Twister
03-03-2011, 05:32 AM
#42
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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
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
03-03-2011, 05:33 AM
#43
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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...
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...
03-03-2011, 05:35 AM
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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.
03-03-2011, 06:09 AM
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03-03-2011, 07:03 AM
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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.
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.
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