June 2, 2009
Twilted Trees for Twilt Tuesday
The colors in this Twilt are just fabulous. I couldn’t have been happier. They just seem to glow. I plan on making a larger version of this pattern in the future.
I have wanted to try this design for a while and a Twilt is the perfect way to test it. Two different sizes of 3D triangles were used to create “Trees” .
I am reminded of the mountains and forests in the late summer or even fall.
The picture below shows what the piece looked like before I rolled the bias folds of the triangles. 3D triangles can be used without rolling the folds because they are already finished bias edges.
I often pause at the construction stage because most of my designs could be used with out the rolling. Still, the curves add another dimension and so I go ahead and roll and stitch.
As you read this I am on the central coast of California for the Central Coast Quilt Shop Tour. I will be demoing my technique at The Quilt Attic after nursing my adult daughter after she has her tonsils removed. Ouch!
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Snips and Bits from Shelley's Studio 
jules said,
June 2, 2009 at 2:08 PM
Another stunner Shelley, I love the colours. Can’t decide if I prefer it rolled or unrolled, I would have to make 2 one of each and put them side by side for camparison!
Oh I sooo want to call them twees, twitter is infectous!
Marilyn Vredevoe said,
June 4, 2009 at 5:34 PM
Lovely- My eyes saw the colors first, and it appeared to be lamps overhead. Also, viewing it upside down or sideways makes it appear to be a different pattern. Very 3 dimensional, fun to look at. Another winner, Shelley!
jessica said,
June 14, 2009 at 8:54 AM
Hi Shelley!
Love these Trees!
I also was first looking at the lovely colors and
then the trees…..just like being on a nature walk!
Enjoy Sewing!
~Jes