2016 Finished Quilts - FQS Mystery Quilt 2012 - Quilt 10

Is anyone beginning to see a pattern here of the kind of quilts I like to make?  Yep, here is another one I got suckered into participating in from the Fat Quarter Shop.  They have an annual mystery quilt program.  I have only done two (I still have 2013 to put together.  Blocks are done, just have to get them sewn together and put one the borders.  Sigh...)  I haven't liked the last two years, but I did like this one for 2012.  It used Moda's Vintage Modern by Bonnie and Camille. 

Their fabric lines are focused around red and turquoise for colors.  And this quilt is full of both colors.  It is bright, fun, and well designed.  

Again, when using 12" X 12" blocks for a 12 month BOM program, you will usually end up with a twin size quilt.  This one measures 68" X 85".  I like the striped horizontal setting strips, and the flying geese vertical setting strips for the blocks.  It all played nice together.

Even the corners of the borders have some added whimsy to make this one stand out quite a bit.

Now the backing was a surprise, as it wasn't included in any of the blocks, but it ties in just perfect.  

Next are the specific facts about the quilt:

Size:  68" X 85"

Fabric Lines Used:  Moda Vintage Modern - Bonnie and Camille Line

Pattern: Fat Quarter Shop Mystery Quilt 2012

Designer:  12 Differen Moda Designers.  One different designer each month

Long Arm Quilter:  Carol Logan

Year Began:  2012

Year Completed:  2016

Warmest...

Block 3 (Fat Quarter Shop Designer BOM)

Block three showed up in Monday's mail, and I was able to get it cut out and sewn together this afternoon.  Another cute basket, so I am thinking that all the blocks will be baskets.  I have always liked basket patterns, and these have proven to be a bit more complex than ones I have done in the past.  More modern, too?

 So here is the prior month's blocks......


Block Two

Block One

2012 FQS BOM Top Done

Well, I finally put together the 2012 Fat Quarter Shop BOM quilt top put together, complete with the sashings and borders.  It looks like it will be about the size for a twin bed or maybee a little bigger.

I have trouble photographing the bigger quilts, so I asked my son and hubby to help.  The breeze was no helping much, and then the shade didn't work out well either, and having the sun behind me wasn't much better.  Hopefully between the three pictures, you can get an idea of how awesome it turned out!

Some Sew Time

I am waiting for some supplies to come in the mail to complete my commissioned bags, so i spent some time this afternoon working on the sashing pieces for last year's BOM from the Fat Quarter Shop.

I am usually not a fan of flying geese blocks, but I took my time in cutting out the pieces, and sewed each piece separately instead of trying to chain piece.  This time I am very pleased that all my points came out perfect. 

This will be the layout of the quilt top before the borders will be added.

Just a Peek

I did get some time in my sewing room this past week. Here is a peek of what I am working on in regards to getting the finishing pieces put together for last year's BOM. Only 11 more sets of these and some sashing and I should have the top completed!

I will get some more time in the sewing room this week, because it is supposed to be above normal warm for the Pacific Northwest. I will have to get out early in the mornings then this coming week because I have a bumper crop of blueberries ready for picking!

Final 12th Block

Well, I have closed out another BOM project, abet just the blocks.  This is the 12th and final block of the Fat Quarter Shop Designer Mystery Block of the Month for 2012.  I already have received the finishing kit and backing, and will be making the sashing blocks, the framing sashes for each block and the borders with cornerstone blocks.  Finishing the top is and will be as much work as the 12 blocks were over the last year.  And to top it off, by June 15th, the next Fat Quarter Shop will be shipping the first block of the next BOM!!!!! Yikes!!!

I have pictured the previous blocks below to give you a look of all the blocks done to date.



Block 11:

Block 10

Block 9

 Block 8

Block 7

Block 6

Block 5

 Block 4

Block 3

Block 2

Block 1

FQS Designer Mystery Club Block 11

As promised, I have completed Block 11 of the Fat Quarter Shop Designer Mystery Club of 2012.  I am almost done with the blocks, I only have next months to complete.  Then, the 2013 club will begin, which I have already signed up for on their site here.

Block 11:

I have pictured the previous blocks below to give you a look of all the blocks done to date.

Block 10

Block 9

 Block 8

Block 7

Block 6

Block 5

 Block 4

Block 3

Block 2

Block 1

FQS Mystery Club Block 10

I am slowly catching up on my sewing list, and one of the items is the Fat Quarter Shop Designer Mystery Club.  You can find out more information here for the 2012 club that I am doing currently and also the new 2013 club starting in June!

Here is block 10:

I'll have block 11 posted tomorrow!

I have pictured the previous blocks below to give you a look of all the blocks done to date.

Block 9

 Block 8

Block 7

Block 6

Block 5

 Block 4

Block 3

Block 2

Block 1

Fat Quarter Shop Mystery Block BOM - Block 9

I know about not blogging for a time, as I have read others and all the excuses they have, some legit, some not so, but here I am doing the same thing.  Not blogging for a time.  It is amazing how life gets in the way, so here are my excuses.  Started working full time (I used to have two days a week, one to do housework, errands, etc and and the other one to sew), business books for 2012 (yes I have procrastinated), trade shows with my husband every weekend for the last month, spring garden and yard work, and having pneumonia and a rebound for almost 4 weeks.  So between no time and not feeling well, I haven't even been in my sewing room other than to put my new treadle machine in it's new place.  

So, I snuck in some time today to put together block 9 (February's block) of the Fat Quarter Shop Mystery Block BOM.  I have already received block 10, and I have it cut out, so I am hoping I can sneak in some time, one night this week after work to get it done.  

I have pictured the previous blocks below to give you a look of all the blocks done to date.

Block 8

Block 7

Block 6

Block 5

 Block 4

Block 3

Block 2

Block 1