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12-20-2014, 11:18 AM

#1281

joe'smom

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I'm not being entirely consistent using the same fabrics in each clue. Some blacks that didn't work well in clue #1, did work in clue #2 and 3, and some blues that didn't pair well with pinks in clue #1, I plan to use in clue #4. If you're pretty sure you will need more neutrals, I would say, start working them in now. I imagine the various clues will be spread throughout the quilt, and no one will notice.

12-20-2014, 12:10 PM

#1282

quiltsRfun

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Originally Posted by baronreads

Question - I'm starting clue #3 and have been using some scraps and fat quarters for the neutral, it seems like I may be close to running out. How much more of the neutral do you think we'll need? I see Clue #4 uses it, should I buy more and start working them in now? Do you think it will be noticeable that some fabric wasn't used in Clue #1 and 2?

I ran out of a couple of the neutrals I was using. I added in some that were as close as possible in color and style and am hoping it will work out OK. I Also have a few to finish from each step so have been able to work them in a bit.

12-20-2014, 01:46 PM

#1283

sewbizgirl

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There isn't much neutral used in clue 4 at all. It took very little to cut those hst pieces. But if you think you need more I'd start working them in as early as you can.

I have finished Clue 4... here are my broken dishes #2 and #3, side by side.

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12-20-2014, 01:47 PM

#1284

SunlitenSmiles

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I really think that everything we have made so far will be scattered through the quilt with the possible exception of the clue #3 could be edges or corners...................it certainly is a mystery !

12-20-2014, 02:54 PM

#1285

SusanSusan33

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My name us Susan. Does that count? And I had twins when I was 33. I'm now 47. So that's how I came up with my not so cool username.

I have finished all my Christmas Craftsy gifts. A quilt gift for my brother and sister. A memory Pillow for my dads widow. my parents divorced due to him being unfaithful. Also A pillow for my mom and another pillow for my best friend. Whew.

Cookies as all baked. Would love to do done quilting. My daughter asked when I was going to work in her. The mq. Lol. Soon honey. Soon.

Can't figure how to post pix on this phone. I'm at a game gir my daughter. All night tonight and all day tomorrow. Calgon take me away.

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12-20-2014, 03:00 PM

#1286

SusanSusan33

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Here goes. I hope this isn't against the mystery quilt thread rules. Just wanted to show you guys. Hope to get back to the mq units very soon. . [ATTACH=CONFIG]503176[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]503177[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]503178[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]503179[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]503180[/ATTACH]

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12-20-2014, 03:09 PM

#1287

SuziSew

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Originally Posted by DogHouseMom

Nope. I'm in Illinois, not CA. Never heard of Susan Marie's ... except it happens to be my name

I'm a Susan Marie too! Maybe we'll have to start a club!

12-20-2014, 03:15 PM

#1288

DogHouseMom

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Originally Posted by SunlitenSmiles

Susan Marie's is a quilt shop in Illinois somewhere between Chicago and Joliette
or a bit west 60463 zipcode

Aha!!! I'll have to look it up. I live about 30 miles SO of Joliet.

12-20-2014, 03:23 PM

#1289

DogHouseMom

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Originally Posted by SunlitenSmiles

the 'Z' in the neutral patch looked kinda pinkish on the computer screen...it was late...I tried to be clever, mistake

Nah ... I got it too

I had to look a few times, but then had a good laugh.

12-20-2014, 03:30 PM

#1290

DogHouseMom

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Originally Posted by SuziSew

I'm a Susan Marie too! Maybe we'll have to start a club!

I had noticed the preponderance of Sue's/Susan's/Suzi's etc here on this list!!

BTW my "full" name is Susan Marie Graciella. I have two middle names.

As a kid I never liked my name, but now I actually do (I prefer Sue or Susan - NEVER Susie or Suzanne). As a kid I wanted a more elegant/cosmopolitan name like Veronica, Gabrielle, or Sofia. It could have been MUCH worse ... I could have been named Philomena after my mother!!