GIMQ-Murphys Law Frustrations
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GIMQ-Murphys Law Frustrations
Have you ever had that one quilt that just refused to cooperate? That quilt for me, ladies and gents, has been the Bonnie Hunter Grand Illusion mystery quilt. Don't get me wrong, I have loved the process and BH's posts and directions were superb. It just, DIDNT go for me.
Pictured below is where I threw in the towel for tonight (yes I know I'm behind the times lol!)
Here are some things that happened along the way.
1.) One of the first fabrics I bought bled in the washer and ruined the design and its appeal.
2.) While pressing the first blocks I found that one of my "100% Cotton" fabrics was NOT 100% and almost melted to my iron! (Needless to say I redid those blocks!)
3.) The diamonds were not my friend! Couldnt make those the right side to save my life, after what seemed like 8 billion tries, I called it good enough lol .
4.) Bought an extra 1/4 yd of each, ran out of one fabric anyways.
And finally #5.) Tonight's attempted quilt assembly. Despite triple checking that I had the right amount of each clue, I ran short of a green/white/dark block. This is seen in the picture on the right side of the top row.
SO...this one is going back in the UFO pile until an assorted craft day with the MIL, or until I can work up the ambition to make that one, measly, piece that I am missing.
Sorry for the long post, that's the frustration coming out! (Please note I am out of wine!)
Pictured below is where I threw in the towel for tonight (yes I know I'm behind the times lol!)
Here are some things that happened along the way.
1.) One of the first fabrics I bought bled in the washer and ruined the design and its appeal.
2.) While pressing the first blocks I found that one of my "100% Cotton" fabrics was NOT 100% and almost melted to my iron! (Needless to say I redid those blocks!)
3.) The diamonds were not my friend! Couldnt make those the right side to save my life, after what seemed like 8 billion tries, I called it good enough lol .
4.) Bought an extra 1/4 yd of each, ran out of one fabric anyways.
And finally #5.) Tonight's attempted quilt assembly. Despite triple checking that I had the right amount of each clue, I ran short of a green/white/dark block. This is seen in the picture on the right side of the top row.
SO...this one is going back in the UFO pile until an assorted craft day with the MIL, or until I can work up the ambition to make that one, measly, piece that I am missing.
Sorry for the long post, that's the frustration coming out! (Please note I am out of wine!)
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You also have my sympathy. The blocks look super. Could you just make a smaller quilt? You have done some beautiful work. It would be a shame to let it go. Sorry the wine ran out. Maybe tomorrow it will be better. Best of luck. BrendaK
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It's a really attractive quilt and It seems a shame not to finish it but that being said I have two half finished quilts that I have put away because of mistakes and because I could see I was in over my head. I hope someday to revisit them and try to finish them but I don't know. You are so close to having all the pieces for this quilt but I understand the frustration. Ever onward.
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I think it looks great. I love BH quilts but her scrappys are a little confusing for me. And when it comes to the mystery, I get super confused on the pattern. I would be totally frustrated if what I thought was one fabric content and find out it wasn't. Always good to take a break then get back to it after you replenish your wine stash!!
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I thought the same thing Brenda said. It is a lot of work and I think it looks great! Can't you make it a smaller quilt than original and be done with it? Someone would love it, it is beautiful.
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