Just wondering what is the size of the large Twister tool?

I actually made mine 6½" Is there one larger?

I have the small twister to use on 5" blocks. I just wondered what size the tool is to use on 10" blocks.

The 6 1/2" must be the size to use on 10" blocks. It measures 9 1/4" corner-to-corner diagonally. Thanks for helping me figure this out.

Wow! I didn't know there was one available for 10" blocks :D:D:D

Ok ~~~I have to ask, what is a twister tool? What does it look like, how do is it used? :oops:

Same here what is a twister tool?

The large twister tool is 8" square for 10" blocks or layer cakes. There are 4 sizes available.

I have used the small twister tool as a boarder for a wall hanging. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-128042-1.htm

you sew 5"squares together and then using the lines on the twisting tool, cut little squares out that overlap from one block to another. really very effective but time consuming.

What size are the blocks for the different sizes of twister tools?
I only have the small one & would like one to make larger blocks.
Let me know if you have one for sale & price.

The 8" tool uses 10" blocks, the 3½" tool uses 5" blocks, the 2¼" tool uses 3½" blocks and the 1½" tool uses 2½" blocks.

Can anyone tell me where to get the new smaller ones? I've looked online and can't find them. My LQS's don't carry them...

Thanks, I think it maybe a little over my head right now. I do love the quilts that was made with it.

The two smallest ones, can be purchased at www.primitivegatherings.us. Hope this helps. They come with a pattern so you have to buy the pattern to get the template.

I don't see them anywhere on the site!
I only see the Twister and the Lil Twister, the original ones.
PLEASE advise :)

What is a twister tool? I've never heard of it!

Marcia

thanks for information really like just did not know what they were

Here is what the pattern packages look like:

You have to print in the Search Primitive Pinwheels,and their on page 2.Connie in CO

They are on page 2 and 5.

Just measured mine for you and it is 8" square and used with 10" squares of fabric

It is not as hard as it looks. You just sew the squares together and then cut them back apart. lol It is really fun and goes together really fast.

Probably the best way to find one is to Google "Twister quilt tool." I bought the original lil twister and the bigger one for layer cakes. Add the book and it was an investment. My bee met at my house this week--just five of us--and we tried them both out. Everyone went home with a table topper almost finished. We had a lot of fun and all turned out so different looking.

I did an on-line PJ party tutorial it was fun..

picture tutorial

https://picasaweb.google.com/strut526/TwisterTableTopperPJPartyFeb18th2011?authuser=0&fe at=directlink]https://picasaweb.google.com/strut52...eat=directlink[/url]

https://picasaweb.google.com/strut526/TwisterMugRug?authuser=0&feat=directlink]https://picasaweb.google.com/strut52...eat=directlink[/url]

i am taking a workshop later this month at our quild. i can hardly wait!!!! borrowing my sister's twister until i find out if i like doing them. she says i gotta make her something with it since i'm using hers. now the big decision - scrappy, patriotic or xmas????

Why don't you just make your own out of plexiglass? I made mine that way, way cheaper than the readymade ones. You can buy the sticky plastic feet at the dollar store to hold it up off the fabric to prevent slippage. There is a thread on here somewhere addressing this subject.

thanks Susie, I thought I was the only one who couldn't find them and I've been to that site at least 5 times!!!!!

They're available as "X-blocks" from
www.queenquiltdesigns.com

Diane thank you for posting pictures of your twister quilts. i have had the large size twister ruler for about a year.

I really like your quilts. I'm getting the idea that contrast is whats important when choosing fabrics.

Every time i see a picture of a twister quilt it starts telling me to please bump it to the top of my to do list.

Thanks for all the help.
Watterstide- I love yours!!

I can't see spending that kind of money on the teeny ones.
The other link has better prices or I may just see if I can make my own.

Thanks for all the help.
Watterstide- I love yours!!

I can't see spending that kind of money on the teeny ones.
The other link has better prices or I may just see if I can make my own.

I have the large one. I want the smaller ones but don't want to spend the money. A while back someone on here had instructions on how to make them. I am just going to make me one when i get caught up on the projects i already have started. Leaves more money for fabric, i think i am addicted to it. lol

Watterstide:
Please explain what an online pj party is---(and I love your photos):

" did an on-line PJ party tutorial it was fun."

This looks like such a fun and happy quilt! Great job!

Gotta keep an eye on this entry to learn more.

Thank your very much for that!
Your work is so great!!!
A hug!

Yes, what is it?

For those who want to know what a twister tool is and what the resulting quilts look like, you might do a search at top of the page for "twister." There have been lots of beautiful quilts made. It's a fun project. I understand it may be based on a "Magic Pinwheel" pattern in a magazine (maybe an Australian one, but not 100 percent sure.)

a bunch of girls volunteer to have/give classes on line, in real time. "PJ" because they start in the evening.. so west coast and east coast can join in. everyone is is busy in the summer, so we wait until winter months.


i made my own twister tools..i bought the large and small one, and then made sizes in-between. you can go to my profile and search the topics section. or email me
strut526 at gmail.com

angel, go to the beginning if this thread..