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Ask Alex: Perfect Pinwheels

Quilting expert Alex Anderson offers this list of sage advice for making pinwheels:

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  • Line up pieces precisely and sew with a perfect 1/4-inch seam allowance.

  • Use glass head pins and make sure everything lines up with each step.

  • Press as you go with precision.

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