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Week 3 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 C requires 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 1through 4.

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

Sew 3 ½” x 6 ½” piece to left edge of four patch block. Sew 6 ½” x 9 ½” to right edge of four-patch block.

Sew 3 ½” x 18 ½” to top of enhanced four patch and sew 9 ½” x 18 ½” to bottom of block.

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

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

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

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

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

Sew block C to block D.

Sew C/D piece to bottom edge of A/B block then set aside for final row.

Two-thirds done. How easy is this!!

Week 2 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 A requires these pieces:

(2) 6 ½” x 24 ½”;

(1) 6 1/2″ x 6 1/2″;

(1) 6 1/2″ x 12 1/2″

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

Sew #1 3 ½” print square to #2 print square, press seam to #2; sew #3 print to #4 print, press seam to #3. Join #1,2 to #3,4, forming four patch block.

Sew 6 ½” solid square to the left edge of the four patch.

Sew 6 ½” x 12 ½” rectangle to the right edge of the four patch.

Sew 6 ½” x 24 ½” rectangles to the top and bottom of the enhanced four patch.

Finished size of Block A will be 24 ½” width and 18 ½” height

Block B requires these pieces:

(1) 9 ½” x 15 ½”;

(1) 3 ½” x 15 ½”;

(1) 3 ½” x 6 ½”;

(1) 6 ½” x 6 ½”;

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

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

Sew 6 ½” square to left edge of four patch. Sew 3 ½” x 6 1/2” rectangle to right edge of four patch.

Sew 9 ½” x 15 ½” rectangle to top of enhanced four patch.

Sew 3 ½” x 15 ½” to bottom of enhanced four patch.

Finished size of Block B will be 15 ½” width x 18 ½” height.

Sew block A to block B on the 18 1/2″ edge and set aside.

I told you it was simple!!

Since this is my first try please know that I will gladly accept suggestions.

As much a part of family legacy as the birth of new generations is the passing of those we love. There are many ways we may show our respect at the passing of a loved one. In the past colors used for clothing indicated the process and time of mourning for family members. Articles of clothing may be used to make quilts as remembrances of our loss. When a friend passed away her family chose to drape her casket with a quilt as a symbol of her love of sewing and quilting. Others make quilts after the passing of a loved one as part of the grieving and healing process. The making and using of this small quilt, Doves of Remembrance, is a symbol of respect and remembrance, a celebration of love for my mother who taught me to sew.