So, after seeing a ton of these twist quilts, I had to jump onboard when I saw the crab pattern. While I love the quilt/final product - I am not in love with the process that got me this cute little wall hanging. For those who don't know - the twist quilt involves making a perfectly good quilt top - and then cutting it apart using a special ruler, and sewing it back together again. I'm all about instant, or atleast quick gratification - and this did not fall into either of those categories. Had it not been for 2 extra days off of work due to snow - this quilt probably would have gone into the UFO pile - as the lack of progress quickly frustrated me.
However, similar to childbirth, I think perhaps I might forget the pain of this quilt and eventually make another. I will probably try bigger squares so I have "more" to show for my work. We'll see....
It's wonderful Kathy! I was at the Spring Quilt Festival in Edinburgh today and saw those rulers, if I had seen your quilt beforehand I would definitely have been tempted to buy one!
ReplyDeleteThe finished quilt is adorable! I can so relate to the childbirth statement! LOL!!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is cute! I'm like you-instant gratification!
ReplyDeletevery cute, our guild recently did a workshop on the twister ruler - it was fun!
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get the pattern?
ReplyDeleteI have seen a bunch of twister patterns, but this is the first time I have seen the crab. your little quilt looks fantastic! as much as I like the end result of these quilts, I have yet to make one because of the cutting up and resewing involved. the crab is tempting, though...
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