What every quilter loves fabric, food and friendship!

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1 What every quilter loves fabric, food and friendship! a quilting journey Dear Shop Owners, As we begin our third year at Moda University, we would like to welcome our new members and say thank you to our returning shops. We appreciate your input and support. New for the year is our Piece and Plenty Mystery Quilt Series. We asked each of the Moda designers to submit a basket block to be included in this mystery quilt. This series replaces the postcard blocks and bonus patterns from previous years. Piece and Plenty, as the tag line states, provides "What every quilter loves fabric, food and friendship"! This year long program will feature a Moda designer each month. It is fun to guess which block belong to which designer. We will provide you, the shop, with kit packaging (15 pre-printed envelopes), a "Shop Helper" sheet, master copies of the cutting directions, the pattern and a recipe for each month. We have so many talented designers that the fourth month of each semester will feature two designers. The fabric choices are given only as values light, medium light, medium, medium dark and dark. You may choose to kit by designer collections, colorways such as brights, 30's, jewel tones, etc. The choices are limitless. We encourage you, as always, to use fabrics which are on your shelves. Constantly changing inventory gives a shop a fresh new face each time a customer visits. It is also a perfect opportunity to move some of your less loved fabrics. Directions for cutting and piecing the filler blocks for the Piece and Plenty Mystery Quilt will be included in each month's "master packet". This quilt is truly a mystery, as the final directions will not be available until the third semester. The basket block of the month and the filler blocks will not always appear in the same section of the quilt, so color selections will move all across the final quilt. Please copy the "master pages" for each of your kits. New this year two kinds of cutting directions will be included each month. First there will be very specific directions; example: cut a 8"x15" medium dark rectangle and a 5"x5" light square. This can become very tedious when cutting many kits. So this year directions for "Easy Cuts" will also be included. The yardage for "Easy Cut" directions will be rounded up (never down) and will be in common cuts, such as WOF, fat quarters and fat eighths, whenever possible. This will give the customer more fabric than is actually needed (We are aiming for 1¼ 1½ total yards each month to retail at $10-14). The extra bits of fabric can be used as an additional scrappy border or a pieced back. It will also enable each quilter to make different choices and therefore a more scrappy quilt. Plus it will be quicker and easier for you, the shop, to cut and kit each block. Choose the cutting method that works best for you. There is a recipe to share each month. Some would be great for sharing at the monthly Moda U meeting. But in our planning, we were thinking more along the lines of a potluck or progressive dinner at the end of the term when the mystery is revealed. The choice is yours. We would welcome feedback about what each of you did menu, times etc. It is our sincere hope that you have as much fun with this project as we did in planning it. And most of all we wish you both Piece and Plenty in the coming year Mystery Quilt

2 Semester 1 Shop Helper a quilting journey Kit Cutting Directions Chose the method that works for your shop. Mystery Block 1 Lights Background (14"x14"), flower, flower centers and basket liner...14"x 18" Easy Cuts (1) Fat Q Medium Lights Basket, handle and basket band... (1) Fat Eighth (1) Fat 8 Mediums Flower and flower centers...3"x6" (1) Fat 16 Medium Darks Bows and Leaves... (1) Fat Eighth (1) Fat 8 Darks Basket bottom...6"x6" (1) Fat 16 Filler Block Lights Background 1...9"xWOF Medium Light Basket...15"x15" Medium Dark Background 2...6"xWOF Dark Handles...10"x12" Yardage to Equal 9"xWOF (1) Fat Q 6"xWOF (1) Fat Q Mystery Block 2 Lights Background (14"x14"), basket background...15"x20" Easy Cuts (1) Fat Q Medium Lights Basket triangles...4"x10" (1) Fat 16 Mediums Applique Flowers...7"x7" (1) Fat 16 Darks Basket, flowers, stems and leaves... 1 Fat Quarter (1) Fat Q Filler Block Lights Background 1...6"xWOF Darks Geese...6"xWOF 6"xWOF 6"xWOF Mystery Block 3 Light Background...14"x14" Easy Cuts (1) Fat Q Medium Lights flower, leaves, basket triangles...9"x13" (1) Fat 16 Mediums Flower stem, bird wing...6"x8" (1) Fat 16 Medium Darks Basket and handle...7"x12½" (1) Fat 8 Darks Basket bottom and bird...6"x7½" (1) Fat 16 Filler Block Lights...5"xWOF 5"xWOF Darks... 2 fat eighths (2) Fat 8 Yardage to Equal Yardage to Equal Fat Q = 18"x22" Fat 8 = 18"x11" Fat 16 = 9"x11" Extras Fusible Web (if that is your applique method) 12½" X12½" Ruler To square blocks Block 1 Print paper piecing blks and include with kit Block 4 (2) ⅜" and (2) ½" Buttons Block 5 Print paper piecing blks and include with kit Mystery Quilt

3 Yardage to Equal Yardage to Equal

4 Block 1 of 15 Pattern MUP33 a quilting journey Fall Semester, 2007 Mystery Block Block: 12"x12" Yardage to equal Lights Background (14"x14"), flower, flower centers and basket liner...14"x 18" Medium Lights Basket, handle and basket band... (1) Fat Eighth Mediums Flower and flower centers...3"x6" Medium Darks Bows and Leaves... (1) Fat Eighth Darks Basket bottom...6"x6" Filler Block Make 5 (6"x6") Yardage to equal Lights Background "xWOF Medium Light Basket... 15"x15" Medium Dark Background "xWOF Dark Handles... 10"x12" Marvelous Summer Salad Recipe 8 C. assorted greens 2 C. berries 1 C. cheese ½ C. nuts In a large bowl gently toss ingredients. Chill. Add dressing just before serving Fruit combinations (pick one) Blueberries / blue cheese / pecans Strawberries / smoked gouda / English walnuts Raspberries / camembert / almonds Dressing: 2 cloves garlic 1 C. oil ½ t. salt ¾ C. sugar ½ tsp. paprika ½ C. raspberry vinegar ¼ tsp. pepper

5 Block 1 of 15 Pattern MUP33 Fall, 2007 Cutting: 1. Background Fabric cut a 14"x14" square 2. Prepare templates and cut applique pieces. Construction: 1. Fold background fabric in quarters to find center of block. Press. 2. Referring to the placement chart below, use your favorite applique method to assemble basket. Begin with #1 and move upward Block 1 Featured Designer: Amy Bradley Finishing Press block on wrong side. Trim block to measure 12½"x12½" To learn more about designer, Amy Bradley, visit Bonus Blocks Make 5 (6"x6") Use enclosed patterns to paper piece 5 Bonus Blocks. Copyright 2007 All rights reserved.

6 Block 1 of 15 Templates do not include seam allowance. Block 1 Templates Pattern MUP33 Basket handle Cut 1 Cut 1 Basket Cut 1 Note: Depending on the applique method you choose, some templates may need to be reversed Basket Band Templates are full sized do not enlarge. Basket Liner Cut 1 Basket Bottom Cut 1

7 Block One Templates Templates do not include seam allowance. LArge Flower Small Flower Flower Centers Cut 3 Left Bow Cut 1 Right Bow Cut 1 Cut 2 Large Flower Middle Large LEaves Cut 2 Small LEaves Cut 4 Cut 1 Right Stem left Stem Cut 1 each Center Stem Cut 2 Bow templates for Needle turn Applique Bow Center Cut 1 Cut 1 and 1R Cut 1 and 1R Note: Depending on the applique method you choose, some templates may need to be reversed.

8 Block 1 of 15 Pattern MUP33 Filler Block Paper Piece 5 For 5 Blocks cut: Basket (5)7"x5" medium light; Handles (15)1½"x5" dark; Bkgd. #1 (15)3"x5" and (5)1½"x3"; Bkgd. #2 (15)3"x5" trim line 5 Bkgd. 1 seam line 2 6 Handle 7 Bkgd. 1 Light Handle Dark Background 1 Light Handle Bkgd. 1 Light 8 Basket Medium Light 9 10 Bkgd. 2 Med. Dark Bkgd. 2 Med. Dark Trimmed block should measure 6½"x6½"

9 Block 2 of 15 Pattern MUP34 a quilting journey Mystery Block Block: 12"x12" Yardage to equal Lights Background (14"x14"), basket background...15"x20" Medium Lights Basket triangles...4"x10" Mediums Applique Flowers...7"x7" Darks Basket, flowers, stems and leaves...1 fat quarter Filler Block Make 15 (2"x4") Yardage to equal Lights Background "xWOF Darks Geese... 6"xWOF Plum and Apricot Clafouti Recipe 1½ lbs. apricots, plums or nectarines, pitted and sliced ¼ C. Muscat wine or another sweet white wine 3 eggs 1 C. whole milk ½ C. sugar ½ C. flour 5 T. melted butter 1⅛ T. vanilla ⅛ tsp. salt ¼ C. sliced toasted almonds Powdered Sugar 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish 2. Place prepared fruit in a bowl and add the wine. Mix to coat and let stand. 3. In a blender or food processor, combine eggs, milk, sugar, flour, butter, vanilla and salt. Mix until smooth. 4. Using a slotted spoon, add the fruit to the bottom of buttered dish. Pour the remaining juice mix into the batter and blend together well. 5. Pour the batter over the fruit. 6. Bake the clafouti in the upper portion of your oven until it is puffed and set to your touch in the middle. This should take minutes. 7. Serve the clafouti warm, sprinkled with powdered sugar and garnished with the almonds. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a perfect summer dessert.

10 Block 2 of 15 Pattern MUP34 Fall, 2007 Cutting: From background fabric, First cut 14"x14" square, then cut (1) 4⅞"x4⅞" square cut once diagonally (1) 2⅞"x2⅞" square cut once diagonally (2) 2½"x6½" rectangles From medium light fabric cut (3) 3"x3" squares From dark fabric cut (1) 3"x22" strip, then cut (3) 3"x3" squares (3) 2⅞"x2⅞" square cut once diagonally Remaining fabric is for floral applique, basket handles and bias stems Construction: Applique Prepare Applique background 1. Use mechanical pencil to draw a light diagonal line on right side of 14"x14" background square. Block 2 Featured Designer: Fig Tree Quilts 2. Lightly draw a second line ( seam line ) ¼" away from first line. 3. Fold square in half diagonally to find center of triangle. Press. Use enclosed templates to prepare applique pieces. Refer to placement diagram and use your favorite applique method to create flowers for basket. Make sure stems extend beyond seam line and all other applique is above seam line. Press block on wrong side. Note: Pin leaf that falls over basket in place and then applique after two halves of basket are sewn together. Seam Line To learn more about designer, Fig Tree Quilts, visit 4. Cut on drawn line. See illustration. Center Fold Line Cut Line Copyright 2007 All rights reserved.

11 Construction cont.: Piecing the Basket Half Square Triangles 1. Use a mechanical pencil and draw diagonal line on wrong side of medium light 3"x3" squares. 2. Pair dark 3"x3" squares and marked medium light square right sides together. Sew ¼" on each side of drawn line. Cut on drawn line. Make 3 yield 6 half square triangle units. Press. 3 Square up half square triangle units to measure 2½"x2½". Then Join half square triangle units making sure "light" side is on the left. See illustration on right. 5. Add dark triangle to left side of half square triangle strips Mystery Quilt Block 2 of 15 Make 1 Make 1 + = + = + = 6. Join triangle strips beginning with a dark triangle. 7. Sew light triangle and dark triangle to opposite ends of 2½"x6½" rectangle. Note direction of triangles. Make 1 of each Add Basket Handles 8. Align side strip with edge of basket. Position handle. Applique to side strip. See illustration. Note: Ends of handle should center with triangles. 9. Join completed side strips to sides of basket. Press. 10. Sew large light triangle to bottom of basket. Press. Assemble Block 1. With right sides together, match center of applique triangle with center of basket triangle. Pin. (Note: Applique triangle will be larger than basket triangle.) 2. Sew large triangle units together. Press. 3. Applique final leaf in place. Finishing Press block on wrong side. Trim block to measure 12½"x12½"

12 Block 2 of 15 Templates do not include seam allowance. Block 2 Templates Note petal placement (overlap) Pattern MUP34 FlowerTip Cut 4 dark Inner Flower Petals Cut 3 pair medium Flower Petal Cut 3 dark Stems Cut 1 of each dark Basket Handles Cut 1 & 1R dark Large Leaf Cut 5 dark Templates are full sized do not enlarge. Flower Petal Cut 1 medium Small Leaf Cut 2 dark Note: Depending on the applique method you choose, some templates may need to be reversed. Copyright 2007 All rights reserved.

13 Block 2 of 15 Pattern MUP34 Cutting: Filler Block Make 15 Flying Geese Blocks 1. From assorted darks cut 15 2½"x4½" rectangles 2. From assorted lights cut 30 2½"x2½" squares Construction: Using the easy corner triangle method, draw a diagonal pencil line, from corner to corner, on the wrong side of 30 light 2½" squares. Place one square on one corner of dark 2½"x 4½"rectangle, right sides together, matching corners. Note the direction of the drawn line. Stitch a thread s width beside the drawn line on the corner side. Press the square corner back to match the outside corner. Trim away the two bottom layers leaving a ¼" seam. Repeat this step with a second 2½" square on the opposite corner of the rectangle. Make 15 flying geese blocks. Press seams toward triangles. Seam Line Flying Geese Block Make 15 Trim Line Join 15 blocks and set aside. Flying Geese Sashing Unit should measure 4½"x30½"

14 Block 3 of 15 Pattern MUP35 a quilting journey Mystery Block Block: 12"x12" Yardage to equal Light Background...14"x14" Medium Lights flower, leaves, basket triangles...9"x13" Mediums Flower stem, bird wing...6"x8" Medium Darks Basket and handle...7"x12½" Darks Basket bottom and bird...6"x7½" Filler Blocks Make 1 (8"x8") Make 1(4"x12") Yardage to equal Lights... 5"xWOF Darks... 2 fat eighths Apricot Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves. 4 oz. grated swiss cheese 4-5 dried apricots, finely chopped ¼ C. walnuts, chopped 1 C. apricot preserves 3 tsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. dry mustard Recipe Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 1. Combine cheese, apricots and nuts. Cut a small pocket in each breast. 2. Divide cheese/nut mixture and stuff into breast pockets. 3. Combine apricot preserves, soy sauce, and mustard. Pour sauce over breasts. 4. Bake uncovered, basting as needed, until done. About 1 hour. Serve with wild rice.

15 Block 3 of 15 Pattern MUP35 Fall, 2007 Cutting: 1. Background Fabric cut a 14"x14" square 2. Prepare templates and cut applique pieces. Construction: 1. Fold background fabric in quarters to find center of block. Press. 2. Referring to the placement chart below, use your favorite applique method to assemble basket. Begin with #1 and move upward Block 3 Featured Designer: Brannock & Patek Finishing Press block on wrong side. Trim block to measure 12½"x12½" To learn more about designers, Brannock & Patek, visit Bonus Blocks Make 2 Copyright 2007 All rights reserved.

16 Block 3 of 15 Templates do not include seam allowance. Basket Handle Cut 1 medium dark Note: Depending on the applique method you choose, some templates may need to be reversed. Block 3 Templates Basket Bottom Cut 1 dark Pattern MUP35 Cut 1 medium light Basket Cut 1 medium dark Cut 1 medium light Cut 2 &1R medium light Templates are full sized do not enlarge. Copyright 2007 All rights reserved.

17 Block 3 of 15 Templates do not include seam allowance. Block 3 Templates Pattern MUP35 Cut 1 medium light Bird Cut 1 dark Cut 1 medium Cut 1 medium Cut 1 medium light Templates are full sized do not enlarge. Note: Depending on the applique method you choose, some templates may need to be reversed. Copyright 2007 All rights reserved.

18 Block 3 of 15 Pattern MUP35 Filler Blocks Make 1 (4"x12") Make 1 (8"x8") Cutting: Cut 2 dark and 2 light 1. From assorted darks cut 4 4½"x4½" squares and 12 2½"x2½" squares 2. From assorted lights cut 7 4½"x4½" squares Construction: Using template at left applique basket to background square. Make 2 with light basket/dark bkgd and 2 with dark basket/light bkgd. Each small block should measure 4½"x4½" Join blocks to make 1 large "basket block" Square in a Square Blocks trim line Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of 12 dark 2½" squares. With right sides together align edges of 2½" and 4½" square. Stitch on marked line. Note direction of line when placing small square. Trim away extra fabric leaving a ¼" seam allowance. Press. Repeat for opposite corners. Make 3 blocks. Join 3 blocks and set aside. Make 3 Square in a Square Blocks Join to make 1 unit. Copyright 2007 All rights reserved.

19 Block 4 of 15 Pattern MUP36 a quilting journey Mystery Block Block: 12"x12" Yardage to equal Medium Lights Basket...1 fat eighth Mediums Basket...1 fat eighth Medium Dark Background...1 fat quarter Darks Raw edge handles and basket...1 fat eighth Buttons (2) ⅝ and (2) ⅜ Filler Blocks Make 1 (4"x16") Yardage to equal Assorted Fabrics...¼ yard (16) 1½"x4½" strips (8) 1½"x6½" strips Make 1 (6"x8") Oriental Coleslaw 1-16oz. pkg. coleslaw mix 4 green onions, thinly sliced ½ - ¾ C. slivered almonds, toasted ½ - ¾ C. sunflower seeds 1-3oz. pkg. chicken flavor Ramen noodles, broken up (save seasoning packet for dressing) Recipe Up to 1 hour before serving, combine all ingredients except dressing. Cover and chill. At serving time, pour dressing over salad and toss. Dressing: ½ C. salad oil ⅓ C. vinegar 1 T. sugar ⅛ tsp. pepper In a 1 quart jar, combine oil, vinegar, sugar, pepper and noodle seasoning packet; shake and chill. 12 servings

20 Block 4 of 15 Pattern MUP36 Cutting: Fall, 2007 From medium dark background fabric, (1) 13¼"x13¼" cut once diagonally From medium light fabric cut (6) 2½"x11" strips From medium fabric cut (5) 1½"x11" strips From dark fabric cut (7) ⅜" strips, cut on the bias (2) ½" strips, cut on the bias Construction Make Strip Sets Make 6 Sew medium light 2½" strips and medium 1½" strips together lengthwise; press toward medium strip. Make 5 sets. Block 4 Featured Designer: Kansas Troubles Quilters > Lay dark ⅜" bias strips on center of medium 1½" strip, allowing for remaining ¼" seam allowance. Sew thru center of bias strip with matching cotton thread. Note: bias strip is raw edge. Sew thru center of raw edge bias strip with matching thread. Cut strip sets crosswise into 1½" segments as shown. seam allowance 1½" To learn more about designers, Kansas Troubles Quilters, visit Cut 7-1½" Segments from each Strip Set Total 35 Copyright 2007 All rights reserved.

21 Block 4 of 15 Pattern MUP36 Construction cont. Sew segments together end to end into (8) rows as shown. Add additional medium light 1½"x2½" strip after last row and as needed at ends of rows. Layout rows, staggering placement of medium/dark squares. Sew rows together. Press Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Row 5 Row 6 Row 7 Row 8 1½"x2½" Assemble Block Stitch medium dark background 13¼" triangle to top edge of pieced basket triangle. Press toward background. Position 16 square rotary ruler on basket block with 45 bias line on seam between pieced basket and background triangle. Trim block to 12½"x12½" square. Finishing Layer (2) ⅜ bias strips over (2) ½ bias strips. Position on background for handle, extending ends into pieced basket. Overlap and trim ends of strips as needed. Stitch thru center of layered strips with brown cotton thread. Note: both bias strips are raw edge. Tack on doubled buttons where handle meets basket. Trim block to 12½"x12½" 45º line Bonus Blocks Make 2 Copyright 2007 All rights reserved.

22 Block 4 of 15 Pattern MUP36 Filler Blocks Make 1 (6"x8") Make 1 (4"x16") Cutting: From assorted lights, medium lights, mediums, medium darks and darks cut: (16) 1½"x4½" strips (8) 1½"x6½" strips Construction: Arrange and join 16 4½" strips. Set aside. Arrange and join 8 6½" strips. Set aside. Copyright 2007 All rights reserved.

23 Block 5 of 15 Pattern MUP36 a quilting journey Mystery Block Block: 12"x12" Yardage to equal Lights Background, paper piecing, flowers... 6½"x32" Medium Lights Flowers, paper piecing...3"x17" Mediums Background... 6½"x13 Darks Handle, paper piecing, leaves, flowers...7"x23" Filler Block Make 2 (6"x6") Yardage to equal Lights... 3"xWOF Darks... 3"xWOF Me and My Mom's Old Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese Recipe 6 to 7 ounces elbow macaroni 2 T. grated onion 1 teas. salt ¼ teas. pepper 3 C. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 2 C. Thin White Sauce 3-4 T. butter Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cook macaroni as directed on pkg. Place half the macaroni in ungreased 2-quart casserole dish. 6 to 8 servings Sprinkle with half the onion, salt, pepper and cheese; then repeat. Pour white sauce over casserole. Dot with butter. Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer until cheese is crusty. Thin White Sauce: 2 T. butter 1 to 2 T. flour ½ teas. salt ¼ teas. pepper 2 C. milk Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly, Boil and stir for an additional minute.

24 Block 5 of 15 Pattern MUP36 Fall, 2007 Cutting: From light fabric, First cut (2)6½"x6½" squares for background, then cut (4) 3"x5" rectangles for paper piecing use the remaining fabric for applique. From medium light fabric cut (2) 3"x5" rectangles for paper piecing use the remaining fabric for applique. From medium fabric, Cut (2)6½"x6½" squares for background From dark fabric cut (2) 3"x5" rectangles for paper piecing use the remaining fabric for applique. Prepare templates and cut applique pieces. Block 5 Featured Designer: Me & My Sister Designs Construction: 1. Use enclosed patterns to paper piece 2 basket sections. 2. Remove paper from back of paper pieced sections. Applique to 1 light and 1 medium background square. See illustration. 3. Sew basket sections together. Press. 4. Join two remaining background squares. Matching center of handle and center seam of background, position basket handle and applique to background. Note: Ends of handle should align with edge of unfinished background blocks. To learn more about designers, Me & My Sister Designs, visit center align edges of handle with edge of block Copyright 2007 All rights reserved.

25 Assemble Block: 1. Sew completed top and bottom background sections together. Press Mystery Quilt Block 5 of Refer to placement diagram and applique flowers and leaves. Begin with #1 and work forward Finishing Press block on wrong side. Trim block to measure 12½"x12½" Bonus Blocks Make 2 (6"x6") Copyright 2007 All rights reserved.

26 Block 5 of 15 Templates do not include seam allowance. Block 5 Templates Pattern MUP36 Cut 1 dark Cut 1 medium light Cut 1 dark center Cut 1 light Note: Depending on the applique method you choose, some templates may need to be reversed. Cut 1 medium light Cut 1 dark Cut 1 dark Templates are full sized do not enlarge. Copyright 2007 All rights reserved.

27 Block 5 of 15 Pattern MUP36 Filler Blocks Make 2 (6"x6") Cutting: 1. From assorted darks cut 4 3"x3" squares and 2 2½"x2½" squares 2. From assorted lights cut 4 3"x3" squares and 8 2½"x2½" squares Construction: Half Square Triangles 1. Use a mechanical pencil and draw diagonal line on wrong side of light 3"x3" squares. 2. Pair dark 3"x3" squares and marked light square right sides together. Sew ¼" on each side of drawn line. Cut on drawn line. Make 4 yield 8 half square triangle units. Press. 3. Square up half square triangle units to measure 2½"x2½". = Assemble Block: 1. Make 3 rows alternating half square triangle blocks with squares. 2. Join rows to complete block. Block should measure 6½"x6½". Make 2. Do not join blocks, as they are used in different parts of the quilt. Copyright 2007 All rights reserved.

28 Block 5 of 15 applique turn line 2- dark 1- light trim line 3- med. light 4- light Block 5 Basket Paper piecing template-right side Make 1 applique turn line trim line Block 5 Paper Piecing Pattern MUP36 trim line center seam line trim line center seam line 4-dark applique turn line Block 5 Basket Paper piecing template-left side Make 1 3- light 1- light 2- med. light applique turn line Copyright 2007 All rights reserved.

29 Semester 2 Shop Helper a quilting journey Kit Cutting Directions Chose the method that works for your shop. Mystery Block 6 Lights Background piecing and applique flowers...6"xwof Easy Cuts 6"xWOF Medium Lights center background squares... (2) Fat Eighth (2) Fat 8s Mediums leaves... (1) Fat Eighth (1) Fat 8 Medium Darks Piecing and applique basket... (1) Fat Eighth (1) Fat 8 Darks Piecing and applique berries and stems... 1 Fat Quarter (1) Fat Q Filler Block Lights...6"xWOF Dark...6"xWOF Yardage to Equal 6"xWOF 6"xWOF Mystery Block 7 Lights piecing and applique stars and flag... 8"xWOF Easy Cuts 8"xWOF Medium Lights piecing and inside pail applique... 5"xWOF 5"xWOF Mediums flag stripes...6"x6" (1) Fat 16 Medium Darks pail, flagpole and star background...7½"x10" (1) Fat 16 Filler Block Lights...4"xWOF Darks...4"xWOF 4"xWOF 4"xWOF Mystery Block 8 Light flowers and flower centers...7"x7" Easy Cuts (1) Fat 16 Medium Lights background...14"x14" (1) Fat Q Mediums flowers and leaves...7"x9" (1) Fat 16 Medium Darks basket and flowers...9"x11" (1) Fat 8 Darks Basket handle, top and bottom bands, flower centers...7"x11" (1) Fat 8 Filler Block Lights Star Background, basket...9"xwof 9"xWOF Medium Lights Basket handles...6"x10" (1) Fat 16 Medium Darks Basket Background, star...9"xwof 9"xWOF Darks Star...7"x7" (1) Fat 16 Yardage to Equal Yardage to Equal Fat Q = 18"x22" Fat 8 = 18"x11" Fat 16 = 9"x11" Extras Fusible Web (if that is your applique method) 12½" X12½" Ruler To square blocks 16½" X16½" Ruler To square blocks Block 6 Embroidery Floss for filler block basket handles Block 7 #3 or 5 perle cotton for pail's handle Block 8 Embroidery Floss for leaf detail Mystery Quilt

30 Kit Cutting Directions Chose the method that works for your shop. Mystery Block 9 Lights Background and flower centers...6"xwof 6"xWOF Medium Lights leaves and stems...8"x9" (1) Fat 16 Mediums basket...6"x6" (1) Fat 16 Darks Baslet. flowers and berries... 1 fat quarter (1) Fat Q Filler Block Lights...7"xWOF Darks...7"xWOF Yardage to Equal Easy Cuts 7"xWOF 7"xWOF Mystery Block 10 Easy Cuts Lights...9"xWOF 9"xWOF Medium Lights...10"x10" (1) Fat 8 Darks...4"xWOF 4"xWOF Filler Block Lights...4"xWOF Darks...4"xWOF Yardage to Equal 4"xWOF 4"xWOF Mystery Quilt Semester 2 Clues Finished Quilt Measures 66"x76"

31 Block 6 of 15 Pattern MUP37 a quilting journey Spring Semester, 2008 Mystery Block Block Size: 16"x16" finished Yardage to equal Lights Background piecing and applique flowers 6"xWOF" Medium Lights center background squares (4) 6½"x6½" Mediums Leaves (1) Fat Eighth Medium Darks Piecing and applique basket (1) Fat quarter Darks Piecing and applique berries and stems (1) Fat quarter Filler Block Make 1 (12"x12") Yardage to equal Lights... 6"xWOF Darks... 6"xWOF Recipe Grilled Strawberry Shortcake 2 lbs. frozen unsweetened strawberries, quartered ¾ C. sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 pkg. Pillsbury frozen Southern-style biscuits 2 T butter Vanilla ice cream 1. Combine the frozen strawberries with ½ cup sugar. Mix and let stand for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 2. Set up your grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat. 3. Mix ¼ cup sugar and the cinnamon. Remove 7-8 biscuits from the package and roll each one in the cinnamonsugar mixture. 4. Place the 10" cast-iron skillet on the stove. Melt the butter in the bottom of the pan and spread to coat. Add the strawberry-sugar mixture. Arrange the Dressing: biscuits over the strawberries. Place the skillet on the grill. Cover the grill and bake for minutes or until the biscuits are done. Remove from the grill and cool. Serve warm with a bit of vanilla ice cream.

32 Block 6 of 15 Pattern MUP37 Cutting: Spring, 2008 From light background fabric cut, 8 2½"x2½" squares 2 5¼"x5¼" squares cut twice diagonally Remaining fabric is for flowers From 2 different medium light fabrics cut 2 6½"x6½" squares From medium dark fabric cut 2 5¼"x5¼" squares cut twice diagonally Remaining fabric is for basket and handles From dark fabric cut 8 2½"x2½" squares Remaining fabric is for stems and berries Note: Medium fabric is for a leaf applique. Construction: Block Size: 16"x 16" finished Corners 1. Using light and dark 2½" squares piece (4) 4-patch blocks. Blocks should measure 4½"x4½" Block 6 Featured Designer: Blackbird Designs 2. Join light and medium dark triangles on the short side of triangles. Make 4 3. Sew triangle units to Make 4 units Make 4 units 4-patch blocks. Note color placement. Make 4 corner blocks. Press and set aside. Make 4 corner blocks Applique Center 1. Using enclosed templates, prepare applique pieces. 2. Cut and prepare bias strips for ¼" bias stems (approx. 24") 3. Refer to diagram for placement and applique basket to one 6½"x6½" background square. 4. Sew four background blocks together. basket To learn more about the designers, Blackbird Designs, visit modafabrics.com/designers basket Center background should measure 12½"x 12½" Copyright 2008 All rights reserved.

33 Construction cont.: 5. Applique basket handle Mystery Quilt Block 6 of #2 stems Refer to diagram at left and applique stems, flowers, leaves and berries. Begin with #1 and move upward. 7. Press. Note: Always press applique blocks on the back side of the block. 8. Trim center block to measure 11⅞"x11⅞" 11d" 9. Add prepared corners to complete block. Press. Block should measure 16½"x16½" Block should measure 16½"x 16½" with seams Copyright 2008 All rights reserved.

34 Block 6 of 15 Block 6 Templates Pattern MUP37 Templates are full sized do not enlarge. Berries Cut 7 dark Templates do not include seam allowance. Handle Cut 1 med. dark Leaf Cut 1 medium Stem Cut 1 dark Leaf Cut 1 medium Templates are full sized do not enlarge. Basket Cut 1 med. dark Leaf Cut 1 medium Note: Depending on the applique method you choose, some templates may need to be reversed. Copyright 2007 All rights reserved.

35 Block 6 Templates Mystery Quilt Block 6 of 15 Templates are full sized do not enlarge. Stem Cut 1 dark Flower Cut 1 light Leaf Cut 1 medium Flower Cut 1 light Templates do not include seam allowance. Flower Cut 1 light Leaf Cut 1 medium Stem Cut 1 dark Note: Depending on the applique method you choose, some templates may need to be reversed. Copyright 2007 All rights reserved.

36 Block 6 of 15 Pattern MUP37 Filler Block Make 1 Basket Block 12"x 12" Cutting: 1. From lights cut cut 2 5⅜"x5⅜" squares 4 2"x2" squares 4 2⅜"x2⅜" squares 8 3½"x2" rectangles 2. From darks cut 2 5⅜"x5⅜" squares 4 2⅜"x2⅜" squares Construction: Half-square Triangle Blocks 1. Using a mechanical pencil draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the (2) 5⅜"x5⅜" and (4) 2⅜"x2⅜" light squares. 2. With right sides together align edges of a marked light square and a dark square. 3. Stitch a ¼" on each side of the marked line. 4. Cut on marked line. 5. Press toward dark fabric. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side. Sew ¼" on each side of line. Cut on drawn line Make 4 large half square triangle blocks and 8 small blocks Make Basket Handles 1. Use enclosed template to mark basket handle on light half of the 4 large half square triangle blocks. 2. Use 6 strands of matching embroidery floss to embroider basket handles Copyright 2007 All rights reserved.

37 Assemble Block(s): Each basket block requires 1 large half square triangle block, 2 small half square triangles blocks, 1 2"x2" light square and 2 2"x3½" light rectangles. Make 4 blocks. 1. Sew small half square triangle block to rectangle. Press. Make 8 units 4 As and 4 Bs. A Unit + Make 4 of each. + B Unit 2. Add small light square to half square triangle end of the A rectangle unit. Press. Make Sew remaining rectangle units to large half square triangle block. Refer to diagram for placement. 4. Add rectangle units from Step 2 to larger block. A Unit + B Unit Finish Block: 1. Piece four blocks together (handles facing center) to complete block. Block should measure 12½"x 12½" with seams Copyright 2007 All rights reserved.

38 Block 7 of 15 Pattern MUP38 a quilting journey Spring Semester, 2008 Block Size: 12"x 12" finished Mystery Block Yardage to equal Lights piecing and applique stars and flag... 8"xWOF Medium Lights piecing and inside pail applique... 5"xWOF Mediums flag stripes...6"x6" Medium Darks pail, flagpole and star background...7½"x10" Filler Blocks Make 2 Checkerboards Blk. (6"x6") Yardage to equal Lights...4"xWOF Darks... 4"x12" Hot Chicken Salad 3½ C. cooked chicken, diced 2 C. diced celery 1 C. chopped onion 2 C. roasted cashews ½ C. lemon juice 1 T. lemon rind grated ⅓ tsp. white pepper 1 tsp salt to taste 1½ C. mayo 1½ C. sour cream 1# grated cheddar cheese 4 oz crushed potato chips Recipe Combine all ingred, except cheese and potato chips, pour in ungreased casserole, sprinkle with cheese and chips. Bake at 350 for 30 min until cheese is bubbly

39 Block 7 of 15 Pattern MUP38 Spring, 2008 Cutting: From light fabric, first cut 1 1½"xWOF strip for strip set, then cut remaining fabric at fold. From 1 6½"x20/22" strip cut 2 3"x20/22" strips then cut 11 3"x3" squares for half square triangles and 1 2½"x4½" rectangle Remaining 6½"x20" piece is for applique From medium light fabric, 1 3"xWOF strip then cut 11 3"x3" squares for half square triangles 1 1½"xWOF strip for strip set Remaining fabric is for applique. Construction: Half-square Triangle Blocks 1. Using a mechanical pencil draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the (11) 3"x3" light squares. 2. With right sides together align edges of a marked light square and a medium light square. 3. Stitch a ¼" on each side of the marked line. 4. Cut on marked line. 5. Press toward medium light fabric. 6. Trim each half square triangle block to measure 2½"x2½". Block 7 Featured Designer: Minick & Simpson Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side. Sew ¼" on each side of line. Cut on drawn line Make 22 half square triangle blocks 4 Patch Blocks 1. Join the (2)1½"xWOF strips to make 1 strip set. Press toward medium light fabric. 2. Cut strip set into (24)1½"segments. 3. Join two segments (matching seams) to make a 4 Patch block. Make 12. To learn more about the designers, Minick and Simpson, visit modafabrics.com/designers Cut 24 segments + = Make 12 4 Patch Blocks Copyright 2008 All rights reserved.

40 Assemble Background Block: Background blocks requires 12 4-Patch Blocks, 22 Half Square Triangle Blocks and 1 2½"x4½" rectangle. 1. Use 2-4 patch blocks and 2 half square triangle blocks to make a 4-Patch Unit. Press. Make 6. Make 6 4 Patch Units Units should measure 4½"x4½" with seams Mystery Quilt Block 7 of Use 4 half square triangle blocks to make a Half Square Triangle Unit. Press. Make Use 2 half square triangle blocks and the rectangle to make 1 Rectangle Unit. Press. Make Refer to diagram at right for color placement and piece background block. First piece blocks into rows and then join the rows. Block should measure 12½"x12½". Press. Make 1. Applique: Using enclosed templates, prepare applique pieces. Assemble and applique the Flag 1. Applique the medium stripes to flag background. 2. Applique the star to medium dark background. 3. Now combine the two to complete the flag. Assemble and applique the Sand Pail 1. Position 6"x2" rectangle of "inside the pail" fabric behind the medium dark pail fabric. Pin fabrics together. 2. Use a white chalk pencil to mark opening at top of pail. Cut away and reverse applique the inside of the pail. 3. Position and applique star to pail. Copyright 2008 All rights reserved.

41 Applique cont: 1. Position and applique completed pail onto background block. 2. Position and partial applique flag pole on background block. Remove a few stitches and tuck end of pole inside pail. 3. Position and applqiue prepared flag to background block. Then finish appliqueing the flag pole. 4. Press. Note: Always press applique blocks on the back side of the block. Star Cut 1 light Bottom Stripe Cut 1 Medium Block 7 Templates Pattern MUP38 Star Background Cut 1 Medium dark Top Stripe Cut 1 Medium Templates do not include seam allowance. Flag Background Cut 1 light Note: Depending on the applique method you choose, some templates may need to be reversed. Copyright 2007 All rights reserved.

42 Block 7 Templates Pattern MUP Mystery Quilt Block 7 of 15 Flag Pole Cut 1 Medium dark Inside Sand Pail Cut 1 medium light 6"x2" rectangle for reverse applique Handle Use medium light fabric to prepare 1/8" bias strip (12") or Use #3 or 5 perle cotton to embroider handle Star Cut 1 light Templates do not include seam allowance. Sand Pail Cut 1 medium dark Templates are full sized do not enlarge. Note: Depending on the applique method you choose, some templates may need to be reversed. Copyright 2007 All rights reserved.

43 = Mystery Quilt Block 7 of 15 Pattern MUP38 Filler Blocks Make 2 Checkerboard Blocks (6"x6") Cutting: From light fabric, (2) 1½"xWOF strip for strip set From dark fabric, (2) 1½"xWOF strip for strip set Construction: 4 Patch Blocks 1. Join 1½"xWOF strips to make 2 strip set. Press toward dark fabric. 2. Cut strip sets into (36) 1½"segments. 3. Join two segments (matching seams) to make a 4 Patch block. Make Make 18 4 Patch Blocks Cut 36 segments Hint: For a scrappy checkerboard block, make 4 Patch blocks using several light and darks. Checkerboard Blocks Make 2 1. Assemble 4 Patch Blocks to make 2 Checkerboard Blocks. Block should measure 6½"x6½". Press Checkerboard Blocks (6½"x6½" with seams) Make 2 Copyright 2008 All rights reserved.

44 Block 8 of 15 Pattern MUP39 a quilting journey Spring Semester, 2008 Mystery Block Block Size: 12"x 12" finished Yardage to equal Lights flowers and flower centers... 7"x7" Medium Lights background... 14"x14" Mediums flowers and leaves... 7"x9" Medium Darks basket and flowers... 9"x11" Darks Basket handle, top and bottom bands, flower centers... 7"x11" Filler Blocks Make 1 Star Blk. (8"x8") Make 2 Basket Blk. (6"x6") Yardage to equal Lights Star Background, basket... 9"xWOF Medium Light Basket handle... 6"x10" Medium Dark Basket Background, star... 9"xWOF Dark Star... 7"x7F Zesty Green Beans 1 lb. fresh green beans (must be fresh) ¼ C. butter (must be butter) 2 medium lemons Salt to taste Recipe 1. Clip off the stem end of the green beans. 2. Melt the butter in a saute pan on low heat, Squeeze 2 lemons, straining out the pulp and seeds. Add juice to butter. 3. Carefully add the lemon juice to the melted butter. Raise the temperature to medium and reduce until the lemon juice and butter become a thin sauce, making sure not to burn the butter. 4. Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Do not overcook - the beans should remain crisp. Drain. Toss the green beans in lemon butter sauce and season to taste with salt. Serve immediately.

45 Block 8 of 15 Pattern MUP39 Spring, 2008 Cutting: 1. From medium light fabric cut a 14"x14" background square 2. Prepare templates and cut applique pieces. Construction: 1. Fold background fabric in quarters to find center of block. Press. 2. Referring to the placement chart below, use your favorite applique method to assemble basket. Begin with #1 and move upward Block 8 Featured Designer: Deb Strain Finishing 4 Press block on wrong side. Trim block to measure 12½"x12½" To learn more about designer, Deb Strain, visit modafabrics.com/designers Filler Blocks Make 2 baskets (6"x6") and 1 star (8"x8") Use enclosed patterns to paper piece 2 Filler Blocks. Copyright 2007 All rights reserved.

46 Block 8 Templates Cut 3 of each dark light medium dark Cut 1 light Cut 1 dark Templates do not include seam allowance. Cut 1 dark Cut 6 medium Cut 2 medium Cut 4 medium Note: Depending on the applique method you choose, some templates may need to be reversed. Cut 2 light Cut 1 dark Cut 1 medium Basket Cut 1 medium dark Cut 2 &1R medium Mystery Quilt Block8of 15 Templates are full sized do not enlarge.

47 Block 8 of 15 Filler Block Paper Piece 2 For 2 Blocks cut: Basket (2)7"x5" light; Handles (6)1½"x5" medium light; Bkgd. (10)3"x5" and (2)1½"x3" medium dark trim line 5 Bkgd. 1 seam line 2 6 Handle 7 3 Bkgd. Med. Dark Handle Med. Light 1 Background Med. Dark 4 Handle Bkgd. Med. Dark 8 Basket Light 9 10 Bkgd. Med. Dark Bkgd. Med. Dark Trimmed block should measure 6½"x6½" Copyright 2007 All rights reserved.

48 Block 8 of 15 Filler Block 1 Star Block 8"x8" Cutting: 1. From light (background) cut 4 2⅞"x2⅞" squares and 4 2½"x2½" corner squares 2. From darks cut 4 2⅞"x2⅞" squares 3. From medium darks cut 4 2⅞"x2⅞" squares Construction: Half-square Triangle Blocks 1. Using a mechanical pencil draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of 4 light and 2 medium dark squares. 2. With right sides together align edges of a marked square and an unmarked square. Refer to diagram for pairing. 3. Stitch a ¼" on each side of the marked line. 4. Cut on marked line. 5. Press toward dark fabric. 6. Trim half-square triangle blocks to measure 2½"x2½" 2⅞"x 2⅞" square Assemble Block: 1. Refer to diagram for placement and sew squares into 4 rows with 4 squares. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side. Sew ¼" on each side of line. 2. Join rows to complete star block. Block should measure 8½"x8½" Make 1. Cut on drawn line Press. Trim half-square triangle blocks to measure 2½"x2½" Half-Square Triangle Blocks Copyright 2007 All rights reserved.

49 Block 9 of 15 Pattern MUP40 a quilting journey Spring Semester, 2008 Mystery Block Yardage to equal Lights Background and flower centers... 6"xWOF" Medium Lights leaves and stems... 8"x9" Mediums basket... 6"x6" Darks Baslet. flowers and berries... 1 fat quarter Filler Blocks Make 9 Pinwheel Blks.(4"x4") Yardage to equal Lights... 7"xWOF Dark... 7"xWOF Souper Simple Chili Brown: 1½ lb. ground beef, drain and set aside Saute: 1 chopped onion and 1 chopped green pepper In a large pot Combine: ground beef, onion and green pepper a crowd pleaser Recipe Add: 2 cans tomato soup; 1 large can stewed tomatoes, chopped; 1 envelope taco seasoning mix and 2 cans kidney beans, drained. Simmer for 1 hr. Serve with shredded cheese and corn chips.

50 Block9of 15 Pattern MUP40 Spring, 2008 Cutting: From light fabric, 1 5¼"xWOF strip then cut 3 4½"x8½" rectangles 1 5¼"x5¼" square cut twice diagonally From medium fabric cut 1 5¼"x5¼" square cut twice diagonally From dark fabric cut 1 5¼"x5¼" square cut twice diagonally Remaining fabric is for applique. Construction: Block Size: 8"x16" finished Block 9 Featured Designer: Kathy Schmitz s Piecing the Basket Note: Stitch this section with extra care, as there will be many bias edges. 1. Join one light triangle and 1 dark triangle to make sides of basket. Note color placement. Press. Make Use 3 medium and 1 dark triangles to piece base of basket. Press. To learn more about designer, Kathy Schmitz, visit modafabrics.com/designers 2. Add side triangle units to complete basket. Press. Basket block should measure 4½"x8½ with seams. Basket block should measure 4½"x8½" Copyright 2008 All rights reserved.

51 Construction cont.: Applique Flowers 1. Use enclosed templates to prepare applique pieces. 2. Center and applique large leaves and flower to a 4½"x8½" background rectangle. The ends of the curved stems must be included in the basket seam. Position stems and begin to applique. Then carefully pin unstitched part of stem toward center of block. See diagram Mystery Quilt Block 9 of 15 Applique curved stem from dashed line to bottom of background block. Fold and temporarily pin unstitched portion of stem toward center of applqiued block. 3. Stitch top and bottom of basket block together. Press. Block should measure 8½"x8½" with seams. 4. Add remaining 2 background rectangles to sides of block. Press. Block should measure 8½"x16½" with seams. 5. Applique berries and flowers to complete block. Finished block should measure 8½"x 16½" with seams. Copyright 2008 All rights reserved.

52 Block 9 of 15 Block 9 Templates Pattern MUP40 Templates do not include seam allowance. Flower Cut 3 dark Stems Cut 1 and 1R medium light Flower Center Cut 3 light Stem Cut 1 medium light Berries Cut 12 dark Templates are full sized do not enlarge. Leaves Cut 1 and 1R medium light Note: Depending on the applique method you choose, some templates may need to be reversed. Copyright 2007 All rights reserved.

53 Block 9 of 15 Pattern MUP40 Filler Block(s) Make 9 Pinwheel Blocks Each block 4"x4" Cutting: 1. From light fabric cut 2 3"xWOF strips. Cut 18 3"x3" squares 2. From dark fabric cut 2 3"xWOF strips. Cut 18 3"x3" squares Construction: Half-square Triangle Blocks Make Using a mechanical pencil draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the (18) 3"x3" light squares. 2. With right sides together align edges of a marked light square and a dark square. 3. Stitch a ¼" on each side of the marked line. 4. Cut on marked line. 5. Press toward dark fabric. 6. Trim each half square triangle block to measure 2½"x2½". Make 36 half square triangle blocks. Assemble Blocks: Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side. Cut on drawn line Sew ¼" on each side of line. Make 36 half square triangle blocks 1. Chain piece 18 half square triangle pairs as shown on right. 2. Chain piece 18 half square triangle pairs to make 9 pinwheel blocks. + = + = Make 9 Pinwheel Blocks Each block 4½"x4½" with seams. Finishing: Piece 2 rows of blocks. One with 3 blocks and one with 6. Set aside. Copyright 2007 All rights reserved.

54 Block 10 of 15 Pattern MUP40 a quilting journey Spring Semester, 2008 Block Size: 12"x 12" finished Mystery Block Yardage to equal Lights... 9"xWOF" Medium Lights... 10"x10" Darks... 4"xWOF" Filler Blocks Make 2 (2"x18") Yardage to equal Lights... 4"xWOF Dark... 4"xWOF Chilled Rice Salad Recipe 7 C. cooked wild rice, cooled 1 C. chopped pecans, toasted 1 C. thinly sliced green onion ½ C. dried cranberries In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until serving. Serves ½ C. dried cherries or blueberries ½ C. golden raisins ¼ C. slivered almonds, toasted ½ C. minced fresh parsley 1T. chopped fresh mint Dressing ½ C. orange juice ⅓ C. cider vinegar ¼ C. olive oil 1 T. lime juice 2 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt ⅛ tsp. pepper

55 Block10of 15 Pattern MUP40 Cutting: Spring, 2008 From light fabric, first cut 1 8⅞"x8⅞" square cut once diagonally, then cut 5 3"x3" squares 2 2½"x2½" squares and 2 2½"x8½" rectangles From medium light fabric, 1 8⅞"x8⅞" square cut once diagonally From dark fabric cut 1 3"xWOF strip then cut 5 3"x3" squares Construction: Half-square Triangle Blocks Make Using a mechanical pencil draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the (5) 3"x3" light squares. 2. With right sides together align edges of a marked light square and a dark square. 3. Stitch a ¼" on each side of the marked line. 4. Cut on marked line. 5. Press toward dark fabric. 6. Trim each half square triangle block to measure 2½"x2½". 7. Piece 2 sets of 4 half square triangle blocks. Note color placement. Block 10 Featured Designer: Holly Taylor Add a half square triangle to one end of each 2½"x8½" rectangle. Note color placement. To learn more about designer, Holly Taylor, visit modafabrics.com/designers Copyright 2008 All rights reserved.

56 Construction cont.: Join a large light and medium light triangle. Press toward medium light fabric. Block should measure 8½"x8½" Block should measure 8½"x 8½" Mystery Quilt Block10of 15 Assemble Block Finishing Press block. Block should measure 12½"x12½" with seams. Copyright 2008 All rights reserved.

57 = Mystery Quilt Block10of 15 Pattern MUP40 Filler Blocks Make 2 (2"x18") Cutting: From light fabric, (2) 1½"xWOF strip for strip set From dark fabric, (2) 1½"xWOF strip for strip set Construction: 4 Patch Blocks 1. Join 1½"xWOF strips to make 2 strip set. Press toward dark fabric. 2. Cut strip sets into (36) 1½"segments. 3. Join two segments (matching seams) to make a 4 Patch block. Make Make 18 4 Patch Blocks Cut 36 segments Hint: For a scrappy checkerboard block, make 4 Patch blocks using several light and darks. 4-Patch Strips Make 2 1. Assemble 4 Patch Blocks to make 2 9 block strips. Each strip should measure 2½"x18½". Press 4-Patch Strips (2½"x18½" with seams) Make 2 Copyright 2008 All rights reserved.

58 Semester 3 Shop Helper a quilting journey Kit Cutting Directions Chose the method that works for your shop. Mystery Block 11 Lights Basket and yo-yos...7"xwof Easy Cuts 7"xWOF Medium Lights Basket segments...7"x14" (1) Fat 16 Mediums Background square...14"x14" (1) Fat Q Medium Darks Basket segment, basket background... (1) Fat Eighth (1) Fat 8 Fi l l e r Bl o c k Lights Background... (1) Fat Eighth (1) Fat 8 Medium Darks Star points and Center...4"xWOF 4"xWOF Dark Star points...5"x12" (1) Fat 16 Mystery Block 12 Lights Background, flying geese and flower... 9"xWOF 9 "xwof Medium Lights Flower center...4"x4" 4"x4" Mediums Leaves...5"x5" 5"x5" Darks Basket handle and flying geese... (1) Fat Eighth (1) Fat 8 Assorted scraps from previous blks for string pieced basket... (1) Fat Eighth Fi l l e r Bl o c k Lights Background...6"xWOF 6"xWOF Darks Baskets and Handles... (1) Fat Eighth (1) Fat 8 Mystery Block 13 Yardage to Equal Easy Cuts Lights Basket background and Flowers... (1) Fat Eighth (1) Fat 8 Medium Lights Background and flowers... (1) Fat Eighth (1) Fat 8 Medium Darks Leaves...8"x8" (1) Fat 8 Darks Basket...10"x10" (1) Fat 8 Fi l l e r Bl o c k Lights Background... (1) Fat Eighth (1) Fat 8 Darks Stars... (1) Fat Eighth (1) Fat 8 Yardage to Equal Yardage to Equal Easy Cuts Fat Q = 18"x22" Fat 8 = 18"x11" Fat 16 = 9"x11" Extras Fusible Web (if that is your applique method) 12½" X12½" Ruler To square blocks 16½" X16½" Ruler To square blocks Block 11 Clover Quick Yo-Yo Maker size small Block 13 Embroidery floss to embellish flowers & leaves Block 14 Embroidery Floss for strawberry detail Block 15 Ric Rac for basket handle. Buttons, beads, etc. for embellishment Mystery Quilt