(She's a bright one, isn't she?)
The quilt top measures 58" x 78".
Now, I'd better get to quilting something...that stack of tops is piling up!
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
mystery quilt top
If ever there was a mystery quilt that is up my alley, this one would be it! It was the perfect pattern for my first foray into the world of mystery quilts. I love the fabrics I picked. I loved the process. I love the results. There was no strip piecing (yay!) and there is a 2" square border around the outside. Perfection!!!
(She's a bright one, isn't she?)
The mystery quilt reveal meeting was held at the library last evening and it was great fun to see all the quilts. I never tire of seeing the options that one pattern can produce. It always astonishes me, and in the best possible way.
The quilt top measures 58" x 78".
Now, I'd better get to quilting something...that stack of tops is piling up!
(She's a bright one, isn't she?)
The quilt top measures 58" x 78".
Now, I'd better get to quilting something...that stack of tops is piling up!
Yay! We can give up control and come up with a lovely result! The world is mysterious that way. I would love to see a pattern for this.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love how it turned out!
ReplyDeleteI think I´m to much of an controlfreak to dare such a challenge!!
pretty!
ReplyDeletecurious: what's your beef with strip piecing? :)
teaginny,
ReplyDeletejust that the seams come apart. it makes me want to pull my hair out. i MAY be an obsessive backstitcher. :)
aj
This is gorgeous!
ReplyDeletereally pleasuring my eyes...
ReplyDeleteit turned out wonderfully
ReplyDeleteI love this :)
ReplyDeleteSeeing this has made me reconsider joining in on a mystery quilt, the next time one comes along. Of course I like this pattern and I really like your colors and your use of grey as the background. It's a happy quilt!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beauty - the border adds so much to that quilt!
ReplyDeleteCan you share the mystery quilt instructions? Looking for something fun to do with my quilt group this summer and this one is super cute!!!
ReplyDeletelovely! The design is fun and surprising and those colours really pop... I like it!
ReplyDeleteThat is just beautiful! I think I'll always love a gray background.
ReplyDeleteIt's awesome Amanda Jean...a mystery quilt with an beautiful result...luv it!!
ReplyDeleteGreat one! It does tricks with the eyes! :) I love the pattern.
ReplyDeleteCool! It turned out great! I'm glad your first mystery quilt was a positive experience. Mine was too!
ReplyDeleteI love this!!! Any chance I can get the pattern???
ReplyDeleteI love seeing how they ar all different too.
ReplyDeleteI love it. I loved it when I saw the fabric pull you did for it. It's so cheery!
ReplyDeleteGreat colors. It is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great job! I love it! Great color selection. Yeah, it's bright, but the gray tones it down perfectly....not too much, either. I love it AJ!
ReplyDeleteThat's so exciting! I always love seeing the differences that happen when the same pattern is used - fabric is just amazing!!
ReplyDeleteThat is lovely. Makes me think of a bowl of ripe fruit. I love the border, a stunning quilt.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I really like this! I am usually a traditional or prim type of quilter but lately I just can't seem to get enough of modern quilts.
ReplyDeleteYou Did It! Congratulations on letting go -- it looks great. I LOVE your colors!
ReplyDeletelove it!!!! love the colors and at least for a mystery it is not a sampler block quilt--i for some reason don't like those. This is great!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely surprise finish. I'm not brave enough yet but maybe someday I'll let go of control enough to try one. I agree, looking at other quilts from the same pattern using various fabrics is wonderful. I appreciate how Sew Sweetness (I think) has published all of her testers' purses in her blog entry so people can see the options. It helps us new quilters to think outside the box.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! I love the bright colors mixed with the gray background. I'm always a little nervous when doing a mystery quilt that I won't like the end result, but this one is a winner for sure!
ReplyDeleteAmanda
I love this color scheme. Have a group of fabrics pulled from a few months back using these very same colors. Just haven't gotten to it. I'm still too much of a control freak to do a mystery quilt. Besides,the fact that I always design my own. Good for you for trying it.
ReplyDeleteAdorable!!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. There's something freeing about doing a mystery quilt. Yours turned out great!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt. Love it.
ReplyDeleteHave a very blessed Easter!
ReplyDeleteThis is the best mystery quilt I have ever seen.
ReplyDeleteI will add my name to the chorus of folks who would like a copy of that pattern. Pleeeeease!
ReplyDeleteThis is really fun! I am still loving the mystery quilt idea! (HINT HINT!)
ReplyDeleteGreat bright colors with the gray background. Can't wait to see how you decide to quilt it!
ReplyDeleteI love it!! I'd love to reproduce it, too :)
ReplyDeletethis is absolutely beautiful!!!! Love all the colors and the pattern is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love it too.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Are the instructions available somewhere?
ReplyDeleteI'm happy that it went so well for you.
ReplyDeleteLovely finished quilt. I, too, would love to have the pattern.
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