IBQLTN2 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 As I do every year for the past 5 years now, I am anxiously waiting for the information on the mystery to come out. this years colors that Bonnie has selected for En Provence Mystery are all just gorgeous. First clue is due out the day after Thanksgiving, and I am ready and waiting. Who is going to join in this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Row Studio Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Jeanne I am likely going to join the Bonnie train again this year. I do not go with her colors I like to use my own selections and only use stash for this project I have not completely selected my fabric but I guess I better hurry it will be here before I know it. Enjoy the journey Jeanne I look forward to seeing yours come together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltedsunflower Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 I have the paint chips, but all my fabric is in storage. My sister is going to do it and I'll help her. She has a huge stash and likely has enough of ALL the colors to make two. I'm not sure she will share, however. LOL. Maybe in February, when I get my stash out of storage I might jump on the bandwagon. That way I can see the finished project before I commit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingpup Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Hi All, I am...I have my fabrics (pretty much staying with Bonnie's colors), first instruction sheet for the fabric requirements, and the rulers in my box ready to go? I'm trying to finish up the paper-piecing for a Judy Niemyer quilt before Nov. 25. Lin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyonut2run Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Where can I find details of this mystery quilt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbams Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Details here: http://quiltville.blogspot.com/2016/10/en-provence-quiltville-mystery-intro.html I have printed the introduction, not sure if I will do the quilt or not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Just like last year with Bonnie's Tuscany quilt, I get the fabric together and download the steps. But I wait for the reveal before I start. If I don't like it, I don't make it. Last years was lovely and it's on my list to make. I like this years colors and will pull fabric for it. As a matter of fact, I have a customer's Allietare on the frame right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Row Studio Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 Post pictures Linda you always inspire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepsi Girl Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 So I looked at her site and it sounds interesting. Do you need to sign up? I didn't see anyplace to. Does it cost and how do you get the clues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingpup Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Nope...no cost for this mystery....you don't need to sign up....just go to her website at quiltville.com....then click on "blog" and when that opens click on "En Provence mystery" The fabric colors and amounts and intro have been posted so far. The first clue will be posted on Friday after thanksgiving (nov 25th I believe) and then every friday until done..usually about 5-7 weeks She will leave the clues up for a short while after the finish but will then take them down and then will usually either put the pattern in one of her books or sell it as a single pattern....She does linkups so all can post photos as the clues are revealed....it really is fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepsi Girl Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Ok so it's up to me to check every Friday? Thanks Sewingpup not sure my memory is that good but I'll give it a go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted November 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 For all those who want to try the mystery for the first time. I encourage you to give it a shot. The instructions are great and Bonnie really strives to teach new techniques and reinforces the old. She has made me a my piecing much more accurate and I always have a beautiful quilt when done. It is just so much fun to wait ofr the clues and I get so excited that I can't even sleep all night I keep waking up wondering if the next clue is out. Crazy I guess, but that's how much fun it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingpup Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 I really do try and keep up with the clues as they come out....most of the time I do...but I few times I still had a bit more piecing to do by the time the clue came out...she has in the past left all the clues up until sometime after the finally reveal...so if you miss a Friday...you can still get it a few days later...I agree, my piecing is better and I love the hints and tutorials too....if you do this, she is using a few special rulers so you will want to get the first intro and look at what you need. Lin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Row Studio Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Well I selected my colors this morning all stash no buying for this Mystery that is the fun part for me it is a free quilt...so to speak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 I wanted to start, but have so many projects, not sure my brain can handle it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepsi Girl Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Ok you talked me into it. I just ordered my new "tools"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted November 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 I ordered the new triangle ruler the day the intro came out and got it this week. It was on back order. You certainly can do the mystery quilt without the special rulers, she gives several different ways to make the units if you don't have the rulers that she used. so don't feel pressured to buy extra rulers to do the mystery. they are nice to have but not a necessity. Good luck everyone. I have all my fabrics picked out and ready to go. All from stash, mine and my friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Does anyone have pictures of past mystery quilts they could share? I've never done this before and would love to see some of the end results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingpup Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Hi Mercedes, Perhaps the best way to get a feel for what one of Bonnie's mystery quilts might look like is to just do a search for "Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt" Most like some sort of an "images or photo" link will come up. Some of the quilt's might not be here mystery ones but on a lot of them it does identify it as a mystery quilt. Some folks have either modified the colors over her suggested ones or modified the layout....it is fun to see them all and how they have been modified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Row Studio Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Mercedes this is my Alletaire from 2015 mystery. Not Bonnies Colors I alway change them to suit my stash. fun to do fun to see what you end up with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingpup Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 I just found this link to a person who says she is Bonnie's number one fan. Forty some of Bonnie's quilts including mystery ones. http://moderndiary.blogspot.com/p/quiltville-mystery-quilts.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 I stopped by Lowe's, picked up the paint chips. Gearing up!!!! This will go on my "to do list" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepsi Girl Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 I don't get the paint chips part. I get that she shows them as her colors but why do I need them? I know I sound dumb but I'm use to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 It says in the blog that you don't need the paint chips......I just thought it would be fun. Also, they are free, and I love looking at them.....it doesn't take much to make me happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumpurple Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 You all just talked me into it, this will be my first mystery quilt! I'm collecting my fabrics, and may need more purples (magenta). How many different fabrics of each color choice do I need? This does sound fun. Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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