Friday, November 15, 2013

Jo's BHUFO Challenge

I have accepted Jo's (Country Junction) challenge to finish a Bonnie Hunter UFO before the first clue of the new mystery later this month.  I started Cathedral Stars in a class with Bonnie in March 2011.  I finished all 25 of the HST blocks (actually 30) right away but hit a snag with the Tri-Recs star points and only finished a handful of blocks before setting it aside.


Last week when I inventoried what I had already accomplished I found I was only 2 blocks short of a quilt!  All I need to do is assemble the remaining 25 star blocks.  This is what I was facing at the beginning of this week.  The lower right pile is the two sets of star points and 4-patches.


Before I left home on Friday morning, this is what I had accomplished -- 15 blocks, 10 to go!!:

 



If I can find a large enough design wall I might be able to get the center portion finished.  I haven't really put any thought into borders; maybe I'll use a combination of the gold and purple in my HST blocks.  Most likely I will have to be satisfied with getting the blocks finished and take it to retreat in December to get it all together.

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  1. krisgrayNovember 16, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Very pretty blocks! Those star points really pop. Good luck on the finish.

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    1. Libby in TNNovember 17, 2013 at 6:35 PM

      Thanks! I was in my "orange phase" when I started this. I've progressed to Japanese taupes. Go figure!

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  2. Deb@asimplelifequiltsNovember 16, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    I love those long star points on these blocks. Isn't it amazing what we can do when we set our minds to it? Good luck!!

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    1. Libby in TNNovember 17, 2013 at 6:38 PM

      Yes, it is! The interesting thing about those long star points is they take on a completely different dimension when set on point.

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  3. RamonaNovember 16, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    Your colors are so bright and cheery. I love the orange. Keep up the good work!

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    1. Libby in TNNovember 17, 2013 at 6:36 PM

      Thanks. I think the very light backgrounds (something I'm not know for) really contribute to the cheeriness.

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  4. MaryNovember 16, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Getting the Blocks all done could be your GOAL. I like the different colorways, I have seen on this pattern. Did you have fun cutting with the Templates?

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    1. Libby in TNNovember 17, 2013 at 6:42 PM

      I agree, Mary, that a short-term (and do-able) goal is more realistic. The Tri-Recs rulers really make the placement so easy but the secret is having an accurate 1/4 inch seam allowance. If you haven't used them, try it!

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  5. Barb in MiNovember 17, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Fabulous stars! Good luck finishing the blocks!

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    1. Libby in TNNovember 17, 2013 at 6:44 PM

      Thanks Barb. Finishing the stars should be easy. Putting them into the quilt is another story. But IT WILL be a flimsy before the end of the year.

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  6. JoNovember 17, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    Keep up the great work...you can do it!!

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