2012 Designer Mystery BOM

I finished the binding earlier in the week, and would you believe, I forgot to blog it! Sorry the photos are a tad bright, its quite warm and sunny here in Melbourne despite it still being Winter.

Fabric is Vintage Modern by Bonnie and Camille for Moda.

 

All twelve blocks are quilted with a circular feather. Flying geese with stipple, the stripes with an up and down pattern. And the borders with a loopy design. I left the sashing strips unquilted.

Now to decide if (and how) I can hang it on my bedroom wall. I've never hung a quilt so any suggestions are welcome.

Work in Progress Wednesday

After working full time for the last two months, its been a relief to go back to part time this week. We all know what free time is for: sewing!

My Work in Progress (or WIP) is the 2012 Designer Mystery BOM. I've been sneaking a little time here and there between other commitments, but Wednesday is all mine!

 

I've got just two of the 12 blocks left to quilt, then the sashing and borders. So close to the end I can almost smell it.

Once I'm done I will finally make a start on piecing Star Blossoms, though I don't think I'll get it finished before I go on holidays. All the pieces are cut, and currently stored in a Decor pastry tub (idea courtesy of Badskirt).

 

The tubs are perfect for a layer cake or a quilt that's cut and ready to piece, and only cost around $10 or so. And they stack up nicely so you don't end up with a big mess on your sewing table.

A Little Down Time

With an unexpected day off work I've finally made a start on quilting my 2012 Block of the Month quilt. It was basted a week ago but this is the first bit of spare time I've had to make a start.

I'm working with a feather design in each block using my usual tracing paper method. I love not having to mark the actual quilt.

 Stipple in the flying geese.

And a back and forth design in the stripes. 

I think I might run a couple of straight lines down the sashing but I'm not quite decided yet.

For info on using tracing paper, please see this post, and feel free to ask any questions.

2012 Mystery BOM Flimsy

Borders are done! A little more fiddly than expected due to having to remeasure all the borders but its done!

Hopefully Friday I can pop out for batting for this and the Scrappy Tripalong quilt. Any quilting suggestions for this one?

Tip Toeing Towards the Finish

Rows are assembled, just the borders to go!

 

My blocks are a tiny bit smaller than they should be so I've had to adjust the sashing but nothing too major. My sewing machine must eat the extra...(and my 1/4 inch seams are perfect).

 

 

2012 BOM Block Twelve

And we've come to the very last block!

"April Showers" by Sweetwater.

Now to finish the quilt top.

2012 Mystery BOM Progress!

Yesterday was a little crazy with the Fandango bundles running off the shelf, but before everything went nuts I got time to start assembling the 2012 Designer Mystery BOM quilt. 

I've only stopped because block 12 hasn't arrived yet! Hopefully it isn't too far away. The weather in Melbourne is terrible right now so it's perfect for being snuggled inside working on a sewing project or two. (Excuse the wet spot on block 10, I managed to drip something on it)

I also spotted one of the newest Fig Tree patterns and I have to make it. Must finish a few other projects first though!

2012 BOM Block 11

I can't believe we've almost come to the end! I really love this block; simple but stunning.

"Country Fair" by Julie Comstock

2012 BOM Block Ten

We're almost there! Bock 10 is Sunday Drive by Minick and Simpson. Gorgeous! Got a little distracted with the direction of my houndstooth but never mind.

Coming along ok with my wrist; still quite sore but nothing gets between me and Vintage Modern.

Whoops

Normally I've got plenty to show off after being home on a Friday, but not this week; instead of being productive I tripped over Bella and sprained my wrist.

I got my BOM block all cut out, but didn't get the chance to piece it after having to duck out to the doctor; I can't put any pressure on it so cutting any fabric is a bit difficult.

Lots of fat quarters cut for my store too.

My Cuzco quilt is still waiting for binding, I didn't have quite enough backing fabric left so I've ordered in half a meter. And I'll be at Huckleberry Market in Mornington tomorrow, so there's not much time left for sewing! Hope everyone else is having a productive weekend.

2012 BOM Block Nine

Block Nine is 'Lakeside Retreat' by Joanna Figueroa of Fig Tree Quilts.

Gorgeous blocks, but all those seams were a nightmare. I had to flip a few to get the block together and it's not perfect, but I'm sticking with it. That centre print is one of my most favourite from Vintage Modern.

2012 BOM Block Eight

'Lime Sherbet' by Bonnie and Camille

2012 BOM Block Seven

Welcome to 2013!

Block 7 arrived over Christmas, and despite it being 40c today, I plugged myself in at the sewing machine. My pressing leaves a little to be desired, it's top hot!

Block 7 is "moonlight serenade" by Sandy Gervais.

I've also been taken in by the 'scrappy tripalaong' which has been booming over on Instagram. It's such a simple idea with stunning results. So I've dug out all the random fat quarters I've collected over the last few years, and am hoping to dig in as soon as the temperature drops.

BOM Block 6

Half way already!

Block 6 is Town Square by Kate Spain.

 
It looks a little rumpled as the centre 9-square block seems a touch small. Should sort itself out once assembled.

2012 BOM Block Five

Block Five of the Fat Quarter Shop's Mystery BOM, also known as Cherry Sundae.

The flying geese points were a bit difficult due to the bulk of the seams, but otherwise a pretty easy block to put together.

Mystery Bom Block 4

Breezy Afternoon by Aneela Hoey.

 

 

I love that she specified that the red rectangles should be cut in different directions to keep the pattern running in the same direction. I even went one step further and turned half my background squares to keep the dots in the same orientation. I blame being a Virgo for my inner perfectionist.

 

Mystery BOM Block 3

"Weather Vane"

Mystery BOM Block 2

"Mint Julep" by Lisa Bongean.

I do love this block. Doesn't hurt that the pink fabric is one of my favourites in the range.

Mystery BOM Block 1

Block 1 of the FQS Mystery Desginer BOM, "Laundry Days"

A Return to Regular Programming

I've been a bad blogger this year! Between a new job, a new man, and quite a few new markets, there has been next to no time for me to do any sewing for myself.

My poor Circa 1934 quilt (and backing) has been hanging on the back of a dining room chair for about two months...and I promise this is going to change! I'm taking the winter months off from doing markets so I can have a little more me-time, and Circa 1934 is first on the list.

I'm also super excited that the FQS Mystery Designer BOM will be starting soon...I'm very much looking forward to seeing Vintage Modern in person too. Not long to go now!