Yoko Saito Mystery Quilt in Quiltmania Magazine
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Yoko Saito Mystery Quilt in Quiltmania Magazine
Has anyone done or is anyone doing this quilt? I am very seriously considering doing it now that QM has released it as a pattern pack. One shop that is offering it as a BOM has stated that it is for advanced quilters. I know that there is a fair amount of reverse applique involved (which I have never done). Actually, I have never done any needleturn applique at all.
I ordered a kit from MSQC for Cedar Creek so that I could follow along with the video tutorials and try to learn applique this way. The Mystery Quilt, though, is a little bit more to what I would like as a long term project. I just wanted to hear what those that have done it think about the quality of the instructions, experience level/skills needed, etc.
I ordered a kit from MSQC for Cedar Creek so that I could follow along with the video tutorials and try to learn applique this way. The Mystery Quilt, though, is a little bit more to what I would like as a long term project. I just wanted to hear what those that have done it think about the quality of the instructions, experience level/skills needed, etc.
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Hi Sue, welcome to the Board! I am thinking about ordering the BOM from Primitive Gatherings. It definitely looks like it will be a challenge. I've watched the videos (even though they are in French) several times. Of course, Beatrice makes it look easy but I think I could manage it if I just take it one step at a time.
One of the things that makes me a little nervous is that although a few bloggers have posted about the Mystery Quilt, showing pictures and stuff, no one really discusses it much. I sent an email to one of the bloggers that has had a few posts on it but she has not responded to me yet.
One of the things that makes me a little nervous is that although a few bloggers have posted about the Mystery Quilt, showing pictures and stuff, no one really discusses it much. I sent an email to one of the bloggers that has had a few posts on it but she has not responded to me yet.
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Hi: Just watched several of the videos. The reverse applique doesn't look too difficult now that I saw how she does it. Been thinking of ordering the pattern only and using/buying the fabrics separately. I like the fabrics the pattern designer used but may not be the ones that Primitive Gatherings would send. The pattern costs 23 Euros which I think is about $30. I can't seem to find a picture of the completed quilt on line. Do you know where that might be? YouTube is a great source of videos. Wish they were in English.
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Try this link .http://shop.quilt.co.jp/en/default.a...event_code=414. It is her site in English and some of the patterns and books also in English. Hope it works.
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Oh dear! I googled and fell in love!
I'll wait until the New Year and then buy the set of patterns for 18 Euros at
http://www.quiltmania.com/product/A/GB/1463/y-saito%E2%80%99s-pattern-envelope.html
I did find four bloggers who are making the quilt and hope to read about their journeys after Christmas.
I'll wait until the New Year and then buy the set of patterns for 18 Euros at
http://www.quiltmania.com/product/A/GB/1463/y-saito%E2%80%99s-pattern-envelope.html
I did find four bloggers who are making the quilt and hope to read about their journeys after Christmas.
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Do you mind listing the blogs that you found? I'm wondering if they are the same ones that I looked at.
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Hi: Just watched several of the videos. The reverse applique doesn't look too difficult now that I saw how she does it. Been thinking of ordering the pattern only and using/buying the fabrics separately. I like the fabrics the pattern designer used but may not be the ones that Primitive Gatherings would send. The pattern costs 23 Euros which I think is about $30. I can't seem to find a picture of the completed quilt on line. Do you know where that might be? YouTube is a great source of videos. Wish they were in English.
Regarding the Primitive Gatherings fabric selection: I sent them an email and asked if they would be using exclusivelyl Japanese fabrics and the response was yes. However, I neglected to ask them if they would be using a mix or wovens and yarn dyes. They do have a Japanese fabric club of the month so I think they might have a good mix but I'm not sure if it would be entirely Taupes the way the original is. I know that the original is done with Yoko Saito's Taupe line.
I suppose I could send them another email or maybe call and ask about whether or not they will be using Taupe wovens and yarn dyes as well as non Taupe fabrics. I am curious to know what accents they are planning to make from wool. I have a fair collection of Daiwabo Taupe fabrics and a slowly growing wool stash so I might be able to just purchase the pattern and save a little bit of money. But I like the idea of having the backgrounds pre-picked out as I have a little trouble with that sometimes.
Thankfully, it begins in March so that is a little bit of time to think about which way to go. I wonder how popular this program is going to be for them.
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It is such a beautiful quilt! I haven't seen the completed quilt anywhere online yet. I'm hoping one will pop up soon. I looked at the pattern when it first came out in Quilt Mania and I loved it then but I was just too afraid to commit. Now, though, especially after what the tutorials on Missouri Star Quilt Company it seems a little bit closer to being doable.
Do you mind listing the blogs that you found? I'm wondering if they are the same ones that I looked at.
Do you mind listing the blogs that you found? I'm wondering if they are the same ones that I looked at.
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[SIZE=4]http://www.curiousneedle.com/search/label/Mystery%20Quilt]The Curious Needle has a couple of posts with nice photos.
Ummm ... this one [url=http://dorothysthreadsoflife.blogspot.com/2012_07_01_archive.html]Dorothy's Threads of Life[/url] looks to be search only (no tags or links to the mystery quilt on the side) so I haven't had time to see if there are older or newer posts.
Another start on the quilt http://davidscottagedownthehill.blogspot.com/2012/04/starting-new-projects.html] David's Cottage Down the Hill[/URL] ... I have the feeling that the amount of work in Yoko's mystery quilt becomes discouraging ...
Please stay "in touch" and post if you find a finished quilt or any other blogs. I'm adding this thread to my favorites so I'll be able to find it again.
I see you live on Long Island. Our DD & family live in NJ. I hope you weathered Sandy without damage.
Ackkk! I see I need a lesson on creating live links on this board.
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