Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt 2017 - En Provence
#1731
Thank you for the encouragement and compliments.
I chose a wide, neutral batik backing, similar to the neutrals I used on the front. I will be quilting by check and asked for something light and airy, edge to edge.
I chose a wide, neutral batik backing, similar to the neutrals I used on the front. I will be quilting by check and asked for something light and airy, edge to edge.
#1732
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Has anyone made a decision on backing yet? I would love to see photos of people's backing fabrics. I've been wondering if a light printed fabric would look too cluttered with such a busy top, so have been considering looking for a purple tonal. I associate the quilt with the French countryside because of those photos of the lavender fields, so would like to find something with that French country feel.[/QUOTE]
I ordered a wide backing from Connecting Threads called Radiance. It is kind of busy, but I think it has a lot of white background. There is a little lavender and gold/yellow and a fair amount of green that will coordinate with the front. I figure it will hide my quilting pretty well. I will be quilting it myself on my Bernina 153 QE, so it will be a struggle to cram it into the throat space. I was going to try to get Allietare! quilted first, but I may do En Provence instead. Either way, it's going to be quite a production!
Leslie
I ordered a wide backing from Connecting Threads called Radiance. It is kind of busy, but I think it has a lot of white background. There is a little lavender and gold/yellow and a fair amount of green that will coordinate with the front. I figure it will hide my quilting pretty well. I will be quilting it myself on my Bernina 153 QE, so it will be a struggle to cram it into the throat space. I was going to try to get Allietare! quilted first, but I may do En Provence instead. Either way, it's going to be quite a production!
Leslie
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My units are all done but I've only assembled one block. The sashing strips in the attached photo are laid next to the block; they have not been sewn on. I changed the "large" (who would think that a 3" block would be large?) plain square to a HST, as many others did. I think the success of the plain block is dependent on the fabrics used. In my case, the pumpkin is too close in value to the green and the blue - which made for a muddy mess in the center with the star not showing at all. I am pleased with how the block looks with this change.
I just realized that the 4-patches in my sashing (in my case, blue) are ALL sideways. Where Bonnie's are dark squares, mine are light and vice versa. I'm trying to decide if this is really a problem and they all need to be changed, or if it really doesn't make any difference. Correcting them wouldn't be as much of a hassle if I hadn't sewn over half immediately after doing some paper piecing and without changing stitch length. Taking those seams out, with tiny stitches, would be a pain in the neck. What are your thoughts?
Peace and Joy,
Robin
I just realized that the 4-patches in my sashing (in my case, blue) are ALL sideways. Where Bonnie's are dark squares, mine are light and vice versa. I'm trying to decide if this is really a problem and they all need to be changed, or if it really doesn't make any difference. Correcting them wouldn't be as much of a hassle if I hadn't sewn over half immediately after doing some paper piecing and without changing stitch length. Taking those seams out, with tiny stitches, would be a pain in the neck. What are your thoughts?
Peace and Joy,
Robin
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Robin, your colors are just gorgeous! No, I don't think it matters with the position of the sashing 4-patches. I'm not sure it would be an issue even if your blues were high contrast, but they are fairly low contrast and I can't see any advantage in having them go the other way.
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Ditto what Lisa said. Don't change them, I like your colors. Live with the block for a couple of days, you may grow to like it as is.
I am slowly making progress on mine. All parts are sewn and all are trimmed except for part 1. Some of the blocks are a tad bit too small and need to be taken apart and sewn with a scant 1/4" seams. Thank goodness there are only half the number needed for the full size.
I am slowly making progress on mine. All parts are sewn and all are trimmed except for part 1. Some of the blocks are a tad bit too small and need to be taken apart and sewn with a scant 1/4" seams. Thank goodness there are only half the number needed for the full size.
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I, also, love your colors, Robin, and agree that the color placement should be fine. Your block looks fabulous! As Pennycandy said, live with the block for a few days and see if it feels right to you. It's your quilt, so do what seems like the best. I love the look of the star with the half-square triangles.
Leslie
Leslie
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I finished my top and got a few photos of it. There's nowhere in my house that I can get it all in a picture. My backing came today, so now I'm torn about whether to baste En Provence first or do Allietare! Either one is going to be a big production.
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Leslie
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Leslie
#1739
peaceandjoy, I wouldn't attempt taking out tiny 'paper-pieced' size stitches if they are super tiny. If you like it as it is then there isn't really a reason to make different. I think your block looks super! The colors are rich and the contrasts define the pattern well.
audsgirl, great finish there! Congrats! It's a big size. :-)
audsgirl, great finish there! Congrats! It's a big size. :-)
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