Turning Twenty quilt
 

I love how quickly the Turning Twenty and Turning Twenty Again quilt top goes together, But...... I really dislike how large the pieces are. The blocks seem so Big and Busy.. I am thinking of cutting the pieces half the size rather than cutting it full size. I will have to make twice as many blocks but, I just think it will reduce the Business of this quilt. What do you think?

Could you use the same method as the disappearing 9 patch and cut them up?

It would probably look similar to a Yellow Brick Road pattern if you cut down the size.

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Decide how big you want a block and simply adjust the three pieces to get the finished size you want.

If you use a 3" square instead of a 6" square, you'll be making Four times as many blocks. (3 & 6 were just examples)

Changing the size won't change the design

Thats what i think, too.

if you want to - go for it! another way is to construct the blocks the size they are---then cut them in 1/4's turn them and sew them back together---or into any number or shape- it is your project-and it is wonderful to (get creative) with your projects and Mmake them your own
show us pictures of what you come up with- you may create a whole new world of turning 20's :)

What I meant was that both are basically different sized squares and rectangles that make up a larger square. Same as Yellow Brick Road. Of course they are different designs, but do have similar style to them.

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Wonderful ideas. Thanks for all your help.

To get around the busy look of the Turning 20 quilt, I used some of the same fabric multiple times instead of using 20 different fat quarters. Using the same fabric added some continuity to the quilt, and I really like how the quilt turned out.

I was just looking for a Turning Twenty pattern any suggestions for sources? Thanks.

That's exactly why I'm buying the Turning Twenty book tomorrow. I've got some large motif fabric that needs the big block pattern.

I've only used 8 or 9 FQs for personal sized quilt. I've use the 3 colors several times as I inherited a Big Bunch of perfectly cut 5 7/8" blocks. A few dozen of 8 different prints.

I just bought living large 2 which uses large designs. Some great patterns in there. Altering the turning twenty should be interesting so go for it.

I think I'm going to try it two different ways suggested - reducing the size of the block and repeating the same fabric rather than 20 separate fat quarters. I will start next week. I am soooo busy at work this coming week. I have to reserve my brain cells to focus on finishing training class I have attending. I have a big test on Friday. Three more days, complete the test successfully and class is finished - Monday, Wednesday and Friday!!! The count down has begun! I am thankful for the opportunity I have been given, but I am ready for it to be finished. :)

Don't forget to show us pictures :)

Is the width of the rectangular blocks 1/2 the size of the square? For example if the square was 4 inches would the rectangular block widths by 2 inches?

I was too cheap to buy the pattern, so I found a picture on the internet and then figured out the block and how to cut the fabric. So if the basic block is going to be enlarged or reduced to the fabric you have. I liked being able to put 4 piece of fabric on top of each other and being able to cut them at the same time. Cutting time is quick - but the arrangement time is what takes forever for me. My favorite one was the one I did for a friend out of Halloween fabric - her birthday is 10/31 - so I embroidered a carved pumpkin with a Happy Birthday message embroidered under it. Then each block was outlined with black and yellow. It was quick & fun to do.

Unfortunately I did not take any pictures of it before giving it to her.

I agree its has large pieces. .. but I reduced the Yellow Brick Road pattern as I thought it had pieces that were just too large.

I used the turning twenty pattern and made a baby quilt with it by cutting all the blocks in half. It came outreal cute and was quick and easy. Being I am a beginner and needed a baby quilt in a hurry, it was perfect.

I made it as a baby quilt, too, but for the large portion of the block, I used embroidered blocks. Not to brag, but it turned out really cute. I wish I could find my pictures of it. It really is a good place to use big prints or panels or whatever.

I made a turning twenty quilt but used half the size measurements.

I really like the turning twenty quilt pattern. I have made several, go together quickly and nice when done. I am finishing a warm wishes quilt and then will start on a scrappy turning twenty for my BIL who is sick. I think the key to the ttp is to choose the material carefully, makes it more interesting.

I've made several personal sized quilts that use only 3 colors, always set in the same pattern. I'm quite pleased with them (made for pre-cut pieces that I inherited.)

I made a turning twenty with 20 different breast cancer fabrics. I like the bigness of the blocks, personally.



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2nd one, quilted and finished

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Mchelem - just beautiful!

When I finished the Turning Twenty I did not care for it either so before I put the border on I added piping in black all the way around the edge and it really made a difference and the colors just "poped" Then I put the border on.

I like the big blocks, but you might reduce the pieces by app. a third and have somewhat smaller blocks. Determine a Finished main piece size you're happy with------say 5" (cut 5.5 square), cut the smaller side piece (5.5 x 3 seam allowance for a Finished piece that is 5 x 2.5. Then cut your long piece at 8 x 3 for a Finished piece that is 7.5 x 2.5. Your whole block would be 7.5 square finished.

For a Finished 4' main piece---Finished block of 6 x 6 cut as follows

4.5 x 4.5 (finishes at 4')
4.5 x 2.5 (finishes at 4 x 2)
6.5 x 2.5 (finishes at 6 x 6)


I inhertited a bunch of blocks all perfectly cut at 5.75-----------I have no idea where they came from. But I adjusted my two side pieces (of other fabric) to match a main square cut at 5.75. Got some good looking personal sized quilts. One fabric was a funny lilac, muddy aqua, black and cream. As luck would have it, I also inherited some lilac binding strips that I sewed together lengthwise to form both side pieces. The extra seam in the side pieces give it an extra zing. It's set on point and I still have to add the end pieces. (some day).

I've found the Turning Twenty block an ideal way to use up fabric that might not be useful otherwise.

so an 8x8 finished block be
6x6 square (finished size 5.5)
6 x 3 1/2 (finished size 5.5 x 3)
8 1/2 x 3 1/2 (finished size 8 x 3)

I think you could create a new quilt block by cutting the pieces in half the size noted on the pattern. Just remember to add the seam allowance and it will turn out great. Please share a picture of your progress or finished quilt. I am trying to figure out the Yellow Brick Road pattern to use up a lot of my yellow and blue fabrics but the instructions are so hard for me to understand. I have read and reread the instructions and am still confused. I may need to turn to the Turning Twenty pattern as I have a book of that name. Good luck to you

question on quilt stitch
 

Question for the experts here. This might get long so my apologies.

I have a turning twenty quilt from when I first started where I pulled the backing up and over to make the binding. Learned a lot since this one. It's my daughter's and she loves and uses it so the edges have worn away. I'm putting new batting and backing on it now. I originally hand quilted it in black as a long stitch that worked out from the middle in concentric rectangles. Anyway, I sort of liked the looks of it.
With the redo, I'm planning on using a rental long arm available in the local shop. So, I'm trying to decide on the quilting. I like the original look so was just going to do the same which would be a basting stitch on the machine. The inner rectangles won't be the issue but I'm not sure of the work to wind and unwind the rollers and still keep a continuous stitch going as I get to the outer edge. (hope that's making sense).

Having rented the use of a long arm before I know it works better for the quilting stitch to go from one edge to the other back and forth and wind up the quilt so you're just working on it once to get fully stitched. So if I don't do the concentric rectangles, I have no idea what stitch to use. I don't want anything intricate and tight stitched. And I'm not sure if I'd like a loopy look stitch given the clean lines of the turning twenty blocks. Thoughts?

I take it the rental long arm doesn't have robotic patterns available? Maybe talk to the longarm owner, show her (him?) the pattern you're hoping to quilt and ask if they can advise you the best way to quilt something similar.

Another thought is to look at the longarmer's current stash of pantos (if she/he has any) to see if there's anything you like, or you can go online and look at patterns. Maybe you'll find one you like and can purchase to use.