Bonnie Hunter's Chilhowie 2022 Mystery Quilt Part 6

Bonnie Hunter's Chilhowie 2022 Mystery Quilt Part 6

No rapid finish for the Chilhowie 2022 Mystery quilt this year, but a regular drip feed of clues from Bonnie each Friday. For Part 6 we have seen the blocks grow in size.  I could have done with cutting the large navy squares earlier on in the project as I ran out of my navy fabric and had to start piecing bits together.  On the plus side, I have been having a tidy up and I found some more navy fabrics to add to the project. Just a couple of blocks to finish today and I am up-to-date.
 

Bonnie Hunter's Chilhowie 2022 Mystery Quilt Part 5

Bonnie Hunter's Chilhowie 2022 Mystery Quilt Part 5

It felt a bit early to be putting some blocks together, but realising how long this stage takes made me glad to get some of the quilt done.  Bonnie granted me my wish of more neutral and aqua / light blue and I am pleased how my colours are coming together.  

Bonnie Hunter's Chilhowie 2022 Mystery Quilt Part 5

Bonnie Hunter's Chilhowie 2022 Mystery Quilt Part 4

Bonnie Hunter's Chilhowie 2022 Mystery Quilt Part 4

I have had some special Mystery Quilt time and I have managed to complete both Part 3 and Part 4.  Part 4 is much quicker than Part 3, but as you can see from the photo the parts are starting to accumulate.  I am hoping the next Chilhowie Mystery quilt parts will have a lot more neutrals and light blue, but saying that, red is my favourite colour. 

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Bonnie Hunter's Chilhowie 2022 Mystery Quilt Part 3

Bonnie Hunter's Chilhowie 2022 Mystery Quilt Part 2

Finally getting around to completing part 3 of Bonnie Hunter's Chilhowie 2022 Mystery Quilt.  I had a slight delay as I lost my ruler to cut the triangles correctly, but once found I was able to get cracking.  I also had a few strips from Part 1 that were waiting to get involved which is great.  So far I have done 9 sets, so just a few more to go.  

Kirstie Mcleod and The Red Dress

 

Kirstie Mcleod and The Red Dress

I recently had the pleasure of attending a talk by the textile artist, Kirstie Macleod. Kirstie is the creative mind behind the global collaborative project called 'The Red Dress'.  The dress has travelled the world, with embroidery added by many hands in many communities and is a phenomenon which started in 2009, but has grown and continues to be more relevant each day. For me, Kirstie is a fine example of why society needs artists, and how powerful art can be in carrying a message.  

You can find out more details at The Red Dress , where you can find out where in the world the Red Dress will be next and support the project through

The Red Dress

 

World Embroidery on the Red Dress

World Embroidery on the Red Dress

Bonnie Hunter's Chilhowie 2022 Mystery Quilt Part 2

Bonnie Hunter's Chilhowie 2022 Mystery Quilt Part 2

 All up to date with bonnie Hunter's second clue for the Chilhowie 2022 mystery Quilt.  In this photo you can see my colour scheme - red, white and blues.  I didn't have the ruler, but I really liked the technique for adding the triangles.

Trimmed half square triangles

Am I the only one who couldn't bear to throw those little half square triangles away?

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Bonnie Hunter's Chilhowie 2022 Mystery Quilt - Introduction

 

Bonnie Hunter's Chilhowie 2022 Mystery Quilt

There is no denying that the end of October each year is a special time - Bonnie Hunter releases her annual Mystery Quilt.  This year it is called Chilhowie, named after a town in Virginia USA.  I have spent some time looking at colour options.  Firstly, here is her colour choice, taken from a range of beautiful Iris flowers.  This is a bright option.

Bonnie Hunter's Chilhowie 2022 Mystery Quilt

Here is a softer option, with lighter tints of aqua, purple and orange.

Bonnie Hunter's Chilhowie 2022 Mystery Quilt

Or how about the same colours in more traditional fabrics?  These are remainders from my Dear Jane quilt, made up from Kim Diehl fabrics.

However, reading Bonnie's Introduction, it sounds like she has just chosen her favourite colours from a range of different Iris flowers.  So why not choose your favourite colours too?    There are only three colours and a neutral this year, which I think makes it much easier to improvise with your own colours.

Still deciding whether to take part, depending on my other workload. 

More information at Quiltville's Quips & Snips!!: Chilhowie - A Quiltville Mystery! (Introduction!)

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Bonnie Hunter's Rhododendron 2021 Mystery Quilt - Introduction

 

Bonnie Hunter's Rhododendron
2021 Mystery Quilt - Introduction

Well, it is that time of year again.  Bonnie Hunter has just released the Introduction to her 2021 Mystery Quilt - Rhododendron.

I have pulled out the colours from my stash and this is what I have found.  I am already thinking of how I can mix it up. Last year it was lockdown and I will say that it was the perfect distraction to kill the hours we had to spend indoors in December and January. I am 50:50 on whether I am doing it this year, as it depends on how much work I have to do.  All I know is that I will be able to spell Rhododendron by the end of it!

If you have never done a Mystery Quilt, why not give it a go!

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Wye Knots does Wacky Stars, supporting Wales Air Ambulance

 

This quilt is currently up for auction on Ebay with proceeds going to the Wales Air Ambulance Charitable Trust.  Spread the word and get your bids in now as the auction ends 13th September 2021, at 9.30am. 

Link : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133866776565?hash=item1f2b14e7f5%3Ag%3Aq5sAAOSwP4phI7Rq&LH_Auction=1

I am a member of Wye Knots quilt group based in Monmouth, Wales, and over lockdown we managed to make several group quilts, which are all going to charitable causes.  This 'Wacky Stars' quilt was the first one we made and it has been donated to the Wales Air Ambulance for them to auction and raise funds. It is currently on Ebay (September 2021), waiting for your bids! It is such a fun quilt and I hope it raises plenty of money for such a great cause. 

Festival of Quilts 2021

If you are heading up to the Festival of Quilts, NEC, Birmingham, UK between 29th July and 1st August, don't forget to look out for my quilts.

CT34 (Contemporary Quilts) - Serenity I

TN40 (Traditional Quilts) - Grassy Creek

GR3 (Group Quilts)  - Bristol Quilters Ruby Celebration  (see if you can recognise the block I contributed!)

Naturally, this year there are some guidelines in place to keep everyone as safe as can be, which include bringing evidence of your current COVID status, which you can find here.