Week Two of Four Mystery Quilt

Week 2 of 4

“It’s A Mystery” Quilt Challenge by Sharon Wasteney, Something Stitched

Always use a ¼” seam allowance. Press seam allowances toward the solid.

Block A requires these pieces:

(2) 6 ½” x 24 ½”;

(1) 6 1/2″ x 6 1/2″;

(1) 6 1/2″ x 12 1/2″

(4) 3 ½” x 3 ½” squares, one of each print numbered 1 through 4.

Sew #1 3 ½” print square to #2 print square, press seam to #2; sew #3 print to #4 print, press seam to #3. Join #1,2 to #3,4, forming four patch block.

Sew 6 ½” solid square to the left edge of the four patch.

Sew 6 ½” x 12 ½” rectangle to the right edge of the four patch.

Sew 6 ½” x 24 ½” rectangles to the top and bottom of the enhanced four patch.

Finished size of Block A will be 24 ½” width and 18 ½” height

Block B requires these pieces:

(1) 9 ½” x 15 ½”;

(1) 3 ½” x 15 ½”;

(1) 3 ½” x 6 ½”;

(1) 6 ½” x 6 ½”;

(4) 3 ½” x 3 ½” squares, one of each print numbered 1 through 4.

Sew #2 print to #3 print, press seam to #3; sew #1 print to #4 print, press seam to #1. Join #2,3 to #1,4, forming a four patch block.

Sew 6 ½” square to left edge of four patch. Sew 3 ½” x 6 1/2” rectangle to right edge of four patch.

Sew 9 ½” x 15 ½” rectangle to top of enhanced four patch.

Sew 3 ½” x 15 ½” to bottom of enhanced four patch.

Finished size of Block B will be 15 ½” width x 18 ½” height.

Sew block A to block B on the 18 1/2″ edge and set aside.

I told you it was simple!!

Since this is my first try please know that I will gladly accept suggestions.