sewingpup 230 Report post Posted November 16, 2016 you need as many fabrics in each of the color choices as you want...Bonnie is a scrap quilter....so the more the merrier....but....your also OK if you only use one fabric for each color...it's all good. the more different fabrics in each color the more "sparkle" and it is fun to look at the finished quilt and remember where all those fabric scraps came from. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plumpurple 17 Report post Posted November 16, 2016 Thanks, I'll search thru another scrap tub then I should be set. It really does sound fun. 1 IBQLTN2 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quilta93 374 Report post Posted November 17, 2016 I may just have to try this. I've never done a mystery quilt. Sounds like fun. Friday I'll be in Burlington, so may pick up some paint chips. Then check out my stash. Deb. 2 IBQLTN2 and Mary Beth reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mary Beth 840 Report post Posted November 17, 2016 My guys came home for less than 24 hours, and then back too the woods, deer hunting. I am going through my stash as soon as they walk out the door!! 2 Pepsi Girl and dbams reacted to this Quote Mary Beth Powered by 2009 Freedom Future winner of the Millie Sweepstakes http://marysnutshell.blogspot.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pepsi Girl 238 Report post Posted November 18, 2016 Mine leaves again Monday. I've been a hunting widow sense Sept. I've gotten so much done! 1 Mary Beth reacted to this Quote Nancy Gammill AKA "Gabby" Hand Guided Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mary Beth 840 Report post Posted November 18, 2016 Ohhhh, that would be nice, lol Quote Mary Beth Powered by 2009 Freedom Future winner of the Millie Sweepstakes http://marysnutshell.blogspot.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quiltedsunflower 115 Report post Posted November 18, 2016 My husband is not a hunter :-( Since he retired in March I haven't had much time to sew. He's the one who needs a hobby. I have PLENTY!!! 2 Pepsi Girl and Mary Beth reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mary Beth 840 Report post Posted November 19, 2016 Oh no!! That would be my luck. I don't think I can do this quilt. I went through my scraps, and I don't have these colors. I am trying to de-stash...not add to it. Quote Mary Beth Powered by 2009 Freedom Future winner of the Millie Sweepstakes http://marysnutshell.blogspot.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbams 395 Report post Posted November 19, 2016 Mary Beth, you can use other colors. Why not collect all the instructions, see how it looks, and then decide? Might be a great opportunity to de-stash! 1 Mary Beth reacted to this Quote Betsy quilting with Emmeline, a 2011 Freedom SR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quilta93 374 Report post Posted November 19, 2016 Got my paint chips today. Will go through my stash tomorrow. Deb. 1 Mary Beth reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IBQLTN2 291 Report post Posted November 21, 2016 Mary Beth choose different colors for the mystery. I usually pick different colors but this time her colors are so pretty that I am staying with hers. 1 Mary Beth reacted to this Quote New Lenni Mom http://www.jeannepedersen.blogspot.com http://community.webshots.com/user/IBQLTN2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuiltingB 54 Report post Posted November 25, 2016 I'm in! Have my fabric ready to go, I went with Bonnie's colors as they are some of my favorites! 1 Mary Beth reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quilta93 374 Report post Posted November 25, 2016 I went through all my fabrics. I have chain store fabrics and quilt shop fabrics. I separated them and I have a lot more quilt shop fabric than I thought I did. Yay!!! I think I have enough good fabric in my stash to make this quilt. I'll probably get a few more greens tho. Im visiting my daughter and her husband in Ottawa and I may have her take me to Quilty Pleasures and check their fabric. Deb. 2 Gail O and T Row Studio reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Row Studio 1,576 Report post Posted November 25, 2016 Clue one is up on her blog. The fun begins. Quote Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeeAnn 105 Report post Posted November 25, 2016 This will be my first mystery with Bonnie and I think it will be fun! I just pulled from my stash but subbed blues for purples and burnt orange for the magenta. I just wanted to sew from my stash. I saw the first clue but I am away from home for Thanksgiving so will have to start when I get home. It makes it more fun when you communicate with others who are also doing it! Quote LeeAnn Meduna Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IBQLTN2 291 Report post Posted November 28, 2016 Well I hope everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving holiday and got motivated to start the En Provence Mystery 1st clue It was 4 patches made out of background fabrics. mine are ALL DONE!! So how did everyone do? Quote New Lenni Mom http://www.jeannepedersen.blogspot.com http://community.webshots.com/user/IBQLTN2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Row Studio 1,576 Report post Posted November 28, 2016 Jeanne I got the clue before I went to a retreat this week-end and quickly cut my scraps into 2" strips and took that to the retreat I had enough to make 214- 4 patches so I meed to make & more. I thought that was pretty close figuring when I was just cutting various chunks and pieces of scraps. They look so nice. Quote Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbams 395 Report post Posted November 28, 2016 17 minutes ago, IBQLTN2 said: Well I hope everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving holiday and got motivated to start the En Provence Mystery 1st clue It was 4 patches made out of background fabrics. mine are ALL DONE!! So how did everyone do? Bragger!!! Quote Betsy quilting with Emmeline, a 2011 Freedom SR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mary Beth 840 Report post Posted November 28, 2016 43 minutes ago, dbams said: Bragger!!! Yes, what she said!!! I cut mine out, and sewed my strips together. Need to press, cut, sew and press....but I am almost finished Quote Mary Beth Powered by 2009 Freedom Future winner of the Millie Sweepstakes http://marysnutshell.blogspot.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mary Beth 840 Report post Posted November 28, 2016 On 11/25/2016 at 11:08 AM, LeeAnn said: This will be my first mystery with Bonnie and I think it will be fun! I just pulled from my stash but subbed blues for purples and burnt orange for the magenta. I just wanted to sew from my stash. I saw the first clue but I am away from home for Thanksgiving so will have to start when I get home. It makes it more fun when you communicate with others who are also doing it! Heading back to the quilt studio with my paint chips and my color wheel. You have inspired me to think about it, lol. I love Bonnie's colors. I just don't want to buy more fabric. I will let you know how it turns out. Quote Mary Beth Powered by 2009 Freedom Future winner of the Millie Sweepstakes http://marysnutshell.blogspot.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pepsi Girl 238 Report post Posted November 28, 2016 I don't have Bonnie's colors either and I really want to use my stash. Color is not my friend if I change purples to blue what are some good choices for the others . Normally my husband is my color guy but he's hunting. Who would every think I'd be wishing him home when I been counting on this time to quit? Quote Nancy Gammill AKA "Gabby" Hand Guided Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mary Beth 840 Report post Posted November 28, 2016 1 hour ago, Pepsi Girl said: I don't have Bonnie's colors either and I really want to use my stash. Color is not my friend if I change purples to blue what are some good choices for the others . Normally my husband is my color guy but he's hunting. Who would every think I'd be wishing him home when I been counting on this time to quit? I think I am a big talker. I dragged out all of my tubs to go through them. Started looking at the color wheel, and decided to take a nap. I am going to buy the fabrics, because I love the colors, and when I am finished, I will have some really cool stash colors. Quote Mary Beth Powered by 2009 Freedom Future winner of the Millie Sweepstakes http://marysnutshell.blogspot.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnnP 164 Report post Posted November 29, 2016 Im in, But where do I get the clues? Oh I found it. Yes Im in. This will be fun, but mostly after Christmas. Im piecing a king size quilt now. Have an oversized queen on the frame, have bindings to put on 4 quilts. You all know what Im talking about. 1 Wyonut2run reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piecrust 45 Report post Posted November 29, 2016 A quilters work is never done..... Quote Vickie http://vickiequilts.blogspot.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quilta93 374 Report post Posted November 30, 2016 I don't think I'll be able to start piecing till after December 19. Then I should have lots of time. I hope. Deb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
