Welcome to Block 5 of our Mystery Quilt 2022!
We are moving along and learning so many wonderful things about other shapes in quilting
than squares and HSTs. I know sometimes it's scary to try new things, and you might be worried if you have enough fabric or what is happening tomorrow, but trust me. If you just take a moment, slow down,
be patient, enjoy today and the moment you are in, something new will blossom from
you taking the time. Lets spread love and kindness and get creative together.
Below is all the information you need to prepare before joining
For Block 5, you will need:
• 2 light fabrics (Make sure that your pick two light fabrics that are very similar in hue. Please do not stress about having two fabrics- this is just a light background and it will add a little fun feel to your quilt.)
• 1 blue fabric
Block 5A Block 5B
Block 5
We will be making 8 Block 5As and 8 Block 5Bs for a total of 16 blocks.
Cutting Directions:
Begin by cutting strips:
• Light fabric - 3 strips 6½" x 20" (2 from the top floral fabric and 1 strip from bottom light fabric.)
• Blue fabric - 2 strips 3½" x 20"
light strips right sides together as shown above. Please watch our video for guidance.
Cutting with Creative Grids® ALASKA Ruler:
Position your ruler matching the bottom edge of your fabric with the 6-1/2" mark on the ruler.
Pay attention that the width of your strip measure 2-3/4".
Cut as shown.
Rotate your cutting board
and trim the edge as shown.
With every cut, you will get two pieces. One for Block 5A and one for Block 5B.
(Once you finish cutting from your first light fabric, use your second light fabric to finish cutting.
Do not forget to place the fabric right sides together before cutting.)
Cut a total of 8 sets.
From one strip of blue fabric, you should be able to get 8 pieces.
Cut both strips for a total of 16 blue pieces.
Alternative way of cutting with the Mystery Template B and I:
Position Template I on the fabric strips.
(Please remember, your light strips should be right sides together.)
Use your Template I to cut your
pieces from the light fabric strip
as shown in the picture.
With every cut, you will get two pieces. One for Block 5A and one for Block 5B.
(Once you finish cutting from your first light fabric, use your second light fabric to finish cutting.
Do not forget to place the fabric right sides together before cutting.)
Cut a total of 8 sets.
For the blue fabric, align your Template B and cut as shown above.
From one strip of blue fabric, you should be able to get 8 pieces.
Cut both strips for a total of 16 blue pieces.
Block Assembly
They are the perfect tool to help you precisely mark your sewing points.
Arrange your pieces as shown above.
16 Block 5s
(8 Block 5As and 8 Block 5Bs)
Our Block 5s will be positioned as shown above in our Mystery Quilt 2022 grid.
Just a reminder, we will be making 8 identical grid sections like this.
Happy Quilting!
Edyta
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