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Mystery Quilt #5

This is an original copyrighted seven part mystery quilt. New parts will be posted on the 1st and 15th of each month. The finished size will be 32" X 32" (96" X 96").

This quilt is being offered in two sizes. The directions for the larger size will be in parentheses.

This quilt is designed using a dark fabric(I will be using a variety of iridescent blacks, you can use ANY color you prefer), white and gray.

This quilt is designed more for the intermediate quilter, but I do encourage beginners to give it a try. It is much easier than it looks and if you follow along, you will probably surprise yourself that you were able to make this quilt.

It is very important that your seam allowances are exactly 1/4" when making this quilt. To test your accuracy, take two 2" strips of scrap fabric and sew together using a 1/4" seam allowance. Press the seam open. Measure the width of your new strip. It should measure 3 1/2" wide. If it does not, try placing mole skin or several layers of tape 1/4" from your sewing machine needle, to use as a guide. Now repeat the test. When your guide is properly placed and you are able to sew an exact 1/4" seam allowance, proceed with MQ#4.

Please note that unless you have a 1/4" foot, using the edge of your presser foot as a guide will not result in an exact 1/4" seam.

We will be using rotary cutting and strip piecing techniques to make this quilt.

I'm really excited about the new patterns that I have added this spring!!!! They are applique, so you can do them no matter what your skill level. For a quick easy project that can be completed in an afternoon, use fusible web. Or if you prefer handwork, you can do as I do and use needleturn, or use whatever method you are most comfortable with. There are a total of twelve patterns that can be made individually for wall hangings or pillows, or you can combine any combination of the twelve for a 60" X 80" quilt.

LET THE FUN BEGIN!!!!!

Mystery Quilt#5 Schedule

The main fabric, that I am using(iridescent black), for this quilt is available for purchase through my web page. Click here for ordering information.

Part One - June 11, 2000

Part Two - July 1, 2000

Part Three - July 15, 2000

Part Four - August 1, 2000

Part Five - August 15, 2000

Part Six - September 1, 2000

Part Seven - September 15, 2000

Mystery Quilt 5 removed - October 31, 2000.

I would like to remind everyone that this is a free pattern and I am not perfect... sometimes it might take me a few days to get a part posted, but I NEVER have and NEVER will leave a mystery unfinished. Yes, my life is just as hectic as yours. I don't need to be "yelled at" in emails. I have tried to raise my kids to be flexible about schedules - they don't always work. Please try to remember this as you do my mysteries.

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