Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Board & Batten Quilt Along - Second Week of Half-Square Triangles

 


I have been enjoying seeing everyone's half square triangles for the Board & Batten quilt along!  You can see all of the fabric combinations and colorways on social media using #boardandbattenqal and in the MMD Facebook Group.  

You also always find all of the information and links to the QAL at the main Board and Batten Page.



Board and Batten Weekly Instructions

This is the second week of making half-square triangles.  By next Wednesday you should have all of your HST sewn and trimmed to stay on schedule with the quilt along (but feel free to go at your own faster or slower pace).

My favorite way to do half-square triangles is to oversize them if possible (was not possible for me in this pattern because I was using charm squares) then trim using my HST Bloc-Loc Ruler (you can find the 6 1/2" version here on Amazon affiliate link).

I can't wait to see yours!


Questions?  You can leave them as a comment or email me at MMDmysteryquilts@gmail.com.

If you would like to join the quilt along but still need a copy of of the pattern, you can find Board and Batten:
Meadow Mist Designs Pattern Shop

Etsy Shop
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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Board & Batten Quilt Along - Half-Square Triangles

 


I have been enjoying seeing everyone's fabrics for the Board & Batten quilt along!  You can see all of the fabric combinations and colorways on social media using #boardandbattenqal and in the MMD Facebook Group.  

You also always find all of the information and links to the QAL at the main Board and Batten Page.



Board and Batten Weekly Instructions

For the next two weeks, we are making our half-square triangles.  Here are my HST units all trimmed up and ready to go.  

My favorite way to do half-square triangles is to oversize them if possible (was not possible for me in this pattern because I was using charm squares) then trim using my HST Bloc-Loc Ruler (you can find the 6 1/2" version here on Amazon affiliate link).

I can't wait to see yours!




Questions?  You can leave them as a comment or email me at MMDmysteryquilts@gmail.com.

If you would like to join the quilt along but still need a copy of of the pattern, you can find Board and Batten:
Meadow Mist Designs Pattern Shop

Etsy Shop
.

 




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Thursday, January 5, 2023

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.







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!





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.
 



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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Board & Batten Quilt Along - Cutting

 


Welcome to the official kick off of the Board & Batten quilt along!  Are you joining in?  Please share what fabrics you are using and which size you are making on social media using #boardandbattenqal and in the MMD Facebook Group.  You also always find all of the information and links to the QAL at the main Board and Batten Page.

If you would like to join the quilt along but still need a copy of of the pattern, you can find Board and Batten:
Meadow Mist Designs Pattern Shop

Etsy Shop

The quilt along runs from today, Jan 4th through March 1st with a post each Wednesday.  I have the schedule in the graphic above, but feel free to go at your own pace.  We will have prizes given out randomly to those that complete either a quilt top or quilt and the prizes include Aurifil thread, a fat quarter bundle, and more!

Board and Batten Weekly Instructions

This week we are tasked with cutting our fabric.  Follow the pattern instructions to cut the 4 ½" and 5" squares.

Here are my cut fabrics.  I am using charm packs of Honey by Alexia Abegg for Ruby Star Society and Kona Cotton in Pepper.



Questions?  You can leave them as a comment or email me at MMDmysteryquilts@gmail.com.


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