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10-14-2011, 06:08 AM

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Marcia_PA

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Originally Posted by gemladi

Who is the pattern by and is the name of it Twisting Star table topper? I just love it with the snowman.

This is the pattern by Carla Brinkman: http://www.quilterswarehouse.com/p-5...ilt-tales.aspx

The pattern uses an octagon center and gives you measurements for 3 different sizes of centers, 3 3/8", 4 5/8" & 6 3/4".

She says the original twisting star block was designed by Marsha McCloskey and notes it appears in the books "100 Pieced Patterns for 8" Quilt Blocks" and "Marsha McCloskey's Block Party." I don't own either book, so I don't know what directions are given in those books. Perhaps like the blocks at the link below?

I might try this variation to avoid using a specific size of octagon. See the lovely blocks one quilter made here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sailbit...57626073874182

10-14-2011, 06:14 AM

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kimscruzer

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I love this ! Is there a pattern somewhere for this happy snowman ?

10-14-2011, 07:17 AM

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Needle Up

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Love it..What is the name of the pattern. I make a lot of toppers.

10-14-2011, 07:25 AM

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betty jo

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I love your snowman; I just ordered the pattern; thanks for your info....

10-14-2011, 08:05 AM

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RuthEm

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Very nice idea! Guess I should make some similar to that for Christmas gifts! Thanks for sharing

10-14-2011, 08:14 AM

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katkat1946

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This is adorable! And don't give the wrinkles a thought!

10-14-2011, 08:37 AM

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grannypat7925

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Looks great from here!

10-14-2011, 08:43 AM

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betlinsmom

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I LOVE It!!!

10-14-2011, 09:01 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kimscruzer

I love this ! Is there a pattern somewhere for this happy snowman ?

Sorry, but the snowman is a printed fabric block--I just happened across a yard of the fabric at a local thrift store.

There are lots of cute snowmen to find if you Google it, I'm sure. For example, Google "snowman coloring pages" or "snowman redwork pattern"