On Ringo Lake -- Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt 2017-18
12-20-2017, 08:21 PM
#1261
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Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
Ditto the assembly line quilting here. Couple that with the fact that I'm using so many different fabrics, and I want to spread them out on as many units as possible for a higher percentage of "unique" pieces".
But ... I'm VERY slow!!! I got a late start (did not make my first cut until clue 3 was out). I started with Clue 3, and I'm still on Clue 3!! I think I have about 50 more units to complete, and then I will probably do clue 2, or a new clue, but *a* clue using corals and neutrals as they are already out and taking up space on my cutting table.
But ... I'm VERY slow!!! I got a late start (did not make my first cut until clue 3 was out). I started with Clue 3, and I'm still on Clue 3!! I think I have about 50 more units to complete, and then I will probably do clue 2, or a new clue, but *a* clue using corals and neutrals as they are already out and taking up space on my cutting table.
Leslie
12-20-2017, 08:45 PM
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Kristi - Beautiful block!
12-21-2017, 04:15 AM
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Those colors are gorgeous Kristi.
I went back and forth on buying the folded corners ruler and decided against it since I seldom do projects that would require it...but, it sure would have been helpful for clue 3...
Rob
I went back and forth on buying the folded corners ruler and decided against it since I seldom do projects that would require it...but, it sure would have been helpful for clue 3...
Rob
12-21-2017, 05:51 AM
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I thought long and hard about the folded corner ruler since I love rulers! But I try hard to avoid that method of piecing when possible, and don't have any problem getting the blocks to turn out the way they should using alternate methods. I also found that with the plastic guide sheet on my machine, I don't need to draw lines even if I am doing something that normally you'd draw lines on as sewing guides. As long as I can line up a corner with a line on the sheet, I'm good to go. I do that more when making pairs of HST.
So it didn't seem a good idea for me to buy it. I already have some specialty rulers that I've found I'd rather use a regular ruler and line up marks to get the same results.
So it didn't seem a good idea for me to buy it. I already have some specialty rulers that I've found I'd rather use a regular ruler and line up marks to get the same results.
12-21-2017, 07:16 AM
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Macybaby, Do you have a special plastic sheet that adheres to the sewing bed of your machine? A friend in our small guild has something that she puts on hers but I have not seen it up close to see what exactly it is. Who makes the one you use?
12-21-2017, 07:24 AM
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My part 4 units didn't even need a trim. I love that
I can't wait for tomorrow's clue 5!
I can't wait for tomorrow's clue 5!
12-21-2017, 07:46 AM
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Oh, pretty block, NZ... And I love your blue 30's repros!
I also watched the video of Doug Leko showing how to use the folded corners ruler... That nixed the idea of buying it, for me. He is still cutting off triangles! I can do so much better and more efficient with my Easy Angle ruler. I'm happy with what I have.
New clue tomorrow... any guesses? I am clueless (pun intended!
). But I am feeling like there is only tomorrow and next week left in our mystery. Maybe one more, but she usually wraps it up by New Year's Day. So get ready!
I also watched the video of Doug Leko showing how to use the folded corners ruler... That nixed the idea of buying it, for me. He is still cutting off triangles! I can do so much better and more efficient with my Easy Angle ruler. I'm happy with what I have.
New clue tomorrow... any guesses? I am clueless (pun intended!
). But I am feeling like there is only tomorrow and next week left in our mystery. Maybe one more, but she usually wraps it up by New Year's Day. So get ready!
12-21-2017, 07:53 AM
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I have finished clue 4. Back to finish clue 3!!!
Wish I knew how to post some pics!
Kirsten
Wish I knew how to post some pics!
Kirsten
12-21-2017, 09:40 AM
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NZquilter, that's such a pretty layout! I love your colors, too!
Kirsten, it's not hard to post photos; you do have to be able to reduce them somehow before posting. I use Fotor for Windows, which is a free download. Once your photo is reduced, you click on the 'Go Advanced' blue button just below the text window, choose a photo with the 'browse' function and then upload it. We'd love to see your units!
Kirsten, it's not hard to post photos; you do have to be able to reduce them somehow before posting. I use Fotor for Windows, which is a free download. Once your photo is reduced, you click on the 'Go Advanced' blue button just below the text window, choose a photo with the 'browse' function and then upload it. We'd love to see your units!
12-21-2017, 09:56 AM
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NZquilter- love that layout. Your colors are luscious.
Rob
Rob
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