Saturday, April 13, 2019

On Ringo Lake Finish

A few years ago, when Bonnie Hunter announced her On Ringo Lake Mystery, I caved to temptation. I'm not brave enough to stray from her color pallet when it's a mystery quilt and these colors were out of my comfort zone, but I was intrigued by the combination. I began by digging through my stash and admittedly, I made a few purchases in order to add a little more variety, but future quilts will be better for it. :) And between the digging and shopping, I came up with these:

                            

I wasn't able to keep up with the clues as they were posted, but I didn't worry about it - I just enjoyed stitching as time allowed and eventually, the blocks came together.

                                         

After the layout was revealed, I stumbled upon this image on Pinterest and I set off in a new direction. All I was able to find was the image and it said it was pieced by Forest Jacobsen, but there was no link.

                                       

 It required some un-stitching of units and some deconstruction of the image in order to bring it all to fruition. It also required a restructuring of the setting triangles - the top one is the original design and the bottom is the new one:

                                     

  I also ended up adding a brown piano key border and brown binding because I had leftover pieces that were already the perfect size and thought it might ground or tone down some of the coral and turquoise. I also just really like brown:

                                 

But the top sat for a good long time before it was quilted:

                                

 I bought yards and yards of this print years ago for $2.00/yd and it finally found it's home on the back of this quilt:


Jackie used a turquoise thread and her quilting brought such great movement to Bonnie's clever design:


My version finishes at 86 x 100 and I take my hat off to Bonnie and her mad designing skills. I'm not generally one to dive into mystery quilts, but I always learn something new and it gives me a whole new appreciation for pattern design.


DH had just finished his feed run and pulled up as I was perched atop the ladder, clipping the quilt to the side of the barn. Skeet was wore out, but he jumped out of the feed truck and plopped down without any persuasion on my part. He's a lot like DH in that respect - neither will pose for a picture.


As you can tell, we're still waiting on rain...the ground is bare. Nary a green sprig to be seen, but the wind wasn't howling and that makes it a good day:



22 comments:

Meredith said...

Your quilt is just beautiful! Love it, and love your blog.

tk said...

Your version is beautiful. Love the color choices.

sandi s said...

I love your quilt, it’s gorgeous!!! I always love seeing others pets. Hugs,

Donna said...

Love your version! It’s gorgeous! I haven’t done a Bonnie Hunter mystery quilt but I have done several other mystery quilts and have enjoyed the process. I have been missing Skeet! Glad to see him!

Gwynette in NW Arkansas said...

Skeet looks like feeding plum wore him out!!! Love your version of On Ringo Lake. I like her choice of colors for this quilt, some mysteries not so well. I wondered if the latest storm hit your area. We have a fire in the wood stove today and are hunkered down inside doing handwork and watching NASCAR pre-race AND the rain streaking down the windows.

Natasha said...

It is beautiful! The colors really compliment your sw environment too! I have not been brave enough to
Join the bonnie hunter mysteries. They all are really pretty inticate designs!

Nancy A: rangerer@sbcglobal.net said...

I will just add my vote to what others have said. Your quilt is beautiful.

Shelly said...

It turned out so beautiful! I loved the colors in that one -- that color palette very nearly tempted me! I'm glad I didn't start it, but I've enjoyed looking at everyone else's, and I love the setting and borders you chose. And Skeet!

Tired Teacher said...

You created a stunning quilt.

carol fun said...

WOW!! What a fantastic quilt... I am in awe of all the pieces involved in these Bonnie Hunter projects... the older I get the more simple and easy the quilts I make become... I admire your tenacity in creating this stunning quilt! Bravo!!

Samplings from Spring Creek said...

Beautiful quilt--Skeet may have been tuckered out and still willing to pose.

Dorian said...

Thats beautiful Karin. I love the colors!! Hoping for some rain for you soon.

Anonymous said...

Your version is quite nice...great job! I've looked at it twice. I made the mystery too but every year I say that I am not going to do it and then there I go. The quilts are just piling up. I need to disperse some but it's like children. You might have too many but can spare none. It's a sickness but I don't want the cure. I LOVE your blog and know you stay super busy but keep on listing. I sigh when nothing up some days.

Chantal said...

OMG! That's an awesome border or should I say borders? I love how it finishes the blocks and the addition of the coral "arrows" gives it such a nice movement. Excellent job! I only have a few blocks made and I fell out of love with this project. Yours is one of the best I've seen so far. Congratulations on this industrious quilt! ;^)

Catherine said...

I love, love, love the borders, perfect for this quilt!

Denise in PA said...

Just gorgeous! And Skeet is a handsome boy!

Lindah said...

Just beautiful! What a great Southwestern quilt. The brown piano keys just set it off perfectly. Be sure to send a pic to Bonnie; she will love it.

Rebecca in AK said...

Congratulations on an absolutely beautiful finish! I love your borders!

The Joyful Quilter said...

What a fabulous finish!!!

Tammy said...

Absolutely love your finished version! The borders are all fantastic! All of my segments are still sitting in a box. I should at least get the components sewn into blocks.

BettyK said...

Outstanding quilt. From the colors, borders and of course the dog. I so enjoy following you even tho I don't say much.

Ranch Wife said...

Betty K - thank you for your kind comment - I was unable to find an email for you so I thought I'd leave my reply here, in hopes that you might see it. I appreciate you taking the time to stop in and visit when I post and I try to respond when readers comment.

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