Turkey Tracks: October 23, 2017
“En Provence” Quilt Finished
Bonnie Hunter’s 2016 mystery quilt.
This quilt is BIG. And, very graphic. Like all Bonnie Hunter quilts, the “bones” are really good, so that it is easy to substitute for color as long as one pays attention to VALUE (darks and lights). I have never substituted from Bonnie’s color plan, but many do, and all these quilts come out really beautifully as long as value is kept constant. I may start altering color plans. You never can tell.
I had all the units for this quilt made by New Year’s 2016. I’m not sure why it took me so long to finish it. I had too many projects ongoing, for one thing. And I am mostly caught up now. More or less. As “caught up” as I ever get.
I quilted with a lavender thread, which matched the backing, and it worked beautifully. The pantograph is “Arcadia” from Urban Elements by Patricia E. Ritter.
I used a light cream binding–because what draws me most to this quilt is the neutral border with the beet-colored stars. Would love to see a quilt made with just that combination.
The quilt is beautiful: intricate and complex. And, scrappy.
Thanks Bonnie Hunter.
The Bonnie Hunter 2017 mystery quilt color scheme will come out any day now. Bonnie is in China, so probably when she gets home again. And, after attending a family funeral. Go gently, Bonnie!
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Gorgeous!!