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Here is a tutorial for the Little Twister. My first time and hope this helps answer questions for anyone who wants to try this method.
5" blocks and 3" borders cut [ATTACH=CONFIG]178214[/ATTACH] sewing blocks into strips [ATTACH=CONFIG]178215[/ATTACH] blocks all sewn together. [ATTACH=CONFIG]178216[/ATTACH] borders added to blocks and pressed [ATTACH=CONFIG]178217[/ATTACH] Little Twister 3½" template [ATTACH=CONFIG]178218[/ATTACH] block after cutting with rotary cutter. [ATTACH=CONFIG]178219[/ATTACH] Placement of template for 2nd block of 1st row [ATTACH=CONFIG]178220[/ATTACH] all rows cut and marked. [ATTACH=CONFIG]178221[/ATTACH] sewing twister blocks together. [ATTACH=CONFIG]178222[/ATTACH] closer view of Dritz markers [ATTACH=CONFIG]178223[/ATTACH] graph paper layout [ATTACH=CONFIG]178225[/ATTACH] sewing strips together [ATTACH=CONFIG]178226[/ATTACH] 1st block to cut by matching template lines with fabric seams. [ATTACH=CONFIG]178230[/ATTACH] 1st row of block, cut using template in order [ATTACH=CONFIG]178231[/ATTACH] Place first block on top, bring next block up to sew to keep blocks in order [ATTACH=CONFIG]178232[/ATTACH] 1st twister strip complete, do others 5 strips the same way [ATTACH=CONFIG]178233[/ATTACH] Layout of the 6 strips [ATTACH=CONFIG]178234[/ATTACH] Sewing twister strips together [ATTACH=CONFIG]178235[/ATTACH] Completed twister project before adding additional borders, if wanted [ATTACH=CONFIG]178236[/ATTACH] scraps leftover, the squares are 2½" inch that I make bowties from [ATTACH=CONFIG]178237[/ATTACH] |
I like your fabric, I don't think you are done posting yet. . . :?
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Thanks for the great tute! Cute Fabric & nice job!!
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Thank you for the tute! Now another thing...I am so bad. Where did you get the egg fabric?
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Originally Posted by Gwenny
Thank you for the tute! Now another thing...I am so bad. Where did you get the egg fabric?
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Originally Posted by Gwenny
Thank you for the tute! Now another thing...I am so bad. Where did you get the egg fabric?
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Thanks for the tute. Love your fabric choices. Very springy!
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Thanks, I have used the Little Twister and made a mug rug, so much fun
Thanks again for the tutorial |
Very nicely done!
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Thanks for the tute!!
I've heard about waste but you could do a lot with those scraps! :D:D Thanks again, great tute~ Sue |
I am so glad that you showed us how to do it! Just need to get the template now...
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thanks!
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Thanks for the tute. I don't think I can bring myself to do one yet - it seems like it wastes fabric :-(. But you did answer my question in how this template works to make the quilt.
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Thanks for the tutorial & love your fabrics!
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Thanks for the tute! I can follow written directions but I love the photos to go along with written. It really helps me to see the finished product. I have the Little Twister and the Large Twister and while at a LQS in Ohio, the lady told me they are coming out with the Micro and a Mini Twister tool. Whew won't that be something?
Kathi in PA |
You hit the jackpot on that one. Great quilt, great method, clear explanation.
Thanks :thumbup: |
Hmmm. maybe I won't have to take the class, just buy the template and watch the tute again!
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Thank you for taking the time another one for my bookmark :) nice and bright colors
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Thanks so much ------ it sure looks nice and easy with your tute.
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Great tute, I have the templates so I am bookmarking this. Thank you for taking the time to do this for us.
Cathie in Fl |
Wow! What a wonderful tutorial! I'll dig my little tool out now; you've made it look so easy!
Thanks! :thumbup: |
Thanks for the tute, I have that size tool also I have a smaller one that uses 3" blocks that i got in houston. Still havent made one yet but saving this love the pictures to go by.
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I should add that there are two very important things that you should do to make sure you have a successful experience with any of the twister tools:
1. When you cut each block for one row. Stack the first block on top of the 2nd block, make sure you keep them in the order you cut them or you will have a jig-saw mess. Just for safety's sake, use safety pins to keep the blocks attached in their correct order until you reach your comfort level. 2. Make sure you put on borders and remember to cut your first block using those corner borders. This is very important to the process and your success. |
Thanks for this great tute. I bought this ruler a couple of weeks ago, but haven't tried to use it yet as I'm in the middle of a couple other projects I want to finish first.
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That is nice! I love the fabric. My question is, How do people figure out how to do these crazy cuts and get neat patterns like that. My mind just doesn't work that way.
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Originally Posted by Lyncat
How do people figure out how to do these crazy cuts and get neat patterns like that. My mind just doesn't work that way.
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If you are careful when you cut around the template, you can use the scraps for another quilt. I started with a layer cake and the large template. I used the scraps and the small template to make a second quilt. The scraps from that were too cute to throw out, so I made a third project with the squares.
http://www.quiltinglinda.com/categor...ne-layer-cake/ |
Linda OH, Thanks for sharing your three projects. Will have to remember that when I use the big template.
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I am fairly new to this so this is the first looking for Easter fabric. This has been a struggle finding Easter fabric.
Originally Posted by jdiane318
Originally Posted by Gwenny
Thank you for the tute! Now another thing...I am so bad. Where did you get the egg fabric?
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Thanks for the tute. Being able to see it makes it so much easier.
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thanks, like to try this one
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Originally Posted by SueJ
I am so glad that you showed us how to do it! Just need to get the template now...
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Nice tute!
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beautiful and thank you for the tutorial. Just need to find the template and go to town. Love the way you use left overs. :)
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thank you! Hopefully, I understand now
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Thanks for the tute. You make it look simple.
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What a great tutorial....if this is your first attempt I can't wait until number ten is posted! Thanks for taking the time to do this....
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Thanks for the great tutorial.
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I appreciate all the kind comments and 'thanks', for this tutorial. I know that you all are not little children but when it comes to something that people don't understand or can comprehend how something works, this was a step-by-step
process. I hope that this helped those who weren't sure of how the template worked and encouraged others to step outside their box to try a new technique. Can't wait to see your Twister!!! |
Love it!! Thanks so much!
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