Mystery Quilt 2025 - Week 6

Welcome to Week 6 of the Mystery Quilt 2025 sew-along! This week, we will be creating classic sawtooth star quilt blocks—a staple for any quilting enthusiast. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or a newcomer, mastering this block is a rewarding step. Plus, I’m thrilled to share an unexpected, playful layout idea you can try right away!

 Thank you for joining me on this mysterious quilting journey - we continue to grow as quilters as our mystery quilt grows! This week, we will be working on multiple block builds.

The sawtooth star is admired for its striking symmetry and endless versatility.
Make sure to press your seams for crisp, clean results. Don’t be afraid to use bold color contrasts for maximum impact. Remember, experimenting is half the fun—so don’t hesitate to make your stars shine in your own unique layout.
Whichever fabrics you choose, your quilt will have a creative energy all its own. I will be working on my quilt with our Poppy Seeds collection.

Do not worry if you are not using this collection, you can even use your own scraps, I would just love to inspire you every week! Check out the extra images of this week’s block below, featuring a range of fabric collections, and let your creativity take flight!

For Week 6, you will need:

(These notions are just my recommendations)

• Fabrics
• Creative Grids® Quilt Ruler 6½" x 6½"
• Crisp Fabric Spray   
  (Edyta’s Tip: I like to press all my fabric ahead of cutting. I use Crisp for a nice finish!)
• Aurifil Thread – 2310 recommended  
• Sew Daisy Fabric Markers (Use fabric markers to stay organized)
• Olfa Spinning Mat 
• Olfa Rotary and Blades 
  (Edyta’s Tip: Always have a stash of fresh blades for your rotary and remember to change yours)
• Pins, Scissors, Needle Threader, and Double Needle Threader
• Microtex Needles 70/10   

Once you have everything ready, it is time to begin! We're going to work with two different types of blocks, so be sure to read through everything once before you get started.

Block 6A
6½" x 6½" unfinished
Make 24 Blocks total of 6A (make 4 of each of your burgundy and light pink,
and from your red and dark pink, make 8).

Cutting Directions:

For Block 6A:
Select one light fabric and four dark fabrics.
Light Fabric: 96 – 2” light squares A
96 light QSTs cut from 24 – 4¼" squares B

Dark Fabrics (burgundy):
32 dark HSTs cut from 16 – 2⅜" squares C
4 – 3½” dark squares D
Dark Fabrics (red):
64 dark HSTs cut from 32 – 2⅜" squares C
8 – 3½” dark squares D
Dark Fabrics (dark pink):
  64 dark HSTs cut from 32 – 2⅜" squares C
8 – 3½” dark squares D
Dark Fabrics (light pink):
  32 dark HSTs cut from 16 – 2⅜" squares C
4 – 3½” dark squares D

Block Assembly

Start by making flying geese. Join 2 C - 2⅜" dark half-square triangles and 1 B - 4¼" light quarter-square triangle as shown.

Repeat to make 96 flying geese.

Join 4 flying geese, 4 A - 2" light squares, and 1 D - 3½" dark square (matching dark colors) in 3 rows as shown.

Join the rows. Press seams. Make 24.

We're not done yet - there is second part to this round of blocks we are making.

     Block 6B                                             Block 6C
2" x 6½" unfinished                   3½" x 6½"unfinished
     Make 16.                                             Make 8.

Cutting Directions:

For Block 6B and 6C:
Select one light fabric and one dark fabric.
Light Fabric: 8 strips 2¾" x 20½" light fabric (A and C)
Dark Fabric: 4 strips 2" x 20½" light fabric (B and D)

Block Assembly

Block 6B: Combine 2 A - 2¾" x 20½" light strips and 1 B - 2" x 20½" dark strip as show. Press seams towards dark. Make two strip sets. Cut 16 - 2" wide units.

Block 6C: Combine 2 C - 2¾" x 20½" light strips and 1 D - 2" x 20½" dark strip as show. Press seams towards dark. Make two strip sets. Cut 8 - 3½" wide units.

I love seeing how these different blocks come together, and I hope you’re just as excited about the finished result!

Make sure to watch our video tutorial for tips!

Now, for the exciting twist! Instead of setting these sawtooth stars in traditional rows, we will be adding a little something in between stars. 

Arrange your Saw-tooth-Star blocks around the center of your quilt. I placed my darkest blocks (burgundy) in each corner, followed by red and dark pink blocks next to them, and a light pink block in the center. This creates a soft shading effect that moves from dark to light. Add the 6B and 6C sashing's in between the stars to tie the layout together.

Follow the picture below for placement.

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INSPIRING COLOR OPTIONS

Block 6A, B, and C - Dahlia Collection

Block 6A, B, and C - Lighthouse Collection

Block 6A, B and C - 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 fabric collections!

I’m excited to finally reveal not only the mystery blocks I’ve been working on, but also some of my all-time favorite block designs—perfect for creating truly eye-catching borders.
 I’m so curious to hear which border design ends up as your favorite on our Log Cabin.
Let me know which block stands out to you the most!

Edyta’s Tip:
As a general rule of thumb, I recommend purchasing a total of around 3 yards of fabric when you're planning to add borders to your quilt projects. This amount typically provides enough material to create both narrow and wide borders, with some left over in case of measuring errors or pattern adjustments. Having extra fabric on hand also gives you flexibility if you decide to make the borders wider or add additional design elements. By starting with at least 3 yards, you can ensure that your quilt borders will match seamlessly, and you’ll avoid any last-minute trips to the fabric store, helping your quilting process go more smoothly.

Happy Quilting!
Edyta

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