Sunday, 2 February 2014

Bonnie Hunter's Celtic Solstice Mystery Quilt 2013 - Update

Bonnie Hunter's Celtic Solstice Mystery Quilt 2013
Bonnie Hunter's Celtic Solstice Mystery Quilt 2013
I just had a call from my sister reminding me that there was a Link UP for Bonnie Hunter's Celtic Solstice 2013 Mystery Quilt today, so I thought I had better put up a post.
Bonnie Hunter's Celtic Solstice Mystery Quilt 2013
Bonnie Hunter's Celtic Solstice Mystery Quilt 2013
I haven't done anything more to the quilt since you last saw it at the beginning of January, but I have been busy sourcing a suitable binding and backing for it.
'California Girl' line by Fig Tree and Co for Moda
'California Girl' line by Fig Tree and Co for Moda

The fabric I have found for the back is part of the 'California Girl' line by Fig Tree and Co for Moda.  I had used a yellow colour way of this print in the actual quilt, but had originally only bought a fat quarter.  Once I saw this lighter background, I decided it would be perfect for the back.  The range was distributed several years ago, and I have spent quite a lot of time sourcing it on the internet.  Several shops had it, but no more.  Some shops still have it, but only in small yardage, which will not be enough for a back.  As a result I have had to buy bits from here and there, and slowly they are arriving in packages in the post.  Once it has all arrived, I just need to get some wadding and there is nothing to stop me starting the quilting ....

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22 comments:

  1. Sue SA2 February 2014 at 23:56

    I love your colours, love the quilt!

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  2. amyrdh2 February 2014 at 23:58

    I love your colors and the backing is perfect. Beautiful!

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  3. BillieBee (billiemick)3 February 2014 at 00:14

    Wonderful job! Love, love, love your fabrics.

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  4. Cherry3 February 2014 at 02:44

    Beautiful Quilt & I love the backing fabric - it's so light & summery!

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  5. WeedyMama3 February 2014 at 02:56

    Bright and cheery for this time of year. I know the exasperation of looking for an out of date fabric on the internet.

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  6. Sharon Siacci3 February 2014 at 03:23

    Beautiful colour selection

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  7. Blue Moth3 February 2014 at 07:05

    Worth the effort for just the right backing fabric. This one looks perfect.

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  8. Catherine3 February 2014 at 08:13

    Nothing to stop you....except finding the time...

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  9. Vireya3 February 2014 at 08:44

    It is beautiful, and that is a great fabric for the back.

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  10. Marly3 February 2014 at 08:45

    Your CS has turned out really well and the backing fabric will complement the top beautifully. I admire your patience; If I hadn't found the backing I wanted I think I would have settled for something else. Your patience and perseverance in waiting for and then piecing the backing fabric is admirable.

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  11. Anita3 February 2014 at 12:01

    How sweet your CS looks in candy colors!

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  12. Jackie3 February 2014 at 13:19

    Beautiful fabrics.

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  13. Béa3 February 2014 at 20:19

    Wonderful, I love so much your colours choice.

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  14. Art by Rhoda Forbes3 February 2014 at 21:45

    Gorgeous colors in your Celtic Solstice.

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  15. Pascale6 February 2014 at 15:41

    Your quilt is beautiful and your choice of colours is inspirational. Bravo.

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  16. Gena in Dallas6 February 2014 at 15:48

    What cheery colors!! Reminds me of springtime flowers.

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  17. Unknown6 February 2014 at 16:04

    Beautiful!!

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  18. Claudia Duke6 February 2014 at 23:37

    Your colors looked wonderful. Amazing the effort we will go to to have just the right backing! Fabulous quilt!

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  19. Jackie at Adirondack Urban7 February 2014 at 02:17

    This is going to look fantastic when it's completed! Your sherbet colors are so pretty.

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  20. Barbara Sindlinger8 February 2014 at 19:23

    Just love your bright and cheerful colors in this quilt.

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  21. Veri9 February 2014 at 17:58

    your Mystery looks so beautiful and I love your handsewn block!

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  22. Sarah20 February 2014 at 20:05

    Your backing fabric is perfect and well worth the searching. Congrats on getting the top done - I'm still making blocks, altho my borders are almost done. LOL!

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