Iceblossom

@ILove2quilt I think someone was going to do holiday themed fabric and wasn't sure who it was. If it is the right color, I throw any season/whatever into the quilt. Heck, this one from me had french fries bought specifically for it! I pretty much always have cat or dog fabric. I don't think any dogs made it into this one but I did use up a bit of cream on cream cat outline fabric. Sigh, it was a favorite but all good yardage comes to an end...

For anyone else out there taking a break, or needing encourage -- you hang in there! Or not! Is your decision

I still need to make my binding, it will be the same Melon as used on the front in all the blocks. I am still surprised that the fabric isn't in my face...

Iceblossom

Just popping in for a quick moment. I am still a long way from getting this year's quilted down, not sure where it is on my list of "2Bs" (to be quilted).

But I did make my continuous bias binding, or at least I drew the lines and will cut apart today at my sewing group. I usually go a bit larger than most folks on the binding, but this quilt with so many 1" squares, I decided that half-inch finished binding was the way to go.

I used to fold and iron my binding, one of the things I learned from other quilters on this board was to leave it flat and not put in a hard press. When you wrap it around the fabric can shift those couple of threads difference between top and bottom and I get better/smoother results without the press. Since I hate ironing, well -- win/win!

I wrap the continuous binding around a piece of cardboard torn from a handy costco packing box... you can even cut those to 18" and count your yardage easily. All I know is a 42" square makes more than enough for a queen project...

joe'smom

It's so interesting, the different ways people do binding! I've adopted the Sharon Schamber method, which involves Elmer's school glue. (I just love watching a Sharon Schamber video, and her quiet way of teaching.)

I've been working on my Indigo Way, and am pleased with the way it's looking. I felt sad after I abandoned my Old Town, so I do intend to go back to it at some point (it's all nicely organized in a tote). I decided I couldn't really judge how much I liked it until it was put together.

joe'smom

I've finished all of my Indigo Way blocks! Moving on to the half and quarter blocks (I thought I would use this mystery thread to post as it is the most recent). I like the way it's looking. I think all of my bizarre choices worked in my favor this time.

sewbizgirl

That's a striking quilt, Joe'smon!

Iceblossom

@joe'smom Yay you! you post it in whatever thread you want. I think your background fabric was an awesome choice and makes your quilt look more personalized/less red white blue generic.

Just as an aside, I had my sewing group come to my house recently. Ended up as sort of a trunk show of my projects and everyone remarked how heavy Bonnie's projects were. Those seams add up!

Sync

@joe'smom that's looking good. Your neutral fabric is great with that pattern. Can't wait to see it finished. Do you plan to add all the borders? I started to put my Indigo Way together too. I have all the pieces made and ready to be put into a flimsy. I'm glad you posted on this thread, 'cause I couldn't find the original Indigo Way thread.

So here is mine

audsgirl

Sync and Joe'smom: both of your quilts look very dramatic. Great work. I agree with you, joe's mom, Bonnie's quilts are weighty! I feel as though I am lifting barbells whenever I pick them up. But there's no denying that they are beautiful. I haven't done her mystery quilt-along since 20i9, but I love seeing everyone else's choices.

joe'smom

Sync, that's looking beautiful!

Yes, I am planning to do the borders as designed because I've already made the pieces and darned if they're going to waste. I have noticed, though, from observing on Bonnie's Facebook page, that plain borders on this quilt look really good, too. Once I finish the half and quarter blocks, I'm planning to get my triangle borders together, then I'll start constructing the top.

Thank you, ladies, for the encouraging comments!

LI_diva

Hi All,
Still loving to see all the different variations of this quilt, and comforted by the fact that I’m not the only one still working on it!

I finished the top back in February, but haven’t quilted it yet. It’s now next on my to-do list, and frankly it’s daunting. I usually like to custom FMQ, but the thought of that on Old Town is more than a little overwhelming.

Seeking advice-should I just send it out and have it done (never done that before)?
Should I straight line or edge-to-edge meander and finish quickly?
Or does anyone have good pictures of fun FMQ on this quilt?

Thanks so much, friends 💕