Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Anybody doing this Bonnie Hunter Mystery? >

Anybody doing this Bonnie Hunter Mystery?

Anybody doing this Bonnie Hunter Mystery?

Thread Tools
 
Old 11-03-2011, 11:06 AM
  #51  
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Corbin,Ky.
Posts: 235
Default

Originally Posted by meemersmom View Post
I really think you'll like it once you get started. I've done a couple of her mysteries and they've all been fun and a great way to use up scraps. You will certainly get lots and lots of practice piecing. The steps aren't difficult (and all are very well-illustrated), but there are lots of pieces. If you don't get all piecing done before the next 'clue', start on the new ones to keep up w/ the group; makes it easier if you have any questions.

I'm thinking about doing mine is oranges, browns, and greens for my dark/high contrast colors. Got the idea while reading the email and seeing a maple tree changing colors outside my office window.
I have done mystery quilts and truly enjoyed them. I am going to try hers.
toriabelle is offline  
Old 11-03-2011, 11:07 AM
  #52  
Moderator
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Camarillo, California
Posts: 35,242
Default

I have not done one of Bonnie's mystery quilts. Everyone I have seen is beautiful though!!!
__________________


My newest Grandson, Caleb Austin, was born May 29th. I am now Grandma to 4 precious babies. I am so blessed!!!!
Jim's Gem is offline  
Old 11-03-2011, 11:54 AM
  #53  
Junior Member
 
krisgray's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: MO
Posts: 297
Default

I haven't decided. I have so much quilting and so many other projects waiting for my time. Maybe I will follow along and save the clues to do later.
krisgray is offline  
Old 11-03-2011, 12:24 PM
  #54  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Camarillo, CA
Posts: 4,599
Default

Originally Posted by juliea9967 View Post
My biggest problem with quilting is picking out the fabrics. I agonize over it for days on end before I finally come up with what "I think" I want, and that still doesn't mean I will be happy with it. Sometimes I am and sometimes I am not. I have only done one Mystery Quilt, and picking fabric out for that was even worse, cause I had no idea where the different colors were going to go. Other than that, it was fun, and the quilt turned out really nice.
I did my first Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt (Roll, Roll, Cotton Bowl) last year. I used Bonnie's colors that she listed and it came out beautiful. I'm doing the same this year! Her colors are Red, Blue, Black and a light neutral. She said the neutral can be one piece of fabric, or scrappy lights whatever you like. You have a week to do each section - new clues come out each Friday starting November 18th. I had a ball doing this last year. I got behind, and did not finish until the end of January, but that is OK! You just work at your own pace. Just be sure to print out the instructions for the next step each week. Go for it, you'll love it! The instructions will be on her web site until next May.
JeanieG is offline  
Old 11-03-2011, 12:32 PM
  #55  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Camarillo, CA
Posts: 4,599
Default

Originally Posted by baskets4moo View Post
I just finished sortin' my stash & picking out my colors, purples, blues/teals and browns. I've never done a mystery so I'm really looking forward to it. Just hope I have time to keep up.
You don't have to "keep up", just do what you can each week. I got behind during Christmas, but got it all finished by the end of January. It turned out beautiful! She gives very detailed instructions with photos of what to do. You can subscribe to her Yahoo site, too!
JeanieG is offline  
Old 11-03-2011, 12:45 PM
  #56  
Junior Member
 
quiltaholic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 293
Default

I'm gonna go for it. Love Bonnie Hunter
quiltaholic is offline  
Old 11-03-2011, 12:46 PM
  #57  
Super Member
 
wildyard's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Upstate NY, north of Syracuse Area
Posts: 6,003
Default

I think it's a really bad time of year for starting this, LOL. I have a lot of things going on quiltwise just now. I think I am going to have to collect the clues and do it later also. Perhaps we can all do it together after the first of the year, call ourselves better late than never! Heeheee....
When I do it, I am thinking of pinks, greens and purples.... I don't know if that is high contrast enough or not, but I've a lot of those colors gathered, and I've been waiting to use them.

Last edited by wildyard; 11-03-2011 at 12:51 PM.
wildyard is offline  
Old 11-03-2011, 12:59 PM
  #58  
Senior Member
 
Sewflower's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Posts: 758
Default

Never done a mystery quilt before. Going to give it a try. I took one of Bonnie's classes and just loved it!
Sewflower is offline  
Old 11-03-2011, 01:05 PM
  #59  
Super Member
 
aorlflood's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: currently living in WV
Posts: 1,386
Default

I was going to do it, but I just went through my sewing room and just looking at all the UFO's and PIGS just makes me heartsick...so I really shouldn't do the mystery and instead work on finishing up some of the current projects.
aorlflood is offline  
Old 11-03-2011, 01:45 PM
  #60  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Only the Shadow Knows........
Posts: 968
Default

I need to come up with one more color!! I'm going to go with Purples, Yellows and Turquoise. I'm going light and dark on these. Purple so purple it's nearly black to yellow so pale it's steering towards white. I've got a drawer nearly full of the scraps, strips, strings and crumbs I've been digging through.

What other color ya'll think? Pinks? Reds? Hmmmmmmmm
COYOTEMAGIC is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
BellaBoo
Links and Resources
152
01-12-2011 08:50 PM
BettyM
Main
6
03-08-2010 02:30 PM
butterflywing
Links and Resources
8
11-16-2009 09:40 PM
butterflywing
Links and Resources
0
11-15-2009 05:23 PM
BellaBoo
Main
3
09-19-2009 09:43 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter