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DCM - When you figure it out let us know the measurements for the other squares in the block. I love that type of pinwheel but it would be nice to make them a bit smaller than turnover size.
I just took a look at that block again. The only piece you need the measurement for is the rectangle. Looks like all the triangles are exactly the same size. I kind of forgot how it was constructed. From what I see on-line they call that block "kite pinwheel."
When I first started quilting, I cut a square and then cut it on the diagonal and sewed two triangles together for a square and couldn't figure out why it didn't measure right. Then I finally realized I hadn't added the extra 1/2" for the diagonal cut! DOH.... Now what I do is use a sheet of paper. I cut out my pattern pieces, and I actually sew them together to see if they are cut at the right measurements to get the finished size I am looking for. So maybe you could use one of your charm pack pieces and cut a paper piece and practice with paper to see what size rectangle you need... that is what I would be doing.
This is a great idea for someone like me that NEEDS it to be very visual instead of numbers. I just can't translate numbers to a 'real life' pattern, I HAVE to actually see it to make it work.Quote:
Originally Posted by CrazyMtnLady
(remember those tangrams in school? "Here is an unfolded bizzarre shape- what will it look like if you cut it out and fold it back up?" I could NEVER visualize those things! Same with patterns for me)
That's why I make muslins for dresses too, I am definitely mathmatically challenged.