So here is the project of the weekend.  I bought this fabric when I worked at The Calico Shoppe in Eau Claire WI.  As I was ironing the fabric, the smell of the fabric brought me right back to the shoppe.  Oh, how sweet!  A little trip down memory lane…

The pattern I am using is “Twist and Shout” (I modified it a bit) by Terry Atkinson.  I was again reminded why I like her patterns so much–she does a fabulous job of making everything as easy and fast as possible.  If you are a beginner quilter I highly recommend doing some of Terry’s patterns as your first projects.

First I made my “strip sets.”

Then you do a secondary cut.

Here you see my 3 piles from my different strip sets.  (strip sets=fast cutting!)

Your blocks go together just by sewing the strips together in different ways.  I started this last night and I already have all the blocks done!

I am using Civil War fabrics for this quilt.  After I wash it and it gets all crinkly, it will look like it has been around for years–love it!  This quilt will actually be a gift for a special someone…can’t wait to get it done in time for the big day!