The Day After

Yesterday was my birthday and it was a busy day. I wanted to try and get all my blocks for the Bonnie Hunter mystery quilt called, Good Fortune done but it didn't happen. Today clue number 4 was released and I am feeling the pressure! They look to be easier so I think I will be caught up soon.

In some ways this is a good way to work on any scrap quilt. Sewing  them into "bite size" pieces and giving yourself a deadline, makes it go pretty fast. You can go at your own pace but then it will become another UFO (I know myself!) . I have never done this type of mystery quilt before but so far it is fun! One of the things I enjoy is her instructions on how to cut and sew things, you can always learn something new!

I got some art supplies from my husband and am going to try some new things, stay tuned!

Kelly

Last Day of November

So remember those strips from my last post? I turned them into 4 patches for the newest mystery quilt from Bonnie Hunter, it's called Good Fortune. I really enjoyed making these.

There were a lot to make! I chose the aqua/blue colors. This was clue number 1.

Today was clue number 2 and the instructions were to make half square triangles. I chose red. I am not doing her color suggestions but going my own way and using up my scraps.

All these need to be cut into strips and this does not include the lights! I like the repetitiveness of the cutting, sewing and pressing. It's mindless.

I have only played with this ruler once and decided to give it a try. It was the exact size I needed. It's amazing how many things we collect that we don't use........

You can use it to cut up the strips and cut out the triangles.

Layer the light and dark right sides together and cut them out. The non-slip grip helps to keep it in place.

It's magic! You can get 10 out of a strip and they are very accurate. I was very happy with the results.

I am also working on another mystery quilt for my guild, I will tell you about this in the months to come.

It's going to be cute! I have about 20 members who want to make it. I can't wait to see what they all come up with.

Kelly