2016 Mystery Fig Tree Sampler
March 01, 2017
As I write this, I should be finishing up the binding on this lovely 2016 project. My Instagram friends urged me to finish up the binding so that I could consider it a February finish and that is just the cheering section I need right about now to get this one done!
UPDATE: BINDING DONE [see last photo] !!
Sometimes I absolutely love binding and sometimes... well sometimes not so much [usually depending on what else I have to do at the same time]!
These annual samplers have surely become my favorite projects of all time. The one from 2015 was based a little bit more around a sherbet palette with navy as the darkest element [I will share some comparison photos in a few days]. This sampler from 2016 went a bit more retro and was based around my Farmhouse and Strawberry Fields collections and used a chalkboard black as the "grounding color" of the grouping. That might be one of my favorite elements this time around.
I chose the black gingham rose as the binding and I am just a little smitten with how it all turned out. Enjoy....
When we get a bit of warm weather and dry grass enough for a full photo shoot, I will include some more photos of the entire project!
If you joined us for this year long project, I really hope you are nearing completion on yours too. Would love to see your finished pics on Instagram!!
Joanna
It looks beautiful, Joanna. I decided on your green dot for the binding on my Mystery 2016. I just need to attach it-my least favorite part of quilting. I love your BOM programs. Keep them coming;)
Posted by: Jeanie | March 01, 2017 at 04:09 PM
Cant wait to see the dot. I almost did the dot myself!! So glad you are doing this with us :-))
Posted by: Joanna | March 01, 2017 at 04:19 PM
Is the black gingham rose still available that you are using as binding? How can I purchase some?
NOW aren't you glad it is done and you can enjoy and share?
PS I keep hoping you will include some beautiful reds in your line of fabric. OH, well, a girl can wish!
Posted by: Nan, Odessa, DE | March 02, 2017 at 06:10 AM
Your quilt is Beautiful with a capital "B"! Thanks for sharing those pics. Just out of curiosity have you ever made a quilt that was a Wonder Why I did That?
Posted by: Kathryn Gagne | March 02, 2017 at 06:22 AM
Incredibly beautiful.
R.
Posted by: Regina | March 02, 2017 at 06:29 AM
Can you please, please, please publish a pattern for this quilt? I unfortunately did not get a slot in the BOM program and this is my all-time favorite!
Posted by: Leesa | March 02, 2017 at 07:09 AM
This is beautiful and so motivating. I was dealing with an injured elderly mother last summer and had to put a lot on hold...and I am a college professor during the academic year. I have about three months worth done and pinned on a design wall...you have given me a big boost with the pics!!!! Spring Break is coming!
Posted by: Robin | March 02, 2017 at 10:29 AM
That is a fabric from Farmhouse so you can definitely do an online search for it and see if you get lucky. As for reds… most of my lines have reds in them!
Joanna
Posted by: Joanna | March 02, 2017 at 12:13 PM
The pattern has monthly instructions and includes 10 or more stand alone Fig Tree patterns. It would be over $100 for the instructions so I don’t think that’s possible. So sorry!
Posted by: Joanna | March 02, 2017 at 12:21 PM
I am cheering you on now!!!
Posted by: Joanna | March 02, 2017 at 12:25 PM
Do you think you will release this set of patterns for the rest of us who didn't get in on it? I adore your quilts!
I am very happy and grateful to have been included in your Nantucket quilt this year.
Thank You so much for sharing this beautiful quilt. I can hardly wait to see more of it.
Posted by: Pamela | March 02, 2017 at 12:45 PM
All the patterns for it would be over $100 so probably not a pattern that we can release!
Posted by: Joanna | March 02, 2017 at 12:47 PM
this is stunning...how I wish I had found your BOM's before and in time to sign up for this years...oh well.....now I can budget for it for next year.
will you publish this as a pattern?
Posted by: Cheryl Warstler | March 02, 2017 at 03:06 PM
I'm just SICK I missed this one ... won't happen again!
Posted by: Janet | March 02, 2017 at 07:01 PM
Stunning Joanna!!! It's just wonderful!! Hmmm.... I'll have to make sure to sign up the next time you have one! :-) Hugs, H
Posted by: Helen LeBrett | March 02, 2017 at 07:18 PM
So did I miss signing up for the 2017 mystery BOM, or is it coming up? :-)
Posted by: Helen LeBrett | March 02, 2017 at 07:26 PM
Sign ups for 2017 were last fall. so sorry!
Posted by: Joanna | March 02, 2017 at 09:21 PM
Just love your quilt. Mine will be done one day. Was planning to bind with the black rose, just love it. After receiving it in one of the early steps I found it on line and bought 3 yards. I am going to try to be better at keeping up on this year while finishing last. So much fun.
Posted by: Kathy Davenport | March 04, 2017 at 09:35 PM
Here’s to keeping up!!!!
Posted by: Joanna | March 05, 2017 at 01:35 PM
I'm so sad I didn't see this last year, or in time to sign up for this year's. it's wonderfully fun and scrappy.
Posted by: Cheryl Warstler | March 14, 2017 at 10:37 AM