Thursday, February 2, 2023

Melodic Mystery ++ Quilt Top Assembly


It's Quilt Reveal Time! 

It is the Melodic Mystery Quilt design reveal day!  I hope that you love the design! The reveal parade is not until April so there is plenty of time to get caught up or even start. 

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.







Block Rows

BLOCK ROW 1

Sew together the following blocks to make a block row 1 (6 ½" x 63 ½"), pressing the seams open or away from the short sashing blocks. Repeat to make a total of 2 block row 1.

2 half blocks 6 ½" x 12 ½"
2 quarter blocks 6 ½" x 6 ½"
3 short sashing blocks 6 ½" x 12 ½"



BLOCK ROW 2

Sew together the following blocks to make a block row 2 (9 1/2" x 63 1/2"), pressing the seams open or away from the short sashing blocks.  Repeat to make a total of 3 block row 2.

3 flower blocks 9 ½" x 9 ½"
2 long sashing blocks 9 ½" x 12 ½"
2 short sashing blocks 6 ½" x 12 ½"




BLOCK ROW 3

Sew together the following blocks to make a block row 3 (12 ½" x 63 ½"), pressing the seams open or away from the short sashing blocks.  Repeat to make a total of 2 block row 3.

2 star blocks 12 ½" x 12 ½"
2 half blocks 6 ½" x 12 ½"
3 long sashing blocks 9 ½" x 12 ½"





Quilt Top Assembly

Sew together the following rows as shown in the quilt top assembly diagram on page 10, pressing all the seams open, to make the quilt top.  The quilt top, before borders are added, should measure 63 ½" x 63 ½".

2 block row 1 (6 ½" x 63 ½")
3 block row 2 (9 ½" x 63 ½")
2 block row 3 (12 ½" x 63 ½")
One of the block row 1 will be rotated 180 degrees




Borders

1. Sew together 2 fabric C strips 3 ½" x WOF and trim to the average height of the quilt top, approx. 63 ½". Repeat to make a total of 2 borders 3 ½" x 63 ½".

2. Sew borders onto the sides of the quilt top as shown in the borders diagram, pressing seams open or towards the border.

3. Sew together 2 fabric C strips 3 ½" x WOF and trim to the average width of the quilt top, approx. 69 ½". Repeat to make a total of 2 borders 3 ½" x 69 ½".

4. Sew borders onto the top and bottom of the quilt top, pressing seams open or toward the borders.
The finished quilt top should measure approx. 69 ½" x 69 ½".

 






Finishing


1. Make backing: Remove selvages from backing fabric, cut into 2 pieces approx. 78" x WOF and sew backing pieces together along the trimmed selvage edges using a ½" seam, pressing the seam open. Trim backing to approx. 78" x 78".

2. Layer the quilt top, batting, and backing. Baste and quilt as desired.

3. Cut the binding fabric into 8 strips 2 ½" x WOF. Trim off selvages and sew together end-to-end to make the binding. Bind and enjoy your quilt!

Share Your Quilt

Be sure to share your progress and finished pictures in the Facebook Group and on Instagram #MelodicMysteryQuilt.

The instructions to link up your quilt top / finished quilts for the reveal parade will be posted next week.





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





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.
 

 




8 comments:

  1. I am just now seeing this. I want to make. Is there any place that shows how to make a king size? Thank you.

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  2. Wow! Love it! Can't wait to put it together. Thank you for another great pattern!

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  3. This is the best part of every year; it's going to be so fun to see all the versions start to come together!

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  4. Thank you! Mine is looking really good. I appreciate your efforts. I used a black for my background. Cheers, Sara

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  5. Thank you again for a great pattern. Always look forward to your mysteries.

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  6. Looking forward to getting mine pulled together. For once I'm actually all caught up!

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  7. I haven't started yet, but have collected all the clues and kept them safe with my fabric. It's going to be so beautiful! Thanks for doing this, Cheryl. I haven't been disappointed in previous mysteries, so this one is sure to be another winner.

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