PP Carpenter's Wheel
 

I was asked to show a tutorial of how to assemble the carpenter's wheel block w/ the paper pieced pattern I made so here it is hope it isn't to many pics.

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First of all here is the pattern this shows 1/4 of the block, so you will need 4 of these to make one 12 1/2 inch block. The individual rectangles should measure 2 inches by 3.5 inches from outside edges (not the sew line) This will make the 12.5 inch block.


If your working with a fabric that is directional use the arrows for directional placement as well as fabric choice.

The blank selection I marked as "very dark" really is background and doesn't have to be the darkest fabric



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Each rectangle will be sewn first in regular pp fashion

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An easy way to trim the long tail at the correct spot is to fold back, not at the sewing line, but a seam allowance past the sewing line.


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Just repeat this w/ the correct colors and placement X 32


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Now place A with B, C-D, E-F, and G-H together


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Use the picture for correct placement, but you will have to have the paper side up or things will be backwards and you (at least I do anyway) will get confused.

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Pin them at corners to keep everything lined up and straight.


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Each step from here on out can be chain pieced

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When pressing just press where the majority of the seams that you are sewing across are laying opposite for easier sewing and lining.


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Once the sets are finished then you sew AB - CD, EF - GH


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Now ABCD to EFGH




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Now you have the 4 quarters

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Press the center in a spiral it will lay flatter

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There it is finished.

thanks for taking the time to show your method

Thanks so much for this. I can always use a PP tutorial and you did a great job. I am anxious to try this.

Thank you so much. Love it. hugs joann11

Your welcome, and I don't think I wrote about the fabric strips, they are cut at just a smidge over 2 inches wide, exactly 2 inches will work, but the smidge of "wiggle" room makes your life a little easier. (I usually do a scant 1/4 inch or so)

Thanks for taking the time to do and photograph your carpenter's wheel. It looks like more work than I have the patience for right now, but maybe later on I will attempt it. Thanks for sharing.

i want to do the carpenters star in as many methods as possible! thanks for the tute!

Very very cool,love it

Nice job! Do you have a PDF of the pattern pieces?
Thanks,
Carol B

I did not know how to make a copy (picture / pattern) the right size, or how to add it here.