This is a mystery designed to use up your scraps! I wrote the pattern for 10″ squares, but that doesn’t mean you have to use them. In fact, you may not want to. Several of the clues use Half-Square-Triangle Blocks (HSTs) and I show a different method to make HSTs with each clue. So gather those odd HST rulers that you have been collecting. I may show you to use them and give you a chance to practice with them. You bought them for a reason, right?
Fabric Requirements:
- A set of (10) different 10″ squares or a pile of scraps or strips. If you want to use a specific layer cake, you can always piece the outer border (or back) with the extra squares. I made my sample using the Witley Court 10″ squares, but I ended up with extra fabric.
- 3-1/2 yards Background (I loved the subtle stripe and it added a lot of movement to the quilt)
- 1-1/4 yards First Border (& binding) As I type this, Faux Linen fabric is on sale for $7.16 a yard. I believe that you can use the ACTKRIS coupon code for an additional 15% off, too.
- 1-1/2 yards Outer Border
- 5-1/2 yards backing (Check out the sale page for 108″ wide fabric)
Things you will find helpful: (not required)
- A 3-1/2″ Square Ruler
- A 4-1/2″ Square Ruler
- A 6-1/2″ Square Ruler
- A 12-1/2″ Square Ruler
- A paper lunch bag
- A walking foot
- Spray starch
Look for your first clue on Sunday, February 9 at 9AM EST.
P.S. Do you remember the Mardi Gras Magic Mystery from last year? I used a method of making Flying Geese which created leftover triangles. Two very clever people used those triangles as shown below.
