Twist and Pout!!

This week I finished the first quilt made here in Connecticut.

Introducing:  Twist and Pout.

I've added Swarovski crystals in pink, rhinestone and black jet - they are hard to see in a photo.

I used my favorite cable border stencil -

I started this quilt at my September retreat, you can see some of the blocks here.

If it looks a bit familiar, it is made with the same technique as my Passage to India Quilt.

I set up my banquet table for pin basting in the family room so I could watch TV.   If only coco had thumbs!  She really makes herself comfortable, doesn't she?

I used some left over large pieces of batting and used this fusible tape.  It is awesome!

TIP: overlap the pieces of batting by about 3 inches.  Cut through all layers, then remove the extra pieces.  Your seam will match perfectly.  I think this is an wallpaper trick.

It stays soft but holds strong.

Here is the label I made.  This little mad baby just cracks me up!

I used skeleton toile' that I had in the closet - perfect for this project!

My friend, Susan,  made a 4 patch posie with the white version of this same print.   Our quilts will be in a special exhibit at the Brownstone Quilt Show, November 8th & 9th.  Click here to link to our website. 

Hope you are having a great week -