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Title: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 03, 2021, 09:36:28 AM
So here we are at the end of our 2021 Mysteryquiltalongathon! 

:VV:

We started at the very end of  JANUARY
and hopefully by the end of this month or year
we will have a gallery of beautiful Star Quilts
to show the rest of The Sewing Place.

Lets just  remind ourselves of what we have made  ...

Block 1 - Mine was Ruby - 5 Blocks (30th January)
Block 2 - Mine was Aquamarine - 4 Blocks (13th March)
Block 3 - Mine was Citrine - 5 Blocks (24th April)
Block 4 - Mine was Sapphire - 4 Blocks (3rd June)
Block 5 - Mine was Emerald - 3 Blocks (17th July)
Block 6 - Mine was Amethyst - 4 Blocks (28th August)

So here is MY Choice of Layout for the 2021 Mystery Quilt

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with a completed quilt will receive an exclusive

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Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 03, 2021, 09:56:54 AM
I have finished piecing my top (https://photos.app.goo.gl/bQ6HKurMjyWR93fU6), adding 1" (f) sashing and cornerstones and a 2 1/2" (f) border
but you can assemble the top as you wish. Its your Quilt!

If you wanted to make a slightly larger rectangular quilt just make one more of blocks 2,3,4,5 and 6 and follow the pattern*

As you can see there are FIVE units for Blocks 1 and 3 so could be  can be interchanged and Blocks 2,4 and 6  have  FOUR units so you can change their positions too ....

The only Block that cant be moved is Block 5 which only has three units ... (unless that is you make another!!!)

Find the layout that please you best or make your own up!

Im not too happy with my border as I had to piece it to get the length
and had very lil background fabric to do it with so may yet have a play and add a lil detail.
I will update you here if I do.

* If interchanging the blocks and using a different placement to mine,
Look carefully at which five blocks you need to make.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Acorn on October 03, 2021, 10:05:44 AM
That is glorious!   0_0
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: maliw on October 03, 2021, 10:08:57 AM
Oh my  :perfect10:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 03, 2021, 10:13:57 AM
Awww Shucks !!  :|
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Elnnina on October 03, 2021, 10:26:31 AM
Absolutely beautiful you really are a clever lass.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on October 03, 2021, 10:28:27 AM
That is lovely - so bright.
 :thumbsup:
I spent a lot of time placing and replacing blocks yesterday and almost came up with same design. Love the effect of the corner stones  :perfect10:
Now I think I will do something do similar but not until tomorrow
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 03, 2021, 10:29:25 AM
Thank you but not really ... its all simple techniques, I blame the colours ... I think thats what makes it!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Flobear on October 03, 2021, 10:32:27 AM
Beautiful work  :perfect10:

I'm even sadder now that I wasn't able to join in but looking forward to seeing everyone's quilts.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bumblebuncher on October 03, 2021, 10:36:21 AM
Beautiful  :D
BB
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Starryfish on October 03, 2021, 12:25:58 PM
It's absolutely lovely!
 :perfect10:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 03, 2021, 12:27:45 PM
@Flobear  the tutorials are still there ...... :devil:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: realale on October 03, 2021, 12:48:08 PM
Wow, just wow. I am in awe.
Still not tempted to join in but greatly admire the results!!  :P
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Pearl on October 03, 2021, 13:09:40 PM
@Flobear , I've only done the first blocks (ruby), so if you want to join the stragglers group, you wouldn't be alone.

Having seen yours, @Iminei , I will certainly keep going.  Your quilt is gorgeous.  Absolutely breath-taking.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Kenora on October 03, 2021, 13:53:13 PM
@Flobear - I'm in the stragglers group too!  :P I'm still struggling with the Sapphire block (I think - at least mine's sapphire) - I'm not keen on the thickness I get when I join the flying geese with the square in a square. I think that's why I rarely make this kind of block. -<

@Iminei - your pieced top is very eye-catching, and I love the little cornerstones.  :loveit:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: SewRuthieSews on October 03, 2021, 17:23:37 PM
Wow @Iminei ! that's absolutely wonderful.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 03, 2021, 17:54:01 PM
Wow @Iminei this is stunning!  :perfect10:  :VV:  I am so glad I joined and let you lead me/us through the making. I am very excited to start getting my blocks together, I did a layout very similar but not the same. I will get started tomorrow. Thank you  :hug:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on October 03, 2021, 18:22:10 PM
Go on @Flobear give it a go,
Not as complicated as it seems - well I haven't done as much unpicking!

Nw I'm attempting to put it together!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Flobear on October 03, 2021, 18:44:42 PM
Thank you to those who are in the Stragglers group, I might just make a start and see where it gets me. I would like something bright and vibrant to liven up the neutralnessness of the decor I inherited. Need to get the sewing room painted first so I can put it all back together. Would have started this afters but can't find most of my paintbrush stash - just the rollers and a few somewhat past-it bristly things.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Renegade Sewist on October 03, 2021, 19:49:15 PM
 :perfect10:       :perfect10:       :perfect10:       :perfect10:       :perfect10:       :perfect10:




OH MY GOODNESS
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 04, 2021, 07:06:56 AM
@Lilian  as I (tried to) explain earlier .... because we have 3 sets of Four Blocks and 2 sets of Five, your quilt can be individual as where you choose to put your colours can vary to where Ive put mine ...

you can also of course throw the layout away and arrange as you wish but I do think it creates a nice effect.

Ive got to think about backing too, I always forget that a quilt needs a backing fabric ... Im wondering about piecing it with another block of each star ... we'll see ....

Very much looking forward to seeing all of yours made up!!!!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: LouiseS on October 04, 2021, 13:00:29 PM
This is lovely and so clever. I was wondering how the three blocks would fit into the design. The cornerstones are fantastic.

I have decided on my layout and started cutting sashing so I can sew the blocks into rows. I’m going to have to revise how to do cornerstones.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on October 04, 2021, 15:01:01 PM
Going through the block check list  seemed to be short of a block.
Rifled through my current sewing project box and there were the pieces for another Amethust block so am now doing thet. It is already half sewn - no idea what I was doing about that   :facepalm:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 04, 2021, 16:02:07 PM
Thanks @Iminei I do like the layout you have done, it's very effective.  I will try mine and see how they look.  I had decided to put cornerstones on each block, so I got that the same.  I would ideally like mine to fit small double bed (4ft) wide so I will see if I can adjust it to fit.  :)
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 04, 2021, 17:46:54 PM
Well the 5x5 comes out at 60" sq + 4" sashing +5" border = 69" sq.

If you add the extra row of 5 blocks you'll be looking at 72" x 60" plus any sashing and borders. (10" extra)
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on October 04, 2021, 18:20:22 PM
Spent some of the afternoon playing with blocks and patterns.
At the moment I am looking at a 6x4 block arrangement to come out as single bed size but it may well change over night :D
More fun tomorrow
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Catllar on October 04, 2021, 18:41:45 PM
That looks lovely! My first thought included  half plain blocks with the squares offset, but  kept coming up short with the 6 block. ANyway at the moment I have started quilting the BOOM baby so have no brain or space to play with this one  but I'm thinking hard :thinking: :thinking: :thinking:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Diane on October 04, 2021, 18:54:36 PM
@Iminei That really is a striking quilt, just loving the colours  :perfect10:

I really must join in if you do another one next year as it's right up my street, i somehow always manage to miss the start  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 04, 2021, 22:41:16 PM
Quote from: Iminei on October 04, 2021, 17:46:54 PM
Well the 5x5 comes out at 60" sq + 4" sashing +5" border = 69" sq.

If you add the extra row of 5 blocks you'll be looking at 72" x 60" plus any sashing and borders. (10" extra)

I've had a think @Iminei  and I might make the extra blocks as you suggest.  I was hoping to avoid making more as I want to start assembling them  :thinking:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 05, 2021, 06:17:14 AM
Its only One more block  and not even of the whole six ... just the five needed to continue the pattern ...
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Silver Rose on October 05, 2021, 07:21:24 AM
@Iminei  Wow, that really sparkles like the jewels represented.  Brilliant. :perfect10:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 05, 2021, 09:44:58 AM
I am going for it, hoping that I have enough of the fabrics left  :)
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 08, 2021, 21:05:54 PM
I have cut and sewn the sashing to one side of my blocks today. The cornerstones and the rest of the sashing will be done on Sunday.  I have changed the layout slightly and decided to go for a 6 x 4 blocks for the top, borders and binding added later.  :)
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 09, 2021, 08:19:19 AM
Looking forward to seeing it ... and that poor block that didnt make the front could be pieced/appliqued on the back?!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Sandra on October 09, 2021, 08:20:36 AM
Mine's going to have to be put aside for now.

All of the blocks are done and I have enough (I think) of the background fabric for the sashing. It's easier to put it to one side in this state than to half-assemble it and to come back to it in the future and try to remember where I'd got to.

Sandra.
xxx
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 09, 2021, 08:22:26 AM
That is so true ... as I found when I came back to putting the top together having done half of it (remember the foot pedal that gave up the ghost??)
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 09, 2021, 10:32:05 AM
Quote from: Iminei on October 09, 2021, 08:19:19 AM
Looking forward to seeing it ... and that poor block that didnt make the front could be pieced/appliqued on the back?!

I started to make more blocks but didn't have enough fabric to complete them. I made one extra emerald block for the top. I now have two spare which I do intend to piece into the backing, if I can make one more block (fingers crossed) I think three on the back would be better.  :) I still need to get the wadding but not sure what weight is best.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 09, 2021, 11:49:48 AM
Probably a heavier weight than I use here in DDD ... which is Autumn weight ... if you are going to use it that is.

Yesterday I snuggled up in the sofa with my friends star quilt  (https://photos.app.goo.gl/j6YveBhvHpXwaApN8)over me ... so there I was surrounded by all my TSP friends when I was feeling poorly !!!

Sorry I have no pics of the actual event.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 09, 2021, 19:22:12 PM
I think autumn weight would be ok for me. I am going to use it on the bed as an extra layer. I don't heat my bedroom I like it cold with windows open all year round but I do like to be warm under the covers. What weight would be autumn weight?

That friends star quilt is gorgeous! 
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Catllar on October 10, 2021, 09:44:56 AM
My quilt when it gets assembled will be made with what we made - no more - then I'll probably donate it for a Cancer charity that I support, they're always looking for raffle prizes.  I never know what to do with quilts. I have one on each of the guest beds but don't like them on mine - my bedroom is white and white with a touch of white. No place for coloured quilts there to disturb the zenitude  :meditation:

I hav e a couple of coloured wall quilts hung up.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on October 10, 2021, 17:47:40 PM
Still undecided whether to do a 5x5 or a 4x6 but I have cut sashing as it wil be the same width whatever the final decison.

I think I will make another Emerald Block - that will give me more thinking time and if I don't use it it can go on the back. I already have a spare one which I sewed up with a wrong design
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Flobear on October 10, 2021, 18:40:29 PM
That Friends' star quilt is Fab U Lusss. I haven't seen it before.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 10, 2021, 19:49:08 PM
@Bjay I am making mine 6 x 4. This is the first layout, I have two emerald blocks the wrong way round but will put that right.


My cornerstones and sashing is now cut and sewn.


 
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 10, 2021, 19:53:11 PM
I did the attachments wrong  :facepalm:  Try again.
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Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on October 10, 2021, 20:21:20 PM
@Lilian  that is going to be really pretty
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 10, 2021, 20:30:17 PM
I hope so @Bjay it's the quilting I am worried about, this is the first big quilt I have ever made. I don't know how I will get it under my machine  :faints: I would like to try free motion but have never done that either.  :thinking:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on October 10, 2021, 22:15:50 PM
@Lilian I.m a novice on FMQ as well, I thought I would give it a go on this quilt
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Flobear on October 10, 2021, 22:33:32 PM
Oooh, brave souls going with FMQ  :S
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 11, 2021, 06:12:07 AM
@Lilian  ... THAT is Beautiful ... such a fresh look with the white background! Brava Lilian!!!   

You are like me, I have the bedroom window wide open all night every night unless a major hoolie is throwing rain in (It doesnt the wind blows across the front of the house, not toward it!)  and I never have the heating on ...

Autumn weight will be in the description of the wadding such as Empress Mills Kahtadin wadding (https://www.empressmills.co.uk/bosal-katahdin-cotton-wadding-autumn-96) which is what I prefer ...

I am however working my way through a full roll of wadding from a Doughtys roadshow (I will never have to buy wadding again) but EM's 3 metre offers are very good value and if I had no wadding this is what I would choose ....

Regarding quilting it .... If you are sashing your quilt you could QAYG it in 2, 3 or 4 more manageable pieces using the sashing strips as the joining strips.

There is a QAYG tutorial (https://photos.app.goo.gl/EC7CE1Uir5r2vGR2A) in the Darkside tutorial section and plenty of help online.

The only difference from the standard QAYG method, which typically uses 1" front joining strips on the front and 2" strips on the back, would be the width of your strips and to remember to allow a lil more wadding at the edge of the sections you are joining to avoid having an 'empty' gully between the joined sections.

Practice with a couple of wadded squares  (https://goo.gl/photos/bxFJsJMUvj6hT6as8)beforehand to get the idea of it before joining sections of the quilt.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 11, 2021, 13:35:05 PM
Thanks @Iminei the background is a bit overblown on the photo, it is actually a tiny white flower on a cream background.

I have ordered the wadding as per your link  :)  I really want to try quilting it as one piece. I will use my singer 201k as it is a flatbed in its own table.  I will practice first on some spare block that I have.
My knees tremble at the thought  :faints:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Catllar on October 11, 2021, 17:10:15 PM
That's very pretty Lilian. :loveit:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 11, 2021, 17:39:36 PM
 I too am procrastinating the layeration of this quilt (mine not yours)

Its a bit like doing the washing up after a roast dinner (Not that I do that anymore)
the thought is usually worse than the deed.

But first I need to find/piece the backing  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Catllar on October 12, 2021, 17:36:11 PM
I'm going to Spain tomorrow so maybe I'll find a patchwork emporium somewhere from where I can get some batting
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on October 14, 2021, 17:33:25 PM
I think this is the one I'm doing - 6x4 as it seems to have more practical uses but I like the 5x5

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Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 14, 2021, 18:07:17 PM
That is gorgeous @Bjay :)
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 15, 2021, 06:23:44 AM
And doesnt it sparkle ???!!!!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on October 15, 2021, 12:25:29 PM
@Iminei you are the second person to say that it sparkles. Thank you
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: fajita on October 16, 2021, 10:32:43 AM
I’m thinking this sort of layout.
Am considering sashing options.

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I played around with layouts all day, yesterday, but it wasn’t until I pictured it on this thread that I noticed the left hand green square is different to the other green squares. Sigh.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 16, 2021, 15:24:03 PM
@fajita that is going to be stunning, the contrast is wonderful. I wouldn't worry about that green square, it took me a while to see it after you mentioned it  :)
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 16, 2021, 16:45:55 PM
Oh WOW @fajita  ... Just WOW!!!!!!!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on October 17, 2021, 18:33:34 PM
Backing fabric bouight today - love it even if it is swirly

(https://i.postimg.cc/v82YFzcN/IMG-0025.jpg)
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 17, 2021, 19:42:07 PM
I think that will be perfect!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on October 18, 2021, 17:57:57 PM

SI have stared at rhe blocks I had put sashng on for a few days - just dind't like them. Then when in the other room where the yellow quilt is I thoughty narrow the sashing.
So unpicked what I had done - only 2 rows, recut the sashing to 1ins wide,  and I have now put sashing on the rows Does look better - less oppresive
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 21, 2021, 19:57:41 PM
I have laid out my blocks with the sashing and cornerstones. I hadn't given a thought to a border so am thinking about using some cornerstone sized squares, one for each outer block to match?

I am still unsure about the placement of the purple blocks, I think they stand out from the rest so am considering a different layout  :thinking:
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Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 21, 2021, 20:52:51 PM
Im afraid I agree @Lilian  .. the purple blocks stand out too much .... Im sorry, mea culpa

Do you need fabric to redo? I can send you some.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 21, 2021, 22:12:58 PM
Not your fault @Iminei I will see what I can do, I have plenty of fabric and might even dismantle them to the middle square. I will look at them over the weekend.  :)

I do like them as they are so may well make cushion covers with them.  :)
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 22, 2021, 22:21:15 PM
I've had a little play with this amethyst block, I think this looks better but still not sure.  Your comments welcome  :)

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Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: fajita on October 22, 2021, 22:46:50 PM
It looks more in keeping with the other blocks, the yellow/cream is softer than the whiter originals.  I think it will work.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 22, 2021, 22:55:19 PM
Quote from: fajita on October 22, 2021, 22:46:50 PM
It looks more in keeping with the other blocks, the yellow/cream is softer than the whiter originals.  I think it will work.

The cream is the same as in all the others, I think sometimes the camera makes it look whiter.  I have changed the corner blocks to lighter colours but I don't know if there is enough contrast on the corners now.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 23, 2021, 07:27:58 AM
Can you take a pic of the original amethyst block and the new one ... and one of the new with the other blocks @Lilian

In the first instance I think the new block is much softer and goes much better with your other blocks ... not that the original isnt stunning in its own right.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 23, 2021, 08:45:45 AM
Backing fabric found £££ :rolleyes:

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Took around an hour to choose as the Hand dyed Grey background fabric is really tricky; its grey but its blue but its green .....

Sharon at Seahorse quilting was so helpful and so very patient and just about had the 4ms I needed on the bolt .... although the quilt actually measures 70"ish sq so about 1.8 ms ....
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Pearl on October 23, 2021, 08:48:11 AM
Beautiful back and front  :loveit: :loveit: :loveit:

Can’t wait to see how you quilt it.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 23, 2021, 18:40:51 PM
Wow @Iminei that background fabric is gorgeous!  Mine is quite boring in comparison.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 23, 2021, 18:43:22 PM
Quote from: Iminei on October 23, 2021, 07:27:58 AM
Can you take a pic of the original amethyst block and the new one ... and one of the new with the other blocks @Lilian

In the first instance I think the new block is much softer and goes much better with your other blocks ... not that the original isnt stunning in its own right.

This is the new block laid out with the others.  The new block does look better but I haven't committed to it just yet.

Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Pearl on October 23, 2021, 18:55:56 PM
The new block fits in beautifully but the original blocks are gorgeous.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 23, 2021, 19:15:11 PM
Thank you @Pearl, I am getting there  s l o w l y   :)
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 23, 2021, 22:01:15 PM
So Gorgeous!
If you have the fabrics make the new ones ... include the originals on the back

Do you want a label ???????

Does anyone want a label, courtesy of Elvistoo ??????

Wow @Iminei that background fabric is gorgeous!  Mine is quite boring in comparison.

at ££££ !!!!  but Ive stopped scrimping on the backing ... If its right, its right!
I tried desperately to select from the sale fabric but it would not wash!

If you look at the good quilt makers ... their backing is always superb ... dont get me wrong ... The Opus was backed with (a very nice quality) sheet but I put a lot of time and effort in the fronts of quilts and so .....
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 23, 2021, 22:44:00 PM
@Iminei I don't have enough of the other fabrics to make all new blocks, I am taking the old ones apart.  The one you see is just the four corners remade and laid on top of the previous blocks.  I must admit I really like the original ones and am sad to be changing them but I know they don't fit with the rest of them.   :)

EDIT: I would like a label please :)
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on October 23, 2021, 23:30:53 PM
@Lilian  defnitely that new block looks  great. well done you

I have a conundrum as well - will pot tomorrow
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 24, 2021, 09:51:54 AM
The one you see is just the four corners remade and laid on top of the previous blocks.

Then thats all you need to do! :D

Have pmed you regarding a label ... Anyone else want a label? It will be good to wake Elvistoo up!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on October 24, 2021, 13:55:30 PM
I'd love, a label or2 please.

Just settli g down to an afternoon of sewing. It's been a while
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on October 24, 2021, 14:30:25 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/767PWgyn/IMG-0027.jpg)

I don't like the sashing. It doesn't seem to work. I was going to use the background fabric as the border but as can be seen I haven't enough to do both. Alternative is  redo sashing in BF and use a charcoal as block colour as the border.
I'm going backwards and forwards and I just not sure what to do.

I could of course leave it as it is  :thinking:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: fajita on October 24, 2021, 15:38:39 PM
I’ve done my sashing. 
I’ve got a baby quilt to make so may not do much more on this one for a bit.

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Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Pearl on October 24, 2021, 15:58:21 PM
Wow, @fajita .  Great sashing  :loveit:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Flobear on October 24, 2021, 17:23:16 PM
For me, that sashing works @Bjay, at least in the photo. The blocks are so vibrant that I think sashing that sits quietly in the background is a good choice.
Not sure what you have in mind for the binding, iirc you mentioned flanges, but that could be a bit more 'in-yer-face' if you wanted it to be.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on October 24, 2021, 17:44:23 PM
Thanks @Flobear . Over the afternoon decisions were made.

looking carefully at a couple of photos helped.

The grey will be the sashing, the border will be in the Bg fabric to link it all - no idea about the binding will have to see how it looks together but that is a long way off.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 24, 2021, 19:30:44 PM
Fabulous Fabulous!!! 

You could do something for the binding like I did for the 100 shades quilt? I saw the most Fabulous floral, very vivid and I knew I had to have it ...

It was too much, way way too much for a quilting fabric

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but as a binding it was perfect!

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Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 24, 2021, 20:55:56 PM
@Iminei that does look very effective  :perfect10:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on October 25, 2021, 09:26:42 AM
I hadn't thought of a really bright binding. It would go quite well.
Wish I'd thought about it when I was at the show. It's a long way off though  :thinking:
I wil have some of that raspberry red left from  the ribbon quilt. I had initially bought it to back the,Quiltathon.  :thinking:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on October 29, 2021, 16:55:11 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/3JNDMWXx/IMG-0034.jpg)

Top of quilt complete - still needs a good press but it's going to be stored for  a while so...........

Decision made on binding - bright blue matches the backing and is ised in the blocks. but wont be finished until I have completed the ribbon quilt

Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 29, 2021, 18:24:23 PM
Oh! Thats lovely ... I do hope you like it!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 29, 2021, 18:43:10 PM
@Bjay that is lovely!  I like the narrower sashing, I might do that on mine  :)
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Deafoldbat on October 29, 2021, 19:36:41 PM
@Bjay Don't wish to rain on the parade, so I assume the variations in layout of two of the yellow blocks are intentional?
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lowena on October 29, 2021, 19:55:18 PM
I didn't like to ask  :|
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on October 29, 2021, 23:26:48 PM
@Deafoldbat @Lowena well no one's perfect  :laughing:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 30, 2021, 12:31:21 PM
@Bjay 's gone for a 6x4 layout (instead of the original 5x5) so her choice on the placement.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lowena on October 30, 2021, 13:23:15 PM
@Iminei it wasn't the layout we were talking about.It was her design choice within one of the blocks. It's a lovely quilt top  <3

Ah I see it now ! sorry! xxx
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on October 30, 2021, 18:26:05 PM
So it was an error I realised when it was half constructed, didn't see it till i'd hung it up ready to finish it. -
Quite happy with it though . I'll see how many people spot it :laughing:
and far more use for a single bed like that rather than a lap quilt
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 30, 2021, 19:08:57 PM
I have altered the colours on the purple star and laid them out again
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This is an alternate layout which I think looks better - suggestions welcome :)
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This shows the background fabric and the binding fabric ???
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 :vintage:

PS Sorry for the poor quality of photos, they were fine until I emailed to myself :/
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: fajita on October 30, 2021, 20:05:48 PM
I think it looks lovely, @Lilian

Pretty binding fabric, too.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Pearl on October 30, 2021, 20:23:49 PM
Beautiful, @Lilian. This is going to be a stunning quilt.   :loveit: :loveit: :loveit:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 30, 2021, 20:49:07 PM
Wonderful, just Wonderful @Lilian  ... Bravo ...

Glorious backing and binding fabric too ... You lot are putting me to shame ... maybe tomorrow?
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 30, 2021, 21:49:14 PM
Thank you @fajita  @Pearl  @Iminei    :|  I am trying hard to get it right. Just hope I don't mess up with the quilting  :[ 
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 30, 2021, 22:21:25 PM
Nothing wrong with straight line quilting with a walking foot ... For me the quilting is the most tedious part but Hey Ho!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 30, 2021, 22:28:45 PM
I bought a westalee ruler foot and a couple of rulers but haven't had much success getting the stitches even  :|  Help!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on October 31, 2021, 09:08:01 AM
Your quilt is stunning @Lilian  ... save the experimentation for another piece.

Do what you're comfortable with ... It needs very lil quilting, The piecing is undeniably the star!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Cazlyn on October 31, 2021, 09:26:42 AM
Your quilt is beautiful @Lilian
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Sheilago on October 31, 2021, 09:33:27 AM
I’ve just been looking at theses gorgeous quilts. @Lilian  , your change to the purple star was definitely the right thing to do. I can’t choose between the 2 layouts- both lovely. :D
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on October 31, 2021, 12:12:04 PM
@Lilian your quilt is lovely, I don't think it needs fussy quilting at all. Bootifull.


I have been clearing out, packing fabric away, cleaning machine ready for next attempt at quilting.
I don't know whether to  :laughing: or  :boohoo:
I found an extra block at the bottom of my box, yes it's the correct yellow block. I must have put the wrong one in the pile of completed ones.
Too late now  :headbang:

I usually keep a note book of what has been done but I didn't this time (lost the book!). That'll teach me
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on October 31, 2021, 19:41:22 PM
Thank you ladies  :|  :| You are right @Iminei @Bjay  it doesn't need fussy quilting  :)  I will walking foot straight lines.  Maybe try the ruler quilting on the remaining blocks if I make them into cushion covers.

@Bjay glad you found the other block  :)
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on November 07, 2021, 09:39:08 AM
Anybody else want a label  (https://photos.app.goo.gl/NHGCcy95nkJRDxZR7)for their finished project ??????

If so, speak now or forever hold your piece (of quilt)
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: SewRuthieSews on November 07, 2021, 11:18:23 AM
@Lilian that is beautiful!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Catllar on November 15, 2021, 12:28:14 PM
So today I plan to start making up the quilt. Discovered that one of my blocks is totally small and no point are neat and in short it looks a mess, so I'll remake it.  QAYG will be a first for me. There are many ways to do it so it seems so I'm going to see if I need any sashing first and then my plan is to make columns and then treat each column as a block. Would that work oh wise ones?
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on November 15, 2021, 16:51:34 PM
Absolutely!

It will get cumbersome as it grows but nowhere near as hard as quilting it all in one.

This is 2021's BOM yes?

Have you seen this? (https://photos.app.goo.gl/EC7CE1Uir5r2vGR2A)
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Catllar on November 15, 2021, 17:01:37 PM
Not in a happy place at the mo! My lack of exactitude in piecing ( being of the "that'll do, it's near enough" school) has caught me up and I find have some extremely inaccurate blocks, so  I started unpicking quite a lot of them to restitch with better SAs. Once I'd unpicked a couple it dawned on me - why don't I just add a BG frame to get the correct sizes, so I'll have another go tomorrow - restitch my original ones and add some frames where necessary and this is leading me down another road that could include some half squares and offset blocks - so I'm making more work for myself. Sigh.

Yep thanks, @Iminei, I looked through the tutorial and also found some other methods care of mr google.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Catllar on November 15, 2021, 17:07:45 PM
@Lilian  your top is lovely!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on November 15, 2021, 17:24:21 PM
Thank you @Catllar I hope I can do it justice when it is all put together  :vintage:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on December 27, 2021, 07:29:19 AM
This topic has been very very quiet for the last few weeks.... So has anyone out there finished their Quilt yet???

I know I havent ... And I think I know the reason why ... As I came to finish up the borders I realised I didnt have enough of the background fabric .... that gorgeous hand dyed grey from Farne Fabrics who no longer trade!!! ... to finish it in one piece so I had to join scrips and scraps and I think Im unsatisfied with the result.

Dont get me wrong ... The borders are complete, the borders lie right and looks neat BUT ...

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I was going to add some random HST's in the colours of the stars in the areas that were patched together but hadnt worked out the how and where ... BUT I will!

Looking at this fresh after a month or more Im now wondering whether or not to leave it as is ???
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on December 27, 2021, 09:07:59 AM
I was thinking about this and haven't finished mine. I will be taking a look today. I haven't done anything towards it for a while. I had some bad news last Monday, a dear friend of many years whom I loved passed away suddenly while on holiday for the festive season  :cry:. This upset me immensely.

Life must go on so I am hoping to get mine finished in time.

@Iminei I have a problem with the border, I forgot about it, I irdered some fabric but it isn't the right shade  :\. So I may be using the binding fabric instead. 

I think yours will be ok but I know what you mean. It will look ok when it's quilted I think :)
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on December 27, 2021, 09:23:41 AM
Im sorry to hear about your friend @Lilian  and completely understand about life getting in the way ... I havent sewn for aaaaages now and really must force myself to get started ...

Looking at the border again, I think I might just let it go ... maybe a few words of embroidery on the lines ???
Who knows but its not as bad as I thought and you'e right, after quilting who is going to notice?

Whats the problem with yours?? Post some pics here and lets see if we can help you ....
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on December 27, 2021, 09:36:45 AM
Thank you @Iminei

I ordered a length of Tula pink fabric, coloured stars on a cream background but the cream is far too light.  I have stitched my blocks together in fours to make six larger blocks. I was thinking of stitching them to the wadding and background using the stitch and flip method which I hope will make it easier to quilt? (I don't have a lot of room around my machine) and then attaching the border in the same way ?

I am not long up so will put a photo on later.

Embroidery would look good on the borders of yours :)
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Pearl on December 27, 2021, 09:39:37 AM
I agree, @Iminei .  Your border will look fine when it has your exquisite quilting on it.

So sorry to hear about your friend, @Lilian .  That must have been a terrible shock for you, especially at this time of year.   :grouphug:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on December 27, 2021, 09:56:49 AM
It was @Pearl he came to see me before they went away. To hear this was such a shock!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: realale on December 27, 2021, 15:37:21 PM
@Iminei, it looks fine to me. Distract the eye with some embroidery and in a while you won't notice and no one else ever will!!
@Lilian so sorry to hear your news.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Acorn on December 27, 2021, 16:15:36 PM
I rather like that @Iminei - it looks like a design feature to me!   :thumb:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on December 27, 2021, 20:43:04 PM
This is the problem I have with the border fabric, the top one is Tula Pink but the cream on it is too light.  I am considering using some of the background fabric instead (2nd from the bottom) I thought about the binding fabric (bottom one) but it might bee too fussy ??

 
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Acorn on December 27, 2021, 21:43:00 PM
I'd go for the second one up - lovely!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on December 28, 2021, 09:28:26 AM
Right I can see your problem ...

The Tula pink (with the swallows) is gorgeous but it is indeed too light! it will make the blocks seem a bit dirty I think.

Your backing fabric would work as you obviously chose it in person and the tones work and

Yes the binding fabric would be too busy but ideal for binding ...

Obi Wan has taught you well Lilian .......
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on December 28, 2021, 21:46:46 PM
Thanks, i will go with the backing fabric, I think there is plenty
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on December 29, 2021, 21:06:13 PM
I now have the top all sewn, I decided to go for the full top and sandwich all in one.  I am unsure how wide to make the border - 4" finished?  or more? the top measures 80" long x  52.5" wide :thinking:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on December 30, 2021, 08:41:10 AM
Thought we needed an all in one shot to help us remember how gorgeous this looks ...

(https://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=13473.0;attach=33673;image)

Its quite a long thin quilt (80 x 52) so why not put borders on the sides, maybe 5" or 6" wide* if you have enough fabric and just an inch strip on either end ... to preserve your lovely points!

* @The Mathmagician of Quilting Maths  will be a better person to ask for the measurements to make it a bit better proportioned.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: BrendaP on December 30, 2021, 11:08:57 AM
Quote from: Iminei on December 30, 2021, 08:41:10 AM

Its quite a long thin quilt (80 x 52) so why not put borders on the sides, maybe 5" or 6" wide* if you have enough fabric and just an inch strip on either end ... to preserve your lovely points!

* @The Mathmagician of Quilting Maths  will be a better person to ask for the measurements to make it a bit better proportioned.

If your blocks are 13" x 13" (finished) the overall measurement should be 78" x 52".

If you want to use that quilt on a single bed the proportions are about right, you won't need much in the way of borders, a couple of inches all around will be enough.

Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on December 30, 2021, 12:11:28 PM
Thanks @BrendaP it is for a small double (4ft) wide bed. It wasn't initially but as it progressed I thought it would make a good bedspread. I have laid it out on the bed and realised that one end has the 1.5 inch strips with little cornerstones, that is making it a bit longer.  I have extra strips that I made and think I will put them on the other end to match.  I do need it to be a bit wider so that there is some overhang at the sides.

Maybe 5 or 6 inch side borders and narrower top and bottom borders?
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: BrendaP on December 30, 2021, 13:22:45 PM
@Lilian  if you have the fabric adding another column of six blocks would be the best solution.

IMO uneven borders never look quite right.  Another solution could be to remove one row of four  blocks and then add wide borders all round.  You could use the spare blocks to make pillow shams.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on December 30, 2021, 13:46:20 PM
@BrendaP Thank you, I think deep down I knew making more blocks for the side was the answer.  I have two blocks already made so only have four more.  I don't think i have enough for my purple blocks, could possibly order some fat quarters, I think they are still available. 

Taking off blocks from the bottom will make it a bit small.

Off to find more purple fabrics.  I won't finish this in the time limit  :(
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on December 30, 2021, 16:48:23 PM
Well my much travelled Quiltathontop has reached home.
The backing fabric and the blue binding will be done soon but it will not be complete by the deadline  either

(https://i.postimg.cc/zGTcHQ8B/IMG-0024.jpg)
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: BrendaP on December 30, 2021, 17:10:21 PM
@Lilian
If it is only one purple block that you are short of matching fabric arrange it so that that the slightly different block is in a corner where it will be less noticeable.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on December 30, 2021, 19:11:46 PM
I dont think any of us will be finishing on time so please dont beat yourselves up on that score ....

As long as you DO finish and post pics !!!! This is too nice a quilt not to be finished (and I do include myself in that)
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Kenora on December 31, 2021, 20:39:41 PM
I won't be finishing my quilt any time soon either! I haven't been able to sit at the sewing machine for 3 months now  :angry: (due to problems with my spine) so will have to wait until things ease a little for me. Also, there is the fact that I just don't like the look of the final quilt - I like each individual block but don't like them all together - I just need to find a way to fall back in love with it, then I can complete it once I'm able to.  :)
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on January 01, 2022, 11:21:32 AM
Could you use the blocks in something else maybe @Kenora  ???

Wall Hanging?
Table runner?
Place mats?
Panel for a bag?
Full Patchwork skirt with the blocks round the bottom?
Bed runner?
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Kenora on January 01, 2022, 11:35:51 AM
Great ideas @Iminei. Thank you. :) All my P&Q work goes to charity so it would have to be something that the charities would want. Maybe tote bags would work if I lined them? They would look very good. Just need to get well enough to sew first. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Catllar on January 06, 2022, 16:21:55 PM
I'm getting there.
 Have changed my mind about doing QAYG since I found a fleece blanket in a colour I'll never ever use ( :thinking: why did I ever buy it?) so I'm going to back it with that, quilt throught the lot and have a 2 layer quilt, which I'll give to my neighbour.

This saves me the hassle and expense of buying backing fabric and gets rid of the yellow blanket!

I've joined all the squares and columns and have added fabric where necessary - it really is a  dog's dinner, but  it'll look cheerful when it's done. I'm not gifting it to a quilter, he'll never know!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on January 07, 2022, 08:56:49 AM
Have you a pic @Catllar ?? ... I can only find one or two of your blocks in the Hall of Fame  -<
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Catllar on January 07, 2022, 10:16:38 AM
Really? I know I took pictures as each block went along but in that case where have they gone? I'll do my best this week. I had to change pooters mid proj and  am using MrC's old laptop and as it has different software and as I'm just sooooooo clever with pooters ......well, d'ya see the problem? ANyway  I'll try!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: mudcat on January 07, 2022, 19:08:45 PM
@Bjay I love your backing fabric and the gray fabric that is throughout is quite pleasing to the eye.

Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on January 07, 2022, 20:15:07 PM
Thanks @mudcat just need to construct it now. Hmmm - next on the to be finished list  :laughing:
ished pist!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on January 07, 2022, 20:47:31 PM
@mudcat  Bjays background fabric is glorious .. it has a silver glitter sparkle through it ... Divine!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on January 10, 2022, 11:08:52 AM
Well that's a bother.
I have 2 lots of wadding, different sorts and not quite enough of either to fill the sandwich. Can't mix them as one is, a cotton and one is a puffy one which I think would be best for this, quilt and the effect I want.
Guess it's the Internet here I come 
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on January 10, 2022, 12:02:31 PM
Completion is delayed further as I have ordered wadding, hopefully enough for Zigzag quilt as well

Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on January 17, 2022, 22:47:04 PM
I've cut the borders for my quilt and hope to start attaching them this week.  Then I have to find a large space to do the layering  :thinking:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on January 20, 2022, 19:42:00 PM
I've hit a stumbling block with my quilt.  I ordered more of the bg fabric to put a small border around before putting a larger border.  When the fabric arrived I started cutting strips but when I looked at it next to the quilt I see the fabric is not the same colour as the first lot.  :\  It is more beige/stone coloured and not cream. I am thinking about it before I decide if it's worth using.  So difficult to get to a shop to be able to compare colours  :(
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: fajita on January 20, 2022, 20:34:30 PM
Is there a shop you can send them a sample of your colour for them to manually match on your behalf? @Lilian
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on January 20, 2022, 22:22:21 PM
@fajita I am looking for a shop, there are a couple I could visit but only one that has a large selection, they are only open 2 days a week.  I might contact the original supplier to see if they made a mistake as this pattern comes in different shades. When I looked at their website it only shows the beige/stone colour now.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on January 21, 2022, 06:45:18 AM
If you cannot contact the original supplier and come to an 'agreement'  ... Might I suggest Midsomer quilting (https://midsomerq.com/)

They are a Fabulous Emporia if all things quilting... have masses of stock and very helpful staff. They regularly receive swatches to match up and do reasonably priced mail order ... Give them a call and ask for De or Nik (both Ladies) and you wont go wrong.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on January 21, 2022, 10:00:11 AM
Thank you @Iminei I have purchased from them before.  I browsed their site but couldn't find the same.

The ironic thing is that I know I have about a yard left but don't know where I've put it.  :thinking:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on January 21, 2022, 11:22:45 AM
I was setting about scouring my stash to find the missing fabric when... Eureka! It had slipped down the side of my table  :) I hope there is enough for the borders.

I will use the length I purchased for cushion backs.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on January 21, 2022, 12:23:30 PM
Thank goodness for that @Lilian

Well batting sandwich nearly finished.
I usually use pins but am thinking I should undo pins and baste to make quilting slightly easier.  :thinking:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Catllar on January 23, 2022, 15:06:29 PM
I do believe I have unlocked the alchemy which is putting a picture on!

Ta-da ( I hope) layout. It's further on now but this was the last picture taken.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on January 24, 2022, 17:22:53 PM
@Catllar that looks wonderful! 
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on January 25, 2022, 07:05:49 AM
Oh well done @Catllar  ... that does indeed look just wonderful ... Those pale stars really sparkle!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Sandra on January 29, 2022, 15:28:57 PM
Suddenly, after being left to one side for a few months, my box of blocks have been transformed into this.  :scream:


(https://i.imgur.com/5va3kBul.jpg)


It's actually in two 'halves' at the moment. It's quite big and I don't think I'll be able to work on it if it's joined together. It'll never fit through my machine, so to save temper tantrums I'm going to try to work on it one piece at a time and then join it.

I have some wadding but don't have any backing fabric yet.

Sandra.
xxx
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on January 29, 2022, 16:37:29 PM
Wow @Sandra that is wonderful!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Silver Rose on January 29, 2022, 17:11:00 PM
Beautiful  @Sandra such vibrant colours, truly jewel like.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Diane on January 29, 2022, 18:40:40 PM
@Sandra You've done a lovely job there, very eye catching indeed  :thumb:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Celia on January 30, 2022, 13:53:39 PM
I love that, the colours are really vibrant
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: realale on January 30, 2022, 13:57:10 PM
Oooh, that is pretty @Sandra. The colours really zing. Well done.  :perfect10:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on January 30, 2022, 14:01:23 PM
Oh @Darling ... just bloody beautiful ... That is just stunning!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: SewRuthieSews on January 30, 2022, 15:53:05 PM
Really lovely @Sandra.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Catllar on February 01, 2022, 22:07:37 PM
Gorgeous @Sandra! It sings!! :perfect10:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on February 06, 2022, 11:34:54 AM
  :headbang:
Give up.
On my minds eye I have a, quilting pattern reflecting the circles of the backing fabric.
I am now I undoing it.
I don't think I have the skill to do what I want but I don't want boring straight lines
Will rethink later
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on February 06, 2022, 11:39:26 AM
@Bjay  I have started quilting mine, just some straight lines to start with but I do intend attempting some outlined stars. I thought about how to fo these and decided i will use freezer paper yo grt the shape and then stitch around the outside of the shape
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on February 06, 2022, 12:07:28 PM
Brilliant! Just as I did with the friends quilt (https://photos.app.goo.gl/j6YveBhvHpXwaApN8)

Nothing wrong with straight lines @Bjay
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on February 06, 2022, 12:44:54 PM
While unpicking I have had an idea involving straight lines. It won't reflect the backing fabric though but it will work I think
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on February 06, 2022, 16:27:27 PM
Just finished for day sewi g diagonals. Will see where they lead
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Catllar on February 10, 2022, 13:31:13 PM
It's finished. Lined with fleece and no batting.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on February 10, 2022, 13:45:39 PM
Wonderful @Catllar  !!!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: realale on February 10, 2022, 15:21:02 PM
Looking good!!  :perfect10:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lisalou1965 on February 11, 2022, 10:20:24 AM
That is GORGEOUS, @Catllar! Can we see the backing, I know you say fleece, but I would like to see it  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Catllar on February 11, 2022, 13:21:56 PM
Quote from: Lisalou1965 on February 11, 2022, 10:20:24 AM
That is GORGEOUS, @Catllar! Can we see the backing, I know you say fleece, but I would like to see it  :rolleyes:

Next time I can face doing the photo thing I'll do that. It really isn't special and I want no comments about the distinct lack of quilting - I only did enough to stop the blocks from slipping about.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on February 11, 2022, 14:06:14 PM
Gorgeous @Catllar  did you bag it out?  :perfect10:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Catllar on February 11, 2022, 16:45:12 PM
Quote from: Lilian on February 11, 2022, 14:06:14 PM
Gorgeous @Catllar  did you bag it out?  :perfect10:

Nope I used a double binding in the BG colour. Made a total dog's dinner orf the corners though!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on February 12, 2022, 08:03:47 AM
and I want no comments about the distinct lack of quilting - I only did enough to stop the blocks from slipping about.

You can always go back to it when you feel happier about it .... Ive now layered (of a sort) mine and its awaiting Quilting but first I have a monster to finish ... but it is on the horizon!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Catllar on February 12, 2022, 17:12:02 PM
Yes, I COULD @Iminei  but will I? let me think  :thinking:- er nah, it'll be fine!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lowena on February 12, 2022, 18:18:03 PM
I'm a minimal quilter and it's always been fine
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on February 13, 2022, 15:27:20 PM
Today I have started sewing the outline stars on my quilt. It is proving quite laborious having to manhandle all the quilt under my machine. I have done 5 stars today, they are all around the border  :faints:  I can't stop now but it will take some time. Then i can cut the binding  :meditate:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on February 14, 2022, 08:17:41 AM
It will be worth it lilian, just take it slow and take breaks !!!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on February 14, 2022, 15:05:54 PM
@Iminei I was beginning to wish I'd not started the stars  :faints:

I have done 5 more today and it is getting easier the more I do  :)
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on February 14, 2022, 16:11:11 PM
Hooray
All I have to do apart from the binding is to quilt the border and that is just going to be straight stitching and straight lines   doesn't need more as fabric etc is very fussy. That will be finished tomorrow and who knows by the time, we are together again it may be finished (or not)
 :D
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on February 14, 2022, 19:24:01 PM
You're making good progress @Bjay . I can't wait to see all the finished quilts.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on February 14, 2022, 20:39:39 PM
No @Lilian  ... it really will be worth it Honest ... persevere... or preserve!!!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on February 14, 2022, 20:48:41 PM
@Iminei I have done many more today, another 8! I am enjoying doing them now  :)
There are just seven left to do. It won't be too long now  :star:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Catllar on February 19, 2022, 14:31:48 PM
Someone wanted to see the back of my fleece-backed minimal quiltyquiltalongathon finished masterpiece!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on February 20, 2022, 08:34:32 AM
Sunny!!!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on February 20, 2022, 15:17:05 PM
 :dance: :dance:
Finishedit
 
Choco biscuit please!

Too dark for photos today
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on February 21, 2022, 08:35:50 AM
Finishers get a badge !!!

@Catllar
@Bjay
@Lilian
@Sandra
@fajita

Ive trawled through this entire thread and Tried to gather up everyone who has posted on finishing or being in the finishing stages of this quilt however if YOU have made this quilt Do Not hide your light under a bushel, Post your pics and claim your prize!

Enamel badge or Sew on Patch Peeps ????????

Ive not yet started quiltingmine Im afraid.  :rolleyes: 
Ive found this winter to be very difficult and have not 'got around' to much more than watching movies ... But I will be picking up the Sparking Stars quilt soon ... maybe I'll give myself a badge ... Who Knows??/  :laughing:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Sandra on February 21, 2022, 08:44:50 AM
Mine isn't finished.
The blocks have been put together but it's still in two halves. It's going to have to wait until I get some backing fabric and also until after I move.  :thumb:

Sandra.
xxx
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on February 21, 2022, 10:41:45 AM
And finally.....

Some FMQ (circles) some machine embroidery

(https://i.postimg.cc/TPH9jMXQ/IMG-20220221-100634-1.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/nVwJsM5Q/IMG-0097-1.jpg)

pplease could I have a badge Thank you
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on February 21, 2022, 11:22:43 AM
Mine is close to being finished. I have just the corners to quilt then the binding.
Now my dog is on rest and painkillers means i will be indoors for the next few weeks. I will be able to get it done  :)

Edit: sp. and I would like a sew on patch that I can sew on to the back of this quilt :)
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on February 21, 2022, 11:55:23 AM
A taster of the stars I am quilting around the border

Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on February 21, 2022, 14:02:43 PM
Perfectomundo!

cousins of these ....

Your wish is my command but I need pics of the finished quilt when you've finished !!!

Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on February 21, 2022, 15:37:03 PM
Of course I will post pics, when it is finished  :)
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: SewRuthieSews on February 21, 2022, 16:09:15 PM
@Bjay it just looks wonderful!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Iminei on February 21, 2022, 17:43:06 PM
Brava @Bjay  Brava!!!!

Badge or Patch hon, let me know!
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Lilian on February 21, 2022, 18:20:23 PM
Quote from: Bjay on February 21, 2022, 10:41:45 AM
And finally.....

Some FMQ (circles) some machine embroidery

(https://i.postimg.cc/TPH9jMXQ/IMG-20220221-100634-1.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/nVwJsM5Q/IMG-0097-1.jpg)

pplease could I have a badge Thank you

Beautiful @Bjay  :perfect10:
I like the circles backing fabric.
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: realale on February 21, 2022, 21:23:48 PM
That looks lovely @Bjay. I like the backing fabric as well, well chosen  :thumb:
Title: Re: TSP's Mysteryquiltalongathon - Assembly instructions
Post by: Bjay on February 22, 2022, 16:48:32 PM
@realale and others that backing fabic was a find at the only Qultshow I've been to for 2 years. It was 108ins wide so no cutting involved