Mystery Quilt 2025 - Week 3

Welcome to week 3 of our mystery quilt journey!
This week, we're taking off with flying geese blocks - a classic quilting element that adds both movement and visual interest to your project. If you're ready to soar to new creative heights, let's break down the process together!

Flying geese blocks might look intricate, but with the right tips,
they're simple and satisfying to make.
These blocks work beautifully as borders, sashing, or as standout features in any quilt. Best of all, they're versatile enough to suit almost any fabric combination you have selected.

Great work so far! Let's fly together this week!

Fabrics

This mystery quilt is going to look amazing no matter what fabrics you have chosen!
I will be working on my quilt with our Poppy Seeds collection.

Fabrics

Don’t worry if you’re not working with the suggested fabric collection, you can absolutely create your block using your own unique assortment of fabric scraps! My main goal each week is to encourage and inspire you, no matter what fabrics you use. The possibilities are endless, and every fabric choice brings a personal touch to your project.

I’ve included additional photos of this week’s block below, each featuring different fabric collections and color palettes. Take a moment to browse through these images, they’re sure to spark new ideas and show just how versatile this pattern can be. Remember, it’s all about having fun and making something that’s truly your own!

Supplies

For Week 3, you will need:

(These notions are just my recommendations)

Before you begin, be sure to review your fabric color choices to ensure your flying geese contrast nicely with the rest of your quilt pieces to make your geese truly pop! Once you have everything ready, it is time to begin.

Quick Tips for Piecing Flying Geese
- Cut fabric accurately for consistent results.
- Use Chain piecing to speed up assembly.
- Square up each unit to maintain sharp points.

Mystery 2025 Block 3 - Poppy Seeds

Block 3
6½" x 9½" unfinished
Make 24 Blocks total. (8 A, 8 B, 8 C)

Cutting Directions:

Select one light fabric and 3 dark fabrics.
Light Fabric: 48 light HSTs cut from 24 – 3⅞” squares (B)
Dark Fabrics (3 fabrics suggested): 8 dark QSTs cut from 2 – 7¼” squares (per color) (A)
NOTE: You can also use more light and dark fabrics if you want to get a bit more scrappy.

Block Assembly
Block Assembly
Block 3 Step 1

Flying Geese: Join 2 B - 3⅞" light half-square triangles and 1 A - 7¼" dark quarter-square triangle as shown.

Block 3 Step 2

Repeat to make 24 flying geese.

Block 3 Step 3

Arrange flying geese into a row of 3 to create a unit.
(Pay attention to your colors to give a nice shading - use color pictures as your inspiration).
Press in direction of arrows. Make 8 units.
For Poppy Seed, I have mirrored my colors for a whimsical look to the quilt.
See picture below.

Laundry Basket Quilts
Block 3 Step 4

I hope you enjoy making Flying Geese as much as I do!

Laundry Basket Quilts

Make sure to watch our video tutorial for tips!

Two Block 3s will be positioned on each side of the quilt center on our Mystery Quilt 2025 grid.

Quilt Grid
Block 3

INSPIRING COLOR OPTIONS

Mystery 2025 Block 3 - Dahlia

Block 3 - Dahlia Collection

Mystery 2025 Block 3 - Lighthouse

Block 3 - Lighthouse Collection

Mystery 2025 Block 3 - Sewing Bird

Block 3 - Sewing Bird Collection

These are just a few of our fabric options- I can't wait to see what you create!
Visit our website for more stunning options.

Love this block? It also makes a stunning quilt border! Check out how it shines in our Log Cabin pattern.

Log Cabin with Block 3 Border

Edyta’s Tip: As you construct each block, focus on precision. Well-aligned units make your final quilt top stunning and professional. Watch our video for more details!

Happy Quilting!
Edyta

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