Grand Illusion - Bonnie Hunter's Mystery Quilt 2014
01-01-2015, 10:13 AM
#1531
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Just because of my experience with past BH's designs I opted for constants in the black, yellow and neutral. I think its an easy way to simplify the appearance of the quilt. Though I still like some of the colors to be scrappy. Sorry about the shadow, overhead lighting is great when your not in your own shadow.
I haven't had a chance to play with blocks yet (2 mysteries going on today, and one from yesterday that didn't get finished) but I hope to put some blocks together later today.
01-01-2015, 10:52 AM
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WOW. Busy busy!
I'm glad I used a constant for all the fabrics. The computer generated pictures are much less busy than her photo.
I also planned on at least 1/4 size with the option of doing half (I have enough fabric for half). I'll have to play around and see which I prefer. I am way behind in sewing so may be a good time to increase or decrease before I go any further. After golf today I was going to get caught up. Now I will get out the paper and see how I want to do things.
I am not on Facebook and I wonder which solid they are using for the centers?
I may put it aside until some pictures are posted for ideas.
I'm glad I used a constant for all the fabrics. The computer generated pictures are much less busy than her photo.
I also planned on at least 1/4 size with the option of doing half (I have enough fabric for half). I'll have to play around and see which I prefer. I am way behind in sewing so may be a good time to increase or decrease before I go any further. After golf today I was going to get caught up. Now I will get out the paper and see how I want to do things.
I am not on Facebook and I wonder which solid they are using for the centers?
I may put it aside until some pictures are posted for ideas.
01-01-2015, 10:55 AM
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I am at my DD's ...it is her great table and She left the leaves in so it would be part of this project
have it all laid out now 2 blocks by 3 blocks (1/4) quilt...and even have the center 4 patches all going the correct way around... took the picture too soon...giggle..
have it all laid out now 2 blocks by 3 blocks (1/4) quilt...and even have the center 4 patches all going the correct way around... took the picture too soon...giggle..
01-01-2015, 11:14 AM
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Been playing around with the blocks. Decided to change the center block to a solid color and change the placement of the sashing. ..trying to reduce sensory overload of the pattern...if that's possible. LOL
Before pic is actual block design....after is the modification.
Before pic is actual block design....after is the modification.
01-01-2015, 11:47 AM
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I like the pink centers, but I wouldn't change the placement of the sashing blocks. The blacks in the sashing are place to continue the "explosion" of the exploding block. Random black squares floating around just don't make any sense, IMO.
01-01-2015, 11:50 AM
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nanny, you are using the broken dishes with the neutral rather than the ones with aquas/pinks
Did you intend to do that or did you pick up the wrong stack?
I like your aqua center and corners.
Did you intend to do that or did you pick up the wrong stack?
I like your aqua center and corners.
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