I do like your relaxed attitude. Over the years I have heard pin, don’t pin, don’t iron, iron but only dry heat, and you must use steam when ironing. In the end we should do what works for us. Unless the quilt is going in a museum, the seams and points don’t need to be perfect.
I've seen a lot of quilts in museums and their seams and points are not straight. Lol, so I just have fun with it. I try to cut perfectly, sew perfectly and press perfectly, but it does not always happen.
Such a pretty block! And thank you for a great tutorial. Love how you teach to nestle the seams without pins. And the emphasis you put on the joy of quilting vs absolute perfection. It has literally transformed my quilting. Yesterday’s block was beautiful as well. Looking so forward to all that’s ahead with this project!
I have been following along with this quilt a long since the beginning of the year. I've now started from the beginning and will go back to watch some of the earlier videos as I'm assembling the blocks. I'd just like to comment on what a great instructor you are with your 'tricks' to working so efficiently at the sewing machine (i.e. not pinning!) while piecing and constructing your blocks. While these blocks do use very small pieces, I'm hoping to hone my skills over the course of creating these blocks. Thank you, Jessica.
Great tutorial Jessica! I’m going to hazard a guess to say your points and seams likely almost always line up, because as you’ve said in previous videos, you have literally sewn *hundreds* [or was it ‘thousands’?] of quilts. That is unreal to me, but explains why you’re so accurate in your piecing: you’ve done a lot of practicing! So pretty much the only scenario where perhaps your seams aren’t perfect is when you’re explaining while you’re sewing. I don’t know how you can do that, I’d be way too distracted to sew straight if I had to talk and explain things while I was actually doing them! You’re incredibly good at that, and I am most grateful to learn from you all your tips while you demonstrate them!!😊 ~Diana K.
Cute block. I really appreciate your tips too! I wanted to know how you knew how to accurately add the third and fourth pieces to your rows so your pinwheels were correct?
I'm not giving fabric requirements for the blocks because there are multiple sizes of the quilt and since the blocks are pick and choose, it would be impossible to give those requirements. You can use scraps and do a scrappy background or you can choose a solid color, make a note of which one you are using, and get more of it if needed.
I really enjoy this block but would like to see how they are all pressed so it’s flat instead of bumpy in the center.. always seem to end up that way with my blocks.
I'm good with how they are but if you wanted it flatter, you can press the seams open or google 'how to get a flat pinwheel block' and there will be advice for spinning that central seam to make it flatter.
It is in my cart, so I have not used it, but apparently it takes away the dog ears. It looks/sews very much like you sew your half square triangles. Let me know what you think. Thanks!
I am very happy with the way I do it so I wouldn't use that tool especially because I make my HSTs to size and they don't need to be trimmed. However, if you like to make your HSTs oversized and use the tool to trim them, then that is great too! Whatever works for you.
I would start over if you are using my setting because you need 6 1/2" blocks. If you aren't using my setting, you can use them however you like at the size you are getting.
I fixed that, thanks! The cutting instructions and everything else was correct but there was a typo that said 2.5" instead of 2". So, the HSTs should measure 2" after step one.
Should have followed your method. Did on block one but not this one. Should have noticed my block was too big when I had it laid out before I sewed it together.
I’ve been sewing since I was 8 , I just turned 72, and I always learn something new from every person I watch on RUclips on sewing ❤
I do like your relaxed attitude. Over the years I have heard pin, don’t pin, don’t iron, iron but only dry heat, and you must use steam when ironing. In the end we should do what works for us. Unless the quilt is going in a museum, the seams and points don’t need to be perfect.
I agree!
I've seen a lot of quilts in museums and their seams and points are not straight. Lol, so I just have fun with it. I try to cut perfectly, sew perfectly and press perfectly, but it does not always happen.
Such a pretty block! And thank you for a great tutorial. Love how you teach to nestle the seams without pins. And the emphasis you put on the joy of quilting vs absolute perfection. It has literally transformed my quilting. Yesterday’s block was beautiful as well. Looking so forward to all that’s ahead with this project!
Thank you so much!
I love that you embrace the joy of creating over perfection! That puts the beauty in every creation. Love the block!
Thank you so much!
I got my new sewing machine and made the First Block again and this Block. I really Like this cute pinwheel Block 😊
Wonderful!
Great block love pinwheels
I have been following along with this quilt a long since the beginning of the year. I've now started from the beginning and will go back to watch some of the earlier videos as I'm assembling the blocks. I'd just like to comment on what a great instructor you are with your 'tricks' to working so efficiently at the sewing machine (i.e. not pinning!) while piecing and constructing your blocks. While these blocks do use very small pieces, I'm hoping to hone my skills over the course of creating these blocks. Thank you, Jessica.
I am so happy to hear that! Thanks for being here!
Great tutorial on this block, Jessica! Your tips were very helpful for me! Thank you for sharing!
I'm so glad!
Thank you Jessica. I love pinwheel blocks. They really are easy to make.
Glad you like them!
Love your attitude with pinwheel blocks! You have a cat❤ Thank you again.
Thank you!
I love the blocks! I love your easy going attitude 😊 I bought the pattern and I need to get fabric and get started. So excited!
Thanks so much! Enjoy!
Great tutorial Jessica! I’m going to hazard a guess to say your points and seams likely almost always line up, because as you’ve said in previous videos, you have literally sewn *hundreds* [or was it ‘thousands’?] of quilts. That is unreal to me, but explains why you’re so accurate in your piecing: you’ve done a lot of practicing! So pretty much the only scenario where perhaps your seams aren’t perfect is when you’re explaining while you’re sewing. I don’t know how you can do that, I’d be way too distracted to sew straight if I had to talk and explain things while I was actually doing them! You’re incredibly good at that, and I am most grateful to learn from you all your tips while you demonstrate them!!😊 ~Diana K.
Yes, hundreds and so, so much practice. Thank you very much!
Oh I love pinwheels! Can't wait to make today's block!
I love your tutorials and its a great explanation on why you do the hst the way you do!
Thank you!
Loving 🥰 ❤❤❤
I like your beautiful idea of calling over hanging version,,much more than DOG EARS
Yes, I dislike how they are called dog ears. I could never say that especially when we are meant to cut them off!
Love your clarity in teaching.❤
Thank you!
BEST IS WEN U SHOW UR OFF A BIT,LOVE IT,THEN U GO ON KEEP MAKE THE SQUARES LOVE UR TEACHINGS TY
Got it!!! A little slow this morning.
Cute block. I really appreciate your tips too! I wanted to know how you knew how to accurately add the third and fourth pieces to your rows so your pinwheels were correct?
Just referring to the pattern as I sewed the block.
Do you know how much we would need in background fabric?
I'm not giving fabric requirements for the blocks because there are multiple sizes of the quilt and since the blocks are pick and choose, it would be impossible to give those requirements. You can use scraps and do a scrappy background or you can choose a solid color, make a note of which one you are using, and get more of it if needed.
I really enjoy this block but would like to see how they are all pressed so it’s flat instead of bumpy in the center.. always seem to end up that way with my blocks.
I'm good with how they are but if you wanted it flatter, you can press the seams open or google 'how to get a flat pinwheel block' and there will be advice for spinning that central seam to make it flatter.
What about using the creative grids folded corner flipper tool?
I'm not familiar with that tool.
It is in my cart, so I have not used it, but apparently it takes away the dog ears. It looks/sews very much like you sew your half square triangles. Let me know what you think. Thanks!
I am very happy with the way I do it so I wouldn't use that tool especially because I make my HSTs to size and they don't need to be trimmed. However, if you like to make your HSTs oversized and use the tool to trim them, then that is great too! Whatever works for you.
So, should I recut and just start over? Day 1 & Day 2 blocks are both measuring 6 inches and not 6.5 inches.
I would start over if you are using my setting because you need 6 1/2" blocks. If you aren't using my setting, you can use them however you like at the size you are getting.
Wow! I just found you today! Where did you get that clear table/ insert on your machine you are using? I need one of those!
It is from Sew Steady Tables. They cut to fit whatever machine you have.
thank you! @@jessica_dayon
Is there a mistake in the pattern. My block is 8 1/2 making 2 1/2 HST
I fixed that, thanks! The cutting instructions and everything else was correct but there was a typo that said 2.5" instead of 2". So, the HSTs should measure 2" after step one.
I didn’t do my HST as you did on this block. I trimmed mine to 2 1/2 in. Thank you. Enjoy your patterns
Sorry about that!
Should have followed your method. Did on block one but not this one. Should have noticed my block was too big when I had it laid out before I sewed it together.
Sorry but block 2 is not coming up under your blog link