Grand Illusion - Bonnie Hunter's Mystery Quilt 2014

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02-01-2015, 12:58 PM

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baronreads

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I thought it was a lavender!

Really? Maybe I should rethink it.....

02-01-2015, 01:03 PM

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I have another question. I just finished putting my blocks together and now need to cut the cornerstones. Are these supposed to be scrappy? I'm just wondering what everyone did. Thanks!

02-01-2015, 02:59 PM

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the grand illusion cornerstones were the four that we made in clue part 5

02-01-2015, 06:10 PM

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I'm talking about the 3.5" squares from aqua in the finale, she calls these cornerstones. They go between the green/white sashings.

02-01-2015, 07:42 PM

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OIC well I had several different aquas in my Grand Illusion but I cut those all of the same aqua, because it was my favorite. Sorry I misunderstood. here is the picture again, in case that would help.[ATTACH=CONFIG]508456[/ATTACH]

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02-01-2015, 08:20 PM

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Of the photos I've looked at, people with scrappy quilts have gone both ways with the cornerstones -- constant and scrappy. It looks nice either way. I've been picturing something less bright than my block aquas for the cornerstones and am still considering what fabric to use.

02-01-2015, 08:20 PM

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Thank you and I love your backing!

02-02-2015, 02:36 PM

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I'm talking about the 3.5" squares from aqua in the finale, she calls these cornerstones. They go between the green/white sashings.

Yes, I cut mine scrappy, just like all of the other aquas in my quilt.

02-02-2015, 06:38 PM

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I owe Bonnie a big apology. This is my third BH mystery quilt and they all put me way out of my comfort zone but I always learn something. I too was disappointed at the reveal. It was way too busy for me. Then I realized I put the green and black block strips together wrong. I also had decided to use solid yellow as a replacement for the center square. Finally I simplified the boarders. I did this because I was under a time constrant to get it done!
This quilt is a prayer quilt. I prayed for my friends while I worked on it. He battled leukemia and finally, after 2 stem-cell replacement attempts, passed away just before the reveal. They lived in PR and were in NYC since April for the treament. She has now returned to PR and I am sending this out tomorrow.
Oh, reason for the apology? It has become my favorite quilt! (Even though I have spotted one block done wrong!) Sorry, can't get picture to post.