tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post7176452697893097142..comments2024-03-27T23:05:08.134-06:00Comments on rogue quilter: Dipping my toe in Orca Bay!Janet O.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-80356548113348341242012-01-12T15:15:51.970-07:002012-01-12T15:15:51.970-07:00I'm behind on blogs and was thrilled to see th...I'm behind on blogs and was thrilled to see that you joined the masses and have now worked on a Bonnie mystery quilt. You could stick with the it's not a mystery anymore or just say that you only do Bonnie mysteries. Etiher way it looks great!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00862692878882330794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-16815067469117976902012-01-12T04:23:46.177-07:002012-01-12T04:23:46.177-07:00had to laugh I don't do mysteries either I lik...had to laugh I don't do mysteries either I like to know what I am making and NEED to know my fabric choices are working for the quilt<br />Have fun! love that border fabric on your little quilt it looks great.<br />kathieantique quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15379983489980682690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-87240967703345121732012-01-11T14:31:05.505-07:002012-01-11T14:31:05.505-07:00Combining purple and coral makes perfect sense. I...Combining purple and coral makes perfect sense. It personalizes the quilt for you. Great choices. And I'll echo all the other compliments -- bravo for using stripes and plaids in place of the string blocks. Actually, I think you're doing this mystery quilt VERY well, giving it your own special touches.Vivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04255216150275846123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-54961657405546863202012-01-10T17:37:39.359-07:002012-01-10T17:37:39.359-07:00I like the idea of the stripe fabric instead of a ...I like the idea of the stripe fabric instead of a lot of strip piecing. Works well.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816001950084090576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-55149408164949814622012-01-09T09:44:12.728-07:002012-01-09T09:44:12.728-07:00I never do mysteries either and when I see them fi...I never do mysteries either and when I see them finished I wish I would of stepped on board. I did copy a pattern on one that is on my to do list. Love the two you are working on now and the color choices are great, can't wait to see them. You made my day reading this.Calamity Jane's Cottage, Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16465660663695604637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-64214392364206636262012-01-09T06:00:27.179-07:002012-01-09T06:00:27.179-07:00I love both of your mysteries. The 12 days quilt ...I love both of your mysteries. The 12 days quilt looks so neat with the mix of fabrics. The borders pulled it all together. Very cute. I love your colors for the Orca Bay quilt. It will be really special.~Kris~https://www.blogger.com/profile/04759188532950593072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-33796281707101095202012-01-08T15:49:54.833-07:002012-01-08T15:49:54.833-07:00You are a riot!! Both of your mystery quilts are f...You are a riot!! Both of your mystery quilts are fabulous! Love the stripes and plaids and the blocks are absolutely mountain sunsets! Way to jump in!Quilter Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870660916547202929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-12855594151062308622012-01-08T09:28:30.062-07:002012-01-08T09:28:30.062-07:00Whilst I still LOVE scrappy quilts (which is why I...Whilst I still LOVE scrappy quilts (which is why I make so many Bonnie patterns), I also love the clarity your more controlled version has. You can really see and appreciate the pattern without the busyness - great job :)Helen in the UKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06244235808545822843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-3994403928196440812012-01-08T08:39:58.880-07:002012-01-08T08:39:58.880-07:00Into the vortex.......LOL Love your Orca bay- the ...Into the vortex.......LOL Love your Orca bay- the colors are fabulous!!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460244411628464458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-32196895834422246892012-01-07T19:58:26.599-07:002012-01-07T19:58:26.599-07:00I really like the idea of using plaid shirts for t...I really like the idea of using plaid shirts for the quilt top. I have been admiring Orca Bay too but I've sat on my hands, too much other stuff to do.Kylie Lloydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08842518070107799953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-78634351189166058742012-01-07T19:26:20.232-07:002012-01-07T19:26:20.232-07:00I really like your blocks. I never considered usi...I really like your blocks. I never considered using a stripe instead of strings. I did Bonnie's mystery last year and the string blocks just about did me in. When I found out she was doing string blocks again I wasn't interested. But, I have to admit I like the way Orca Bay turned out and now you've given me some alternatives to consider. Thanks.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423024947233260195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-23668548969584656422012-01-07T18:02:17.374-07:002012-01-07T18:02:17.374-07:00What a creative idea and time saver as well! Good...What a creative idea and time saver as well! Good job, and I have to say, the end result is very pretty! So far, I haven't seen any plaids with the many samples, and you might be the leader with that choice. Thanks for the photos - good ideas!Elaine Adairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14664504842156046995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-10001831498768262902012-01-07T16:21:40.516-07:002012-01-07T16:21:40.516-07:00What a great way of doing the mystery blocks - suc...What a great way of doing the mystery blocks - such fun! Looking forward to seeing what else you get up to!sewkalicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134564334653563342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-81229579668574933852012-01-07T16:11:45.216-07:002012-01-07T16:11:45.216-07:00Love your "adjusted" plan for Orca Bay--...Love your "adjusted" plan for Orca Bay--great idea! I love a mystery but haven't had the chance to do one of Bonnie's yet (I did do Floribunda but that was not a mystery). I've downloaded the patterns anyway because I love her designs period and think they're great, mystery or not!<br /><br />And thank you for the pointer to the Temecula Quilt Co "12 Days" mini. What a great project!! Hope to get that one made up for the holidays too!Vivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17845920248231910491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-44691566215568922812012-01-07T15:19:35.919-07:002012-01-07T15:19:35.919-07:00I really love that you made it work for you - I ha...I really love that you made it work for you - I had also thought maybe the stripe fabric in place of string blocks (only because I do not have a lot of strings to play with)would be an excellent solution. You give me inspiration and new insight. Thank you for sharing not doing the mystery, just like me. Judy CJudyCinNChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08060154939964224886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-64569416707757813102012-01-07T13:52:57.472-07:002012-01-07T13:52:57.472-07:00Interesting "mystery"!! I'm ponderin...Interesting "mystery"!! I'm pondering the Temecula 12 Days of Christmas blocks - think I'll make them and add them to my Christmas Greetings quilt. Always good to see your projects!Donienehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756224977419687996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-30943196156170202242012-01-07T13:29:32.262-07:002012-01-07T13:29:32.262-07:00Yes, some quilts are just meant to be. Genius usin...Yes, some quilts are just meant to be. Genius using the stripe. I have a lot of strings, but I don't think I'd have enough of any one color to make the number of blocks needed. A stripe is the perfect solution. And I love the combination of the coral plaid. This will be a very striking quilt!<br />Love how your 12 Days turned out. I'm not sure why the single unpieced block bothers me and I like how you moved it to the side - the corners and middle would be too prominent. Just my opinion. I love your fabrics; especially the border - good use of that pretty design.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045447993210042025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-62581520738698703702012-01-07T13:21:31.967-07:002012-01-07T13:21:31.967-07:00love your color combo; this is probably the only m...love your color combo; this is probably the only mystery i'll do as well; most of hers are simply too large for my needscityquilter gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16769584628450845408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-41293234975756809042012-01-07T11:58:25.253-07:002012-01-07T11:58:25.253-07:00I don't really do mysteries either! LOL Exce...I don't really do mysteries either! LOL Except Bonnie's.... Love your blocks so far!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07112729673101477426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-331870765888093562012-01-07T10:05:43.705-07:002012-01-07T10:05:43.705-07:00I have done the same thing with Orca Bay. I kept ...I have done the same thing with Orca Bay. I kept resisting, and the last couple of days I have made a few "trial blocks". I really like my mystery quilt from last year, so might just make a few more blocks for this one, too. I love what you have done in place of the string blocks. Great colors!LuAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10805705253087258631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-3540664541688604132012-01-07T10:05:20.432-07:002012-01-07T10:05:20.432-07:00"Sunset Over The Men's Department"....."Sunset Over The Men's Department"....*lol* LOVE it.... and your idea to use striped and plaid fabrics! It's going to be a lovely quilt!<br /><br />Mebbe when I get Madame Le Sewing Machine re-geared, I'll try the little 3" blocks... I do have a ton of CW scraps!Impera Magnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889488057400766469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-48909063442055691242012-01-07T08:15:33.337-07:002012-01-07T08:15:33.337-07:00Thanks for the smiles this morning. I don't u...Thanks for the smiles this morning. I don't usually do mysteries either but I finally got sucked in last year with the Vignette quilt. It really isn't that bad!Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17779262789435737091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-13429790980127467212012-01-07T07:42:08.551-07:002012-01-07T07:42:08.551-07:00Janet, I'm in love with those two blocks -- th...Janet, I'm in love with those two blocks -- they are quite gorgeous!! What an eye you have for putting those fabric colors/patterns together. Beautiful!!! :)Denise :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07306906507013593208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-29409428783598902542012-01-07T07:42:05.684-07:002012-01-07T07:42:05.684-07:00I love your quilt. It is so beautiful. HugsI love your quilt. It is so beautiful. HugsCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17070492658205505567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-57313686033935522122012-01-07T07:40:33.286-07:002012-01-07T07:40:33.286-07:00Sweetie, you were a genius to substitute the strip...Sweetie, you were a genius to substitute the stripes for the strings. Makes the project actually reasonable to do, and much less busy. I think Sunset Over The Men's Department is a terrific title. And you still don't do mysteries. Neither do I.Nancy Near Philadelphiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08803134620826322075noreply@blogger.com