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Monday, November 30, 2015

Allietare Part 1 Linky

Hi Everyone. Lynn from upstate NY here.

It's true you are never too old to learn new things. I'm a newbie to making a mystery quilt, to blogging, also learning about my vintage White 43 sewing machine. Learning how to use the Easy Angle ruler, too (which took a bit of time to remember which  way to position it correctly). All of Bonnie's tips have been very helpful.


These are my 300 triangle pairs, sans dog ears. I am using Bonnie's suggested colors, but my grey is more of a taupe.



I save these boxes (cases of canned dog food, or soda). They are great for holding quilt parts, I have several quilts going at one time, they stack well, and help me stay organized.


My White model 43. DH brought it home one day this spring. At first I wasn't that impressed. But after reading Bonnie's posts about vintage machines and how great they are for straight stitching, I came to have more respect for these old girls. And after further inspection of this White machine I realized it was in very good condition. So I decided to dust her off and give her a good oil bath, and she works just great. Oh yeah, that container on the far side of the machine is my first Leader Ender project too.

I am really enjoying all of this....thank you so much Bonnie.
Check out the other Linkys at http://quiltville.blogspot.com/2015/11/mystery-monday-link-up-allietare-part-1.html

Saturday, November 28, 2015

Beginning anew

I've started following a mystery quilt along by Bonnie K Hunter at http://quiltville.blogspot.com. Last year, I followed along with the Grand Illusion mystery quilt but did not actually participate. So this year I decided to take the plunge and I'll share my progress and learning with you.


Printed off the Introduction



















My fabric choices,  75% from my stash


Learning a lot already this first week:
  • how to use the Easy Angle ruler





  • chain piecing the triangle pairs is rather easy because of their shape from using the E.A. ruler
  • chain pressing is a real time saver



    • using a vintage White 43 straight stitch sewing machine for the first time 

    Stay tuned.....