tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670214121279858103.post7186100975957502486..comments2024-02-16T03:52:14.275-06:00Comments on Mrs. Pickles Garden: Sewing SaturdayMrs.Pickleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07678592143938874654noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670214121279858103.post-9221643588473889392012-01-12T22:14:26.702-06:002012-01-12T22:14:26.702-06:00Your blocks look fine. We are our hardest critic s...Your blocks look fine. We are our hardest critic sometimes. Girl I have the hardest time with pinwheels. would try opening the seams that does make it easier. Your right all you can do is your best and if that's not ok with someone else. Oh well.Brandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698355673527117118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670214121279858103.post-59091772790700233912012-01-10T20:55:29.773-06:002012-01-10T20:55:29.773-06:00I think your pinwheel looks great and you have alr...I think your pinwheel looks great and you have already gotten some great tips! I think the realization has just hit you about how many different things you have going on right now but you will do fine, this isn't a race - enjoy yourself!Connie Kresin Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02522467890442085228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670214121279858103.post-57417327968605481492012-01-09T12:33:23.668-06:002012-01-09T12:33:23.668-06:00Like most things, the more you do, the more comfor...Like most things, the more you do, the more comfortable you'll feel, Mrs P, so as the others have said, don't beat yourself up!<br /><br />Just love Annie's comment - must add 'hammer' to my list of quilting essentials! :-)Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18191107549698019812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670214121279858103.post-39597981205632403482012-01-09T12:25:39.492-06:002012-01-09T12:25:39.492-06:00SewSurprising- Thank you for the lovely comment an...SewSurprising- Thank you for the lovely comment and the great advice!!Mrs.Pickleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07678592143938874654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670214121279858103.post-51919263870145417642012-01-09T03:12:14.256-06:002012-01-09T03:12:14.256-06:00I think your blocks look great, remind yourself th...I think your blocks look great, remind yourself that the Amish believe "Nothing is ever perfect, except for God", this is the mantra I choose to go with when sewing ;) As for hints, I cant sing the praises of Fork Pins, they are little miracles when you quilt.SewSurprisinghttp://www.sewsurprising.blog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670214121279858103.post-63887342476049602932012-01-08T18:59:16.167-06:002012-01-08T18:59:16.167-06:00When you've done the best you can ..don't ...When you've done the best you can ..don't worry about what ever didn't look right...next time ..and next time you will get better and better until you can't stand yourself :o)Gingerbreadshouse7https://www.blogger.com/profile/01285484153508538882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670214121279858103.post-43874442520980659712012-01-08T15:43:35.794-06:002012-01-08T15:43:35.794-06:00What are you talking about?! Your blocks look rea...What are you talking about?! Your blocks look really good to me! That pinwheel center.....lay the block on a hard surface, put you thumb on the center, press down and twist. Or hit it with a hammer. (cover it before hitting it with the hammer).Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10540499473620802526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670214121279858103.post-57517933630957795582012-01-08T05:46:12.733-06:002012-01-08T05:46:12.733-06:00Being "cut from the same cloth" as you, ...Being "cut from the same cloth" as you, I know how you feel, but the results of your work is fine! Just enjoy your sewing, don't stress over it! If it isn't fun don't do it! I am still learning the hard way (rip, cuss, sigh, rip again) but enjoying it anyway! If I ever get al the rows even it will be a miracle!Dannellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06639710965918070214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670214121279858103.post-3061341718617331862012-01-08T03:08:47.520-06:002012-01-08T03:08:47.520-06:00They look good to me. And joining 8 points is hard...They look good to me. And joining 8 points is hard. I'm still not happy with my results and I've done a few now. Your's looks great.Nichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299018618298513874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670214121279858103.post-54190146932551977762012-01-07T15:52:50.841-06:002012-01-07T15:52:50.841-06:00I'm with Jackie. Quit being so hard on yoursel...I'm with Jackie. Quit being so hard on yourself!!! Both blocks look great!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670214121279858103.post-17595398465974736562012-01-07T14:30:42.649-06:002012-01-07T14:30:42.649-06:00have you tried to open up the sems in the back whe...have you tried to open up the sems in the back where all of the points come together? THis helps your center lay flatter. look at this page. it is a great tutorial http://www.connectingthreads.com/tutorials/Pinwheels-Intro_to_HSTs__D4.htmlJosie McRaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16920829397288239105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670214121279858103.post-5742829614225854342012-01-07T13:40:38.936-06:002012-01-07T13:40:38.936-06:00You're being really tough on yourself about th...You're being really tough on yourself about the pinwheel block - it looks gorgeous! <br /><br />I have found that pressing the seams open takes that hard knot that you sometimes feel in the center of pinwheels.Jackie's Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04728521317964661942noreply@blogger.com