l love this ! Your instructions are clear and simple.l have a bundle of yardage that l picked up at Joann's about 5 years ago that's been waiting for the perfect project and l think this is it.Exciting!!
Such a fun pattern and the fabric you chose is perfect. Pinwheels look like they are moving across the quilt. Love the secondary pattern it creates at the corners of the blocks. When I have done this pattern, that always is my double check that I have placed my blocks correctly. Great to see you.
I love this quilt you’ve sewn, and yes…I like your idea of the sashing boards too. I’m have issues with cutting these, but..your video of this has caused me to see this all in a better light now. Thank you so much for this.
Unless you are going to stitch your quilt sandwich right down into that point, there is no reason to fuss with it. A little poof there will help fluff the loft of the quilt. If you are going to mount a block under glass, you might want it dead flat.... PRetty quilt, simple to view and to make, a labor of love to sleep under. Thanks for sharing the pack colors ))).
Thank you for showing the easy way to make the triangles. I am very new to making blocks, one being a pinwheel block, but their instruction was to cut the triangles first. I didn't quite match the points. Practice is key.
Found you while searching pinwheels. Your instruction is perfect. I enjoyed reading the comments. Even though you may end up with more bias sides I would try this pattern. HST’s are my nemesis but I feel like I can do it with this video. I think starch would be a great addition and so glad I have a turn table to help keep the cuts square. I also think attention to pressing not ironing is another must. I have always felt HST’s are beyond me as I don’t like messing up the points and end up ripping out which distorts fabric. Will definitely try this pattern with my bunch of mens dress shirts that I cut into layer cakes. I just saw a great post where the poster sewed about an inch on both sides of each seam to get her points then sewed the whole seam. I might try that. Thanks for a great video. Merry Christmas!
I might have to cut some blocks to try pinwheels! I haven’t done much as true patterns … I do really have to get my string quilt done and start a crumb quilt… but a crumb quilt is a build in Between quilt
The layer cake was probably $30. That was a year and a half ago. Nowadays layer cakes are running $40 to $45 depending on the designer, but you can find older lines on sale for as low as $20 if you shop around.
Thank you for your video. While this method is frequently demonstrated; I would like to respectfully point out that it is not an optimal way to make HST's--rather you are making QST's in place of HST's. The difference is that this method throws the bias on the outside edges of the block which is not considered a best practice. HST's have straight of grain on 2 sides with the diagonal/bias enclosed in the seam which is why they are used for half square triangles and corner setting triangles. QST's the obverse, but necessarily so because you need the straight of grain on the outside (such as for hour glass blocks and side setting triangles). Good fabric prep (starch the stuffing) and careful handling can help with this simple way to make such using a layer cake. Consider small HST's and using the eight at a time method by marking 2 diagonals on your layer cake pair, sewing on each side 1/4", and the cutting in half vertically and horizontally. You will have bias enclosed in the seam and straight of grain on each outside edge. Spinning the middle seams is the most effective way (other than pressing open which I'm too lazy to do, and do not care for). It's an effective method for hour glass blocks and and 4 patches and star blocks.
I understand. Beginners need a jumping off point that doesn’t intimidate, but rather encourages them to try something new which can lead to learning the more optimal methods. The blocks I constructed here turned out perfectly without any distortion.
I'd love to understand the maths on this ... 2\10 in squares minus 1\4 in seam, = 9 3/4in square in fact I'm gonna go try this as it makes no sense on paper.. then I'll give an answer
This is the first time I have seen your video. You're very easy to follow. I have one question, what kind of handle is that on your 6 1/2" square ruler?
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l love this ! Your instructions are clear and simple.l have a bundle of yardage that l picked up at Joann's about 5 years ago that's been waiting for the perfect project and l think this is it.Exciting!!
Oh I hope you try it!
Such a fun pattern and the fabric you chose is perfect. Pinwheels look like they are moving across the quilt. Love the secondary pattern it creates at the corners of the blocks. When I have done this pattern, that always is my double check that I have placed my blocks correctly. Great to see you.
Thank you Delia!
@@lessonslearnt5966 😉❤️
Thanks for the reminder to take a black and white picture also. Have a great week
It helps me a lot but this one was still hard to get it distributed right.
This is exactly what I am doing right now and I was a bit unsure. Your timing is perfect for me! That fabric is sooo cute!
Well that IS perfect timing. I hope you found it helpful. Thanks Karin!
Love it!!! I love the secondary blocks it makes too!!!
I love this quilt you’ve sewn, and yes…I like your idea of the sashing boards too. I’m have issues with cutting these, but..your video of this has caused me to see this all in a better light now. Thank you so much for this.
Great!
Thank you for this tutorial. I finally understand how to make pinwheel blocks.
Awesome! Thanks for watching Carmen!
I enjoyed that video Sherri, thank you. Have a good week. 😊💐
Thank you Bridget!
Great tutorial! And your blocks look great together, but probably will with the right sashing as well! Will put this one on my to do list!! Thank you!
Thanks Tiffany! Glad you liked it
Just love all 5he fabrics in this layer cake ❤
Sheri, this is so pretty, l love the fabrics! Great job 😊👍
Thanks Tracy 💕
You’re great with instructions for beginners! Thank you for sharing💕
Thank you! I hope you make one 😉
Thanks for another great video
Just found your video today, you are a great teacher
Thank you! 😃 Good to hear and thank you for watching!
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Definitely
I love the music you chose for your video. I’m another new person to watch your videos.
Welcome Sandra!
Very nice results. Well done. A perky quilt.
Unless you are going to stitch your quilt sandwich right down into that point, there is no reason to fuss with it. A little poof there will help fluff the loft of the quilt. If you are going to mount a block under glass, you might want it dead flat.... PRetty quilt, simple to view and to make, a labor of love to sleep under. Thanks for sharing the pack colors ))).
Thanks Kate! I agree with you!
Thank you for showing the easy way to make the triangles. I am very new to making blocks, one being a pinwheel block, but their instruction was to cut the triangles first. I didn't quite match the points. Practice is key.
Yeah there are other ways to cut to form a pinwheel, but this one is super easy!
Thank you for your time and preparation for this video. I learned something new.
Very pretty quilt blocks. They remind me of the early 1980's cheater cloth that I have.
Thank you Romona!
This is a very pretty quilt. Thanks so much for your video, this will be my next quilt to sew 😊
Wonderful!
Found you while searching pinwheels. Your instruction is perfect. I enjoyed reading the comments. Even though you may end up with more bias sides I would try this pattern. HST’s are my nemesis but I feel like I can do it with this video. I think starch would be a great addition and so glad I have a turn table to help keep the cuts square. I also think attention to pressing not ironing is another must. I have always felt HST’s are beyond me as I don’t like messing up the points and end up ripping out which distorts fabric. Will definitely try this pattern with my bunch of mens dress shirts that I cut into layer cakes. I just saw a great post where the poster sewed about an inch on both sides of each seam to get her points then sewed the whole seam. I might try that. Thanks for a great video. Merry Christmas!
A good trimmer ruler for HSTs is a must. Glad you could benefit from this video 😉 Thanks for watching!
I might have to cut some blocks to try pinwheels! I haven’t done much as true patterns … I do really have to get my string quilt done and start a crumb quilt… but a crumb quilt is a build in Between quilt
There’s always lots of projects in my quilting cue too, but I hope you try it!
@@lessonslearnt5966 I hope to soon :) my craft addiction is bad! Hahaa
Very pretty!
Thank you! 😊
I enjoyed you video. I would like to know how much the material is using a Layer Cake.
The layer cake was probably $30. That was a year and a half ago. Nowadays layer cakes are running $40 to $45 depending on the designer, but you can find older lines on sale for as low as $20 if you shop around.
I think I would like sashing and borders.
Yeah, me too!
have you tried spinning the seams instead of opening them? 8 seams meeting is always going to be bulky, but I think spinning helps.
I just watched a video on that. Maybe I’ll try that next time!
@@lessonslearnt5966 Its used with lemoyne & lone stars - both of which also have 8 seams in the middle
Thank you for your video.
While this method is frequently demonstrated; I would like to respectfully point out that it is not an optimal way to make HST's--rather you are making QST's in place of HST's. The difference is that this method throws the bias on the outside edges of the block which is not considered a best practice. HST's have straight of grain on 2 sides with the diagonal/bias enclosed in the seam which is why they are used for half square triangles and corner setting triangles. QST's the obverse, but necessarily so because you need the straight of grain on the outside (such as for hour glass blocks and side setting triangles).
Good fabric prep (starch the stuffing) and careful handling can help with this simple way to make such using a layer cake.
Consider small HST's and using the eight at a time method by marking 2 diagonals on your layer cake pair, sewing on each side 1/4", and the cutting in half vertically and horizontally. You will have bias enclosed in the seam and straight of grain on each outside edge.
Spinning the middle seams is the most effective way (other than pressing open which I'm too lazy to do, and do not care for). It's an effective method for hour glass blocks and and 4 patches and star blocks.
I understand. Beginners need a jumping off point that doesn’t intimidate, but rather encourages them to try something new which can lead to learning the more optimal methods. The blocks I constructed here turned out perfectly without any distortion.
@@lessonslearnt5966 Understood.
I bought this same layer cake to make the funky chicken quilt that i saw on sew yeah.
How do you cut a 10" layer cake and wind up with a 12" square?
Remember you put 2 - 10” squares right sides together, not just one.
I'd love to understand the maths on this ... 2\10 in squares minus 1\4 in seam, = 9 3/4in square in fact I'm gonna go try this as it makes no sense on paper.. then I'll give an answer
Yes I know that . I'm still trying to figure out the maths lol
I need an 8.5 inch finished block. What measurements do I start with? I hate waste. I don't want to just make it big and cut it down.
Try making some test blocks with scraps until you come up with the right size. That’s what I would have to do to be able to tell you
I've had an extra 1/2 piece - I wondered how they knew to put in the "extra" whole one so that the cake would be whole...
how much do you cut of to make smaller like a 6 inch square -- is a measurement
for smaller blocks
If you want your pinwheels to be finished size 6” then your squares need to be 3 1/2” each.
Go find an Eleanor Burns video.She tells you how to get rid of that bulkiest in the middle of your block!
Will do! Thanks!
Blue is handsome
Thank you! He’s a sweetheart ❤️
I think I am going to try this out, but I think I will practice it on some potholders for my daughter.
Great idea!
Where can we post pictures?
send to my email lessonslearnt2021@gmail.com
This is the first time I have seen your video. You're very easy to follow. I have one question, what kind of handle is that on your 6 1/2" square ruler?
Welcome Rosemary! That is called a gypsy gripper. You can buy them at Fat Quarter Shop online.
Wish I saw this before I butchered mine 😢
Oh no!