Tuesday, 10 January 2017

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En Provence, 2016 Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt
En Provence, 2016 Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt
Here it is!  My En Provence 2016 Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt top is complete.  As you will see I went for a smaller size quilt this year, just three by three, but this was just about the right amount of work for me at this time of year.  I think the darker stars give it a good structure and I love the way they float out to the border. I love it!
En Provence, 2016 Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt - Fabric Selection
En Provence, 2016 Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt - Fabric Selection
These are the fabrics I started with, a selection of soft purples from a Moda French General collection called 'Ville Fleurie'.  I added another neutral after the first clue and am glad that I did, especially for the chequerboard border.  I am hoping I have enough of the little grey flower fabric to do the binding.
En Provence, 2016 Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt
En Provence, 2016 Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt
I have really taken time to get my piecing accurate and my points pointing and am glad I took the extra effort.
Ville Fleurie by French General, Moda
Ville Fleurie by French General, Moda
The Ville Fleurie fabric is on its way out and it is not often French General put out a purple line, so I have picked up this fabric from the collection for the backing.  The quilt is not quilted yet and it will have to wait its turn in the queue, so don't hold your breath.

 This was my fourth Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt.  Always fun and always a chance to improve your machine piecing skills.  Looking back at my first, my Easy Street quilt, I can really see great improvement in my piecing skills and I can honestly say that I have learnt it all from Bonnie and these mystery quilts.  Looking at her blog, there are lots of people who have completed their quilts and some in lovely colour variations. Please go and visit. Thanks Bonnie!

 Below you can find links to all the parts of my Mystery journey, thanks for joining me!
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19 comments:

  1. gayle10 January 2017 at 15:48

    It's beautiful in your soft colors!
    I'm thinking of making mine a smaller version, also. Since I'm nowhere near finished sewing my units, I haven't decided what size yet - your 3x3 looks perfect!

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  2. J Fanning10 January 2017 at 15:57

    Just beautiful!

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  3. Sally Trude10 January 2017 at 16:02

    Your quilt looks so elegant. And its amazing who well planned your quilt looks given it was a mystery. And I agree that the two neutrals give it sparkle without going scrappy.

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  4. Wendy Caton Reed10 January 2017 at 16:45

    Oh my! It is spectacular! And, so fast. I wasn't sure I would like your colors all together, they were so soft. But it really is stunning. I might have to venture out of my bold color box and try this combination. Great job!

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  5. Sarah10 January 2017 at 17:19

    Your quilt is gorgeous and I really like that the back will have the unexpected red thrown in. It's amazing how "non-scrappy" changes the look of a quilt. The checkerboard border really is a nice detail and, like you said, the darker stars pop nicely too. Congrats!!

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  6. Ellen10 January 2017 at 17:54

    Really beautiful - you did a great job! I am looking forward to seeing how you quilt it.

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  7. verpa10 January 2017 at 20:22

    I like your version very much, it´s so soft and cute!

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  8. Mystic Quilter10 January 2017 at 21:42

    Beautiful finish! Love the colours you used.

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  9. Kyle10 January 2017 at 23:08

    Your version is lovely with the soft muted colors.

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  10. Kyle10 January 2017 at 23:08

    Your version is lovely with the soft muted colors.

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  11. Daffycat11 January 2017 at 00:02

    Simply beautiful! Your color choices are really elegant.

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  12. Jo11 January 2017 at 11:04

    Lovely colours

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  13. Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana12 January 2017 at 02:41

    It is simply gorgeous. Your colour palette is both soothing and sophisticated.

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  14. Vireya12 January 2017 at 20:20

    You must be so happy with the end result. It is a beautiful, elegant quilt.

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  15. Kate14 January 2017 at 16:03

    Gorgeous! Your color palette worked so well.

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  16. Quilter Kathy15 January 2017 at 15:16

    Oh it's gorgeous... I love your fabric choices!

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  17. englishquilter14 February 2017 at 10:42

    Gorgeous! The contrast works perfectly.

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  18. Bente Antonsen14 February 2017 at 19:57

    Your color choise was a good one! i really liked it. It is a beautiful quilt.

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  19. Quilting Gail14 February 2017 at 21:32

    LOVE your colours.... beautiful!

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