Thanks to Bonnie Hunter of Quiltville, I spent an enjoyable afternoon digging through my scraps today looking for fabrics for Bonnie's next mystery quilt! Each autumn, Bonnie hosts a Mystery QAL on her blog. I swore to myself I wouldn't start this year's scrappy mystery, as I have yet to complete last year's "Easy Street."
That was fine, until I saw the colors Bonnie has selected for this year! All my favorites! Orange, yellow, green and blue. She's calling the quilt "Celtic Solstice." Here are my fabrics for this project:
I think I was the first person at my local Lowe's picking through the Olympic paint chips. Here is Bonnie's photo of the paint chips:
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Not surprisingly, I had enough of the blues and greens that I didn't need to buy any extra.
But I was short on orange, and I'm still not sure these are the best match to the color cards:
Bonnie recommends "shirtings" for the background. Hooray, I will have to shop for more of those!
Linking up to Kim's Big Quilting Adventure Scrap Basket Sunday.
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The first clue for Celtic Solstice goes "live" on Friday, November 29. Good thing I don't shop that day, because I'll be busy cutting and sewing my "Celtic Solstice!"
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I was at Goodwill today looking to augment my supply of neutrals (men's shirts!). My stash was kind to me. My favorite quilt store had a sale last Monday and I picked up a few suitable things; another favorite quilt store is having a sale next Friday and I hope to pick up a few more things there. The stars are all aligning properly...
ReplyDeleteGotta love those paint chips!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to choose colours for a quilt. Makes perfect sense when you think about it. I'll watch this one with interest. :o)
ReplyDeleteAlways a shame when you have to go shopping!!! (NOT) love the colours you have so far - looks like it will be very bright
ReplyDeleteBonnie Hunter's mysteries are spectator sports for me; I'll be watching. I sure can see how the colors tempted you.
ReplyDeleteOh I am doing her quilt too! I have never joined in on one before so looking forward to it. Having a little difficulty picking my fabrics so was happy to see some of your picks. Think it may help me decide. I love following your blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Linda -- I am trying to finish my "Easy Street" from last year before I begin this one!
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