A Mystery Solved

Leslie's Mystery Quilt

Leslie's Mystery Quilt

Recently I began uploading the steps for a new Mystery Quilt to the Carol Doak Yahoo Group. The last time I did a Mystery quilt for the group, it was very successful so I thought it was time to do another.

Julie's Mystery Quilt

Julie's Mystery Quilt

First the fabric criteria (light, medium, dark, warm and cool colors) were given along with yardage and cutting lists. It always amazes me how quilters love to participate in a Mystery, not having a clue where it will take them.

Lee's Mystery

Lee's Mystery

Perhaps as a designer, I need that control…lol. As members uploaded their fabric selections, I began uploading the first step. This quilt used only three 4″ blocks, but different color placement and settings for the blocks offered variety.

Mary H's Mystery Quilt

Mary H's Mystery Quilt

Some members followed the graphic color’s that I used in the illustrations and others went down a completely different color road. Perhaps those are the adventurous quilters.

Linda's Mystery

Linda's Mystery

In the end, one member, Mona, did figure out the Mystery solution. However, I think I kept most of them guessing. I discovered I loved designing Mysteries and creating something interesting from very simple foundations.

Mona's Mystery

Mona's Mystery

Anita, decided to use the foundations in a smaller size and create a Miniature Mystery Quilt.

Anita's Miniature Mystery

Anita's Miniature Mystery

The photos of the completed Mysteries are still coming in. Each time one is uploaded, I enjoy seeing a new fabric combination and seeing how it impacts on the overall design.

Enjoy the show…

Mary's Mystery

Mary's Mystery

Karen's Mystery

Karen's Mystery

Joan's Mystery

Joan's Mystery

Carole D's Mystery

Carole D's Mystery

Nancy's Mystery Quilt

Nancy's Mystery Quilt

The completed tops are still coming in and still creating the mystery of how the same design can yield so many different looking amazing quilts.

All the best,

Carol

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