Mystery Quilt Week 4

Week 4 of 4

“It’s A Mystery” Quilt Challenge by Sharon Wasteney, Something Stitched

Always use a ¼” seam allowance. Press seam allowances toward the solid.

Block E requires these pieces:

(2) 6 ½” x 21 ½”;

(1) 6 ½” x 9 ½”;

(1) 6 ½” x 6 ½”;

(4) 3 ½” x 3 ½” squares, one of each print numbered 1through 4.

Sew #1 print to #3 print, press seam to #3; sew #2 print to #4 print, press seam to #2. Join #1,3 to #2,4 forming a four patch block.

Sew 6 ½” x 9 ½” to left edge of four patch and 6 ½” square to the right edge.

Sew 6 ½” x 21 ½” to top and bottom of enhanced four patch block.

Finished size of Block E will be 21 ½” width and 18 ½” height.

Block F requires one each of these pieces:

(1) 3 ½” x 18 ½”;

(1) 6 ½” x 9 ½”;

(1) 9 ½” x 18 ½”,

(1) 3 ½” x 6 ½”;

(4) 3 ½” x 3 ½” squares, one of each print numbered 1 through 4.

Sew #2 print to #4 print, press seam to #4; sew #1 print to #3 print, press seam to #1. Join #2,4 to #1,3 forming a four patch block.

Sew 6 ½” x 9 ½” to left side of four patch block and 3 ½” x 6 ½” to the right side.

Sew 3 ½” x 18 ½” to top of enhanced four patch.

Sew 9 ½” x 18 ½” to bottom

Finished size of Block F will be 18 ½” width and 18 ½” height.

Sew block E to block F. Sew E/F to A/B/C/D piece.

You’re done!! I told you it was simple. I hope you enjoy thinking about how you might quilt this project. As with many modern designs it leaves a lot of negative space for stitching.

Prepare top to be quilted by layering backing, batting and top. Baste as desired and quilt as desired. I quilted mine with interlocking squares in various sizes corresponding with the sizes used in the top but it could also just use some vertical and horizontal lines with a heavier or decorative thread to stand out or hand stitch with big stitches in a contrasting thread. This is a great opportunity to let quilting take center stage.