Mystery Quilt 2020 – Block 4

How are you doing? I hope you’re having lots of fun working on these Mystery blocks!

We are ready for our Fourth Block, with this one we are going to learn how to make quarter-square triangles (QST) and one of my favorite star blocks – an Ohio Star!

Quarter Square Triangles (QST) are created by cutting a square twice diagonally which will produce 4 triangles. Please watch our Block 4 YouTube Video for tips and cutting this block.

For Block 4, you will need: (choose the fabrics shown above from your Super Bloom bundle)

1. 10″ pink square

2. 10″ x 21″ pink rectangle

3. Fat quarter light fabric

We will be making 8 blocks. The cutting directions are listed below:

1. 64 light quarter-square triangles cut from 16 squares 3-1/4″

2. 64 pink quarter-square triangles cut from 16 squares 3-1/4″

3. 32 light squares 2-1/2″

4. 8 pink squares 2-1/2″

Join two pink QST and two light QST (see details below)

I like to put my light triangle on one side and the pink on the other.

Then use “chain sewing” technique to sew all triangles for the block. Note: I use a scant 1/4″ seam allowance when sewing my QST units, this will allow me to trim them later.

Cut the treads holding the string of triangles together, open triangles, and press your seam allowance toward the pink. Be careful not to stretch the bias edge when pressing.

Take two units and arrange them as shown above.

Place them right sides together, nest the center seam and pin.

Sew triangle units together, again using a scant 1/4″ seam allowance.

Gently open seam allowance on center back, press and trim using your ruler to 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ square.

Arrange 4 light squares, 1 pink square, and 4 quarter square triangle units as shown.

Sew into rows using a regular 1/4″ seam allowance.

Sew rows together and press your block.

Finally square your blocks to 6-1/2″, I love using my 6-1/2″ Creative Grids ruler and OLFA Spinning Mat to trim these blocks.

Repeat until you have completed 8 Mystery Quilt Block 4s.

Our fourth blocks will be positioned as shown above in our Mystery quilt!

While the Mystery Quilt has been keeping us busy, I can’t help but think what I am going to do next and use up more of my scraps…

Click here to download a PDF copy of Mystery quilt 2020 Block 4

Visit our website for the California Pattern.

Happy Quilting! Edyta Sitar

Mystery Quilt 2020 – Block 3

I am so proud of all of you! You’re making great progress on your blocks and posting them for me to see! I love them all!

We are ready for our third block. I know, you think you’re seeing double, yes today’s block is the same pattern as yesterday, but with a different color blue for the little triangle and a slightly different light background.

Time to get started!

For block 3, you will need: (choose the fabrics shown above from your Super Bloom bundle)

1. Fat quarter of light blue fabric

2. 10″ blue square

3. Fat quarter light fabric

We will be making 8 blocks. The cutting directions are listed below:

1. 24 light half-square triangles cut from 12 squares 3-7/8″

2. 8 blue half-square triangles cut from 4 squares 3-7/8″

3. 8 blue half-square triangles cut from 4 squares 6-7/8″

To make half square triangle (HST) unit, join one 3-7/8″ light half-square triangle and one 3-7/8″ blue half-square triangle. Trim HST unit to 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ using your ruler.

Arrange and sew 1 small 3-1/2″ HST unit and one 3-7/8″ light half-square triangle as shown.

Add second 3-7/8″ light half-square triangle as shown above. Remember to pin before sewing and push your seam allowances towards the light triangles.

Arrange and sew large 6-7/8″ half-square triangle as shown.

Trim the bunny ears.

Press block open pushing your center seam allowance toward blue fabric.

Finally square your blocks to 6-1/2″, I love using my 6-1/2″ Creative Grids ruler and OLFA Spinning Mat to trim these blocks.

Repeat until you have completed 8 Mystery Quilt Block 3s.

Our third blocks will be positioned as shown above in our Mystery quilt! Note position of blue fabrics in quilt layout.

I’m loving how this is turning out!

Maybe you’re wondering which fabrics we’ll be using next, I can’t wait until tomorrow, you’re going to love it!

Click here to download a PDF copy of Mystery quilt 2020 Block 3

Visit our website for the California Pattern.

Happy Quilting! Edyta Sitar

Mystery Quilt 2020 – Block 2

We are off to such a good start, I have seen so many Mystery Quilt Block 1s are already made!

I know it was hard for you to cut into this beautiful Super Bloom fabric bundle, but I promise that you are going to love the results!

The most common question that we have received since we have started this Mystery Quilt is: “How much fabric do I need?”

I am estimating that you will need at least the following:

1. 9 lights – 1/2 yard each

2. 4 light blues – 1/2 yard each

3. 5 dark blues – 1/2 yard each

4. 5 pink – 1/2 yard each

OK – Let’s get back to quilting!

For block 2, you will need: (choose the fabrics shown above from your Super Bloom bundle)

1. Fat quarter of light blue fabric

2. 10″ blue square

3. Fat quarter light fabric

We will be making 8 blocks. The cutting directions are listed below:

1. 24 light half-square triangles cut from 12 squares 3-7/8″

2. 8 blue half-square triangles cut from 4 squares 3-7/8″

3. 8 blue half-square triangles cut from 4 squares 6-7/8″

To make half square triangle (HST) unit, join one 3-7/8″ light half-square triangle and one 3-7/8″ blue half-square triangle.

Trim HST unit to 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ using your ruler.

Arrange and sew 1 small 3-1/2″ HST unit and one 3-7/8″ light half-square triangle as shown.

Add second 3-7/8″ light half-square triangle as shown above.

Remember to pin before sewing and push your seam allowances towards the light triangles.

Arrange and sew large 6-7/8″ half-square triangle as shown.

Trim your bunny ears.

Press block open pushing your center seam allowance toward blue fabric.

Finally square your blocks to 6-1/2″, I love using my 6-1/2″ Creative Grids ruler and OLFA Spinning Mat to trim these blocks.

Repeat until you have completed 8 Mystery Quilt Block 2s.

Our second blocks will be positioned as shown above in our Mystery quilt! Note position of blue fabrics in quilt layout.

Please DO NOT start sewing blocks together at this time. We need to complete all blocks before sewing them into a quilt top. We are only laying them out on our design wall at this point.

If you need a little extra help, be sure to visit the Laundry Basket Quilts YouTube Channel! We will be adding short videos of each block in the next couple days.

Click here to download a PDF copy of Mystery quilt 2020 Block 2

Visit our website for the California Pattern.

Happy Quilting! Edyta Sitar