Monday, January 2, 2012

Orca Bay, so far

Here is a small version of the Orca Bay mystery quilt that I assembled on my design wall so I could see the pattern, which Bonnie Hunter published on New Years Day. This project has been so much fun! I am tempted to scale down this quilt and make it a little smaller (which I did the last time I attempted a complicated mystery quilt like this one) so that I can finish it faster----I'll see how much time I can give it in the next few weeks.
Either way, it's going to be an interesting quilt. I love the colors---I feel like I got lucky when I picked the yellow/orange, as you never know what it will look like when you make a change. Can't wait to see what everyone else has done!

31 comments:

  1. I love your colours, it's going to be beautiful when it's done.

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  2. That looks stunning! The yellow is fabulous!

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  3. I love blue and yellow together and with the black and white blocks, this one just pops. Nice job!
    I hope you get to finish it and don't forget to show us over at Quiltvillechat :0)

    Happy Sewing and Happy 2012

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  4. I love your colors! You do take a chance when you change colors on something like this but I'm like you: I want mine to be different and reflect my favorite colors. Won't it be fun to see it finished? Can't wait to see it. Great Job!

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  5. Very nice! I've not started mine yet, but I am loving the alternate color scheme you've chosen. Gives me something to think about when I choose my colors.

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  6. I hadn't started the mystery yet. Partly because I couldn't figure out what colors to use. After seeing your version, I think I have!! Beautiful and Vibrant!

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  7. I think this will look great with all the blocks, smaller will lose some of the impact which is beautiful with your colors.

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  8. Great colors! Love seeing all the different versions folks have come up with...

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  9. What fun it is to see the mystery solved. It looks like you may have had bonus sewing time over the holiday. Happy New Year.

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  10. Wow! I love the yellow!

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  11. great color options - love your blog!

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  12. Blue and yellow are such a wonderful combination. I love how your blocks look!

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  13. I love your colors. Your quilt is stunning.

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  14. Your color choices are beautiful! No matter what size you make it it will look great!

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  15. I love this in your colour choices!

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  16. This will be a beautiful quilt! I love the colors you selected. Several bloggers are making them bigger but the idea of a mystery this large intimidates me so thanks for the idea of making it smaller.

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  17. I loved youe color choice right from the start. It looks great no matter what size you make it.

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  18. I LOVE your colour combo! I'm making a smaller version too :)

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  19. love it, beautiful!

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  20. Great color choices - can't wait to see the finished quilt - no matter what the size!

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  21. Oh WOW, This is just Beautiful!.

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  22. I clicked on your link because of the vibrant colors. It looks like Stained Glass

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  23. I really love your yellow! It makes the top shine.

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  24. Your quilt is so bright and cheerful!! Yes, I'd say your color choices are spectacular (and not a case of "lucking out!"_ -- Jory

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  25. your quilt and one other person both used yellow, and I have to say what a stunning result!! Blue and yellow are so complimentary to each other. I love your quilt and color choices!! Keep on keepin on! :)

    Love from Indiana! ~bonnie

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  26. love the orange and blue...great job!! Hugs

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  27. It's stunning. I can't wait to start seeing all the finished quilts, especially the different color variations like yours and mine. It'll be fun seeing the ones in Bonnie's colors too, but at this point the mavericks are more of a mystery, lol.

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  28. Of all the quilts I have seen so far I love your color choices. Wishing I had taken part in this mystery.
    Cari
    YC, Calif

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  29. Very nice! I don't usually enjoy yellow but the combination you chose is gorgeous.

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