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This fasinates me to make this next week. Could you tell me if the tool is the same size as the squares joined? like for charms what size is the tool ? and for Layer cakes (10") what size is the tool ?
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Originally Posted by Tonisews
I was at a quilt show this past Saturday... From what I was shown.... The twister templates are the same size as the squares...10" layer cake has a 10" template to cut the pinwheels... I am quite sure of this... I am having my husband help me cut my own sizes of acrylic. He helped me cut the forms for bigger Fun and Done's to match pre-printed panel fabrics, and such... I need fast 'start to finish' techniques...So much fabric, i.e. on hand...
Please anyone with instructions to share I'd appreciate it. On the Twister Tool. I live where there are no books or tools at the store to look at on it. I didn't see anything but tools and closed tool packages. The demos to watch were great...but, no note taking by me....just a fading memory . . . hahahaha A 10" tool will be too big. Read through these topics for lots of good info about the twister and making a tool. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-57130-1.htm http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-74576-1.htm This one is good but on the first picture on page 2, pretend there is already a border on the blocks! http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-74576-1.htm Also do a search for twister and lots more topics will come up. HTH |
I saw the tools...they ere perfect squares I'm quite sure ...Am I wrong? I didn't measure them.... But they cut out perfect squares...! ? Your directions speak of two different lengths?
I did see the tool on a site that showed it's lines are 3/4" in from each corner except one corner is 1 1/2 inch in from edge .... Then, also remember to be sure to always use the tool the same way and not twist it's layout. . .Note: which location the 1/12" corner was held on the intersecting seams when you are drawing around, or cutting around each piece . . .must match up the pinwheel colors just right... . . . So hold / place it down the same way.... Any more help? I want to cut and make the tools today... |
You did a great job! I looked at that link some time ago.... then decided to make my own 'twister' ruler and save the 30$. I haven't done a quilt with it yet, but, the tester blocks I did turned out great. It's a cute pattern.
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What do you do with the "waste"? Can it somehow be used in adding a border?
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the "waste" is about 2 inch squares..you can sew them together with other scraps that match and make a border or binding..
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Your pictures are great, watterstide!
I realized I put the wrong link in my post. The correct one is http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-87084-1.htm Just mentally add the border to the first picture. |
Thank You !
Just in time... ! Do the lines also begin 3/4 " from 3 corners and 1" from the fourth corner |
Thank You...This is such a great site !
I'm going to be a patchwork queen soon. . . fearing the quilting part tho' |
Originally Posted by Tonisews
Thank You !
Just in time... ! Do the lines also begin 3/4 " from 3 corners and 1" from the fourth corner |
Nice job, did you use the special ruler or 10" block method. My sister-in-law was just telling me about this pattern.
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