September Mystery Quilt

 This month's mystery kits are ready for pickup.

A few quick borders and you will have it ready for Halloween next month!

Check back soon for next month's mystery fabrics.

Country Summer (2024 Block of the Month)

 Block 4

Cutting:

Background - 12) 4" squares

                        4) 3 1/2" squares

Red - 8) 4" squares

Mint - 8) 4" squares

Center square - cut (1) 6 1/2' square (from your scraps)

Sewing:

Match 2 of the red 4" squares with 2 mint 4" squares.  Make sure the right sides are together and the outside edges are aligned.  Draw a diagonal line on the back of the mint squares.  Sew 1/4 inch on each side of the line.  Cut on the line.  Square up to measure 3 1/2".  Press.

Repeat the process matching 6 red squares with 6 background squares and 6 mint squares with 6 background squares. Square to 3 1/2" and press.

Use the photo above to arrange the squares and sew the block together.

Congratulations! You have completed all the blocks needed for the first vertical row of the quilt.  These four blocks are sewn together with a row of 2 1/2" squares between them.

Sew 8) 2 1/2" squares together in a row.  Create 3 of these rows.  Sew one to the top of blocks 1, 2, and 3. Sew the first 3 blocks together in a vertical row.

Sew 26) 2 1/2" squares together and sew to the left side of the first three blocks.

Sew 9) 2 1/2" squares together and sew to the top of block 4.

Sew block 4 to the bottom of the first three blocks.

Sew 36) 2 1/2" squares together and sew to the right side of the four block section. 
 

 

We love that you are using up some of your scraps.  If you don't have pieces large enough for borders we have the fabric that was used on our sample quilt available.  It takes a half yard for the first border and      1 1/2 yards for the final border.

Happy Quilting!

August mystery quilt

 The August Mystery kits are ready.  The quilt turned out colorful and cheery.

In fact, it was so fun we used the same pattern for a brand new Christmas layer cake we just got in.

We added and extra row and a first border to make it a little larger. Becky is just now putting it on the quilt machine to get it finished up.  We will have kits available in the next few days if you are interested.

We have planned a Halloween quilt for the September mystery.  It will use a panel and pieces from "The Pumpkin Patch" collection by Riley Blake Designs.

 

Call us at 801-465-9133 to reserve your spot.

FYI - Main street is scheduled to open back up this afternoon.  We are excited to welcome you through the front door again!   (You are still welcome to use the back if that is more convenient for you.)

Second Sat. Sampler (Country Summer)

 Block 3

Cutting:

Background - 12 1/2" x 12 1/2"

Border strips - 4) 2 1/2" x 12 1/2"

Corner squares - 4) 2 1/2" squares

Use the template to cut 8 wedges. (You will provide fabric for 3 of these as well as the center circle.)

Sewing:

Use an accurate 1/4" seam throughout.  

Sew the wedges, side by side, to create the large circle.  

We appliqued the circle using fusible interfacing.  To accomplish this, place the right side of the fabric circle against the fusible side of the interfacing.  Sew 1/4 inch from the outside edge of the fabric.  Trim about 1/4" from the sewn line. Turn right side out through the hole in the center. 

To create the center circle, trace the small circle shape on the wrong side of fusible interfacing.  Place the fusible side of the interfacing against the right side of the fabric. Sew on the traced line.  Cut a scant 1/4" from the outside of the drawn line.  Cut a small slit in the interfacing and turn right side out.

Place the large circle in the center of the background fabric.  To help position it correctly you can fold the background fabric in half and finger press along the fold.  Repeat to create another line going the other way.  Center the large circle using the folded lines as guides.  Press to activate the fusible.  Place the small circle in the center of the large one and press in place. Stitch to secure in place.

Sew a 2 1/2" strip to the top and bottom of the block.  

 

Sew a 2 1/2" square to each end of the two remaining strips.  Sew these strips to the sides of the block.

July mystery

 The July mystery kits are ready.  

We have coordinating flannel backing available while it lasts.

Note: We discovered an error in our cutting instructions.  For the final border you should cut 7)5" strips (not 5 1/2" mentioned in some of the instructions).  Sorry for the error.

We will be using a layer cake from the Market Street collection for the August mystery quilt.

Call us at 801-465-9133 to reserve your kit.

Thanks for your support!

July mystery fabric

It's Christmas in July!

We received the fabric for our July mystery quilt.  We are planning a quick, simple quilt to get done for the holidays.

Call us at 801-465-9133 to reserve a kit.

Country Summer (2024 block of the month)

Block 2

 The pineapple has been displayed in homes and used in quilts for decades as a symbol of hospitality and generosity.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cutting: 

 

Background:

    16) 2 1/2" squares

    2) 3" squares

Yellow:

    10) assorted 2 1/2" x 8 1/2" strips ( you will need to provide 2 of these)

        Reserve any leftovers for 2 1/2" inch scrappy sashing squares

Green:

    2) 2 1/2" x 8 1/2" strips

    2) 3" squares (Your kit includes enough green for one of these sets. Cut the other from your scraps.)

        Save leftover fabric to cut 2 1/2" squares for sashing.

 

Sewing:

Draw a diagonal line on the back of 12 of the 2 1/2" background squares as well as the 2) 3" background squares.

 

Place a 3" background square with  a 3" green square making sure the outside edges are aligned and the right sides are facing.  Sew 1/4" on each side of the drawn line.  Cut on the line.  Trim the resulting half-square triangles to 2 1/2".  Repeat with the other 3" background and green squares.  

 

Place a 2 1/2" background square on one end of a 2 1/2" green strip.  Sew on the drawn line.  Trim 1/4" from the sewn line.  Repeat on the other end making sure the angle of the drawn lines are positioned correctly to create the pineapple top.  (Refer to the photo above.)  Repeat using the second green strip.

 

Repeat this process using four yellow strips to create the top and bottom rows of the pineapples. 

 

Sew 2 (matching) green half-square triangles together as seen in the photo above to create the pineapple top.  Sew a 2 1/2" background square to each end of this unit.  Repeat for the other pineapple.

 

Sew 5 of the yellow strips together to create the body of the pineapple.  (Refer to the photo to make sure the top and bottom angles are positioned correctly.) Repeat to create the other pineapple.  

 

Sew the pineapples side by side.

 

This pineapple reminded us of some yummy chicken-pineapple tacos that our daughter-in-law made for us.  Here is the link for the recipe and instructions. Enjoy!

https://pinchofyum.com/freezer-meal-hawaiian-chicken-tacos