Rosinton Cottage: handmade

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Sunday, June 9, 2013

My experiment with the Lil Twister template.

I thought it came out pretty good.

I used 5" squares, 5 by 5 and added

a 3" wide border.

Then used the Lil Twister template.

Just line the template lines up with

the squares that cut.

You do end up with some waste,

but I have heard other quilters using

the smallest Twister template to

make more squares.

Sew the squares together and this is how

it ends up.

I just used muslin for the back and scrapes of blue

for the binding.

Now to try making the larger version.

Here is a great tutorial

Of course don't forget to make a label and photo

of your quilt!

I have seen so many beauty wreaths

made with the colored mesh, I thought I would try

to make one for our home.

So this is my attempt.

I thought it turned out pretty good, considering

I had to do a lot of fluffing to

spread out the mesh.

The ornaments are some I picked up at

Fred's and Hobby Lobby.

I bought some more mesh and wreath

making supplies, so maybe I

will try again.

I just wanted to show off some of the

furniture my son has been making.

He has started making furniture out of pallets!

I think he has done a pretty good job considering he

has been doing most all the cutting and putting

together by hand.

Can't wait to see what he will come up with next.

Maybe something for Mother's Day or Birthday! (hint,hint) :)