Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Introducing Buckeye Sky


Buckeye Sky is here! 💕💛

My brand new, super cheerful quilt pattern is a fun twist on the classic Ohio Star block combining multiple sized stars in columns.


Buckeye Sky is:

  • Fat Quarter, 1/4 yard cut, and 1/2 yard cut friendly
  • Beginner friendly or a satisfying, faster finish for experienced quilters
  • A great way to play with color and fabric value
  • A generous throw-size quilt measuring approximately 57 1/2" x 72 1/2



🎉 Special introductory price: $12.25

To celebrate the launch, both versions of Buckeye Sky are available for a special introductory price now through Saturday, November 14th:

  • 💻 Digital pattern: $12.25
  • 📬 Printed pattern + complimentary digital copy: $12.25 + shipping

When you purchase the printed pattern through my shop, you will automatically receive the digital version at no additional cost. The digital pattern will be emailed to you and available for download after purchase so you can get started right away.


Digital Pattern (my shop)

Printed Pattern (my shop) + Bonus Digital Version

Digital Pattern (Etsy)


+ All About the Cover Quilt +

For the Buckeye Sky cover quilt, I paired a bright mix of Merry Happy (by Kimberly Kight for Ruby Star Society) fat quarters with a Speckled background and Moda Bella Daffodil for the pop of yellow in the stars. This fabric collection has recently been released and is available in many quilt shops and online at the FQS, Etsy, and more.

I love holiday collections with non-traditional colors.  Until you get close to the quilt and see the prints, this does not look like a Christmas quilt.

I quilted the quilt using a large paisley quilt design on my domestic sewing machine.

For the backing, I used some of the leftover fat quarters from the bundle along with some Tula Pink yardage.




🎨 See Buckeye Sky in all kinds of colors

One of my favorite things about this pattern is how different it looks depending on the fabrics and background you choose.  

I like to ensure that the design looks great in light backgrounds and dark, with prints and solids, etc.  I think that it helps figure out how you would you your own stash in this design.

Buckeye Sky had the privilege of appearing the latest Andover Fabrics Catalog (October 2026) in the Ready Set Santa collection.

Which is your favorite colorway?









🎉 Special introductory price: $12.25

To celebrate the launch, both versions of Plaid Plus are available for a special introductory price now through Tuesday, Sept. 1st:

  • 💻 Digital pattern: $12.25
  • 📬 Printed pattern + complimentary digital copy: $12.25 + shipping

When you purchase the printed pattern through my shop, you will automatically receive the digital version at no additional cost. The digital pattern will be emailed to you and available for download after purchase so you can get started right away.


Digital Pattern (my shop)

Printed Pattern (my shop) + Bonus Digital Version

Digital Pattern (Etsy)




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Thursday, November 5, 2026

Marigold Mystery Quilt ++ Spool Blocks

Welcome to the November set of sewing instructions for the Marigold Mystery Quilt!! 



Let's use the Fabric B and turn some blocks into spools :) 


The Marigold Mystery Quilt is a free quilt-along that will run from July 2026 through March 2027 to make a throw sized quilt about 60 ½" x 70 ½" (or 60" x 73 1/2") with a set of instructions posted the first Thursday of every month.  The quilt pattern is at an advanced beginner level containing basic piecing techniques (no applique, Y-seams, or paper piecing).

The directions and all of the other information relate dot the mystery quilt can always be found on the Marigold Mystery Home Page.  You can find all of the pdf downloads in the Marigold Mystery Shop Page. 


EASY TO PRINT INSTRUCTIONS

You can find the easy to print versions of the instructions here:



Spool Blocks

FABRICS TO CUT (note: not all pieces will be used this month)

Fabric B

1. Cut 6 strips 2 1/2" x WOF.
a. Sub-cut the strips into 18 rectangles 2 1/2" x 12 1/2" (each strip can yield 3 rectangles).

2. Cut 5 strips 2" x WOF.
a. Sub-cut the strips into 18 rectangles 2" x 9 1/2" (each strip can yield 4 rectangles).

3. Cut 5 strips 1 1/2" x WOF.
a. Sub-cut the strips into 30 rectangles 1 1/2" x 6 1/2" (each strip can yield 6 rectangles).

Background (bg) Fabric

1. Cut 7 strips 2 1/2" x WOF.
a. Sub-cut 5 strips into 18 rectangles 2 1/2" x 8 1/2" (each strip can yield 4 rectangles).
b. Sub-cut 2 strips plus the remainder of the last strip from step a. into 36 squares 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" (each strip can yield 16 squares).

2. Cut 5 strips 2" x WOF.
a. Sub-cut 3 strips into 18 rectangles 2" x 6 1/2" (each strip can yield 6 rectangles).
b. Sub-cut 2 strips into 36 squares 2" x 2" (each strip can yield 20 squares).

3. Cut 7 strips 1 1/2" x WOF.
a. Sub-cut 4 strips into 30 rectangles 1 1/2" x 4 1/2" (each strip can yield 8 rectangles).
b. Sub-cut 3 strips into 60 squares 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" (each strip can yield 26 squares).


LARGE SPOOL PORTIONS

1. Draw a diagonal line on the back of 36 bg squares 2 1/2" x 2 1/2".
 
2. Place a bg square 2 ½" x 2 ½" on the left side of a fabric B rectangle 2 1/2" x 12 1/2" as shown with right sides together and sew on the marked line.
 
3. Trim 1/4" from the seam line and press the seam open or as indicated by the arrow.
Press all seams open or towards the triangles.






4. Repeat steps 2-3 to create a total of 18 sub-units.

5. Repeat the stitch and flip of steps 2-3 to the right side of the sub-unit to make a total of 18 large spool portions 2 1/2" x 12 1/2".






LARGE SPOOL BLOCKS 

1. Sew together the following pieces and units, pressing seams open or as indicated by the arrows, to make a large spool block 12 1/2" x 12 1/2". 

1 Dutchman’s puzzle block or eight point star block 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" 
2 large spool portions 2 1/2" x 12 1/2"
2 bg rectangles 2 1/2" x 8 1/2" 





2. Repeat to make a total of 9 large spool blocks 12 1/2" x 12 1/2" (4 using the Dutchman’s puzzle block and 5 using the eight point star block).




MEDIUM SPOOL PORTIONS

1. Draw a diagonal line on the back of 36 bg squares 2" x 2". 

2. Place a bg square 2" x 2" on the left side of a fabric B rectangle 2 1/2" x 9 1/2" as shown with right sides together and sew on the marked line. 

3. Trim 1/4" from the seam line and press the seam open or as indicated by the arrow.





4. Repeat steps 2-3 to create a total of 18 sub-units.

5. Repeat the stitch and flip of steps 2-3 to the right side of the sub-unit to make a total of 18 medium spool portions 2" x 9 1/2".





MEDIUM SPOOL BLOCKS

1. Sew together the following pieces and units, pressing seams open or as indicated by the arrows, to make a medium spool block 9 1/2" x 9 1/2". 

1 chain block or Ohio star block 6 1/2" x 6 1/2"
2 medium spool portions 2" x 9 1/2"
2 bg rectangles 2" x 6 1/2" 





2. Repeat to make a total of 9 medium spool blocks 9 1/2" x 9 1/2" (4 using the chain block and 5 using the Ohio star block).






HOW TO JOIN
This has been my most asked question, how to join in on the Marigold Mystery quilt?  There is no official sign up, list, or cost to join in the mystery quilt along.  Each set of instructions will be posted to this blog as a post on the first Thursday of each month.

To ensure you do not miss any of the posts, you can do any of the following:

  • Join the Meadow Mist Designs Newsletter, the newsletter typically is sent out the day after the instructions are posted with a link to that month's instructions.


SHARE YOUR PROGRESS

Facebook: I encourage you to join the Meadow Mist Designs Facebook Group (if you have not already). We now have over 14,900 members in the group and I am so excited for the members to start sharing pictures of their fabric picks. If you want some feedback on possible fabric choices or have any questions during the quilt along, the Facebook group is an excellent resource.

Social Media: Please share your progress pics on social media with the hashtag #MarigoldMysteryQuilt and tag me at @MeadowMistDesigns.


UN-MYSTERY QUILT - SNEAK PEEK OPTION

The sneak peek is now available :)  You can find the un-mystery quilt sneak peek pdf right here: 

Sneak Peek of Marigold Mystery Quilt 



MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

 

 



 

 




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Thursday, October 1, 2026

Marigold Mystery Quilt ++ Block 3

Welcome to the third set of sewing instructions for the Marigold Mystery Quilt!! 



Let's make some more blocks this month!  For the October instructions for the Marigold Mystery quilt along we are making Square in a Square, Uneven Nine-Patch, and Shoo Fly blocks.


The Marigold Mystery Quilt is a free quilt-along that will run from July 2026 through March 2027 to make a throw sized quilt about 60 ½" x 70 ½" (or 60" x 73 1/2") with a set of instructions posted the first Thursday of every month.  The quilt pattern is at an advanced beginner level containing basic piecing techniques (no applique, Y-seams, or paper piecing).

The directions and all of the other information relate dot the mystery quilt can always be found on the Marigold Mystery Home Page.  You can find all of the pdf downloads in the Marigold Mystery Shop Page. 


EASY TO PRINT INSTRUCTIONS

You can find the easy to print versions of the instructions here:



Square in a Square Block

FABRICS TO CUT

Prints
10 squares* 3" x 3" - cut 2 squares each from 5 different prints
5 squares 3 3/8" x 3 3/8" - from a variety of prints

* If you like to oversize your pieces for SiaS blocks, increase the cut size by 1/4".

SQUARE IN A SQUARE (SiaS) BLOCKS

Press all seams open or towards the triangles.

1. Cut all 10 print squares 3" x 3" in half once diagonally to make a total of 20 triangles.




2. Center a triangle 3" x 3" along a first side of a  square 3 3/8" x 3 3/8".  Sew along the edge with a scant 1/4" seam (shown as a dotted line) and press the seam towards the triangle.




Tip: You can press the square in half vertically and horizontally and all of the triangles in half to help center the triangles on the square. (Fold lines shown in pink.)



3. Sew a second matching triangle on the side of the square opposite to the first side, pressing the seam towards the triangle. Note: you can sew both of these triangles on then press instead of pressing after each addition.




4. Continue by sewing third and fourth matching triangles onto the square, pressing the seams towards the triangles, to make a square in a square (SiaS) unit.  




5. Trim off the tabs (dog ears) formed by the sewn on triangles and square the unit to 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" (if necessary) making sure there is 1/4" between the corner of the inner square and the outer sides of the unit.  

6. Repeat steps 2-5 to make a total of 5 SiaS blocks 4 1/2" x 4 1/2".    



Uneven Nine-Patch Block Assembly

FABRICS TO CUT

Prints
20 squares 2" x 2" - cut 4 squares each from 5 different prints
5 squares 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" - cut 1 square each from the same 5 prints as the 2" squares above
20 rectangles 1 1/2" x 2" - cut 4 squares each from 5 different prints

UNEVEN NINE-PATCH BLOCK ASSEMBLY

1. Sew together the following pieces, pressing all seams open or as shown by the arrows, to make an uneven nine-patch block 4 1/2" x 4 1/2".

4 squares 2" x 2" 
1 square 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" (use matching prints for 2" and 1 1/2" squares)
20 rectangles 1 1/2" x 2"  

2. Repeat to make a total of 5 uneven nine-patch blocks.



Shoo Fly Block

FABRICS TO CUT

Prints
10 squares* 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" - cut 2 squares each from 5 different prints
5 squares 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" - cut 1 square each from  5 different prints

Fabric A
10 squares* 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
20 rectangles 1 1/2" x 2"
* If you like to oversize your pieces for HST units, increase the cut size by 1/4".

HALF-SQUARE TRIANGLE (HST) UNITS 

1. Place a print square 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" and a fabric A square 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" right sides together.
Draw a diagonal line using a removable marking device on the back of the lighter fabric square (shown as the solid line). 

2. Sew a ¼" seam on either side of the solid line (shown as the dotted lines).  Cut on the marked line and press seams toward the darker fabric. 

3. Trim each HST unit to 2" x 2".

4. Repeat to make a total of 20 HST units (5 sets of 4 matching HST units).


SHOO FLY BLOCK ASSEMBLY

1. Sew together the following units and pieces, pressing all seams open or as shown by the arrows, to make a shoo fly block 4 1/2" x 4 1/2".

4 HST units 2" x 2" 
1 square 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" 
20 fabric A rectangles 1 1/2" x 2"  

2. Repeat to make a total of 5 shoo fly blocks.



HOW TO JOIN

This has been my most asked question, how to join in on the Marigold Mystery quilt?  There is no official sign up, list, or cost to join in the mystery quilt along.  Each set of instructions will be posted to this blog as a post on the first Thursday of each month.

To ensure you do not miss any of the posts, you can do any of the following:

  • Join the Meadow Mist Designs Newsletter, the newsletter typically is sent out the day after the instructions are posted with a link to that month's instructions.


SHARE YOUR PROGRESS

Facebook: I encourage you to join the Meadow Mist Designs Facebook Group (if you have not already). We now have over 14,900 members in the group and I am so excited for the members to start sharing pictures of their fabric picks. If you want some feedback on possible fabric choices or have any questions during the quilt along, the Facebook group is an excellent resource.

Social Media: Please share your progress pics on social media with the hashtag #MarigoldMysteryQuilt and tag me at @MeadowMistDesigns.


UN-MYSTERY QUILT - SNEAK PEEK OPTION

The sneak peek is now available :)  You can find the un-mystery quilt sneak peek pdf right here: 

Sneak Peek of Marigold Mystery Quilt 



MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

 

 



 




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Thursday, September 3, 2026

Marigold Mystery Quilt ++ Block 2

Welcome to the second set of sewing instructions for the Marigold Mystery Quilt!! 



In August, we made blocks that finished at 8 1/2" square.  This month, September, we are making 6 1/2" blocks: Chain Blocks and Ohio Star Blocks.


The Marigold Mystery Quilt is a free quilt-along that will run from July 2026 through March 2027 to make a throw sized quilt about 60 ½" x 70 ½" (or 60" x 73 1/2") with a set of instructions posted the first Thursday of every month.  The quilt pattern is at an advanced beginner level containing basic piecing techniques (no applique, Y-seams, or paper piecing).

The directions and all of the other information relate dot the mystery quilt can always be found on the Marigold Mystery Home Page.  You can find all of the pdf downloads in the Marigold Mystery Shop Page. 


EASY TO PRINT INSTRUCTIONS

You can find the easy to print versions of the instructions here:



Chain Block

FABRICS TO CUT

Prints
20 squares 1 ½" x 1 ½" - cut 5 squares each from 4 different prints
16 squares 2" x 2" - cut 4 squares each from 4 different prints

Fabric A
32 rectangles 1 ½" x 2"
16 rectangles 1 ½" x 3"

ROW A

1. Sew together the following pieces, pressing the seams towards the print square, to make a row A 1 ½" x 6 ½".

1 print square 1 ½" x 1 ½"
2 fabric A rectangles 1 ½" x 3"

2. Repeat to make a total of 8 row A.




ROW B

1. Sew together the following pieces, pressing the seams towards the print squares, to make a row B 2" x 6 ½".

2 matching print squares 2" x 2"
3 fabric A rectangles 1 ½" x 2"

2. Repeat to make a total of 8 row B.



ROW C

1. Sew together the following pieces, pressing the seams towards the print squares, to make
a row C 1 ½" x 6 ½".

3 matching print squares 1 ½" x 1 ½"
2 fabric A rectangles 1 ½" x 2"

2. Repeat to make a total of 4 row C.





CHAIN BLOCK ASSEMBLY

1. Sew together the following rows, pressing all seams open or away from row B, to make a chain block 6 ½" x 6 ½".

2 row A 1 ½" x 6 ½"
2 row B 2" x 6 ½"
1 row C 1 ½" x 6 ½"

Use rows A and C with one print and row B with a second print.

2. Repeat to make a total of 4 chain blocks.






Ohio Star Block

FABRICS TO CUT


Prints
10 squares* 3 ½" x 3 ½" -  cut 2 squares each from 5 different prints
5 squares 2 ½" x 2 ½" - cut 1 square each from 5 different prints

Fabric A
10 squares* 3 ½" x 3 ½"
20 squares 2 ½" x 2 ½"

* If you like to oversize your pieces for hourglass units, increase the cut size by ¼".


HOURGLASS UNITS

1. Place a print square 3 ½" x 3 ½" and a fabric A square 3 ½" x 3 ½" right sides together.

Draw a diagonal line using a removable marking device on the back of the lighter square (shown as the solid line).

2. Sew a ¼" seam on either side of the solid line (shown as the dotted lines). Cut on the marked line and press seams toward prints. Do not trim the half-square triangle (HST) units at this point.

3. Repeat to make a total of 20 HST units approx. 3" x 3" (4 HST units of each print).





4. Place 2 matching HST units together right sides together as shown so that the seams nest. Draw a diagonal line using a removable marking device on the back of one of the HST units (shown as the solid line) perpendicular to the seam.

5. Sew ¼" on both sides of the solid line (shown as the dotted lines). Cut on the marked line, press seams open, and trim to 2 ½" x 2 ½".

6. Repeat to make a total of 20 hourglass units.





OHIO STAR UNITS

1. Sew together the following units and pieces, pressing all seams open or as shown by the
arrows, to make a Ohio star block 6 ½" x 6 ½".

4 matching hourglass units 2 ½" x 2 ½"
1 print square 2 ½" x 2 ½"
4 fabric A squares 2 ½" x 2 ½"

2. Repeat to make a total of 5 Ohio star blocks.





HOW TO JOIN

This has been my most asked question, how to join in on the Marigold Mystery quilt?  There is no official sign up, list, or cost to join in the mystery quilt along.  Each set of instructions will be posted to this blog as a post on the first Thursday of each month.

To ensure you do not miss any of the posts, you can do any of the following:

  • Join the Meadow Mist Designs Newsletter, the newsletter typically is sent out the day after the instructions are posted with a link to that month's instructions.


SHARE YOUR PROGRESS

Facebook: I encourage you to join the Meadow Mist Designs Facebook Group (if you have not already). We now have over 14,900 members in the group and I am so excited for the members to start sharing pictures of their fabric picks. If you want some feedback on possible fabric choices or have any questions during the quilt along, the Facebook group is an excellent resource.

Social Media: Please share your progress pics on social media with the hashtag #MarigoldMysteryQuilt and tag me at @MeadowMistDesigns.


UN-MYSTERY QUILT - SNEAK PEEK OPTION

The sneak peek is now available :)  You can find the un-mystery quilt sneak peek pdf right here: 

Sneak Peek of Marigold Mystery Quilt 



MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

 

 






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