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Writer's pictureEdyta Sitar
Jun 29, 20223 min read

Summer Mystery Quilt 2022 - Week 5

Updated: Jun 29, 2022

Wow, you guys did GREAT last week!

I am so impressed by all your hard work. You will be using techniques you learned last week again this week.

With each different cut and panel, we can create all kinds of block combinations, making each week its own little mysterious surprise. When life gives you scraps, turn them into a quilt!

For Block 5, you will need:

(These notions are just my recommendations)

• Fabrics (3 light/medium/dark and 1 light background)

• Aurifil Thread – 2370 recommended

Edyta’s Tip: Always have a stash of fresh blades for your rotary and remember to change yours often. for the cleanest cuts.


Block 5A Block 5B



We will be making 8 total Block 5s. 4 Block 5As and 4 Block 5Bs


Begin by cutting strips from 3 light/medium/dark fabrics and 1 light background fabric:

6" Finished Block

• 1 Medium Fabric - 1 strip 1⅞" x WOF • 1 Light Fabric - 1 strip 1½" x WOF • 1 Dark Fabric - 1 strip 2½" x WOF

• 1 Light Fabric - 1 strip 1½" x WOF

• 1 Medium Fabric - 1 strip 1⅞" x WOF

• 1 Light Background Fabric - 1 strip 7¼" x WOF cut into 4 sqaures (7¼" x 7¼")


9" Finished Block

• 1 Medium Fabric - 1 strip 2⅜" x WOF • 1 Light Fabric - 1 strip 2" x WOF • 1 Dark Fabric - 1 strip 3½" x WOF

• 1 Light Fabric - 1 strip 2" x WOF

• 1 Medium Fabric - 1 strip 2⅜" x WOF • 1 Light Background Fabric - 1 strip 10¼" x WOF cut into 4 sqaures (10¼" x 10¼")

Cut each strip in half on fold. Arrange your strips as shown above.



Place your top two fabric strips right sides together and pin.

Repeat for bottom two strips.

Sew it together, then sew it to the center strip.

Note: Since we are creating a strip panel, it is important to use smaller stitch lengths.

Push seam allowance towards the outside.

Repeat steps for a total of 2 panels 7¼" x 21".


For 9" block, you will make 2 panels 10¼" x 21".


Out of the panels, cut 4 squares 7¼" x 7¼". For 9" finished block, cut 4 squares 10¼" x 10¼".

Cut twice diagonally to create Quarter Square Triangles (QSTs).

This is how your QSTs should look.

From 7¼" light background strip, cut 4 squares 7¼" x 7¼", then cut twice diagonally to create 16 QSTs.

For 9" finished block, from 10¼" light background strip, cut 4 squares 10¼" x 10¼", then cut twice diagonally to create 16 QSTs.


Arrange 2 panel QSTs and 2 light background QSTs as shown above. Place light QSTs over panel QSTs, right sides together, and pin.

Sew units together, and press seam allowances towards light.

Pin units right sides together and sew. Press seams and trim to 6½" x 6½". 9" finished Block you will be trimming to 9½" x 9½" unfinished square.


Repeat steps above, but with the opposite two panel QSTs.

Press seams and trim to 6½" x 6½". 9" finished Block you will be trimming to 9½" x 9½" unfinished square.

Repeat for a total of 4 Block 5As and 4 Block 5Bs.


Our Block 5As and Block 5Bs will be positioned as shown above in our Summer Mystery Quilt 2022 grid.









These are just a few of our fabric options- I can't wait to see what you create!


Happy Quilting!

Edyta


Please remember to share your progress photos to Instagram and Facebook!

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Writer's pictureEdyta Sitar
Jun 21, 20225 min read

Summer Mystery Quilt 2022 - Week 4

It's been an awesome 3 weeks learning to make strip panels and getting our 1/4" seam allowances to perfection! I knew you could do it!

This week, I have a wonderful challenge for you that will open your eyes to many

new possibilities when creating amazing designs. I know this will be a little more involved

than our other blocks, but do not shy away from the work - stick with it!

You'll come out learning fun block building methods.


Watch your blocks grow as we cut and sew!

For Block 4, you will need:

(These notions are just my recommendations)

• Fabrics (6 light/medium/dark and 1 light background)

• Aurifil Thread – 2370 recommended

Edyta’s Tip: Always have a stash of fresh blades for your rotary and remember to change yours often. for the cleanest cuts.


Block 4A Block 4B Block 4C Block 4D



We will be making 20 total Block 4s:

4 Block 4As, 8 Block 4Bs, 4 Block 4Cs, and 4 Block 4Ds



Begin by cutting strips from 6 light/medium/dark fabrics and squares from 1 light background fabric:

6" Finished Block

• 1 Light Fabric - 4 strips 1¾" x WOF

• 1 Light Fabric - 4 strips 1½" x WOF

• 2 Medium Fabrics - 4 strips for each fabric 1½" x WOF

• 1 Dark Fabric - 4 strips 1½" x WOF

• 1 Dark Fabric - 4 strips 1¾" x WOF

• 1 Light Background Fabric - 1 strip 7" x WOF cut into 4 sqaures (7" x 7")

NOTE: Because I want to give us a little trimming room, I have rounded the number to 7" instead of 6⅞". Believe me, you're going to be so glad you have a tiny bit of extra room to trim!


9" Finished Block

• 1 Light Fabric - 4 strips 2¼" x WOF

• 1 Light Fabric - 4 strips 2" x WOF

• 2 Medium Fabrics - 4 strips for each fabric 2" x WOF

• 1 Dark Fabric - 4 strips 2" x WOF

• 1 Dark Fabric - 4 strips 2¼" x WOF

• 1 Light Background Fabric - 1 strip 10" x WOF cut into 4 sqaures (10" x 10")

NOTE: Because I want to give us a little trimming room, I have rounded the number to 10" instead of 9⅞". Believe me, you're going to be so glad you have a tiny bit of extra room to trim!

Cut each strip in half on fold.

Arrange your strips in color order following the image above.

Place your 1¾" strips on the outside of your panel. For 9" finished block, place your 2¼" strips on the outside of your panel.



Place your fabric strips right sides together and pin into 3 sets of two strips.

Sew into 3 sets of two strips, then sew together into a full panel.

Note: Since we are creating a strip panel, it is important to use smaller stitch lengths.

Sew sets of two into a full panel of 6 strips. Your panel should be no smaller than 7" width.

(If it's slightly wider, that's okay, we will trim that later on.)

Repeat steps for a total of 8 panels 7" x 21".


For 9" finished block, you will make 8 panels 10" x 21".

Important Note: For 4 panels, you will push the seam allowances towards the light strip, and

with the other 4 panels, you will push your seam allowance towards the dark strip.

This is an important step so that later on your seams will lock when piecing together.

Out of your panels, cut 16 squares 7" x 7".

(8 with seam allowance going towards the dark and 8 with seam allowance going towards the light.)


For 9" finished block, cut 16 squares 10" x 10". (8 with seam allowance going towards the dark and 8 with seam allowance going towards the light.)


Start with squares from the panels thats seam allowances were pushed towards the dark fabric.

We will cut HST from 7" squares.

Line your 45 degree angle on the ruler with the edge of your square and cut all 8 squares.

Now with your squares from the panels thats seam allowances were

pushed towards the light fabric, cut HST from 7" squares.

Line your 45 degree angle on the ruler with the edge of your square and cut all 8 squares.


This is how your HST cuts should look.

You should have 8 of each HST shown above.


You are halfway through - now the fun begins as we assemble our panel HSTs into blocks!


Arrange 2 HST with the light outside strips as shown above to create 8 Block 4Bs.

Pin right sides together and sew.

Make 8 Block4Bs.

Notice how nicely your seam allowances have nested together!

Repeat the steps to create 4 Block 4A with the dark outside strips.

Make 4 Block4As. Set to the side 4 sets of 2 for later step.

Press your seam allowance open as shown.

Trim to 6½" x 6½".

For 9" finished block, trim to 9½" x 9½".


From 7" light background strip, cut 4 squares 7" x 7", then cut diagonally to create 8 HSTs.

You will be using the remaining panel HSTs to create Blocks 4C and 4D in the next steps.


For 9" finished block, from 10" light background strip, cut 4 squares 10" x 10".

Cut light background squares once diagonally to create 8 HSTs.

Arrange one light background HST and one panel HST.

Pin right sides together and sew. Press seam allowances towards light HST.


Place your 6½" Creative Grids ruler on your block, center it up, and trim to 6½" unfinished square.

9" finished Block you will be trimming to 9½" x 9½" unfinished square.

Edyta's Note: I like to position the 45 degree line on the middle seam.

Repeat steps until you have 4 Block 4Cs and 4 Block 4Ds.


You will have a total of 20 Block 4s all together.

4 Block 4As, 8 Block 4Bs, 4 Block 4Cs, and 4 Block 4Ds


I am so proud of you!

I know it was a lot of work, but I knew you could do it!


Our Block 4As, Block 4Bs, Block 4Cs, and Block 4Ds will be positioned

as shown above in our Summer Mystery Quilt 2022 grid.


You have learned so much this week.

Keep going, one stitch at a time!










These are just a few of our fabric options- I can't wait to see what you create!



Happy Quilting!

Edyta


Please remember to share your progress photos to Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook!

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Writer's pictureEdyta Sitar
Jun 15, 20223 min read

Summer Mystery Quilt 2022 - Week 3

Take a moment for yourself this week as you quilt.

Find somewhere inspiring to sit and sew a few blocks with me.

Slow down and focus on your cutting, pinning, and sewing this week.

You will only be making 4 Block 3s, so take your time, relax, enjoy yourself, and really master your craft.

Watch this block's mystery unroll itself as I show you a brand new block building technique!

For Block 3, you will need:

(These notions are just my recommendations)

• Fabrics (3 medium/dark and 1 light background)

• Aurifil Thread – 2370 recommended

Edyta’s Tip: Always have a stash of fresh blades for your rotary and remember to change yours often. for the cleanest cuts.






We will be making 4 total Block 3s.








Cutting Directions:

Begin by cutting strips from 3 medium/dark fabrics and 1 light background fabric:

6" Finished Block

• 1 Dark Fabric - 1 strip 1½" x WOF

• 2 Medium Fabrics - 2 strips each 1½" x WOF

• 1 Light Background Fabric - 1 strip 1½" x WOF


9" Finished Block

• 1 Dark Fabric - 2 strips 2" x WOF

• 2 Medium Fabrics - 4 strips each 2" x WOF

• 1 Light Background Fabric - 2 strips 2" x WOF

Cut each strip in half on fold.

Arrange your strips in color order following the image above.



Block Assembly

Place your fabric strips right sides together and pin into 3 sets of two strips.

(Please do not press strip sets)

Sew into 3 sets of two strips.

Note: Since we are creating a strip panel, it is important to use smaller stitch lengths.

Sew sets of two into a full panel of 6 strips.

Repeat steps for a total of 2 panels, 6½" x 20½".


For 9" finished block, you will make 3 panels, 9½" x 20½".

Match outer edges of the panel with each other and sew together as shown above.

You have just created a fabric strip tube - I'm so excited for you!

Do not iron your panel, please wait for the next step.


Place your panel tube on your cutting board.

Using your ruler and rotary, cut six 1½" sections to

make one 6½" unfinished block (24 sections for 4 total blocks).


For a 9½" unfinished block, you will be cutting six 2" sections (24 sections for 4 total blocks).

Pull gently on the seam as shown above to start creating strip sets.

Arrange your opened strip sets.

Every second strip set, the seam allowance will be pushed up. (I am pointing to the sets in the left image.)

Remaining strip sets, the seam allowance will be pushed down.

Edyta's Tip: I like to use my fabric markers to remind myself which direction to press seams.

Once pressed, arrange your pieces to double check the layout.

Position strips right sides together to create sets of 2 strips and pin.

Make sure you are locking the seams between strip sets. Sew into sets of two, then sew sets together.

Press seam allowances in one direction. Trim to 6½" x 6½".


9" finished block trim to 9½" x 9½" squares.

Repeat steps for a total of 4 Block 3s.


Our Block 3s will be positioned as shown above in our Summer Mystery Quilt 2022 grid.






















































































These are just a few of our fabric options- I can't wait to see what you create!


Happy Quilting!

Edyta


Please remember to share your progress photos on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook!

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