Sunday, November 30, 2014

Grand Illusions: This Chick's been busy

This chick been busy. There are a lineup of UFOs facing me, however this does not prevent me from starting the much anticipated yearly offering of the new mystery quilt from Bonnie Hunter. There are 8 weeks of intensive sewing to stay caught up (if that's what your life allows) or to simply get the cutting and a few sewn each week.


So what is the difference between this project and the other UFO's languishing on the perimeters of the desk top? Perhaps the fact that there is a Linky party on Monday mornings, and virtual Show & Tell of those that are participating from around the world? It is very motivating to be up to speed (so to speak) with 100s of quilters around the world, to oooh and aaah over their prowess with colours choices/substitutions and sewing accuracy.

In any case this chick has chosen to go scrappy all the way with this mystery. You will note the vintage pink calico!! As an aside will I ever in my lifetime get all this sewn up into quilts for my family, friends and community.

Broken dishes blocks made (and some awaiting a final press)
and the 80 hst's set aside for later.

Have a great week all and see you back here next Monday. To see other Grand Illusion MQs head over to Bonnie Hunters Linky party.

Hugs
Kathy
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  1. AndeeDecember 1, 2014 at 12:27 PM

    Looking good on clue one! Love your fabrics!

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    1. Kathy's A QuilterDecember 13, 2014 at 11:07 AM

      Thank you, I AM having fun with the choices of fabrics and how great they all play together.

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  2. Kevin the QuilterDecember 1, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    You know what........I think you nailed it about this mystery! The camaraderie among us "Bonniacs" really is something special. I love the link ups on Monday as well, and it really keeps me going. I even take vacation this time of year to participate! LOL

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    1. Kathy's A QuilterDecember 13, 2014 at 11:08 AM

      Thank you Kevin. A vacation to just quilt is also my idea of great time. Or to Shop Hop in Ireland or at home. Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. KarabetaDecember 3, 2014 at 12:10 AM

    What caught my eye most were the lonely cow's feet on the last picture, then I tried to find the missing parts - your quilt will be a look-and-find-puzzle - gorgeous! Apart from that ingenious additional fun - your units look great!

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    1. Kathy's A QuilterDecember 13, 2014 at 11:05 AM

      Thank you for noticing my surfing/beach cows. This type of piecing (aka small peices) lets us use all those funny patterned fabrics.

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  4. Cathy TommDecember 4, 2014 at 10:51 PM

    You did great. I just finished my step 1 and it is only hours away till step 2 comes out.

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    1. Kathy's A QuilterDecember 13, 2014 at 11:05 AM

      Thanks Cathy. It is sometimes a 'struggle' and 'sacrifice' to spend all the time we need in the studio.

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