Melodic Mystery ++ Sashing Blocks

Let's Make Some Sashing Blocks!  

Welcome to the January set of instructions for the Melodic Mystery Quilt and Happy New Year!  The Melodic Mystery Quilt is a free quilt-along that runs from July 2022 through April 2023 with a set of directions revealed the first Thursday of every month. 

There is plenty of time to join in on the quilt along, instructions are published monthly so there is plenty of time to catch up! You can find all of the information about the Melodic Mystery, including schedule, past instructions, links to the Facebook group, sneak peek, and more in the Main Melodic Mystery Quilt Page.

Easy to Print PDF Instructions

Now that the Melodic Mystery quilt along has ended, you can find a easy to print, full version of the pattern for sale in my pattern shop.

Melodic Mystery Quilt - Easy to Print Version

Half Blocks

Combine the following pieces to make 8 half blocks 6 ½" x 12 ½".

1. Arrange the following blocks and pieces according to the diagram.

1 A/bg flying geese unit 3 ½" x 6 ½"

2 A/bg HST units 3 ½" x 3 ½"

1 bg rectangle 3 ½" x 6 ½"

2 bg squares 3 ½" x 3 ½"

2. Sew together the units and pieces into rows, pressing the seams open or towards the bg fabric.

3. Sew the rows together, pressing the seams open, to make a half block 6 ½" x 12 ½".

4. Repeat steps 1-3 to make a total of 8 half blocks.

Short Sashing Blocks

Combine the following pieces to make 12 short sashing blocks 6 ½" x 9 ½".

1. Arrange the following blocks and pieces according to the diagram.

2 B/bg flying geese units 3 ½" x 6 ½"

1 fabric C rectangle 3 ½" x 6 ½"

2. Sew together the units and pieces, pressing the seams open or towards the fabric B rectangle, to make a short sashing block 6 ½" x 9 ½".

3. Repeat steps 1-2 to make a total of 12 short sashing blocks.

Long Sashing Blocks

Combine the following pieces to make 12 long sashing blocks 9 ½" tall x 12 ½" wide. 

1. Arrange the following blocks and pieces according to the diagram. 

4 B/bg flying geese units 3 ½" x 6 ½"

1 fabric C rectangle 3 ½" x 12 ½"

2. Sew together the units and pieces into rows, pressing the seams open.  

3. Sew the rows together, pressing the seams open or towards the fabric C rectangle, to make a long sashing 9 ½" x 12 ½".  

4. Repeat steps 1-3 to make a total of 12 long sashing blocks.

Many thanks to the generous sponsors of the Melodic Mystery Quilt!

Backside Fabrics | Quilting by Anne-Marie | InkTorrents | Quilt Pattern Mart

Busy Hands Quilts | Quilting Jetgirl | Aurifil | Fat Quarter Shop

Brewstitched | Sew Colorado Quilting LLC | Meadow Mist Designs

Any questions? Leave them in a comment below or post them to our Facebook group page. I look forward to seeing everyone's fabric selections. The next set of instructions will be published on the first Thursday of next month.