Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt 2017 - En Provence
12-01-2016, 05:52 PM
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Well, I had another neutral in my stash that I like, so instead of a one color neutral I decided on Bonnie's alternate suggestion of two fabrics for all the four patches. Just getting started on them but here is what they look like. And I found it much easier to spin the centers than I thought. My first new skill on this quilt!!
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Leslie
12-01-2016, 07:22 PM
#418
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I have really enjoyed seeing everyone's progress on clue #1, and I am eager to see what clue #2 brings. Please keep the pictures coming, because I am inspired by the work that I see.
Those of you who are planning for something smaller than 87" x 87" can use the area (about 7500 sq. in.) to approximate the number of units to make. Half the units will make almost 3800 sq. in., or about 62" x 62". That would also be close to 54" x 70" if you can make a rectangular layout. We can't calculate this exactly at this time due to the nature of mystery quilt projects.
I am making a second, smaller version of the quilt by making the prescribed number of units, but making the units smaller (half scale). I am nearly finished with my second set of 4-patch units. The larger units are my original neutral 4-patches that I posted earlier this week, and the smaller units are for the half-scale version with the values reversed. In this version, I'm using my darkest fabrics for the 4-patch units. I don't know how this is going to turn out, but I am excited to give it a try.
Happy sleeping until clue #2 is released. I don't think I'll get much sleep this weekend.
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Those of you who are planning for something smaller than 87" x 87" can use the area (about 7500 sq. in.) to approximate the number of units to make. Half the units will make almost 3800 sq. in., or about 62" x 62". That would also be close to 54" x 70" if you can make a rectangular layout. We can't calculate this exactly at this time due to the nature of mystery quilt projects.
I am making a second, smaller version of the quilt by making the prescribed number of units, but making the units smaller (half scale). I am nearly finished with my second set of 4-patch units. The larger units are my original neutral 4-patches that I posted earlier this week, and the smaller units are for the half-scale version with the values reversed. In this version, I'm using my darkest fabrics for the 4-patch units. I don't know how this is going to turn out, but I am excited to give it a try.
Happy sleeping until clue #2 is released. I don't think I'll get much sleep this weekend.
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12-01-2016, 07:44 PM
#419
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Splinter, You are ambitious, making two tops. :-) Your idea of 'area' gives me the idea that you are a math major. Math is not my strong suit. :-) It seems like Bonnie H. creates her patterns based on blocks quite a bit, so probably the end layout will work ok for a rectangle too. I'm hoping so, because I intend to make a twin size (rectangle).
Looking forward to getting on with this project. It looks like a lot of us could use a clue twice a week. :-p We've really cranked out the foursies quickly.
Looking forward to getting on with this project. It looks like a lot of us could use a clue twice a week. :-p We've really cranked out the foursies quickly.
12-01-2016, 08:10 PM
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Oh goodness no 200 + units a week is plenty!!!! lol lol lol The only reason I am finished is I am only doing 1/4 at this time, I have an idea I want to try so I'll end up making more after the reveal and after a little experiment to see if it will work. It is not combining these blocks w/ the boom swap blocks like I was thinking, I have a new mad scientist idea.
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