Super Bowl Sunday Mystery Quilt
 

Hi Ladies!

Sharon and I have been working behind the scenes to find you another mystery quilt and we found one!

I have been talking to Kris at Quiltbug.com and she tells me that she will be hosting a FREE mystery quilt on Super Bowl Sunday. She can't give me any details as of yet because her testers are still finishing the final details, but she will let me know as soon as the info for yardage is posted and I will get it to you :)

In the mean time, please visit her site at www.quiltbug.com and poke around. She has a whole bunch of free stuff, most in PDF format to download to your computer. If you collect patterns from the internet like I do, then you will love this site.

Kris did a mystery quilt on New Years Day and that pattern is still available for download for FREE. Others that she has done in the past are now available for purchase as well.

I will let you know when the 1st installment is available. Hope you will all join Sharon and myself for a fun filled day of quilting and mystery :)

I've never done a mystery quilt but I think I'm going to try this one. I always spend that day watching TV so I don't miss any commercials. What do I need to do ahead of time?

At this point, we are still on hold. The pattern has yet to be posted as the testers still have it, but she tells me soon. When I do, I will post the link so we can get started. Won't be too much longer, I hope :)

In the mean time, you can join us on the McCalls Mystery. http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...t-t174799.html

Make sure to read the whole 1st posting so you can see just what we are doing there. That one sounds like a good mystery as well :)

Thanks for joining us, it is sure to be great fun!

is planet pachwork doing a new mystery on superbowl sunday? and what date is that exactly i dont folow football at all.

The game is on Feb 5th. No, unfortunately PP is not going to do one this year, they were the 1st one that I asked, that is why we went searching for another one and found it at Quiltbug.com. I am eager and waiting for the word that the directions are up and I will post them here as soon as I know :)

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If you are as eager as I am, I would start looking at your stash. I would think of combinations that would go good together, lights, mediums and darks. Neutrals, tone on tones, backgrounds, the normal stuff that you would think of when you were going to start a quilt. If you have to purchase your fabrics, think of what combinations are pleasing to you. Work in EQ (electric quilt) with color combinations, make random blocks to recolor to see what works good together and what doesn't so you have a good idea of what you are looking for when you go to the store, kinda like a grocery/fabric list of sorts. I know when I go to the LQS, I always forget what I am looking for and always bring home more than I needed and may bring home what I went there for in the 1st place LOL :)

For me, that is the hardest part of the quilt, figuring out what combinations look good together and then when I get what I think is good, I change my mind LOL

That's the best that I can give you right now, I don't have specifics on this project yet.

I can tell you this, if she does not give us directions by the 21st, we will be doing something else. I do have another mystery lined up if this one falls through, problem with that one is that it has already been completed and everyone can look ahead and 'peak' at the finished quilt and/or the next clue before it is time. It also takes a little bit more prep time so we would be cutting it close for SBS. (S uper B owl S unday) Still trying to work out the kinks on that one if we need to do it.

Stay tuned and don't forget to subscribe to this thread so you don't miss any messages

*****UPDATE UPDATE*****

I got news from Kris and she says her focus group is testing the sample now. She says it will be a scrap buster. She tells me that you will need about 3 yards for the background fabric and 1 yard for the border, the rest to come from your stash. She also says it will finish at 60x60. Should have more news on Wednesday :)


http://quiltbug.com/Shop/Shop-News.htm

Watching this thread !

I subscribed and plan to join in.

Still waiting to see the information for the Quiltbug Super Bowl Mystery- nothing new updated yet. In the meantime Fabriclovr and I are trying to come up with "Plan B" just in case :)

This sounds like a fun thing. I am always good for stashbusters.
cleodaisy

******UPDATE - - - - -- UPDATE TO THE UPDATE *******

Unfortunately we have not been able to secure a commitment from the designer we were going to use for the Super Bowl Sunday Mystery Quilt... BUT I am working on a quilt to replace it! I have designed a quilt that I think will be fun and give you a chance to play with color and design. This is not a scrap quilt!

I should have your first clue ready by 8pm, MST (mountain standard time) 4 hours from now. In the mean time, here is the introduction to "Super Bowl Sunday Mystery Quilt - PRESTIDIGITATION"

This will be your cutting instructions and we will start with the construction details on Feb 5th at 8am MST

https://sites.google.com/site/rustysquilts

I just created this site, if you have any issues, please let me know. It is down and dirty! ;)

good luck you brave soul. i will probably check in with this thread on super bowl sunday. i did find a pattern that i may work on for that sunday while watching the game. but i still havent given up going to a super bowl party yet as i have the last several years.

hhhmmm link isn't working- lets see if this one works :)

https://sites.google.com/site/rustysquilts/

Humm, it works for me and I show 17 hits so far.

The 1st clue is up! Click on the Link on the upper left that says :Clue Page, or at the link on the very bottom of the 1st page.

I am going to dinner now, It has taken me 8 hours to do what you are seeing now including getting the web page up and running. I'm pooped! I will check in later to see if there are any more issues I need to address before bed time :)

Is there anyone who can put the clues in pdf form???? I can't do anything with a word document.

Thanks so much for the heads up on quiltbug.com. I just checked them out and they have great free patterns!

Sadiemae, sorry I tried but can't figure it out unless you have other software that I don't have! Hopefully someone will figure it out for you. I will still try different things.

pm me your email address.

I might be able to turn it into a PDF...I have adobe acrobat...remind me tomorrow if I forget:) what level would you rate this project?

i can convert the word files to pdf format. fabriclvr is that okay with you?

Ok, I created a PDF for the file and it is now available. It is called Clue 1 - Prestidigitation.PDF

Thanks everyone for asking to convert and re-post, but this is my design and instructions so I own the copywrite. Please do not re-post this design to any other site or convert it to any other format other than what has now been presented.

Thank You for understanding :)

Thanks so much

I think my computer has gone absolutely crazy. All of the information you typed FabricLovr wasn't there when I first viewed your post, when I reread it after posting there was another part. I think I may end up having to have my computer checked. I appreciate all of the hard work involved in this mystery. Everyone have a great day--I have to get something done today.

i think somewhere it is listed to be a log cabin-esque type pattern which can be beginner level depending on the construction . i am not a log cabin pattern lover so i will just watch along with the group. good luck all.

HI, Although this is a log cabin using 2 1/2 inch strips and the construction is fairly basic, it becomes a little bit more complicated when you mix up the color placements. This one you will also have to follow the construction directions 100% or the quilt will not turn out as designed. The quilt is also set on point. Setting on point is easy and if you have never done it before, I will walk you through the steps and when you are done, you will say "why was I so scared of setting on point?" LOL

I would rate this quilt at a very confident beginner. As long as you can follow the placement of the fabrics, you should be fine.

This is not your mothers log cabin by any means!!

** DESIGNER UPDATE **
I will be putting updates as I construct this quilt. As you read in the opening instructions, this is an UNTESTED pattern put together quickly so we would have something to do as a Mystery on SBS.

As I am cutting, I am finding that my calculations are off by 2 strips. I just cut the background and had used the exact number listed. (9) Remember to start cutting your pieces from the strips from the SALVAGE edge because the left over FOLD will need to be opened, pressed and then trimmed to complete the piece count. I cut in this order, 6 1/2, 8 1/2, 4 1/2 and used the remaining fabric from the 8 1/2 cut and the folds from the 6 1/2 to complete the count for the 4 1/2. (I don't like to waste fabric at $12/yard!)
** BUT **I forgot to cut two (2) strips for step 1a. So, if you would, add an additional 2 strips to your count for the background and 1 for the other two colors. We will still fine on yardage, I gave you more for just this oversite. :o

yep you do need time to test your patterns if you have not done them before. hang in there and i can send you a virtual tube of super glue if you like.:thumbup:

i decided that i would designate this quilt my super bowl sunday quilt project and use a 10-pc fat quarter pack and white muslin all from my stash. i know i can get this done in one day. this soon to be completed top will be another tick mark off my quilt to do list.

http://quiltstory.blogspot.com/2011/...-giveaway.html

Oh, It's my fault for trying to rush this. Good note is, I did block one and they came out square and at the correct measurements, so at least I can cut and sew straight! LOL

and since i am on a roll i will use the remaining fat quarter pieces with some add in fabrics to make this top also. another tick from my 25 quilt to do list. now to just match the coming quilt tops up with the intended recipients. i know i need to make some male oriented quilts.

http://shinersview.blogspot.com/2011...-tutorial.html

Well I think I may join:) I've never done anything on poin and I'd really love to learn. What time do the festivities start? I may have to bring my machine upstairs cause I want to watch the Super Bowl too:) PS sorry about offering to convert to PDF...I will not do that....

Clue 1 is on the link provided, then on Super Bowl Sunday the next clue will begin 8 a.m. Mountain Time.

I took down Clue #1 to make corrections, so if you have printed or saved it, delete it. It will be back up in a couple of hours all corrected as I am almost finished putting the blocks together. I will make a final count of everything, correct the Clue and then re-post.

We are starting at 8am MST on 2/5/2012

Fabric- you know I am awful at time zones :o LOL I am in northern Indiana - so am I 2 or 3 hours different from you ?

i never had to deal with mountain time so can't help you there. plus in northern indy arent you on est?

I think ...
Central would be 9:00 a.m.
Eastern would be 10:00 a.m.

Wow, lots of people answer to the name of Fabric! LOL ;)

Sharon, Indiana has 2 time zones, so I am not sure where you fall. Check out this link and it should tell you for sure. http://www.timetemperature.com/tzus/time_zone.shtml