My Mystery!

And what about that bag?

When I started to make this bag with Sandy's group, I made the bold decision to cut fabric straight from the bolt, rather than using stash or scraps. This is not something I do lightly, but the sample bag which Pauline had made, was in lovely blues and creams and it really inspired me to use these 2 fabrics by Edyta Sitar. The neutral with the tiny blue and black crosses is from her 'Silver Linings' collection and the dark blue is from 'Blue Barn'. 

I mentioned in an earlier blog that I had added a 'twist' to the pattern. The original was all neutral background and dark blue folded pinwheel inserts. As you can see I have used alternate light and dark squares. 





Why? I hear you ask? Well...
a) I thought if the background was so light it would get dirty too quickly
b) It wouldn't do if we all ended up with identical bags, and
c) I cut my neutral strips wrong !!!!!
I was using a different ruler which was half an inch wider than I usually use and I cut 5 inch strips instead of 4 1/2 inches. So rather than waste them and cut more (or slice off the extra half inch) I managed to use the pieces in a different layout. 

Measure twice - cut once!!!!

I also continued the pinwheel design onto the side/pocket, which worked out well.

There was a fair bit of hand sewing involved too, which was challenging for me, but I am really pleased with it.





Up in the loft this week I have been working on another beautiful French General red and neutral top pieced by (another) Janet. 

The fabrics and layout are just stunning and Janet has asked me to quilt fairly dense all over feathers. It's a big job, but it is coming along nicely.

 

So what was my 'Mystery'?

At the little U3A group in Mill Hill, this afternoon, I was telling the ladies about Bonnie Hunter's 'En Provence' mystery quilt  (which is still waiting to go on my long-arm!) 
Now they want me to design a mystery quilt for them - sounds like fun!



Happy Quilting Everyone!

Janet

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