While some projects can be a challenge, JCQG Mystery Quilt 2021 was a joy! Yes, I did learn a few new techniques, but these were welcomed additions to my toolbox.
As with all mysteries, the clues come one-by-one. The first clue was to choose 3 fabrics but make them read as solids. YIKES! It took me quite a while to pick a dark, medium, and light that read this way. I am a bit picky with my fabrics and want to love them every time.
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I finally settled on these:
It used to be that I was drawn to rainbow colors, but recently I tend to stick to earth tones. Have you ever recognized trends in your fabric selections? Do you tend to gravitate to a specific color?
Assembly
Because this is a mystery Quilt, I will refrain from posting many clues on how it was made. I will say that I really loved the wholesale method employed. It was easy to mark and sew so many half-square triangles. And there were a LOT of them!
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E2E Quilting
After my top was all put together, it was time to consider the quilting. I decided to go with an E2E pattern that would have a manly feel
Above is an image of how I laid this all out on my machine to stitch. It is hard to tell where things start and stop – which is how it should be!
I was so pleased as this pattern was stitching out, the JCQG Mystery Quilt 2021 was coming together!
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As I was wrapping this quilt up, I purchased some new software for my embroidery machine. What a difference there is now in what I can do! Here is the label.
Finally, no quilt is complet without the Loki Stamp of Approval!
Do you like Mystery Quilts? I can’t wait for our next one to start, but I will choose a whole new color pallet next time!
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