Mystery Quilts

[twiglet]

Rosemary, I knew there was another way to do them, but I'm wondering how did you figure the measurements for squares, so you would end up with the final units you needed?

[twiglet]

I used your measurements as given, I just did the stitching before the final cuts. No reason to change the measurements given unless I don't want things to fit together, since I don't know what the finished sizes ought to be :whistle:

[twiglet]

You're brilliant!! Thanks.

[clhdabb]

My auto correct wants me to be "Charge". I may give in.

[clhdabb]

Lol Charae

[clhdabb]

Luann - nice fabric selection!
Rosemary - thanks for the cutting tips!

[clhdabb]

Getting a bit worried over here hmy: , I found myself pressing large lengths of the fabric and then folding it neatly and putting it in clip skirt hangers. All my fabrics for this quilt are now beautifully organised, hanging up all together, where I can't lose them :blink: , and they are all ready and waiting for the next clue. :P

[lorra]

I finished my pieces yesterday. I will post pictures tomorrow. I think they look great. Now I am anxiously waiting for the next set of instructions! While I am waiting I am making more blocks for my Disappearing Hourglass quilt. That is the only way to make it larger without having too many borders. I will finish that tomorrow, then I need to dig my way to the longarm. I piled stuff on it last month when I was rearranging my sewing room and have not taken time to clear it off. I like sewing a lot more than cleaning! :blush:

[twiglet]

But doesn't it feel good with a clean field. Look forward to seeing both :cheer:

[lorra]

I didn't get much cleaning done, but I made 15 more of the Disappearing Hourglass blocks. Here are my pictures. First the fabrics I chose.


These are my blocks.


One of my DD is joining in. She is not a TQS member (yet). Terrie gave approval, so I want to show her blocks too. Keep in mind, she has sewn very little, and has not ever made a quilt.


I think her seams are larger than a quarter inch. I think I forgot to tell her that part. I will tell her and it will give her something to do while she waits for the next month's clue.

[kfstitcher]

I like both your blocks and hers Cathy. Looks like she is a natural!

[kfstitcher]

I love both your colour ways. I'm so glad you daughter joined in. I think you really need to tell your daughter that the seams should be 1/4" inch. Otherwise it's like telling someone how to make bread without telling them you have to knead it. :lol:

I'm having a difficult time here restraining myself until October 1st :unsure:

[rehak]

Beautiful fabric choices, Cathy; both you and your daughter! What fun, having her join you in this! She definitely has the eye for colors, and after a little practice I'm sure she'll have the seam allowance down, too. They are going to be 2 gorgeous quilts!

[rehak]

Great looking colours Cathy. It is going to be fun seeing all the variations that colour can bring to one design. It would be funny if at the end of it we all decide that we prefer someone else's colour scheme over our own :whistle:

[rehak]

Will we see any more Clue #1 pics before next week?
At our guild they used to give a gal a big 'X" if she didn't finish on time. Since I'm relieving the gal who's done the MQ for years, they wanted me to do that too, saying it was fun. I choose to give each person a check mark if they've finished each clue within the month. More positive, I think. I think it will be much more motivating than a big 'X". Perhaps I could let them put their name in a hat each time they are 'on time' and then they'll have more chances to win a prize in the end?

On that other hand, I think just to chuck the whole "X" or check idea completely. Just enjoy the process.

Okay -pics anyone??