I have a hard time following rules and I am a believer in 'good enough' so I doubt I'll pin. But setting myself some boundaries as opposed to rules limits the options and helps me focus. I have a Kaffe look alike, other florals as well as solids and tone on tones. I did some rough math which is not my strong point and figure 50 blocks (?) and using the dots on the selvedge of my focus fabric helps with how many blocks of main colour(orange) and how many in the supporting. I want my focus fabric to be the triangles for outside edges and I thought about choosing only 7-10 blocks that look circular or flowery but Double X uses my favourite shapes so... We'll see how many rules I can break! lol

Judieo You asked for the name of the book Alex is using for the mystery quilt? It's The New Quick & Easy Block Tool Book... which can also be purchased digitally. She did say if you had the older version it would also work. The new one has a few more blocks added. But the rest are the same, maybe have a different page number?

whats the name of the block book we need for the mystery? I forgot to get it.

I decided to buy the kit with the Kaffe fabrics and the solids. I didn't have a solid white, so I am using a white on white with a very subtle print... I decided to use a different color for this block than Alex used, but I stuck with analogous colors. I also liked the way it looked with the white on the inside instead of the outside - so that's the way I put it together. If it ends up not working in the end, I can make a new block. Thanks to Alex and her permission to let it go if it isn't right. But so far, I love how it looks. I did get the hand dyed fabric, and I did prewash and press and I added starch. (first time ever) I liked how the fabric behaved. I followed every hint, and I think the block is perfect. Probably the best one I ever did. Can't wait for the next one. Don't know how to add photos here, but perhaps by the time I have something to share, I can do so. I also have no idea why my profile pic turned sideways, it's upside right on my computer. Oh well. This is so fun.

I am so glad that Alex is back. Really missed seeing her last week during the taping. She is such a joy and really makes it easier to learn and also has so much energy.
Someone else called her a "hoot" and that seems perfect. We can all use some fun right now. I am also learning some wonderful techniques. Thank you to the Forum manager for making this little community possible.

I am a pattern follower and change it to my taste. I liked that Alex gives herself rules for her Mystery quilt. I am doing the same, giving myself rules. My first rule is to use colors I don’t often use. Yellow will be in my blocks. Also going to use pins, not just finger pin blocks.
Anyone else making rules to guide them in this mystery quilt?

Yes, evelyn, different blocks each time.

And, Evelyn, change your profile silhouette to the Female version! I know for a fact you are a woman--since you live in my town and are a dedicated student.

I enjoy these sessions with Alex. She is a hoot! I did the Sequoia sampler and learned allot. I will be using my own fabric. I do have a question, Barbara. Will we do a different block every day? i know she does a show MWF. This has helped me avoid the dol-drums.

This is a quilt along, Alex is doing a Facebook live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10AM Pacific time. There isn't a pattern, she is talking about the different elements for her quilt each time. You can watch later since the facebook sessions are recorded. It's definitely a mystery since Alex said she doesn't know how her quilt will turn out!

I just saw it mentioned today. Where do I find the pattern? I will work from my own stash, but a mystery would be a lot of fun!

Oh a collection. Yes, much better!!!

All those florals are certainly over the top so yes, I am going a bit more subdued. Hate those follow along mysteries but this has so many heads up of where we are going I am intrigued to try my own version. here is hoping!!!

Not a big Kaffe fan either. But eager to join the mystery quilt, working from my stash. I've pulled a group of taupe and lavender fabrics, which I love together, along with a dark green accent. I'm ready to go!

Diane

I am not a Kaffe fan either. The ugliest quilt I have made was last years 2019 Kaffe Mystery Quilt. I talked my sewing group into participating and no one liked the quilt in my group, lol. But, during this quarantine time Alex's Live has been instrumental in my sanity and keeping me in the quilting room. Thank you Barbara for helping out with this project. Regardless the fabric designer, it will be a fun project and I am looking forward to seeing the projects here on the forum.