Mystery Quilt 2020 – Block 1

Welcome to the first block of our Mystery Quilt! I’m so glad you took the time to quilt with me!

Since we are just starting, I think it would be nice to have a little “face to face” about fabrics.

First of all, it you are using our Super Bloom Bundles, you are Ready – Set – Go!

This Super Bloom collection is so beautiful, and in the image above you can see a few swatches outlining the colorway we will be using for the Mystery Quilt.

These little pieces can be the inspiration to pick fabric from your stash. We are going to use lights, pinks, light blues, and dark blues.

When I choose fabrics, I follow the rule of 5; big print, medium print, small print, stripe, and polka-dot. As you can see, I love to mix everything together! From traditional to modern, solids to reproduction,

there is room for everything in this quilt.

You also could consider starting with a “Super Bloom” Fat Eighth bundle and adding to it from your stash to accommodate fabric needed for the whole quilt. It will will let you use up some of your fabrics and make you own color choices.

OK – Let’s get started!

Put a fresh blade in your rotary, grab your favorite ruler (mine is 4.5″ x 12.5″), and don’t forget a healthy snack!

For block 1, you will need: (choose the fabrics shown above from your Super Bloom bundle)

1. 10″ pink square

2. 12″ x 20″ light rectangle

3. 10″ pink square

We will be making 4 blocks. The cutting directions are listed below:

1. 8 – 2″ x 2″ pink squares

2. 8 – 2″ x 2″ pink squares

3. 16 – 2″ x 2″” light squares

4. 8 – 3-1/2″ light squares

Join two 2″ pink squares and two 2″ light squares to make 1 four-patch.

Make sure to open the seam in the back, then press.

Select the second set of pink and light squares and create a second four-patch.

Arrange and sew two four-patches and two light 3-1/2″ squares in two rows.

Join the rows, press, and repeat to make a total of 4 Block 1s.

Our first blocks will be positioned as the four-corners of our Mystery quilt! Note position of pink fabrics at corners.

I wish we could have tea together to celebrate! I had such a wonderful time quilting with you and I can’t wait to see you tomorrow!

Please remember to share photos to Instagram and Facebook! Tag @laundrybasketquilts and #mysteryquilt100.

Click here to download a PDF copy of Mystery quilt 2020 Block 1

Visit our website for the California Pattern.

Happy quilting! Edyta Sitar

Mystery Quilt 2020

Since we will spending a little time at home over the next few weeks, I thought it would be fun to have a “MYSTERY QUILT” quilt along!

I love seeing everyone and spending time with you, since most shows and events have been postponed or cancelled this Spring, I thought this would be fun and keep us close to each other. This project is free for you to participate and can be enjoyed by any level quilter.

I have been working on this project for a while and I would love for you to join me. Let’s quilt together!

I will be showing 1 block a day for 15 days starting this Friday – March 20th. Sign up for our newsletter here to get a daily reminder in your inbox.

Each block design will be made 4 to 8 times (I will let you know for each block). We will be making a total of 100 blocks – so much fun!

Why 100? We are celebrating the 100-year anniversary of Andover, one of the most incredible fabric companies!

Speaking of fabrics, I will be making blocks using my newest fabric collection, “Super Bloom”. If you would like to make your quilt with the same fabrics as I do, we have bundles and pre-cuts for this collection available on our website.

You’ll be able to make this “MYSTERY QUILT” using 1 half yard bundle -or- 2 fat quarter bundles. If you’re planning on adding a border ( for a 70″ x 70″ quilt), 1.5 yards of A-9454-L will be perfect.

If you choose to use your own fabric stash, just follow my placement of color and your quilt will be beautiful.

I can hardly wait a whole 15 days to share this quilt with you, but the grid below is all you get to see for now!

Directions for each of the 6.5″ unfinished blocks will be available on our blog posted daily.

Make sure you keep up and save each block (a PDF will be linked). The directions will be removed from the blog at the end of our MYSTERY quilt along!

Each day I will show you where to place the block and we will fill the grid above . You will be so surprised how quickly this beautiful MYSTERY quilt grows!

In 15 days, we will have the final reveal of the whole quilt.

No time to sit back and relax, let’s get busy!

If you are planning to join us, please post pictures throughout the process and tag @laundrybasketquilts so we can stay connected along our journey! We will also be using the hashtag #mysteryquilt100 as well!

Thank you for going out a limb with me, I can’t wait to see your progress and stay in touch during these challenging times!

Visit our website for the California Pattern.

Happy Quilting Edyta