Have you ever done a mystery quilt? They can be a LOT of fun. Yes, they take you out of your comfort zone, mostly because you don’t know where you’re headed. But you end up with a quilt that is maybe something you would have choosen, maybe not … but it’s all fun!
This mystery has 10 clues. The clues will be announced each Tuesday and Saturday. There will be a linky party at the end where you can show everyone your quilt. (If you don’t have a blog or IG to link to, you can email me the picture and I’ll post it.)
This quilt is 44″ x 59″ with one border.
** WOF is Width of Fabric
Fabric Requirements
These amounts are pretty close to the exact amount you will need. Please add additional fabric if you “want to be sure” that you have enough.
| Fabric | Amount |
| Background / neutral | 2 ¾ yards 2.6 m |
| Focal Fabric | ½ yard or more if fussy cutting 0.5 m |
| Contrast #1 | 2/3 yard 0.6 m |
| Contrast #2 | 1/3 yard 0.3 m |
| Contrast #3 | 1/3 yard 0.3 m |
Fabrics used for Test Quilts
| Fabric | What I used | What my quilt tester used |
| Background | soft white | off white |
| Focal Fabric | dark floral | mint with mauve |
| Contrast #1 | dark green | 2 different purples |
| Contrast #2 | teal | soft mauve |
| Contrast #3 | purple | mauve |
Schedule
July 3 Cutting Instructions
July 6 Clue #1
July 10 Clue #2
July 13 Clue #3
July 17 Clue #4
July 20 Clue #5
July 24 Clue #6
July 27 Clue #7
July 31 Clue #8
August 3 Clue #9
August 7 Clue #10
Linky Party: August 24
Quilting Gail 
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Hi Gail
I’m new to mystery quilting but thought it looked like fun. If I get lost or have questions can I ask you?
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Hi Gale,
Yes, ALL questions are welcome!!! I don’t want anyone lost or confused as we go through the mystery! 🙂
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Thanks for offering a free mystery quilt. I’ll keep an eye on this and see what some of the blocks look like. I like to download the parts and if I like the quilt, I’ll usually make it at the end after I know if I like it. LOL
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LOL Sharon! I’m sure that you’re not the only one that waits to see if they like the quilt! 🙂
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Sounds like a great time, but I will be on the sidelines….enjoying summer…as my dance care feels way too full!
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Thanks for your support, Kathleen!
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Sounds a lot of fun 😉
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Mystery quilts are ALWAYS fun!!! 🙂
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Oh Gail, what am i to do?! I’m with Judith, I can’t resist either AND no UFOs getting done!!!
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LOL, Robin!!! You’ve gotten a lot of UFOs done lately! This mystery will be fun!
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Hi Gail – I tried to post a comment – it says I already made that comment – anyways I can’t resist your new “mystery” quilt but it’s not getting my UFO’s done .. hope you are enjoying this hot weather – j
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Hi Judy,
This hot weather is just TOO HOT!!! Glad to hear that you’re going to join in on the mystery! 🙂
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Can’t resist – this is not getting my UFO’s done Gail 🥰
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Gail, you are creating another squirrel for me. I would love to join your mystery. I did finish your seclusion mystery that was in late dec. Not sure if you ever saw the final quilt. I gifted it to expecting parents. They were thrilled! https://myquiltprojects.wordpress.com/2021/04/14/scrap-happy-april/
Thanks for the mysteries!
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Hi!
Love the scrappiness of the seclusion mystery! It looks great!
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I haven’t done a mystery quilt in a long time. This sounds like fun but I am exercising restraint because I have so many other deadlines at the moment. I will have to enjoy watching what other are making. It’s always interesting to see the different fabric choices.
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