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Mystery Quilt Chapter Three:
We will be making two different blocks in this chapter, one Snail's Trail and several Four X blocks.
To begin the Four X block, gather together: All triangles cut from the 4 1/4" square. You will have a couple left over... don't toss them, they will be used in Chapter Four. You will make 28 of these blocks. Check often to be sure these blocks measure 3 1/2".
Sew two triangles together, keeping your color placement the same.
Sew two triangles together, keeping your color placement the same.
Sew two triangles from Figure 1 and 2 together, keeping your color placement the same.
Result:
Next section- Snail's Trail
To begin the Snail's Trail block, gather together:
* one each 2" triangle of M1, M2, D1, D2
* one each 2 3/8" triangle of M1, M2, D1, D2
* one each 3" triangle of M1, M2, D1, D2
* one each 3 7/8" triangle of M1, M2, D1, D2
* one each 1 1/4" square of M1, M2, D1, D2.
Very Important!
Refer to completed color picture of the Snails Trail block for color placement!
Sew the four 1 1/4" squares together
Add 2" triangles. Carefully trim this square to 2 5/8"
Add 2 3/8" triangles. Carefully trim this square to 3 1/2"
Add 3" triangles. Carefully trim this square to 4 3/4"
Add 3 7/8" triangles. Carefully trim this square to 6 1/2"
Result:
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Find Your Lucky Star Mystery Quilt