Friday, October 31, 2008

Twisting Turning Twenty (Twelve)

One more top done. I never thought I would have any surplus of tops, but now that I am planning to quilt them myself, I have three. This is my Twisting Turning Twelve, and since I have 8 blocks left, I've decided to do another one from the same book, but different than I had decided on before. I wanted a different look, so I am adding 4 blocks that are predominantly pink and brown based, and then am going to do the pattern where the blocks are cut into fours and put 'artfully' (I hope) back together. Sort of like a Disappearing 9 patch, but with the Turning Twenty block instead. Then I will have 4 tops and my plan is to baste them using the Sharon Schamber method using the boards, and quilt them on my Juki. So far I have quilted one small quilt, and maybe when I finish these 4, I will be more confident and proud of my results. I've pretty much given up on the thought of doing any quilts for Christmas gifts, instead I will finish the ones I had planned and just give them as I finish them. Not ideal, but less pressure.
This quilt is about half oriental fabrics, and I was trying to think of a name for it that would reflect that, but so far no light bulbs. It may just have to keep it's generic name of Twisting Turning Twelve.
The weather here is beautiful. We are having unseasonably cool weather, and it is sunny and mild and such a nice change from hot. It will be ideal for any trick or treaters who make it out. Last year we only had about a handful, and had lots of candy left so this year we just bought one big bag. Hope we don't get a surprise and have lots of them this year and not enough candy.
Happy Halloween, everyone!


16 comments:

Margo in Maine said...

Very pretty!!

Sweet P said...

I love that quilt! Great job on it.

Unknown said...

Looks great Candace! You are brave...I wouldn't be courageous enough to quilt my quilts myself! Good luck with that! Jo xo

Lurline said...

Have seen this pattern only once before - love the effects one can achieve and this looks beautiful, Candace!
Hugs - Lurline.

Marie said...

I love it Candace! You do such nice work. Do you have a Juki on a long table?Can't wait for us to get together and chat. Have a beautiful week-end.
Blessings and hugs Marie

Anonymous said...

The quilt is really, really pretty.
Looks great!

Kay said...

Very gorgeous quilt. I love it. I've got 2 out of 5 bags of candy left.

KyQuiltlady said...

The quilt is sooooo pretty! I just love the small border that frames it.

KyQuiltlady said...

The quilt is sooooo pretty! I just love the small border that frames it.

Amy said...

I'm curious about the Sharon (can't remember last name) method. If you have a chance, would you fill me in?
And I COMPLETELY understand about having a surplus of quilt tops!!! I have five waiting patiently for me to get into "quilt" mode; ALL of them are planned C'mas presents, so I still have the pressure on me :0) (I'm really not worried though----they'll get finished)

You're having unseasonably cool weather and WE (in Wisconsin) have had some absolutely BEAUTIFUL warm weather the past couple of days! Highs of 60's! Hopefully you're goblins and gremlins were just enough for the candy (and of course still have just a bit left over for yourself)
Happy Saturday

SueR said...

That's a really colorful quilt, and I love your borders--perfect! Hope the quilting goes the way you want.

Days and colors said...

You have been doing such a nice work! I think you should be very pleased with the quilting results, it looks great! Are they all Christmas gifts?

Rhonda said...

Looks great! What a fun quilt!

Congrats on winning the Fall giveaway. :-)

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Candace, that is just so nice...

Unknown said...

Oh wow, fabulous. Are you doing it by hand or machine? It really is beautiful.

Lurline said...

Wow, that is one great quilt!
Hugs - Lurline♥