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Summer Mystery Quilt 2022 - Week 8

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)

Sew Daisy Fabric Markers

Creative Grids® Stripology Mini Quilt Ruler or Ruler

• 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







Block 8


We will be making 4 total Block 8s.







Cutting Directions:

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").


Watch the Block 8 video for more details.


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.


Please watch our video for detailed instructions on this move.

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.