Yes, charm pks can get expensive, so I do watch the prices. I think the pack saw at our WM here, there was 32 in it, for $7, but will check again before I think of buying any. Forget the 20pks, not worth the price!

I bought a pack of 100 at WM a couple of weeks ago. 10.00. That makes them pretty darn cheap. Will work great for table runners. and the charm pack party tote.

Do you think this uses the same technique as the X Block ruler that uses a 9 patch instead of a 4 patch? I have the X Block but haven't had a chance to try it yet....

I don't think so, Ronna, as the lines are in different places.

Featherweight, that's a great deal! Ours is a fairly new WM & more fabric is just beginning to show up, so I will be keeping an eye out. No real fabric dept. there yet, but am hoping, with the recent signs I am seeing there...

How good is the fabrics in 100 ct. charm packs & will alot of them work together, just curious????

Yes, They are 100% cotton and they are coordinating fabrics.
I didn't realize that there are 4 fabrics and not 5 as pictured.
They had them separated in the pack and I thought it was 5 fabrics. Duh..

I, also brought a charm pack of 100 at the Waycross, Ga store although haven't used it yet but they were all pretty ones.

This great news, I will watching my store for these!

Back again this morning, trying to find the link, I thought was posted here, for the pic of that finished xmas wreath? Anyone know where that's at & can post it again, lol! Please do! Thanks! Am fooling the one someone is now doing, like it, but wanted to see the finished one, with the bow on it!

"Twisted Christmas"


http://www.gatheringroomquiltshop.com/

"Qbee" gail?
took the class at that shop, she says you need to email them about the pattern

I love this tutorial! And all the comments everyone has made.
Someday I hope to make one.

On the link for Quilters Cache, the template you can print out appears to be 1/2" on each corner.

It is actually 3/4" on each corner. I forgot about the seam allowance that she shows on there.

I've never made this quilt pattern.

Yes, there is something about this pattern that seems to be making many of us excited!! It's just awesome and when I saw the first project I knew I had to get that ruler. I haven't bought a ruler in ages!! :D

Very pretty, Love the colors! Great idea for template!

I got a pack of 100 5" squares at WM. Paid 10.00. I think that is about as cheap as I have seen them anyplace...

I played with this template last nice. Made my own template, traced it off on printable velum. Did the 1" in the one corner 3/4" in the other three. First one, first time laying it on my squares, the cross lines didn't line up. So, I walked away for a bit, to think about it. Then, the thought occurred to me, try another ruler! So, I did that, made another template, & they lined up! Now, I did try 3/4" in all four corners, & that didn't work, once I changed one corner to 1", then it all lined up. I have my pinwheels cut now & ready to stitch together, & I used 30 blocks, 5 rows of 6, then added a 3" border... Will share a pic when I get it all sewn together. Still thinking of a border too...

Happymrs - I'm looking forward to seeing your quilt! I don't really know the reason for the 1" in the upper right corner of the ruler, but it works!

Yes, I think you need that 1" in one corner. It would line up for me without that. If anyone is having problems making their own template, think about trying it with a different ruler. That did the trick for me! When I get a pic I will post it here. I am still working on a border idea. How about anyone else who has made one of these yet? I want to try the wreath one too, in xmas fabrics. That may be my next little project!...

Neat idea ! Looks really good . thank you

OK,then why are all the marks on my ruler the same.I know where you can get the rulers i saw them Friday in Pueblo.
I know those little feet on the rulers a pain so i can see making a template from a regular square ruler,you can use the smaller cutter than they call for.

Wreath Pinwheels you you want to see it when i get the boarder on?

The two lines on the ruler (template) have to cross at 90* in the middle of the ruler. If your sewing is correct, your seam lines should also cross at 90*. All the lines should be the same distance from the corners. If one is at 1 inch and the others at 3/4, your center will not be square.

This post inspired me to finally join here. I made a ruler & am kicking through a top with the technique, wanted to share my progress too. Thank you :)

that is pretty

Very pretty, this design is so much fun to play with!

I couldn't find it, what was it under???

check out page one, you'll see why

so it is suppose to be all the same inches in each corner?

Me too! I made this wreath today. It was so easy! I made my own template out of cardboard. I agree with the folks that say all 4 corners should be the same distance, otherwise you don't get 90 degrees in the middle. I think you can vary the distance to get a skinny or a fat pinwheel. I did 3/4

I love the wreath...its funny but the original that was given to me has the upper right hand corner 1" and the rest 3/4" and the 6-1/2" I did is all 1-1/2" in each corner, does it really matter??? I don't think so

I tried either way doing the two I did, & they still don't exactly line up with those cross seams, so I just wing it? Any suggestions on this problem?

is this for the 3 1/2"? I think what I would do in that case...do the line from upper right to lower left first /, do at 3/4" first, mark upper right with "up" and then lay it down on the seam lines of 4 blocks and mark the left to right line...check what the measurements come out at. I haven't tried this but would be interested what they measure...Like I said when I bought my 3 1/2" template with the pattern the upper right was one inch and the rest 3/4"????? don't know why but it worked fine :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :roll:

I think LindaR is on target with her comments but the one thing worth noting is you have to have "up" marked on your template with a Sharpie/permanent marker. If you are not consistent with putting the top side up all the time, it will not work either.

good point....forgot to mention

LindaR--was it a template or the actual twister tool?

It doesn't matter if it is your own acrylic home-made template or the actual tool. The only difference is the $$ it is costing you!

DITTO!!!

LindaR had stated that when she got her template with the pattern and I wanted to know if it was a template or the actual twister tool. Sorry for the confusion.

Very nice !!