Part Two

By popular demand, here is the next piece of the mystery, a little early! I think from here on out, I'll plan on releasing the clues around our meeting day each month so you have approximately a full month to make your blocks.

Part Two is similar to part one, but is slightly more complex, with more half-square triangles.

I like to draw my lines with one of two things - Frixion pens or Bohin mechanical pencils. I use either of them where it doesn't matter what you use as long as you're drawing on the wrong side of the fabric and what you use doesn't bleed when wet. Bohin pencils are especially nice for drawing a white line on dark fabric.

They have an assortment of colors of replacement ceramic chalk. I got my original pencil at a quilt show, but I recently got another one on Amazon, so I didn't have to keep swapping out the colors of chalk from light to dark. Of course, they are available at many quilt shops and elsewhere online.

I like to spin my seams in these blocks similar to how Bonnie Hunter does in many of her instructions. As long as you press each of the 4 four-patch seams in the same direction, the final four-patch seams should fit together and the middle one should also be one that can be spun this way.

Remember - you're making 4 identical blocks this month.

Part Two - Original Mystery version

Part Two - Tula Pink version

Part Two - Dark Autumn version

I'm making 3 versions of this quilt, so you can see a variety of colorways, and because I'm a glutton for punishment. 😄

• Original Mystery: this version uses the fabrics I referenced in the instructions.
• Tula Pink: this version uses all Tula Pink fabrics, with the exception of the background fabric. I used a larger number of fabrics and mixed all kinds of colors together.
• Dark Autumn: this version uses a Fall-ish palette, with Moda's Grunge fabric in black as the background fabric - it definitely gives a very different effect.

If you're looking for the instructions for this part, check your email. The instructions will be sent out to all of the members of Lebanon Piecemakers, similar to the newsletter.

I will bring these blocks to our next meeting so you can see them in person, since photos often don't quite capture colors accurately. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at lissylaine@yahoo.com. I look forward to seeing everyone's blocks!

~Melissa

Part One

Welcome to the blog dedicated to this mystery quilt! I hope you enjoy making this quilt as much as I enjoyed designing it.

Part One eases you into the mystery. If you haven't picked your fabrics yet, you still have time to decide and join in the fun. If you have picked your fabrics, then you can go ahead and get started. Remember - you're making 4 identical blocks this month.

I'm making 3 versions of this quilt, so you can see a variety of colorways, and because I'm a glutton for punishment. 😄

• Original Mystery: this version uses the fabrics I referenced in the instructions.
• Tula Pink: this version uses all Tula Pink fabrics, with the exception of the background fabric. I used a larger number of fabrics and mixed all kinds of colors together.
• Dark Autumn: this version uses a Fall-ish palette, with Moda's Grunge fabric in black as the background fabric - it definitely gives a very different effect.

If you're looking for the instructions for Part One, check your email. The instructions will be sent out to all of the members of Lebanon Piecemakers, similar to the newsletter.

I will bring these blocks to our January meeting so you can see them in person, since photos often don't quite capture colors accurately. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at lissylaine@yahoo.com. I look forward to seeing everyone's blocks!

~Melissa

Part One - Original Mystery version

Part One - Tula Pink version

Part One - Dark Autumn version