Argh! So wish I had learned these tips before doing my 80+ for my current quilt LOL! I would say next time, but I think it'll be a while before I go "spinning" again.

Agnes, just adding my thoughts and prayers for you and Vern. I'm glad you have some hand work ready to take with you and I'm sure you will have lots of reading material too. Hang in there and we will talk soon.

Judy

Agnes,

Please know that many prayers will be going with Vern and you on Friday. Keep us posted when you can..

Hugs, Georgia

Lynn-Thanks. It was a life curve that almost kept me away. I may be away for a while starting Fri. Physically I am not going anywhere but the quilting spirit might have to take a vacation.

Yes Agnes! We need you here!!!

Good Morning,
I'm pleased to say my pinwheels are coming together much better and without the "bump". I'm continuing the "spiral pressing", although I don't see too many pinwheels in my future, LOL. I never did have to resort to the wooden block, but had my son find one in the basement and it is nearby, just in case.....

The pretty, white snow is now dirty and yellow in some places, and has frozen ruts up the drive, too dangerous to attempt on foot until a little melting takes place. I'm going through PetSafe way too fast at $12 a container!!! I confess, last summer I did do my share of whining and said, "Give me winter any day!" Living in the Northeast does give us several "whines" to choose from. I'll be spending most of today trying to straighten out my new 2011 Rx Plan and also arranging for my condo assoc to check out a ceiling leak in my vacation condo further north in NH. Never a dull moment; never enough time. Have a happy Wednesday everyone......

Georgia,

I thought of you last night when I was working on my bom and had a huge "lump" I wasn't working on pinwheels but frustrating none the less. Hope things are coming along better for ya.

Marg

Georgia,

I haven't tackled pinwheels; however, used the block of wood as a pressing tool when doing tailor type garment sewing years ago
My Dad even made me a handle for the block, ......wonder where that thing went to,as I no longer do tailoring.
Good luck with the sewing and snow...what an awful winter. Note to self "Don't complain about the heat of the summer", just be glad you don't have to shovel heat!!!

Lizi, Northern NJ

Georgia,

I was having a terrible time with pnwheels for a quilt I am making. I wento to Quiltertv and watched a video done by Eleanor Burns, it is a double pinwheel but technique is the same. Did 2 perfect blocks last night following her directions and no pinning.

Yikes for sure Georgia, good luck with the icicles and the snow plow. I'm so glad we moved away from that kind of weather! I've done some spiral pressing too, I don't remember having a problem, must of been dumb luck.

BarbCA

Yikes, Georgia! Don't stand under those icicles! They sound deadly.

I wish you better luck with the pinwheels on your next try. I've had success with the spiral pressing method described in this thread. Just wish we could try it hands-on in person.

Heidi

Georgia -

You have reminded me why I hate pinwheels!

Kathy

So maddening!
Just as a point, my fabric was washed, pressed, starched before cutting to size. Had a perfect 1/4 seam and I have a perfectly sized block, every time....with a slightly raised center......very frustrating. I have a business conference call just before noon today and then have to find a new guy to plow my 75 ft driveway....his blade broke during yesterday's storm and he can't afford to replace it right now....so, with a possible 8" predicted for this coming Saturday storm and another storm on the horizon for next Tuesday, I may not get back to sewing today. We have a lot of cleanup needed today to widen the driveway for cars. I have icicles from my roof (above second floor) to down below the first story window sills. Amazing! Going to give it a rest today and approach my pinwheels with a brand new attitude ) Currently 22 deg, sun is out and light snowflakes are falling. Wish I was leaving for the Bahamas!

Georgia

Georgia--Thanks for the kind words. I've never had to use the hammer if I use the tip of the iron to set that teensy center first. Good luck.