Kim Diehl’s Simple Whatnots IV Mystery Stitch-Along Part 3

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

CUTTING

• From scraps of each of 6 different assorted prints, cut and separate by print:
• 1 center square, 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" (combined total of 6)
• From scraps of each of 6 different assorted prints, cut and separate by print:
• 1 strip for the side inner rectangles, 1” x 7” (combined total of 6)
• From scraps of each of 6 more complimentary assorted prints, cut, and separate by print: 
  • 1 strip for the side outer rectangles, 1" x 7" (combined total of 6)
  • 2 squares from each print for the outer triangle corners, 1 7/8" x 1 7/8" (combined total of 12); each square in half diagonally once to yield 2 triangles (combined total of 24). 
• From scraps of each of 6 additional assorted prints, cut, and separate by print: 
• 2 squares from each print for the inner triangle corners, 1 7/8" x 1 7/8" (combined total of 12); each square in half diagonally once to yield 2 triangles (combined total of 24).

Choose 1 set of pieces cut for each of the 4 entries above, and group them together to make one block patchwork set. Repeat for a total of six block patchwork sets.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Referring to the Safe Keeping project beginning on page 9, "Piece the Churn Dash A Blocks," following steps 1-3 using one patchwork set per block to piece a total of 6 Churn Dash A blocks measuring 3 1/2" square, including the seam allowances. 

2. Reserve these pieced Churn Dash A blocks and all fabric scraps for Installment #5.

Project Notes

• You will need a copy of Simple Whatnots IV 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.

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Return to the C&T Blog for Part 4, which will be posted on Friday, January 31st.

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