Grand Illusion - Bonnie Hunter's Mystery Quilt 2014
#1831
New dilemma. Finished piecing a 3 x 4 block top, sorry my camera is broken so I cannot post a picture.
Thought I would piece together blocks with the remainder and was able with some additional chevrons to make 12 more blocks. I thought I would just have enough for a 2 x 3 block top that I would give to charity. Now what to do?????
Thought I would piece together blocks with the remainder and was able with some additional chevrons to make 12 more blocks. I thought I would just have enough for a 2 x 3 block top that I would give to charity. Now what to do?????
#1832
Love all the pictures everyone has posted. I have followed along and also made " Grand Illusion" when it was revealed it was not quite what I envisioned. Attempted to add different sashing and did not care for that either so ripped that out. In the end decided to put it together as designed. I used the same color family as Bonnie except I switched out the black and used brown. Mine is quite scrappy not sure when it will be quilted or who the end recipient will be.
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#1833
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Ballwin, MO
Posts: 4,256
frustrated, your scrappiness makes it fun, and your bright pinks make it sparkle! I like the lighter cornerstones. I am currently considering what to use for mine. I've noticed that the value of the cornerstones really changes the look of the quilt.
#1834
Thank you joe's mom. I used 2 fat quarters for the corner stones wish I had a darker aqua but that is okay. My friend thinks I should go ahead with another thin border so I will audition I think green .
#1835
I just made a connection that I wonder if some of you have made as well. I'm up late - as usual lol- doing laundry and clicking through the cable channels. I came across an old favorite movie on HBO - Somewhere In Time with Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. Imagine my surprise when he drives up to the old hotel and it is one and the same "Grand Hotel" from Bonnie Hunter's Mystery Quilt? This might seem insignificant but I just love these "it's a small world" situations. It makes me want to stay up all night watching this old movie waiting for glimpses of this great, old hotel.
#1837
I just made a connection that I wonder if some of you have made as well. I'm up late - as usual lol- doing laundry and clicking through the cable channels. I came across an old favorite movie on HBO - Somewhere In Time with Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. Imagine my surprise when he drives up to the old hotel and it is one and the same "Grand Hotel" from Bonnie Hunter's Mystery Quilt? This might seem insignificant but I just love these "it's a small world" situations. It makes me want to stay up all night watching this old movie waiting for glimpses of this great, old hotel.
#1838
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 2,122
I just made a connection that I wonder if some of you have made as well. I'm up late - as usual lol- doing laundry and clicking through the cable channels. I came across an old favorite movie on HBO - Somewhere In Time with Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. Imagine my surprise when he drives up to the old hotel and it is one and the same "Grand Hotel" from Bonnie Hunter's Mystery Quilt? This might seem insignificant but I just love these "it's a small world" situations. It makes me want to stay up all night watching this old movie waiting for glimpses of this great, old hotel.
#1839
Thanks PamH... I'll look for it too and watch for the Grand Hotel.
I love everyone's photos and versions of the GI quilt. So many pretty interpretations! Keep em coming...
Last night I finished piecing all my center blocks (sans sashings) and find I need to make two more for my 4 x 5 layout. Won't know how many more sashing pieces I need until I get the blocks I have put together. My son is getting married in May and I'm thinking this may be their wedding present.
I love everyone's photos and versions of the GI quilt. So many pretty interpretations! Keep em coming...
Last night I finished piecing all my center blocks (sans sashings) and find I need to make two more for my 4 x 5 layout. Won't know how many more sashing pieces I need until I get the blocks I have put together. My son is getting married in May and I'm thinking this may be their wedding present.
#1840
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: suburbs of Dallas, TX
Posts: 64
I just made a connection that I wonder if some of you have made as well. I'm up late - as usual lol- doing laundry and clicking through the cable channels. I came across an old favorite movie on HBO - Somewhere In Time with Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. Imagine my surprise when he drives up to the old hotel and it is one and the same "Grand Hotel" from Bonnie Hunter's Mystery Quilt? This might seem insignificant but I just love these "it's a small world" situations. It makes me want to stay up all night watching this old movie waiting for glimpses of this great, old hotel.
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