Scrapdash

This is a Quilt-Block-of-the-Month Mystery series. It starts today! Clues will be presented every Sunday from now until Labor Day. It is a two color (plus background) quilt that finishes about 90″ x 90″. Look for a list of clues at the bottom of this page. To print this clue, use the green Print Friendly button below those clues. If that doesn’t work, try pressing down the CNTRL button and the P button at the same time.  Or the COMMAND button and the P button if you are on a Mac.  That should bring up the printer dialog. 

Just a reminder: Anyone who sends me a picture of their quilt in progress or finished, gets a free copy of the professional pattern after the mystery is over. Offer expires 10/1/23. Send your pictures to phoebemoondesigns@gmail.com.

Introduction

Before starting this project, I recommend that you press your fabric with spray sizing. It will make it easier to cut small pieces. Take the time to clean your machine, put in a new needle, and fill a few bobbins. When pressing, just hold the iron over a spot for a moment or two. This pattern assumes a perfect 1/4” seam.

Read over each clue before you start to sew. Make sure you understand all the directions before you begin cutting. There are many ways to make Flying Geese blocks. A traditional method is given in these directions. If you prefer another method, cut for that one.

Note: The Flying Geese quilt blocks used in this pattern are small. If you are a paper piecer, you may prefer to paper piece these. I am a big fan of Papers for Foundation Piecing because you can run it through the printer and get as many copies of design as you like. I will be giving you a sheet to copy.

Take your time, use pins, and press as you go. WOF means Width of Fabric. Pressing means just holding the iron over a spot for a moment or two. Don’t drag the iron back and forth as it might distort the seams.

Use scrap fabric to make test blocks. You may need to adjust your seam allowance or thread weight.

Fabric Requirements:

• 3 yards Background
• 5 yards Chocolate Brown
• 2 yards Pink
• 3/4 yard Fudge (Espresso) for binding

My thanks to Banyan Batiks for providing the fabric from their Dandelion Wishes collection for my sample. Here is what I am using:

As you go through the clues, cross of my colors and write in yours. It will save confusion later on.

Other Things that are helpful to have:

• A Stripology or Shape Cut ruler
• A 3-/12″, 6-1/2″, 9-1/2″, and an 18-1/2″ square ruler
• A mechanical pencil
• A Walking Foot
• Baggies or some other way to keep the clues sorted and numbered.