Grand Illusion - Bonnie Hunter's Mystery Quilt 2014
11-11-2014, 02:15 PM
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It's a Sew Steady and I love it. I'd like it better if it was on a table with a cutout so it's all one level but this works for now. The advantage to this setup is that I can keep my scissors, pins, seam ripper, etc. under the Sew Steady and out of the way.
11-11-2014, 04:16 PM
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Bonnie has a few of her older mysteries on her homepage. Take a look at those to get a feel for how they work.
I can hardly wait!
11-11-2014, 04:33 PM
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Berina Girl: You definitely don't have to do one before you do a mystery. She really does do a great job with her instructions and if something isn't clear just ask. There is always someone that has an answer. Don't be afraid, trust me, you'll have a great time. The best part is at the end you'll have a quilt you will be proud of.
Joe'sMom: I wonder what a brighter yellow would do to your layout. Love how you audition your colors.
Joe'sMom: I wonder what a brighter yellow would do to your layout. Love how you audition your colors.
11-11-2014, 04:52 PM
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11-11-2014, 07:51 PM
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joe'smom, I love the shades you are using! Is the yellow the one we had messaged about? I think it has more white in it than mine (there were several prints in the line), but the same color. If you can find something a bit more vibrant, try that.
Also, remember than there will be more black and white than color, as well as that aqua (your blue) and pink than yellow or green.
Your way of auditioning fabrics is brilliant! I am going to try to remember that. In the circle, the bottom half does have more of the white, but also more of the yellow. Try increasing the pinks and blues while decreasing the yellow.
Estimated yardages: Neutrals 3 yds; Black, 2 1/4 yds; Pink, 2 yds; Aqua (blue), 2 1/3 yds; Yellow, 1 5/8 yds (without binding); and Green, 1 1/2 yds. Try rearranging the scrap pieces closer to that ratio and see what you think.
I don't generally care for a black background. Or maybe I do. Calico Gals in Syracuse is doing a block of the month (pattern is free if you subscribe to their e-mail); the background is black and the fabrics are solids - which I also do not like... But it is stunning http://www.snapretail.com/retailer/T...onsumer/616393 Maybe I DO like black and solids, lol. Alternatively, I do think a deep purple or dark navy would work.
Also, remember than there will be more black and white than color, as well as that aqua (your blue) and pink than yellow or green.
Your way of auditioning fabrics is brilliant! I am going to try to remember that. In the circle, the bottom half does have more of the white, but also more of the yellow. Try increasing the pinks and blues while decreasing the yellow.
Estimated yardages: Neutrals 3 yds; Black, 2 1/4 yds; Pink, 2 yds; Aqua (blue), 2 1/3 yds; Yellow, 1 5/8 yds (without binding); and Green, 1 1/2 yds. Try rearranging the scrap pieces closer to that ratio and see what you think.
I don't generally care for a black background. Or maybe I do. Calico Gals in Syracuse is doing a block of the month (pattern is free if you subscribe to their e-mail); the background is black and the fabrics are solids - which I also do not like... But it is stunning http://www.snapretail.com/retailer/T...onsumer/616393 Maybe I DO like black and solids, lol. Alternatively, I do think a deep purple or dark navy would work.
The pictures here are: 1)The circle I posted earlier, 2) The circle with the proportions adjusted, the black and whites removed and with two of the dotted yellow on the right and one slightly deeper yellow on the left, 3) The same photo, but with all the yellows being the slightly deeper one, 4) The same but with a much brighter yellow. I feel content with the yellow dot at this point.
peaceandjoy, I also admire black with brights, yet never feel inclined to do one. Maybe someday!
Thank you, everyone, for your comments and input!
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