Thread: 6 1/2" twister, experiment??

Originally Posted by ncsewer

I like the yellow, but maybe shop around for a different blue for the wide border.

I agree, trying to think what I would want????

Originally Posted by happymrs

Originally Posted by barbsmith

I love this. I've got to buy this pattern. Maybe put it on my Christmas List.

You don't really need any pattern, just make your own template, check out the info on the tutorials around for this, & go for it!

I need a pattern & the tool.
http://country-schoolhouse.com/twister_tool.htm

Originally Posted by LindaBN

Originally Posted by happymrs

Originally Posted by barbsmith

I love this. I've got to buy this pattern. Maybe put it on my Christmas List.

You don't really need any pattern, just make your own template, check out the info on the tutorials around for this, & go for it!

I need a pattern & the tool.
http://country-schoolhouse.com/twister_tool.htm

I had no idea there was a book....someone on the board said it originally was the McCall mag in 1998...I've never seen a copy of the original but it sure caught on...

Originally Posted by LindaR

Originally Posted by quiltsRfun

Originally Posted by LindaR

I made the template 1-1/2" on each corner with the / at the top. I like the way it turned out....should I use those borders???

So you made your own template? Tell me more.

Oh, and I like the contrast of the yellow border.

Heres a picture....I just kinda guessed at the measurements, I think it is a very forgiving pattern.

Thanks for the picture of the template. I was trying to figure out the angles. I hate spending all that money for something that seems so simple. Hmmmmm....something to play with in the kitchen this afternoon. (more Kitchen Stitchin'?)

What size squares did you start out with...if I understand this correctly, one sews a bunch of squares together basically making a quilt top, then you recut with the template......

That seems like a very nice size. Good job!

Oh yes, Use them. It will be awesome!

Originally Posted by btiny36

What size squares did you start out with...if I understand this correctly, one sews a bunch of squares together basically making a quilt top, then you recut with the template......

5" squares, 5 across and 5 down with 3" borders for the 3 1/2" template

I can see you have a lot of us hooked on your wonderful quilt. Cannot wait to see the outcome with the borders you have chosen.

the borders are on...I like the way it looks, very scrappy

Really lovely!!

I see now,the yellow really brings out the lighter colors and you can see the yellows come out.

Originally Posted by LindaR

the borders are on...I like the way it looks, very scrappy

Oooohhhh!!! That looks Gooooood!!! I made mine out of Moda's Miss Jump's Scrap Bag. When my daughter and son-in-law saw it they loved it. So guess what they're getting for Christmas? I have 52 charm squares left so I am going to put them together and see what I get. I think it will be a runner.

Very beautiful and thanks for sharing.

I just called windy moon quilts and they have both the twister templet and one called twisted sisters for making the pinwheels. I had them put me one aside for tomorrows pick up. This should be fun.

Love the end result. Well done and too all those who could see the outcome before it was done. Must say, i was a bit STUMPED so did not comment.

Great work on this twister quilt, I really like your color compliments, it would be a perfect pattern for my charm pack. Another for my to do list! Love it!

Looks great

Originally Posted by ncsewer

I like the yellow, but maybe shop around for a different blue for the wide border.

I agree
It's a great looking quilt
Wrote before I saw the borders on. Looks good.

nice quilt use the yellow border

Beautiful quilt! Love the borders.

Go with the borders! I have the Omnigrid Offset Square template but haven't really studied it yet. U did a great job.

Good choice for borders, i love a pop of yellow. You did a great job!

I assume you used your 6-1/2 template to do this. What size block of fabric did you use and what was the size of the border? Thanks, Janet

Originally Posted by down1

I assume you used your 6-1/2 template to do this. What size block of fabric did you use and what was the size of the border? Thanks, Janet

Janet I used 10" blocks with a 6½: border. actually I never ran short on a block but 10½" block would be safer LOL Its at the quilters now and I'll post when its done...