Pinwheels! - Techniques 2010

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Welcome to our 2010 Techniques Series. Each month, I'll host a new technique, broken down into 4 weekly segments. You'll see step by step photos, learn shortcuts, find out how to use those tools that have been collecting dust.

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Lesson 1 - an introduction to pinwheels and the half square triangles that form them

Started by Connecting Threads. Last reply by Karen Aubertin Jul 5, 2012. 42 Replies 0 Favorites

The Pinwheel Block is comprised of Half Square Triangles (HSTs). Thisweek, we’ll start with the simplest form, using just four completedHSTs. There are so many techniques for creating a HST, but this…Continue

Lesson 2 - Specialty Rulers

Started by Connecting Threads. Last reply by Connecting Threads Jun 17, 2010. 48 Replies 0 Favorites

I know you all have rulers galore in your sewing stuff. How often do you use them? It's time to dust them off and give them another try. I know I have many...mostly purchased at quilt shows when…Continue

Lesson 4 - Inspiration

Started by Connecting Threads. Last reply by Connecting Threads Mar 19, 2010. 9 Replies 0 Favorites

Here's the link to week 4.Okay, so that's not really a lesson. Well, maybe it is. There are so many quilters…Continue

Lesson 3 - More Specialty Rulers

Started by Connecting Threads. Last reply by Connecting Threads Mar 10, 2010. 19 Replies 0 Favorites

Here's the link to Lesson 3.We're continuing the demonstration of specialty tools that help speed…Continue

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Comment by Nancy Alberts on October 11, 2013 at 11:37am: Hi there, it seems no one has been on for awhile. Thought I would put on here that I have 2 new grandbabies due next year so I am starting some baby quilts. YAY!! I hope whoever reads this has a productive and wonderful year. :)

Comment by Carol Wadkins on September 5, 2012 at 7:20am: Wow, where is the year going........... I didn't realize that it has been so long since I have been on this group site. I am shamed to say that I have been very lax indeed! Hope everyone here is having a wonderful year and have been doing lts of sewing and quilting!! I wasn't able to do anything for almost three months, as I had shoulder surgery, but am back at it now.... Missed it terribly............. and so happy to be able to sew again!

In fact I have two classes coming up this month and I am looking forward to also!

Have a great day and a super rest of the year.......

Hugs,

Carol

Comment by Renee Eudaley on August 17, 2012 at 2:14pm: Hello everyone. I have been busy entering a contest at Havel Sewing. Please go to the link below and vote for me and my quilt "Summer Shade" I and #6. I have changed my profile pic to my quilt for now. Thanks and happy quilting.

http://www.havelssewing.com/quilt-contest.html

Comment by Cat Lady--MO on January 3, 2012 at 1:14pm: Hi ptracker. Pinwheels are pretty easy once you remember to press all of your seam allowances in the same direction.

Karen did and excellent tutorial here: http://www.connectingthreads.com/tutorials/Intro_to_Half_Square_Tri...

If you have questions, just holler, and someone will help out.

Comment by Lisa F. ptracker on January 3, 2012 at 11:29am: happy 2012 top all. hope there are people still here.. well this year going to get some ufos finished that i started and try to get 6 quilts done by next xmas...i want to make one for my son and use pinwheels but i have never made a pinwheel block yet so i am learning

Comment by Sandy B /AUS on March 13, 2011 at 11:18pm: Welcome Anna Maria - the instructions are so clear I agree. Have fun.

Comment by Connecting Threads on September 13, 2010 at 7:11am: Hi Ana Maria - so glad our group has helped you!

Comment by Ana Maria Perna on September 13, 2010 at 12:34am: I'm working on pinwheels and I find your instructions, inspiration (photos, ideas...) and tips most useful. Being in Spain, I did not know what a scant quarter was, now I know it and keep perfecting my techniques. Thanks to you all, again. I'll post a picture of the 2 quilts I'm making right now (both pinwheels) when they are finished.

Comment by Ginger Anne Johnson on September 12, 2010 at 3:40pm: Isn't it great to be part of such a warm and sharing group? I appreciate the warm explanations that are shared. Thanks to all of you! Ginger