Grand Illusion - Bonnie Hunter's Mystery Quilt 2014
#1101
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 2,122
I can't believe how long it took me to get my strips the right size. I must have sewn and ripped 18 of them. I kept moving the needle this way and that way and it just never measured right. Finally (after 3 hours) I switched machines and now my strip sets are good. Whew!
#1102
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Middlebury, IN
Posts: 1,484
Susan, if you have an ipad...you probably have iBooks. go th Bonnie's instructions, then go to printer friendly. it is a PDF form of her instructions. while there, touch your screen in top tight hand corner and touch open in iBooks. this will save the PDF on your ipad. when you need it you just go to the iBook app and it will be in your iBook library.
#1103
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: The Finger Lakes of upstate NY
Posts: 3,446
joe'smom - I love your fabrics! I almost chose the same yellow you are using, but was afraid it was too gold. Now I see yours and it's perfect. Regarding your neutrals: I think that one of the things that makes me love Bonnie's quilts is her vast variety of neutrals. I'm no where near what she uses - still too far from my comfort zone - but I think that the more there are, in a range of shades, is what makes a quilt sparkle. Your blacks are great, too; they make me realize how dull mine are.
LOL to the person who was wishing for more white neutrals. I'm using whites with black print on them and while they are cute, they are not my norm. In general, I reach for tan, taupe, dark cream... Then again, I don't usually use anything bright, either, so all in all, this is a change of pace for me!
LOL to the person who was wishing for more white neutrals. I'm using whites with black print on them and while they are cute, they are not my norm. In general, I reach for tan, taupe, dark cream... Then again, I don't usually use anything bright, either, so all in all, this is a change of pace for me!
#1104
I finished Clue #3 this afternoon. My design wall looks like something for St Pat's Day! I used a variation of off white and off white on off white for my neutrals. Next time I may try something out of my comfort zone.
I think Bonnie said the pattern would be on her site until June. For some reason that month is in my head.
Having a great time doing this first MQ of Bonnie's. Hopefully there will be many more from Bonnie. She is the greatest.
I think Bonnie said the pattern would be on her site until June. For some reason that month is in my head.
Having a great time doing this first MQ of Bonnie's. Hopefully there will be many more from Bonnie. She is the greatest.
#1105
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Tulsa, Ok
Posts: 4,582
I have never done a mystery quilt but am having fun following along with everybody's posts to see how this progresses. At first I thought it would be too complicated for me to try, but so far the blocks look like ones a confident beginner could tackle!! Enjoying your efforts vicariously!!
#1106
I printed off clue #3, but haven't even been in the sewing room. Got both our moms in 2 different hospitals right now. :-( Maybe tomorrow I'll at least look at the green I chose. Maybe see if I can add any other greens to them. I was doing so well on clue #2! Glad to see #3 is not so complex! Am enjoying my first MQ.
#1107
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Chapel Hill NC
Posts: 322
Lost my dear husband 6 weeks ago. I have cut all the clue 1 pieces. I thinkmi'm going to cut each clue then wait till after Christmas and my life settles down to begin to piece them. This is my fourth bonnie MQ and i've loved everyone.
#1109
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Virginia
Posts: 1,257
Sophie2, she usually says that but I'm pretty sure I saw somewhere (either the blog or the FB group) that she thinks, due to publishing schedules, that this one might be pulled down sooner.
#1110
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Virginia
Posts: 1,257
Is everyone actually printing off ALL the instructions.
Seems a slight waste of paper and ink. Has anyone condensed each week to a page or two successfully? I guess with the different options for each block that's not possible. I'm just thinking aloud trying to save on resources (so I can but more fabroc of course).
Any thoughts?
Seems a slight waste of paper and ink. Has anyone condensed each week to a page or two successfully? I guess with the different options for each block that's not possible. I'm just thinking aloud trying to save on resources (so I can but more fabroc of course).
Any thoughts?
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