Originally Posted by
sval
My question is how do you jump in and make a quilt not knowing if you're going to like the process or the finished quilt? I'd have to know what I was buying all the fabric for.
SVAL
I did it last year and I decided that mystery quilts aren't really for me. I prefer to know where I'm going. Since last year's mystery with Bonnie, I've noticed quite a few mystery quilts on line. I've been tempted, but not seriously.
Since I have a list in my head and ideas on my computer enough to last me a lifetime, I'm not just "waiting for Black Friday" to enjoy myself in my sewing room. I think it worked opposite for me-- last year by the time I saw everyone's fabric choices (on FB and maybe here), every step some people put up their finished pieces, and then all the similar finished tops, I was pretty sick of the pattern and wished I'd not done it, too. Plus, I wans't really crazy about last year's pattern/end result.
Warning: slightly negative opinion - avoid if you don't like anyone with a different opinion -
However, I do love the colors for this year's...just get tired of everyone showing all their fabrics and asking, "Is this ok?" I'm amazed at everyone's lack of self-confidence. Since no one really knows what it looks like, no can really answer "Is this ok?" type of questions with knowledge. Mostly I just skip those posts and the FB group completely right now.
Back to "sval" I think if money is an issue, and you are worried about not knowing if you are going to like it, that waiting until the reveal is the best thing for you. Save the steps - she's only leaving them up until Feb. 1 this year, I believe - so get them while they are free and decide later if you want to make it or not. There are hundreds, no, thousands of free patterns on line for your use - there is no shame in not doing this one.