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.

Melodic Mystery Quilt - Easy to Print Version

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!

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.

 

 

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.

 

Melodic Mystery ++ Flower Blocks

Let's Make Some Flower Blocks!  

Welcome to the December set of instructions for the Melodic Mystery Quilt!  December is a busy month for many people so I designed this month's piecing to be a little quicker.

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

Flower Blocks

Combine the following pieces to make 9 flower blocks 9 ½" x 9 ½". 

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

4 C/bg HST units 3 ½" x 3 ½"

4 fabric A squares 3 ½" x 3 ½"

1 bg square 3 ½" x 3 ½"

2. Sew together the units and pieces into rows, pressing seams open or away from the fabric A squares.  Each row should measure 3 ½" x 9 ½".

3. Sew the rows together, pressing the seams open or towards the HST units, to make a flower block  9 ½" x 9 ½".  

4. Repeat steps 1-3 to make a total of 9 flower blocks.

Quarter Blocks

Combine the following pieces to make 4 quarter blocks 6 ½" x 6 ½".

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

2 A/bg HST units 3 ½" x 3 ½"

2 bg squares 3 ½" x 3 ½" 

2. Sew together units and pieces into rows, pressing seams open or away from the HST units.  

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

4. Repeat steps 1-3 to make a total of 4 quarter 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.

 

 

Melodic Mystery ++ More Flying Geese

Let's Make More Flying Geese!  

I am sorry for all of the flying geese, I promise that this is the last of them :)  

Welcome to the November set of instructions for the Melodic Mystery Quilt! 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

More Flying Geese Units

Combine 18 fabric B squares 7 ¼" x 7 ¼" and 72 bg squares 3 ⅞" x 3 ⅞" to make 72 B/bg flying geese units 3 ½" x 6 ½" using the No Waste Flying Geese method. 

1.  Place 2 of the bg squares 3 ⅞ x 3 ⅞" on opposite corners of a fabric B square 7 ¼" x 7 ¼" right sides together.  

The bg squares will overlap in the middle of the fabric B square.  

Use a removable marking device to make a line diagonally across the bg squares (solid line).

2.  Sew a scant ¼" seam on both sides of the marked line (dotted lines) and then cut on the marked line (solid line).

3.  Press the seams towards the bg squares. (You will have two of these intermediate units.)   

For each intermediate unit, place a bg square 3 ⅞ x 3 ⅞" on the corner of the fabric B square right sides together.

Draw a diagonal line on the bg square (solid line) and sew a scant ¼" on both sides of the marked line (dotted lines).

4.  Cut on the marked line (solid line) and press the seams towards the bg squares.  

Each set of 1 fabric B square and 4 bg squares will yield 4 B/bg flying geese.

5. Repeat steps 1-4 to make a total of 72 B/bg flying geese units.  

Cut off tabs (also known as dog ears) and trim blocks to 3 ½" x 6 ½" if necessary, making sure there is ¼" between the point of the goose triangle and the edge of the unit.

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.

 

Melodic Mystery ++ Star Blocks

Let's Make some Star Blocks!  

Welcome to the October set of instructions for the Melodic Mystery Quilt! 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 Square Triangle (HST) Units

Combine 12 fabric A squares 4" x 4" and 12 bg squares 4" x 4" to make 24 A/bg HST units 3 ½" x 3 ½".

1.  Place a fabric A square 4" x 4" and a bg fabric square 4" x 4" 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 solid line and press seams open or toward the darker fabric.  

3. Trim each A/bg HST unit to 3 ½" x 3 ½".  

4.  Repeat to make a total of 24 A/bg HST units.

Combine 18 fabric C squares 4" x 4" and 18 bg squares 4" x 4" to make 36 C/bg HST units 3 ½" x 3 ½".

1.  Place a fabric C square 4" x 4" and a bg fabric square 4" x 4" 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 solid line and press seams open or toward the darker fabric.  

3.  Trim each C/bg HST unit to 3 ½" x 3 ½".  

4.  Repeat to make a total of 36 C/bg HST units.

Star Blocks

Combine the following pieces to make 4 star blocks 12 ½" x 12 ½". 

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

4 A/bg flying geese units 3 ½" x 6 ½"

1 bg square 6 ½" x 6 ½"

4 bg squares 3 ½" x 3 ½" 

2.  Sew together the units and pieces into rows, pressing the seams open or away from the flying geese units.

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

4.  Repeat steps 1-3 to make a total of 4 star 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.

 

Melodic Mystery ++ Flying Geese

Let's Make Flying Geese!  

Welcome to the Septmeber set of instructions for the Melodic Mystery Quilt! 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

More Flying Geese Units

Combine 6 bg fabric squares 7 ¼" x 7 ¼" and 24 fabric A squares 3 ⅞" x 3 ⅞" to make 24 A/bg flying geese units 3 ½" x 6 ½" using the No Waste Flying Geese method. 

1.  Place 2 of the fabric A squares 3 ⅞" x 3 ⅞" on opposite corners of a bg square 7 ¼" x 7 ¼" right sides together.  

The fabric A squares will overlap in the middle of the bg square.  

Use a removable marking device to make a line diagonally across the fabric A squares (solid line).

2.  Sew a scant ¼" seam on both sides of the marked line (dotted lines) and then cut on the marked line (solid line).

3.  Press the seams towards the fabric A squares. (You will have two of these intermediate units.)  

For each intermediate unit, place a fabric A square 3 ⅞" x 3 ⅞" on the corner of the bg square right sides together.  

Draw a diagonal line on the fabric A square (solid line) and sew a scant ¼" on both sides of the marked line (dotted lines).

4.  Cut on the marked line (solid line) and press the seams towards the fabric A squares.

Each set of 1 fabric bg square and 4 fabric A squares will yield 4 A/Bg flying geese.

5. Repeat steps 1-4 to make a total of 24 A/bg flying geese units.  

Cut off tabs (also known as dog ears) and trim blocks to 3 ½" x 6 ½" if necessary, making sure there is ¼" between the point of the goose triangle and the edge of the unit.

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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.

Melodic Mystery ++ Cutting Instructions

Is everyone ready to start cutting their fabrics?  

Welcome to the August set of instructions for the Melodic Mystery Quilt! 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, we are just getting started! 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

Cutting Instructions

FABRIC A (if using yardage)

1. Cut 2 strips 4" x WOF.

a. Sub-cut 1 strip into 10 squares 4" x 4".

b. Sub-cut 1 strip into 2 squares 4" x 4", 4 squares 3 ⅞" x 3 ⅞", and 3 squares 3 ½" x 3 ½".

2. Cut 2 strips 3 ⅞" x WOF.

a. Sub-cut each strip into 10 squares 3 ⅞" x 3 ⅞".

3. Cut 3 strips 3 ½" x WOF.

a. Sub-cut each strip into 11 squares 3 ½" x 3 ½".

After cutting, you will have a total of 12 squares 4" x 4", 24 squares 3 ⅞" x 3 ⅞", and 36 squares 3 ½" x 3 ½".

FABRIC A (if using charm squares or scraps)

Select 72 charm squares 5" x 5" or scraps and trim them to the following sizes:

12 squares 4" x 4"

24 squares 3 ⅞" x 3 ⅞" 

36 squares 3 ½" x 3 ½"

FABRIC B

1. Cut 4 strips 7 ¼" x WOF.

a. Sub-cut the strips into 18 squares 7 ¼" x 7 ¼" (each strip can yield 5 squares).

FABRIC C

1. Cut 2 strips 4" x WOF.

a. Sub-cut the strips into 18 squares 4" x 4" (each strip can yield 10 squares).

2. Cut 14 strips 3 ½" x WOF.

a. Sub-cut 4 strips into 12 rectangles 3 ½" x 12 ½" (each strip can yield 3 rectangles).

b. Sub-cut 2 strips into 12 rectangles 3 ½" x 6 ½" (each strip can yield 6 rectangles).

c. Reserve the remaining 8 strips.

BACKGROUND (bg) FABRIC

1. Cut 2 strips 7 ¼" x WOF.

a. Sub-cut the strips into 6 squares 7 ¼" x 7 ¼" (each strip can yield 5 squares).

2. Cut 1 strip 6 ½" x WOF.

a. Sub-cut the strip into 4 squares 6 ½" x 6 ½"

3. Cut 3 strips 4" x WOF.

a. Sub-cut the strips into 30 squares 4 x 4" (each strip can yield 10 squares).

4. Cut 8 strips 3 ⅞" x WOF.

a. Sub-cut the strips into 72 squares 3 ⅞" x 3 ⅞" (each strip can yield 10 squares).

5. Cut 7 strips 3 ½" x WOF.

a. Sub-cut 2 strips into 8 rectangles 3 ½" x 6 ½" (each strip can yield 6 rectangles).

b. Sub-cut 5 strips into 49 squares 3 ½" x 3 ½" (each strip can yield 11 squares).

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 September, the 1st.