Mystery Quilt Clue 1

Well how about a little mystery???

What is a Mystery Quilt? Well, it’s a lot of fun, that’s what it is!

A Mystery Quilt is:

· A quilt you work on from beginning to end but you don’t know what the finished pattern will look like until the end; you have to trust us, it’s nice.

· Piecing “clues” are given out each month which gives piecing details and instructs you on what section of the quilt to work on for that month. As the months progress, the “clues” instruct you on what sections to piece together.

· An opportunity too for beginners to learn new quilting skills and experienced quilters to refine their skills.

· An opportunity to make a quilt a little bit at a time, over 7 months...

· An opportunity to step out of your comfort zone and try something new and exciting.

This year’s Mystery quilt is geared for all levels of quilters from beginner to experienced. We are here to help along the way. Anytime you have any questions about the mystery clues or need any help, please feel free to contact Shelley Dionne or Janet Wright.

The Mystery quilt is being offered in two sizes. Pick which size you want to make and use the yardage guidelines for that size. You will have to pay attention to the clues as we go along, so that you make/cut the correct amount for your size. We will make sure the clues are typed VERY clearly.

Beginner quilters will learn lots of quilting basics with this Mystery quilt. More experienced quilters can challenge themselves in terms of playing around with or exploring fabric choices along with color value placement of light, medium and dark. This quilt contains no cutting of HST’s or Flying Geese units.  There will be 5 clues.

Oh, it’s going to be lots of fun and we hope you all play along!

Are you ready???

Clue # 1

Yardage amounts required: Based on 42” wide fabric

Size Choice A: 67 ½” x 79 ½”           Size Choice B: 79 ½” x 91 ½”

Color A- 3 1/3 yards, focal print              Color A- 4 ½ yards, focal print

Color B- 2 ½ yards (background)               Color B- 3 ½ yards (background)

Color C- 1 ¼ yards                                    Color C- 1 5/8 yards

Color D- 1 1/8 yards                                 Color D- 1 1/3 yards

Both sizes: thread to match, small Ziploc bags and a large Ziploc bag for each color

These amounts include a little extra for to allow for cutting errors.

Gather all your fabrics, do the cutting as directed for each color. In order to keep your fabrics organized for the Mystery Quilt, you must do the following as you cut:

1. Cut all the pieces for one color at a time.

2. Pin paper labels on your pile of cut pieces stating the size, quantity and color. Ex: Color B, 6 ½” x 42, 3 strips, put in a small baggie and put baggie in Large bag marked Color B. Repeat this for all your Color B cutting.

3. Proceed to cut all the Colors using the above guidelines.

Cutting: All cutting dimensions include ¼” seam allowance

Choice A:                                             Choice B:

From Color B, cut:                                 From Color B, cut:

3 strips, 6 ½” x 42”                               4 strips, 6 ½” x 42”

4 strips, 5” x 42”                                  6 strips, 5” x 42”

4 strips, 2” x 42”                                  6 strips, 2” x 42”

6 strips, 3 ½” x 42”;                              10 strips,   3 ½” x 42”; 

Subcut the strips into

24 rectangles, 3 ½” x 6 ½”                      35 rectangles, 3 ½” x 6 ½”

20 squares, 3 ½” x 3 ½”                          3o squares, 3 ½” x 3 ½”

From Color C, cut:                                  From Color C, cut:

4 strips, 2 ¾” x 42”                                6 strips, 2 ¾” x 42”

4 strips, 1 ¼” x 42”                                 6 strips, 1 ¼” x 42”

7 strips, 2” x 42”                                   8 strips, 2” x 42”

From Color D, cut:                                 From Color D, cut:

4 strips, 2 ¾” x 42”                               6 strips, 2 ¾” x 42”

11 strips, 1 ¼” x 42”                               13 strips, 1 ¼” x 42”

From Color A, cut:                                 From Color A, cut:

6 strips, 2” x 42”                                  8 strips, 2” x 42”

8 strips, 6 ½” x 42”                               9 strips, 6 ½” x 42”

8 strips, 2 ½” x 42”                               10 strips, 2 ½” x 42”

5 strips, 3 ½” x 42”;                              8 strips, 3 ½” x 42”;

Subcut strips into

18 rectangles, 3 ½” x 6 ½”                      28 rectangles, 3 ½” x 6 ½”

12 rectangles, 3 ½” x 5”                         14 rectangles, 3 ½” x 5”

 Here is my fabric choices:  I am making 3

Until the next stitch!!