Block #2 for Mystery Quilt Extraordinaire

The second block of this mystery quilt looks very easy to make, however, it takes very precise measuring to assure you of ending up with the right size square. I keep forgetting that not everyone has taught math as long as I did. The rotary cutting dimensions for a finished 12" block are as given below: For the background triangles, cut a strip of fabric across the grain that is 4 3/4" wide. Fold the strip in half with wrong sides together.To cut the triangles, measure along the bottom of the strip to 7 1/8". When cut, there is a triangle for the left side and one for the right side. Repeat this process until you have 3 sets or 6 background triangles. For the center "pyramid" cut a strip 4 1/2" long of a light colored fabric. (There will be a pyramid of a medium shade and one of an even darker shade.) Leave fabric single strip not folded. Measure along the botton of strip to 13 5/8" and put a mark there. Not fold the strip in half to find the center of the pyramid. Put a dot on the center fold. Leaving fabric folded, cut from bottom of strip to center dot. Once you have this pyramid cut, flip it over and cut the next 3 pyramids the same way using the same fabric. There will be 4 pyramids of each color fabric, since you must make 4 blocks exactly alike. Sew side triangles to a pyramid using 1/4" seam allowance. When sewing the strips together, sew from the side where you can see where the center point is so you won't lop off the center point of the pyramids.

MYSTERY QUILT #2 STARTING THIS WEEK!

My new Mystery Quilt Extraordinaire is starting this week! It is really a versatile quilt. By changing the size blocks you wish to use, you can make a baby quilt, a twin bed quilt, a queen or king size quilt, and either one will be beautiful! The first pattern is very simple to make. Dimensions are given for a finished 12" block. Be sure to use very light colors on one side and very dark colors on the other. The center should be red or dark pink or deep red. Using varying shades of the same colors will be great. I'm using shades of lime green, blues, and cream for a baby quilt, making the blocks 6" blocks. It is really pretty in red, white and blue, too, for those of you who want to make a patriotic quilt. Have fun.........next pattern in about 2 weeks............:)