MQ Clue 3

Well, here is what I've accomplished so far for my Mystery Quilt.  All of Clue 1 done, all of Clue 2 done,  only 30 rectangles of Clue 3 done, but all the strips are cut out.

So far the only problems I had were with Clue 2, those diamonds started out not lining up correctly.  I quit using steam in my iron and my troubles ended.    So looking forward to getting Clue 3 done and finding out what Clue 4 will be like tomorrow morning. 

I must say that Quiltville's Open Studio group has helped me a lot in accomplishing what I've done so far.  Making a scrappy quilt is all new to me.

MQ Clue 2

Here it is, I figures out how to do Clue 2 with the Easy Angle Ruler.  I think geometry was somehow involved but I got how to do it anyway.  Diamonds and half square triangles, will need 600 pieces to make 100  4.5" squares,   Now to finish Clue 1 so I can get on with it.

MQ Part 1

This is fun.  I've got enough fabric cut out to complete 40 blocks even though I've had a slow start.  I've only had to use the seam ripper once so far. 
In case anyone is interested, I included in my picture what I'm using for a seam guide.  It's Scotch Mounting Tape.  That is the best thing I've found since I started using this sewing machine.  My Singer had a metal guide but I couldn't get it to attach to this machine.  Also, the 1/4" foot wasn't much help.  This solved my problem and my seams are right on now. 

Also, I'm a watercolorist and have  a blog for it so my "about me" is geared to that blog and I couldn't figure out how to do a new one for this quilting blog without destroying the other. ??? So this is it guys.  Happy quilting.

Here is a link to the Grand Illusion Mystery Quilt by Bonnie Hunter.

Mystery Quilt