Orca bay mystery picture thread
 

This is a place to show and share pictures of our progress through the Orca Bay Mystery Quilt by Bonnie Hunter. Everyone is welcome to come along on as we explore Orca Bay.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]288927[/ATTACH]These are the colors I will be using on this mystery. Purples, turquoise, yellows, and pink.

Wow looking forward to seeing the finished project!

Does anyone know how to bookmark a thread

I really love your colors for this mystery and would like to watch this one

I think it is under thread tools- but I wish it said bookmark - sure would be nice.

Thanks I had just gone to look up how to, I'm sure the mods are hoping we catch on soon

OOH! Your colors are so pretty-I was going to use Bonnie's colors but now not sure?!?!?!

Ocra Bay Mystery
 

Okay this is the first I've posted on this new format and I'm here to tell you I'm in the dark! I will see if I can attach a picture. I have only cut a few scraps for step 1, black and neutrals. Will choose the colors as the steps progress. I've made every one of Bonnie's Mystery Quilts starting with Nov 07, Carolina Crossroads. They have all been my top priority but I have other projects I'm trying to finish before the end of the year so this mystery will be a fill in.

I think if you go to thread tools at the top of the thread, you can click on subscribe. Then you can go to settings and see your subscriptions. If this isn't right, please help me understand.

oh, your colors are lovely coyotemagic. I've gotta go dig through scraps now. . . be right back.

Don't forget to check out Quiltville on Facebook. Folks are sharing their progress over there too. Boy some of these folks work fast!!!

Love all the different colors. Looking forward to seeing the finished quilt.

Great start with the color choices from both of you. I need to get home first and go through what I have to see which colors I will be using. Can't wait!

Where do I find the instructions for this quilt?

Watching this one too, I wish I could join in but there is way too much catch up here for me right now !

I will be watching this thread, I love just seeing the colors everyone is choosing!

I haven't been quilting long enough to have much of a stash to use so I bought all my fabrics - some from members here! I am using reds, yellows, blacks and neutrals! I am so excited it isfinally here but please be patient. I am probably going to need help!

I have a TON of scraps, but, I "think" I might use 4 fabrics only in 4 different colors. I am going to watch this for a few weeks before I dive into that idea first. I love scrap quilts, but need to get rid of some of my massive yardage that just sits on my shelves.

Suzanne

http://www.quiltingboard.com/member-...68935.html#top
Here is all of the information and the link to the instructons and Quiltvilleblogspot.

I'm still a bit undecided about colors. I have started cutting for the first part, and boy is it a LOT of cutting. I don't have precut strips of any width so have decided to cut squares first (3 1/4 x 3 1/4"), using blacks and neutrals, like Bonnie. We leave, tomorrow, for a week of camping with family for Thanksgiving, so doubt I will get much done till after the holiday. Have fun fellow quilters and have a very happy Thanksgiving!!

Here is my progress for Part 1. Yes, I was up to 2 am cutting on my Accuquilt. I'm really excited as this is my first mystery quilt. My other colors are purples/pinks and teals/blues.

OOOO love the colors!

Awesome progress, Dianna. Love the colors you are using.

Oh man, I can't wait to get home for many reasons, but sorting through what I have and picking colors for this mystery is a big one :)

Click on thread tools. You can choose to book mark under subscriptions or you can choose several other options. Like getting a weekly e-mail about it, etc. I am going to watch this one myself. I'm curious as to what Orka is. Beside, I like scrappy things.

I love the colors I have seen so far! I have started mine, but haven't taken a picture. I have 99 pairs sewn together, so for me that is a good start. Hopefully I will finish these up on Monday since the kids will be at school then lol

Awesome, you are almost half way there!!! Looking forward to seeing pictures.:thumbup:

Click on thread tools, then click on subscriptions and then on bookmarks under subscriptions, I think this is right.

WOW!!! I've got a bunch cut but nothing sewn so far yet

Patty Patches: You go to quiltville.com to find info about Orca Bay mystery. She has the intro and part 1 which posted yesterday. You can highlight and print info.

Here is the easiest way to make those first HST's for the black and white; our Orca assignment for the week.

Let's see, can I attach a photo? It is more difficult than in the past, but I can't learn without trying.

step 1: 3 1/4" square. Sew diagonal, 1/4 " away from center mark
step 2: Cut between sewing, diagonal
step3: Cut THAT triangle into half, across the sewing line
step 4: open up, press,
step 5: sew those cute little pieces into a block, which will be 2" square finished size.

Mine look exactly like yours except I start with 3.5 inch squares and don't cut the hst until I sew them together for the qst.

Good tut! I should have done mine that way

I mark the center line then sew 1/4" on either side and then cut. Also when I do them will probably use 3 1/2" squares.

I started with 3 1/2" squares and had to trim so much off I changed to the 3 1/4" squares. Everyone has to find what works well for them. Enjoy the process.

Sadiemae, what colors are you using?Do tell! :)

I am not sure how many I can make, but these two colors are neutrals and browns. I love Black, but I just didn't have any.

I love browns! Can't wait to see it.

Still plugging away at the triangles. I've got a stack of them. This is the first one finished.

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watching the Amazing Race cutting triangles a part

Very pretty! Love the colors!