Kim Diehl’s Mystery Stitch-Along: Installment #3

Welcome to Installment #3 of Kim Diehl’s Mystery Stitch-Along! Read below to find directions for cutting and piecing fabric.

Cutting

From each of 6 assorted bitty bricks, cut:

• 1 strip, 2 1⁄2" × 10 1⁄2"; from this strip, cut:
  • 1 square, 2 1⁄2" × 2 1⁄2" (combined total of 6)
  • 2 squares, 1 1⁄2" × 1 1⁄2" (combined total of 12)
• 1 strip, 1 1⁄2" × 10 1⁄2"; crosscut into 6 squares, 1 1⁄2" × 1 1⁄2" (total of 8 with previously cut squares; a combined grand total of 48)
• Organize the 2 1⁄2" and 1 1⁄2" squares by print into six Star sets.

From the assorted cream scraps, cut:

• 24 rectangles, 1 1⁄2" × 2 1⁄2"
• 24 squares, 1 1⁄2" × 1 1⁄2"

Instructions

1. Using Simple Whatnots III, refer to the This and That project and follow the instructions for “1 Star Block” beginning on page 66 to piece one block from each star set for a total of six Star blocks. Use the assorted cream prints randomly.

PROJECT NOTES

• You will need a copy of Simple Whatnots III for individual block instructions for this mystery quilt.
• Page numbers referenced in each section may differ if you’re using an eBook, so project names and section titles are referenced to help you easily find the needed steps.
• For the best use of your fabrics, please save your scraps each week to use in subsequent weeks.

Use this link for a printable version of the instructions.

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Return to the C&T Blog for Part 4, which will be posted on Friday, August 25th.

For more information on the Simple Whatnots III Mystery Stitch-Along, including the supply list and schedule, visit the first stitch-along blog post here.