Mystery Quilt 2022 - Block 8

Updated: Jul 21, 2022

Welcome to Block 8 of our Mystery Quilt 2022!

What a beautiful day! I got to see some beautiful new blooms.

Below is all the information you need to prepare before joining

For Block 8, you will need:

• 1 blue fabric

• 1 light blue fabric

• 1 light fabric

Block 8

We will be making 16 total Block 8s.

Cutting Directions:

Begin by cutting strips:

• Blue fabric - 2 strips 2" x 20" and 1 strip 2" x 10"

• Light fabric - 4 strips 2" x 20" and 1 strip 2" x 10"

• Light blue fabric - 4 strips 2" x 20" and 1 strip 2" x 10"

• Light blue fabric - 2 strips 2½" x 20"

Arrange 2" strips to prepare to sew strip panels.

You will need 2½ strip panels from each color option as shown above.

Set your 2½" light blue strips to the side for cutting later.

Sew strips together. Press seam one direction.

Trim the edge following 45 degrees on the ruler.

Cutting with Creative Grids® ALASKA Ruler:

Align your ruler as shown above. Measure 2" in width of the cut.

Cut using your rotary. Shift your ruler, measure again, and cut.

Out of 1 panel, you should be able to get 7 units.

Cut 2½ panels for a total of 16 units.

Now align your ruler on the second strip panel,

and repeat the steps above to cut 16 units.

Align your ruler on 2½" light blue strip and cut.

Cut strips for a total of 16 light blue pieces.

Alternative way of cutting with the Mystery Template F, E and D:

Align your Template D as shown above.

Cut using your rotary. Shift your Template D, measure again, and cut.

Out of 1 panel, you should be able to get 7 units.

Cut 2½ panels for a total of 16 units.

If you would like, you can also use your