Monday, 4 January 2016

Allietare Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt 2015 - Part 6

Allietare Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt 2015 - Part 6
Allietare Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt 2015 - Part 6
Over the past few years bringing in the New Year has meant just one thing - Bonnie Hunter's Mystery Quilt!  Thank you, thank you, thank you Bonnie Hunter at Quiltville for all your work and generosity.  It has provided me with so much pleasure.  This year I have been working in softer colours than my usual choice and already it is looking like a quilt that is going to blend in to the household quite comfortably.
Allietare Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt 2015 - Part 6
Allietare Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt 2015 - Part 6
As suspected Bonnie released the BIG REVEAL for her Allietare Mystery Quilt for 2015 on New Years Day.  As we are at the end of the road for this quilt, the choice of colours I could use from my scraps for my cutting was limited, but it has just about worked out OK.

Allietare Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt 2015 - Part 6
Allietare Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt 2015 - Part 6 Block
We had two blocks to work on.  With all the work from the previous stages all the pieces were there ready to go.  What I really love about Bonnie's instructions are the details about pressing.  Just knowing which way to press your seam makes such a difference when trying to get accurate points on your seams and the overall look of your quilt.
Allietare Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt 2015 - Part 6
Allietare Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt 2015 - Part 6
For some reason the second block seemed easier to put together (probably because there were less of them!).

Allietare Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt 2015 - Part 6
Allietare Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt 2015 - Part 6
As you can see I have all the blocks together.  With my fabric colour choice the quilt is looking remarkably like an Italian marble floor.  I had hoped to have the borders on for the Monday Link Up, but after several auditions the combinations were not really working.  The Italian floor idea has stuck and after a good night's sleep, my design juices have been flowing and I think I have come up with a solution which I am off to work on now.  Watch this space!

I know how hard I have been working on this quilt over the past few days, so congratulations to everyone who has made it to the Monday Link Up!

To see my journey, see the links below or visit my Pinterest page


 
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26 comments:

  1. Béa4 January 2016 at 11:19

    Very beautiful colours choice.

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  2. Elaine4 January 2016 at 12:26

    love your colour choices! Life got in the way of mine, I am only on clue 3, I will hopefully get back to it this week

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  3. Wendy Caton Reed4 January 2016 at 13:43

    Oh it is really coming together! It is stunning. I just love your color choices.

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  4. Gretchen Weaver4 January 2016 at 13:51

    Your quilt is so pretty, so soft colored. Good choices on fabric. I don't participate in mystery quilts. I want to make sure I really like the pattern before I spendthe time making the project. I definitely see myself making Allietare in the future. Blessings, Gretchen

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  5. Karen - Quilts...etc.4 January 2016 at 14:19

    beautiful!

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  6. Cheryl in Friendsville4 January 2016 at 14:37

    Your soft colors are lovely.

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  7. Feathers in my Nest 4 January 2016 at 14:38

    Just Wonderful! and you've completed the top!!! Bravo!!

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  8. Kyle4 January 2016 at 15:03

    Love the soft colors of your blocks. They seem to flow together. Your top is one of my favorites.

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  9. Quilter Kathy4 January 2016 at 15:11

    Looks so pretty! Wonder what you are doing with your border ideas?!?!

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  10. Monica4 January 2016 at 15:25

    Great work, Frances! The soft greens are really beautiful.

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  11. Jean Belle4 January 2016 at 15:44

    What beautiful soft colors. I love your quilt!

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  12. Art by Rhoda Forbes4 January 2016 at 17:05

    Such gorgeous soft colors, I love it! I think this just might be my favorite design. Fabulous work.

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  13. Andee4 January 2016 at 17:20

    Your colors are really unique...looks great! WOW!

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  14. PeggyinNO4 January 2016 at 18:45

    Truly a beautiful quilt! Wonderful fabric choices!

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  15. Barbara Sindlinger4 January 2016 at 19:12

    Love the soft colors. Congrats on getting the top done.

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  16. Barbara4 January 2016 at 19:23

    It's lovely. So soft and soothing looking.

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  17. JoanG4 January 2016 at 23:45

    Lovely color choices. It looks just like the floors in a lot of the buildings in Italy. Congratulations on your finish.

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  18. Sarah5 January 2016 at 02:00

    I'm floored (bwahahaha) that you have your center together already. Those colors are amazing and i can't wait to see your finish!

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  19. Vireya5 January 2016 at 06:05

    Lovely subtle effect - it does look just like an ancient mosaic floor. Just beautiful!

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  20. Every Stitch5 January 2016 at 23:20

    Your colour choice is so appealing - truly like marble tiles! Have fun with your border and I know it will be wonderful !

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  21. Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana6 January 2016 at 04:32

    Your colour choices for this project are truly inspired. It is positively beautiful all together.

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  22. starflash quilts6 January 2016 at 11:11

    Lovely marble colours.

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  23. Kerry6 January 2016 at 23:16

    Great colour choice. Well done.

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  24. Robby7 January 2016 at 22:23

    You've made really striking color choices, while at the same time making a restful feeling quilt. Love it.

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  25. Kate8 January 2016 at 03:30

    Love your color choices. It does look like an Italian floor. Congrats on keeping up with Bonnie, it's no easy task with the holidays.

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  26. Mary11 January 2016 at 14:45

    Very impressive, soft and beautiful. I will be following your blog to see what happens next with the beautiful Allietare!
    Mary / www.stitchinggrandma.wordpress.com

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