Bonnie Hunter "Easy Street" thread?
#61
I'm in I'm in!!! I'm a first time mystery person...have a really hard time letting someone else make all of the decisions.
So...I'm going with Bonnie's colors, since I have no idea what else to use. And yes Belfry wouldn't you know that we start with grey...which isn't here yet.
And we're off and running. Have fun everyone!
So...I'm going with Bonnie's colors, since I have no idea what else to use. And yes Belfry wouldn't you know that we start with grey...which isn't here yet.
And we're off and running. Have fun everyone!
#62
I almost forgot to get the first set of instructions today! So pooped from hosting T-giving I slept late and was a slug today. Now I want to stay up and get started, but will be a good girl and get a good night's sleep and start with a bang tomorrow. I posted this photo on one of the earlier threads, but since this seems to be the new official place to follow this project, I'm posting it again here. It's so much fun to see all the different fabric choices folks are making! The black print on the far right was my inspiration and am considering it for final border. Think I'm gonna go with the darker grey for the constant, or may use both and hold it to just the two?
#63
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Scraplady - love that border fabric. I was surprised at how dark Bonnie's grey was when I picked up the paint chips. When looking at the 1st clue today, I noticed why - it has to contrast with the black on white (note how dark hers is). Your other fabrics are fabulous!
#64
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IMHO - - - you might want to consider a 'constant' that gives you a bit more contrast; makes all your other colors pop as mentioned by others posts. To my eye, the 'constants' you're considering blend in too much with your beige/light brown FQ's. Try a red or a yellow! I agree with the idea of making up a mock-up block - any pattern - so you can 'audition' your fabric choices. I'm sure you'll come up with something great!
I've changed my mind probably half a dozen times before I finally decided on my color choices so I know it can be a challenge.
Jane
IMHO - - - you might want to consider a 'constant' that gives you a bit more contrast; makes all your other colors pop as mentioned by others posts. To my eye, the 'constants' you're considering blend in too much with your beige/light brown FQ's. Try a red or a yellow! I agree with the idea of making up a mock-up block - any pattern - so you can 'audition' your fabric choices. I'm sure you'll come up with something great!
I've changed my mind probably half a dozen times before I finally decided on my color choices so I know it can be a challenge.
Jane
#66
So, I'm joining in but super new to this kind of mystery. I bought all fat quarters( as I have no stash)except the grey which is yardage. Are we using all the grey and b+w's in this step. I'm assuming not. Trying to figure out how best to cut the fat quarters into 2 inch strips so as to waste the least amount possible.
My colors are purple, teal, orange and grey
My colors are purple, teal, orange and grey
#69
Thank you for sharing that video! It was very interesting to see how that worked. I will be using a method that I saw Bonnie do on one of her quiltcams. She sewed her strips and after pressing she put two opposite strips on top of each other so that you can lock your seams and then trimming them to the correct size. Now my twosies are already stacked and ready to sew. Hope Im making sense... I've just kind of confused myself lol.
Anywho, here is a picture of some of my fabrics for this mystery...
Anywho, here is a picture of some of my fabrics for this mystery...
#70
Oh yeah, I had a question.
I don't have enough of my black(I am using it for the grey in the mystery) in just one fabric. I have two different brands that are the same color, but I am worried that when I wash it that one might fade more than the other or something. I am not a prewasher and will not wash these until the top is together. What are your thoughts on this? Do you think it will be ok to use them together?
I don't have enough of my black(I am using it for the grey in the mystery) in just one fabric. I have two different brands that are the same color, but I am worried that when I wash it that one might fade more than the other or something. I am not a prewasher and will not wash these until the top is together. What are your thoughts on this? Do you think it will be ok to use them together?
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