. Now, can anyone tell me how to cut them apart without screwing up? Seems my ruler wants to slip and I've tried everything.
#815
Originally Posted by misseva
That sounds like a good tip. I've been marking all my seams ALL THE WAY AROUND to I could keep a straight 1/4" seam. Now, can anyone tell me how to cut them apart without screwing up? Seems my ruler wants to slip and I've tried everything.
#816
Thanks, I'll do this tonight. I have several pinned together and after I chain piece them, I'll press & cut. BTW the hint about butting the two halves together really does work for keeping points together. I thought there was a tute on this thread but I can't find it. But that one little thread holding the two halves together really does anchor the seams together.
#817
Originally Posted by misseva
That sounds like a good tip. I've been marking all my seams ALL THE WAY AROUND to I could keep a straight 1/4" seam. Now, can anyone tell me how to cut them apart without screwing up? Seems my ruler wants to slip and I've tried everything.
#818
Originally Posted by grandme26
Originally Posted by misseva
That sounds like a good tip. I've been marking all my seams ALL THE WAY AROUND to I could keep a straight 1/4" seam. Now, can anyone tell me how to cut them apart without screwing up? Seems my ruler wants to slip and I've tried everything.
#819
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Originally Posted by misseva
Thanks, I'll do this tonight. I have several pinned together and after I chain piece them, I'll press & cut. BTW the hint about butting the two halves together really does work for keeping points together. I thought there was a tute on this thread but I can't find it. But that one little thread holding the two halves together really does anchor the seams together.
I can't seem to find that little stitch to clip and then fan out the seams. :oops:
#820
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Mary O. OK! I'm a dummy and trying to learn, I'm new at this quilting but I need pic steps to see if I can do them better than the sew around method. I would like to try your way maybe they easier. I bought a embroidery machine two years ago, done that wanted to try other things now. My friend told me about this pinwheels and I signed up thinking what have I got myself in. But have had fun doing pinwheels, but if it a eariser way please help. Thanks
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