The first step for Orca Bay is right up my alley. I hadn't done many hourglass blocks before. And I hadn't used this ruler. But I'm loving the technique and I'm using some of my favorite neutrals. Bonnie said to use up the icky stuff, but it only takes a 1 1/2" strip of each print and I plan on keeping this, so I'm using fabrics I love. Now that I think of it, I'm not sure if I even have any neutrals I don't love.
This post is linked to Design Wall Monday at Patchwork Times and Bonnie's Orca Bay Linky Party at Quiltville.
15 comments:
I'm attacking Orca Bay too--my 1st Bonnie Hunter. I'm using greens, pinks and purples and have all but 30 of my QSTs done--about 8 hours work! I use a different method for the QSTs as I hate sewing triangles together.
I knew instantly that you had fallen into Orca Bay! Me too! I've cut all the patches but have only sewn 5 or six hourglasses so far.
I also love the neutrals that you have used. I am doing Orca Bay, it is the first time to do one of Bonnie's Mysteries.
I am sewing this mystery and it is my first time using the ruler too. I think it is a good idea to use your favorite fabrics!
Your QSTs look sooooo yummy. I agree you have some fabulous neutrals in there!
Those are great neutrals. Great work on step one so far. I wonder what the future holds?
Your blocks look really nice. I agree; why waste time sewing with icky fabric? Use the nice fabric and be happy!
Wow! You do have some lovely neutrals! I've said this several times now; I'm 'quilting' this mystery vicariously through all you all who are taking it on. I'm saving the instructions and leaning back and enjoying "watching" the ride! :)
Good color choices!! Im doing it.. But I have to get christmas making behind me first! Hugs
I'm looking at some of the links posted on Bonnie's page and it's fun to see what others are doing and how they are progressing. You've done a great job :)
Beautiful! I can't wait to see all these Orca Bays progress. Hopefully I'll get fired up enough to start my own soon... LoL
I love all your neutrals too, they look so nice.
All of your fabric looks great!
I like working with little pieces, too!
I just saw this photo and I said they look like my squares, it must be Orca.
Lots of work but well worth it.
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