Exciting News—It’s Time for the Next Step in Our Mystery Quilt Journey! We hope you’ve been enjoying the Mystery Quilt process so far and that life has allowed you a little time at the sewing machine. If you’ve been keeping up—fantastic! And if you’re catching up, no worries at all—this next step is a manageable one. Have you started to imagine the final layout yet? Do you think you’ve cracked the mystery? Mystery Quilt Tips…
Step 10 – Mystery Quilt 2025 Can you believe we’re already at Step 10 of the Mystery Quilt? We’ve come a long way, and we’re finally starting to make a dent in those units we stitched up weeks ago. There’s still a bit more to go before we begin assembling the quilt top, but the finish line is in sight! And hopefully—just hopefully—the final layout is still a mystery to you. One of the reasons…
Step 7: Mystery Quilt 2025 It’s finally time to put together a block for this Mystery Quilt! Since I’m a visual person, I always begin by laying out my pieces to match the picture. This method works wonderfully—unless, of course, you get distracted (which I may or may not have done a time or two). But hey, it’s all about playing to your strengths, right? Block 1 Layout Let’s dive in! I start by stacking…
Step 5 Installment – Mystery Quilt 2025 Hello Quilters! Here is Mystery Quilt, step 5, another quick and easy step. (The bonus is that you get this installment ahead of time due to other commitments. Hopefully ,I will be back on schedule once I get back.) You will work with rectangles and a square to create 2 or 3 “rail” units. We are getting closer to the point of putting the different blocks together. Right…
Mystery Quilt 2025 – Step 4 Square in a Square (SIAS) This installment of the mystery quilt highlights the Square in a Square (SIAS) unit. It’s a quick and easy step that shouldn’t take long to complete. Once you’ve finished, be sure to label your units for easy reference later. Let’s Get Started on this Step of the Mystery Quilt This week, you’ll work with squares of two sizes and three colors. It’s a straightforward…
Step Three – Mystery Quilt 2025 Welcome to Step Three of the Mystery Quilt! Before diving in, take a moment to read through the directions a couple of times before you begin. This step will guide you through creating several combinations of Quarter Square Triangles (QSTs), so it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the process before you start. A Note on Labeling I’ve received questions about labeling, so let me clarify. I find…
Step Two – Mystery Quilt 2025 Time for step 2 of the Mystery Quilt. This step has a few different units, but they are easy to make. I look forward to seeing your fabric choices as you work through this step. As you can see below, you will be working with two different squares. Pay close attention to the labels in the directions. Creating A Little Bit of This and That In this step, you…
Step 1 – 2025 Mystery Quilt Are you ready to start this mystery quilt? First, I have a couple of tips. Let’s Get Started It’s time to cut some strips from your LIGHT, MEDIUM-DARK, and DARK fabrics. After completing the first part of Step 1, I had about 32″ of the strip set left over. I was able to get 29 units out of the strips. Set aside any of your leftovers; they may come…
Why are Mystery Quilts Fun? Mystery quilts are fun for several reasons, combining creativity, surprise, and a sense of accomplishment. In chatting with fellow quilters, here are a few key reasons why they enjoy mystery quilts: Mystery Quilts Offer an Element of Surprise Mystery quilts are designed so that participants don’t know what the final quilt will look like until it’s finished. Each clue or step reveals a little more, creating excitement and anticipation throughout…
Final Installment of the Row by Row Sampler We are at the end of this year-long project. This is the second Row by Row Sampler I’ve made, and I still love the pattern. I don’t usually repeat quilt patterns, but scrappy quilts always tug at my heartstrings. This step took the longest because it is a pieced border. My little Buster loves to sit right behind my machine and sleep. Border Options In the first…