Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Pinning the Twister

This is my Twister quilt getting sandwiched with backing and batting. At this point, I'm just making sure that there are no creases. I'm smoothing down the quilt top and batting to the backing. I have the backing nice and taut with the use of some masking tape.

After about an hour and a half, the three layers have been pinned together. It's all ready to be quilted! I actually have a few ideas about how to quilt it but I need some practice first. I hope my quilting comes out good because I like the look of this quilt! These aren't my usual colors but I do like the effect of the Twister block and I've come to love this fabric. It's the Butterscotch and Roses fabric line from Fig Tree  & Co.

Here's a picture of the backing. It's actually one of the twisters on the front of the quilt. It looks a little pink in this picture but it's sort of a gold caramel color with tan flowers.

I'm going to have a very busy day at work tomorrow. After pinning this quilt together, I tried to relax and watch some television. I need to save my energy for tomorrow!!


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10 comments:

  1. SharonOctober 3, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    Love this! The fabric colors are so pretty! Hope you get some rest so you'll feel energized tomorrow.

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonOctober 3, 2012 at 6:33 PM

      Thanks so much, Sharon! I'll be glad when my work day is over tomorrow!

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  2. MaryOctober 3, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    I really like this. I said I wasn't going to do another twister but I have the ruler and I can see possibilities after seeing yours. Good luck with your quilting. Thank you for sharing.

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonOctober 3, 2012 at 6:34 PM

      Thanks, Mary! I'll keep a look out for your next Twister project!

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  3. FarahLinOctober 4, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    it's so pretty!!! good luck with the quilting...i'm sure it'll turn out beautiful as always! =)

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonOctober 4, 2012 at 6:58 PM

      Thank you! I'm going to have to practice this one first! Hopefully, it will come out good!

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  4. AprilOctober 4, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    I think Fig Tree is one of my favorite designers. Have you visited her blog? Beautiful. Your twister quilt is gorgeous and I know that your quilting will enhance it's beauty! I can't wait to see it completed. :)

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonOctober 4, 2012 at 6:59 PM

      I'm going to have to go look at her website. I love her fabrics too! So glad you like it!

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  5. JulieroseOctober 4, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    I love the way your "twisters" float on the fabric--very pretty. I also like Fig Tree--good luck with the quilting...Julierose

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonOctober 4, 2012 at 6:59 PM

      Thanks, Julierose! I like it so far, hope I quilt it well!

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