Mariposa

Terrific fabrics Battle Axe! IMHO the top blue has too much white in it. Perhaps set it aside as an extra if needed-? Nice variety of neutrals, and oranges too.

joe'smom

Those are beautiful neutrals, Battle Axe! I agree, that blue could be a problem. I guess just wait and see what kind of units use the blue.

I wonder what colors will be next to each other. I love the orange and red together. What do you think our first clue will be? I'm guessing 700 1-1/2" finished HSTs, LOL. Btw, I didn't take to the Simple Folded Corners Ruler when I first tried it in last year's mystery, but I've used it all year and am getting good results with it now.

AngeliaNR

I'd love to have strings--they are my favorite!

Battle Axe

Wowser!! That many HST at 1.5 finished. I sure hope not. I'll try to replace that top blue, the contrast is too much and would show up, I'm afraid.

I love to order fabrics that others have picked out. If I go to the same store, I would never find some of those interesting neutrals.

Marcia

sewbizgirl

Marcia,

Great fabrics! The neutrals are fabulous. I agree that that one top blue has too much white. I wouldn't use it. But the rest look great.

AmyBible

Those fabrics are great! I wouldn't eliminate any fabrics until she puts out some clues. Remember Allietare? Some of the blocks were large (by Bonnie standards) so your blue could work.

Even if it ends up being cut smaller - maybe it will be part of a 3.5" HST with the orange - then I think it would be fine.

I've made dozens of scrap quilts and just when I think a fabric is too light, too blue, not green enough, by the time I get towards the end of the project and need more of a certain color - and don't want to cut into yardage, my standards are lowered (or vision broadened?) and I end up deciding to include pieces I had originally crossed of the list.

Up close a fabric might not work, but as part of a quilt, it's just one or two small pieces and it's fine.

KalamaQuilts

Leader/enders will be tumblers. I just love 'em to pieces
black and white...in scrappy definition.
Two big piles ready to go, and plenty of 2.5" strips to cut more if/when needed

I'm hoping for strings this year too. I'll use them to learn treadling, the machine has been sitting there ready for two years. Yes they are slowish to make but they add a richness that makes the quilt glow

Now I will pick my fabrics! To fun to be legal.
Love everyone picks, well done. My inner hearts lusts for the scraps

joe'smom

I just thought of something else that might indicate strings -- Bonnie's new book (not sure when it comes out) is called 'String Frenzy.' Her previous string book, 'String Fling,' featured two quilts that were mysteries -- 'Roll, Roll Cotton Boll,' and 'Orca Bay.' Maybe Good Fortune is featured in the new book. Does anyone know if all of Bonnie's books feature a mystery quilt?

QuilterMomma

Wow, I may just have to dive into this one again. Her Mysteries are so fun because you don't know what they are till the end. I am not sure what fabric I have yet, so off to the garage to see what I can see. LOL

AmyBible

I don't know if all her books have mysteries - maybe just the older books. I think the last few mysteries she just offered them as a pattern download.

But I think you're right -- New string book + hasn't done a mystery string in a while = String Mystery