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 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
Prints10 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 prints5 squares 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" - cut 1 square each from the same 5 prints as the 2" squares above20 rectangles 1 1/2" x 2" - cut 4 squares each from 5 different prints
UNEVEN NINE-PATCH BLOCK ASSEMBLY
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
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 prints5 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".
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:
- Visit this blog, the Meadow Mist Designs blog on the day (first Thursday of each month) the instructions are posted or visit the Main Marigold Mystery Page which will contain links to all of the posts.
- 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.
- Follow the Meadow Mist Designs blog via email. You will get all new blog posts (all posts, not just mystery quilt posts) at 10am via email the day they post.
- Join the Meadow Mist Designs Facebook Group. Links to the instructions are always posted in the group.
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
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