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I don't know how, but I'm not having any bulk in mine.... This has never happened to me before... Now in En Provence... That was a different story!
I've been working on other quilts for the past week, but seeing everyone's new finishes makes me want to get going on mine again! |
I have 45 of 50 blocks done, one OOPS to correct, and a few units to complete where I miscounted the total for their step. I’m going to do one-color setting triangles, all the same dark blue. It will probably require a trip to the fabric store. I’m determined to get this top put together before I move on to my other projects. There are many patiently waiting in line.
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Turtle update, partly done I can tell now that my choice for the melon replacement was too light. a darker green would have been much better. While I love jigsaw puzzles, I know that I dislike lumpy one for sure. Hammer time.:)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]587177[/ATTACH] I will call this one Lillys on ringo lake. |
Kasey, your Lillys On Ringo Lake looks great. Personally, I do not think that the green is to light.
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Lillies on Ringo Lake looks great! Love the constant nearly-solids to show off the pattern to the max. I think the lighter green is a great contrast to the navy blue. Winner!
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Great job finishing, I'm still in the turtle brigade. This one looks very southwesty.
Originally Posted by Cheesehead
(Post 7983381)
Here is my finished version of the mystery quilt. I didn't care for the parallel units and omitted them, hopefully I will find a use for them in another project. The finish is simple but I am satisfied with it.[ATTACH=CONFIG]587119[/ATTACH]
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Very nice, your colors really work well together.
Originally Posted by AmyBible
(Post 7983626)
Cheesehead - your straight layout looks great!
Joe's Mom - Each layout you've tried looks good in different ways. I am zero help making decisions - it took me forever to decide how to finish. In the end I went with Bonnie's layout but instead of piecing the setting triangles I used a constant fabric and cut 5" strips (then just used a ruler w/a 45º angle so I could sew the pieced brown unit). I am still planning to do some version of Ringo Lake in citrus color solids but will definitely de-lumpify some of the units. I kind of wish I would have finished like this one I saw on FB but didn't see it until I was well under way. (hopefully the link will work) https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1212211322244140&set=gm.10329371335 22254&type=3&theater&ifg=1 A weekend spent sewing and pressing twisted, lumpy seams into submission, my top is finished and I am glad. I hope to have it quilted by next weekend so I can start something with very large pieces. I would *love* to see the back of one of Bonnie's quilts. Mine back is a hot mess; I know no one sees it but lumps like this that make me want to use a poly batting to absorb the lumpiness. I like the Mystery process - picking fabrics, trying to solve the mystery layout before the reveal, and especially seeing everyone's versions - so much creative cleverness. This is the 3rd year I've done her mystery and, for some reason this one wore me out. ;) I don't remember En Provence or Allietare having so many seams fighting each other. I might change my mind in November but I am thinking of sitting the next one out. I will probably download all the Clues though - just in case. [ATTACH=CONFIG]587142[/ATTACH] |
I really like your addition of the green triangles to finish that square. Great color choices, a Christmas feel when you want it, but not overtly Christmas so you don't have to feel bad using it at other times.
Originally Posted by kristakz
(Post 7983820)
I have finished my 1st top "Christmas on Ringo Lake". This one is almost Bonnie's design - I just added the green triangles in the setting triangle pieces. I really wanted those green boxes to be finished.
The quilt uses 32 blocks - the other 18 will go into a charity project with a different setting. [ATTACH=CONFIG]587156[/ATTACH] |
I really love this green / navy / white, looks so crisp and cool, peaceful.
Originally Posted by Windblown
(Post 7984153)
Turtle update, partly done I can tell now that my choice for the melon replacement was too light. a darker green would have been much better. While I love jigsaw puzzles, I know that I dislike lumpy one for sure. Hammer time.:)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]587177[/ATTACH] I will call this one Lillys on ringo lake. |
I think that green looks great with the blue!
Rob
Originally Posted by Windblown
(Post 7984153)
Turtle update, partly done I can tell now that my choice for the melon replacement was too light. a darker green would have been much better. While I love jigsaw puzzles, I know that I dislike lumpy one for sure. Hammer time.:)
I will call this one Lillys on ringo lake. |
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