Monday, January 18, 2010

Peppermint twist....a song or a quilt????

Well it's a quilt, of course! Or a quilt top anyway. Actually I was just a 1 year old baby when the song Peppermint Twist was popular...is it weird that I remember that song and the entire time I was working on this quilt the song played in my head....it is weird isn't it?! LOL Anyway here's my finished quilt top (pattern by Jo Morton).

 

Fun little quilt to make and I really hope to quilt it myself. I may hand quilt it in the plain squares and machine quilt the rest of it, we'll see.

Very good weekend, just too darn short. Since I work in retail I don't get a 3 day weekend like many of you. I've also spent a little time in the evenings working on these little darlings.

 

These yoyo's are so addictive....aren't they Sharon...hehehe. The yoyo's are for Anne Sutton's quilt pattern Yoyoville
My my I think Anne's site has a new look....I'll have to go back and check it out very soon.

I also worked just a little bit on my Antique Quilt and I have plans to get back to some of the other long term projects as well. And just for kicks here's a link to a video of the above mentioned song
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WIvZu4dPQQ Enjoy!!
Ranette

21 comments :

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

I love that center block! It really adds something wonderful to the quilt.
I love Anne Suttons quilts. I am ready tomorrow to start putting together the four patches and the circles but I am not going to do the applique border but make a pieced border instead.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/

Lori said...

I absolutely love the Jo Morton quilt!! Great job! The applique in the center makes it a bit different then other pieced quilts.
Fun yo-yo's too!
Back to work for me too.

Cindy said...

That center block just POPS right out at me - it's beautiful.

Goodness sakes, you got alot done.

Yvette said...

I love the Peppermint quilt!

You know, I have never thought that you could combine hand & machine quilting. I need to learn how to hand quilt and try this. I have 2 tops that I think would be perfect for that technique.

Anonymous said...

Nice job! The applique centre in really beautifull.
..and you mentioned a 3day weekend? I only know a 2 day weekend!Much too short!

Rita said...

I love your Peppermint Twist. Actually, I love all Jo Morton's patterns. This one is definitely on my list.

Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...

Very cute quilt top! And a great bunch of yo-yo's~ you had a very good weekend! :-)

Kaaren said...

Love your Peppermint Twist quilt, Ranette. I was a young teenager when the sone came out and I remember it well. It brings back memories of sock hops in the school gym.

MamaT said...

The Peppermint Twist is lovely. How big is it?

Debbie said...

Gorgeous quilt top! I love the center. Have fun making those yo-yos. :)

Debbie
ouroldhomestead.blogspot.com

dianne said...

ha ha ha! i'd forgotten all about that song - i wasn't allowed to dance when i was a kid (my mother told me i'd burn in h-e-double-hockey-sticks) but i do remember sneaking into the basement with my sister and doing the peppermint twist ... anywho, your quilt top is SWEET!

Anonymous said...

Hi Ranette!

I just took Jo's "Peppermint Twist" two day class at "Road to California"! Fabulous...will be posting about it on my blog later!

YOUR quilt is wonderful! You did a beautiful job on it...congratulations! Absolutely GORGEOUS!!

Hugs,

Elaine in SLO, Ca

Barb said...

YOur top is wonderful....

Brandie said...

I don't know the song, but I love the top. Good luck with the quilting. Brandie

Sinta Renee said...

Love your Peppermint Twist quilt! It is beautiful! I am up to my elbows in yoyos too! I am working on Anne's pattern also:) -and they are addicting to make!

PatchworkRose said...

Ranette
I have always loved that Pattern. Your Quilt looks gorgous and will look wonderful when it is handquilted :-)
Cheers
Lynne

Miriam said...

Your Peppermint Twist is beautiful!!

Lovely yoyos.

I can't wait to see where you are up to with the AQ. Mine is still going slowly.

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Stina Blomgren said...

Love the quilt... it is faboulous in pink and brown... :o)

Janet said...

I'm so glad Ididn't miss seeing this one. What a beauty and the center block is so great for it.

Carrie P. said...

OOO!! love this pink quilt top.