My Quilts #303: Rhododendron Trail Mystery 2022

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Finished Size: 85" x 99"
 

This is Bonnie Hunter's Rhododendron Trail Mystery quilt which she released in November 2021.  This is Bonnie's 19th mystery quilt and my third Quiltville mystery quilt.  


When the colors were revealed, I was not enchanted but I was determined to make the quilt.  I'm glad I did and now think it's beautiful.


The entire quilt is made from scraps, some I've had for years.  I've learned so much from making Bonnie's quilts and have gained the confidence to take my quilting to the next level.  So many small pieces!  


I quilted it with an E2E design named Flutterbys.  I've used this design before and it's one of my favorites.  The batting is Warm & Natural.


I found this whimsical flamingo print and thought it was perfect for the backing.  I used this same print for the binding.


And a label completes the quilt!


This quilt has been added to my personal collection.

September 2022

Rhododendron Trail is my fourth Bonnie Hunter quilt.  I started quilting in 1999 and 20 years later I finally decided to take the plunge.  Never having done a Bonnie mystery quilt, her designs looked complicated and I was intimidated but I was also determined.  And now I'm looking forward to her next one! 

 Here are my previous Bonnie Hunter quilts:

Frolic 2019-2020

Grassy Creek 2020-2021

Unity 2021-2022

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