These have not yet been trimmed. One thing at a time! |
Slowly, I am making progress on the little flying geese units that are Clue #2 in Bonnie Hunter's 'On Ringo Lake' Mystery Quilt. You can find the instructions here. It is not too late to join in! This clue uses my golds and neutrals. I am appreciative of the tips she provides. I have never been so careful with my sewing or cutting, and the blocks are looking better as I go along!
In addition to the fat quarters and half yard pieces of fabric I had pulled, I also found some scraps in my scrap bins which would yield a block or two. I took an inventory of the fabrics I am using for this quilt:
26 Red fabrics
26 Yellow fabrics
22 Neutral fabrics.
7 Black fabrics
I wondered, is there is enough contrast in the values with the neutrals and the yellows? Initially, a comparison of the bits and pieces was concern. Not that I was going to redo any of this work - but I was concerned.I was having a hard time distinquishing the yellows and neutrals in the mono photo. However, my concerns were somewhat alleviated as I got the bits put together.
In the end, I decided to ditch the big grapefruit-y print and the white asterisk print, but kept the others. I did cut enough bits for a few extra units, just in case some of these combos really don't work!
My guess at how these blocks may come together! |
Off to make more little geese - and to start putting up my holiday decorations! My two recent trips out of town got me off schedule. I am on schedule with the 31 day blogging challenge - Day 6 can now be checked off!
Take care,
Gretchen
Your units for both mystery quilts look awesome! I'm very excited about the Magnolia mystery quilt reveal tomorrow as well!
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