tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post6912411862251126487..comments2024-03-29T05:04:11.903-05:00Comments on crazy mom quilts: whirlygiggle measurementsAmanda Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-65456498003174449482012-01-10T11:34:53.669-06:002012-01-10T11:34:53.669-06:00I <3 the whirly giggle!
It's my goto baby ...I <3 the whirly giggle!<br /><br />It's my goto baby blanket. :)Shellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03159550437519461534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-16201887820932357982011-04-03T01:07:43.079-05:002011-04-03T01:07:43.079-05:00okay, so going to have to try this after finishing...okay, so going to have to try this after finishing the quilt that I'm working on...one tiny question please, do you think you could do a picture tutorial (or help guide me to one) where you square up your block...I'm an idiot and have so much trouble doing it! thanks!The One and Onlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06564604414771363146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-49303354928838788162009-01-20T15:59:00.000-06:002009-01-20T15:59:00.000-06:00Darling and fun!!Darling and fun!!Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15578853096888320012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-19887427905506375872009-01-20T14:28:00.000-06:002009-01-20T14:28:00.000-06:00Looks beautiful!Looks beautiful!Jenn Boergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07833582348631238251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-7062539727993721252009-01-20T07:43:00.000-06:002009-01-20T07:43:00.000-06:00sarah,i just used card stock for my template.ajsarah,<BR/><BR/>i just used card stock for my template.<BR/><BR/>ajAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-81961769835667134692009-01-20T07:37:00.000-06:002009-01-20T07:37:00.000-06:00thanks for posting the template! I love these whir...thanks for posting the template! I love these whirlygig blocks :)Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899925801318375926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-5755362071940920622009-01-20T07:13:00.000-06:002009-01-20T07:13:00.000-06:00I am glad to see that I am not the only one out th...I am glad to see that I am not the only one out there that had to trim these blocks down. Mine were off by about 1/4" each time. Keep up the great work.Qubiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17181544717505727401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-81448396567005255972009-01-20T06:54:00.000-06:002009-01-20T06:54:00.000-06:00What material do you use to make your templates? T...What material do you use to make your templates? Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-23994216282492061492009-01-19T23:03:00.000-06:002009-01-19T23:03:00.000-06:00Love knowing your process! Hope your having a goo...Love knowing your process! Hope your having a good night :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888904401955557320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-33543709081887566272009-01-19T22:32:00.000-06:002009-01-19T22:32:00.000-06:00that's one way....there is a much easier way to ma...that's one way....there is a much easier way to make this block, rotary cut strips then cut, very easy in page 55 in ursula reikes book...More Quilts for Baby easy as ABC.....goes together sooo much quicker without much waste. Not sure if the book is still in print?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-52101623473256373332009-01-19T19:48:00.000-06:002009-01-19T19:48:00.000-06:00OK, there's so much whirlygiggling going on around...OK, there's so much whirlygiggling going on around blogland that I'm going to have to make one.Aninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09091917715539875575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-18270455646735910212009-01-19T18:54:00.000-06:002009-01-19T18:54:00.000-06:00THanks for the measurements. I am going to play w...THanks for the measurements. I am going to play with it some this week.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08208604751594144154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-57731366358129502512009-01-19T18:40:00.000-06:002009-01-19T18:40:00.000-06:00I also was searching for a template! You must hav...I also was searching for a template! You must have felt our combined vibes! Thank you for this. I'm looking forward to making up some blocks to get a feel for it. Though, really, I must finish some of the charity baby quilts before devoting to another BIG project.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again,<BR/><BR/>KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06077292074782387777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-54628980108791371582009-01-19T18:08:00.000-06:002009-01-19T18:08:00.000-06:00I was hooked after seeing your green whirlygiggle ...I was hooked after seeing your green whirlygiggle blocks! Thanks for the measurements.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07211504337549340049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-37028999929733660492009-01-19T17:04:00.000-06:002009-01-19T17:04:00.000-06:00Thank you very much!Thank you very much!mariarrosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11236432430543772790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-3004518491914897672009-01-19T16:55:00.000-06:002009-01-19T16:55:00.000-06:00I am feeling really bad here. Mine didn't need th...I am feeling really bad here. Mine didn't need that trimming. I am looking at my template again, and it is more like 5 7/8, 3 3/4, 2 5/8. I measured a block from my quilt and gave you the measurement when you asked. I should have gone to the template instead. I am so sorry. <BR/><BR/>Like Amy explains, I cut out rectangles, and then put the template on to cut the angle. Mine were 5 7/8 x 6 3/8.<BR/><BR/>I am sure you are too far into this quilt to make the adjustment right now, but I wanted to clarify and apologize.Marie'https://www.blogger.com/profile/17020232043125662359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-26190458633033535132009-01-19T16:15:00.000-06:002009-01-19T16:15:00.000-06:00The way I did it, which is SUPER super quick was t...The way I did it, which is SUPER super quick was to cut it all with the rotary cutter... I cut slight rectangles, ie 6" by 6 1/2"... this is from both the coloured fabric and the white fabric... then lay the rectangles down on my cutting mat. I then lined it up to cut my diagonals (which will be cut across the long side)... i just lay my cutting ruler across the block 2 1/2" inches in from either alternative side and sliced across the block (this makes the diagonal shape)... i was able to cut several blocks at a time like this without using a template at all... and because you have added the 1/2" the both blocks they end up a square with no trimming... i think i cut a whole quilt in under an hour! Hope this helps others (I don't have a blog to show you) but hopefully you can understand from my instructions!<BR/>Cheers<BR/>AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-1817596381610329192009-01-19T15:24:00.000-06:002009-01-19T15:24:00.000-06:00I like that pattern. A lot.I like that pattern. A lot.lerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915229045413130688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-77279008203938474172009-01-19T15:00:00.000-06:002009-01-19T15:00:00.000-06:00Thanks so much for the template. I was trying to ...Thanks so much for the template. I was trying to figure out how to make that square without a template. My mom had made a quilt similar and I still haven't gotten the template, so thanks, thanks, thanks!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-32337589072557847202009-01-19T14:29:00.000-06:002009-01-19T14:29:00.000-06:00I figured out how to do it without trimming! It's...I figured out how to do it without trimming! It's on my blog. I just posted a down and dirty quick post. http://michellesews.blogspot.com/2009/01/whirlygiggle-with-no-trimming.html<BR/>Hope it's okay if I link. If not, you can edit!MichelleBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12518684189152417492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-7543771529129302152009-01-19T14:18:00.000-06:002009-01-19T14:18:00.000-06:00What a crack up! Go check out my post for today. L...What a crack up! Go check out my post for today. LOL. ooxx`jodi Glad I'm not brain dead.Jodi Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11738385551646023705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-24327986477591799322009-01-19T14:16:00.000-06:002009-01-19T14:16:00.000-06:00AJ... I love this blue dotted fabric!I made this b...AJ... I love this blue dotted fabric!<BR/>I made this block differently. I think your blocks need trimming because you have an extra 1/4" on the block... i.e. the top measurement plus the bottom measurement should equal the lengthwise measurement plus 1/2" (1/4" each side seam allowance)... in order for it to make it a square... but yours seems to have an extra 1/4" inch on it.. i think your white block piece will end up 1/4" narrower than the coloured block... i hope this helps! AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-31705222628340400222009-01-19T13:45:00.000-06:002009-01-19T13:45:00.000-06:00I was just searching this morning for a whirlygig ...I was just searching this morning for a whirlygig template! You must be psychic!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13270732362514142999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-20633835148485741832009-01-19T13:44:00.000-06:002009-01-19T13:44:00.000-06:00thanks, amandajean!! can't wait to try it out! ho...thanks, amandajean!! can't wait to try it out! hopefully soon! :)Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08566365300622357783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-29016888743823356602009-01-19T13:19:00.000-06:002009-01-19T13:19:00.000-06:00thanks for the template. i can't wait to see it w...thanks for the template. i can't wait to see it when you are finished.pleiadeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11444832441285963039noreply@blogger.com