Our Summer Mystery Quilt 2022 has been such a good read so far -
I am so thankful to be able to share this with my quilting community!
Below is all the information you need to prepare before joining me on our YouTube Channel for step-by-step instructions.
For Block 8, you will need:
(These notions are just my recommendations)
• Fabrics (1 medium fabric, 1 accent fabric, and 1 light background)
• Aurifil Thread – 2370 recommended
• Olfa Rotary and Blades
Edyta’s Tip: Always have a stash of fresh blades for your rotary and remember to change yours often. for the cleanest cuts.
• Sewline Fabric Pencil, Best Press, Pins, scissors, and fresh Microtex Needles 70/10
We will be making 4 total Block 8s.
Begin by cutting strips from 1 medium fabric, 1 accent fabric, and 1 light background:
6" Finished Block
• 1 Accent Fabric - 3 strips 1½" x 20"
• 1 Medium Fabric - 3 strips each 1½" x 20"
• 1 Light Background Fabric - 4 strips 1½" x 20" and 1 strip 2½" x WOF
9" Finished Block
• 1 Accent Fabric - 3 strips 2" x 20"
• 1 Medium Fabric - 3 strips each 2" x 20"
• 1 Light Background Fabric - 4 strips 2" x 20" and 2 strips 3½" x WOF
Select 1½" strips to create four patches.
From 2½" light background strip, cut 16 squares (2½" x 2½").
For 9" finished block, select 2" strips to create four patches.
From 3½" light background strips, cut 16 squares (3½" x 3½").
Block Assembly
Arrange 1 accent and 1 medium strip. Pin right sides together and sew into a 2 strip set.
Press seams in one direction.
Repeat steps for the remaining strip sets:
Medium strip and Light background strip
Accent strip and Light background strip
Cut 1½" units from each set.
Accent/Medium Fabric Strip Set: 8 total cuts
Medium/Light Fabric Strip Set: 16 total cuts Accent/Light Fabric Strip Set: 16 total cuts
For 9" finished block, Cut 2" units from each set.
Accent/Medium Fabric Strip Set: 8 total cuts
Medium/Light Fabric Strip Set: 16 total cuts Accent/Light Fabric Strip Set: 16 total cuts
Arrange two matching units as shown.
Pin, sew and press to create a four patch.
Make 4.
Arrange two matching units as shown.
Pin, sew and press to create a four patch.
Make 8.
Arrange two matching units as shown.
Pin, sew and press to create a four patch.
Make 8.
Press seams as shown above.
Arrange 5 four patches and 4 light background squares. Please pay attention to the rotation of the four patches, as shown above.
Pin and sew into rows.
Sew rows together and press seams open.
Trim to 6½" x 6½" unfinished.
Repeat steps for a total of 4 Block 8s.
For 9" finished block, trim to 9½" x 9½" unfinished.
Watch our YouTube Channel for this block's step-by-step instructions and tips on how to make this project.
Our Block 8s will be positioned as shown above in our Summer Mystery Quilt 2022 grid.
Please pay attention to the rotation of the block.
These are just a few of our fabric options- I can't wait to see what you create!
Happy Quilting!
Edyta
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