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I am making pinwheels from a charm pack (Jenny's tutorial). Is it just me or are these way harder than they look? I am having an awful time matching my points! Any tips or is this one to put away and try not to think about?? (I hear everyone has one of those!)
Well, I haven't seen her tutorial, but I know I press my seams open on something like this, and it helps...
I find that when you sew through the points it helps to have the seam allowance on top facing away from you and the one on the bottom facing towards you. The feed dogs then help to lock them together
haven't tried one yet but its on my list!!!
This!! Press your middle seams in opposite directions so that when you sew them they "nest" together. I've also done the pinwheels with open seams but I've found the opposing seam technique works the best.Quote:
Originally Posted by sunnyQLDmum
Locking seams should definitely do the job.
I love these blocks and have made three baby quilts using this method. I used a scant 1/4" seam. Also I found cutting them very carefully helped. Don't move the block when cutting, move the ruler. I've tried ironing seams open and closed and didn't find much difference except the time it took. The pieces do come out very small! I've liked using charm packs to make the scrappy nine-patch blocks from her tutorial much, much easier and just as cute. Good luck on your pinwheels! I hope you're able to get those points to line up and not get too discouraged about it!
Cyndi
It's Not You ~Doris~
BELIEVE ME when I tell Ya!......
It just takes practice....practice...practice....
and Yes! Do as the little Munchkins tell ya....
by pressing one seam UP and the other DOWN.
Come ON!! I'll Show YA!!!
Weeeeere.... OFF!
TO SEE THE WIZARD!.....
The Wonderful Wizard Of OZ.....
Nowwww My Dear ...Click Here---> http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponlin...play.asp?i=651
and watch till Your Heart's Content.
Enjoy!
LOL ok i totally just read that in the voice of Glenda the good witch!!!!
What a great video! I am amazed at the techniques - I will have to give that a try! (and loved the OZ references!! - and yes it did sound like Glenda...)Quote:
Originally Posted by oldgurl4
But!.... It is I !!!
Glenda The Good Witch!
I Retired and now reside in Sunny Florida ;)
There's No Place Like Home......... Nooooo Place Like Home. :) :) :)
~Glad you understand the Visual side of the Pinwheel (although this was a double one) the concept is still the same~.
I luv the little-tiny-one it makes in the center of the seams( I think that amazed Me more!)...hee-hee-hee
It don't take much to make Me smile.... :) Seeeee!!