Mystery Medallion Quilt Block Challenge: Fabric Requirements

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The Medallion Mystery Quilt Challenge is only one week away! Before we get started, we have some preliminary information to help you out.

First, we’d like to introduce Toby Lischko, our wonderful quilt designer for this challenge! Check out Toby’s website Gateway Quilts & Stuff to see more of her awesome designs! You can also find Toby on her blog, Facebook page, and Instagram.

If you haven’t signed up for the challenge there’s still time! Sign up now!

Second, and probably most important are the fabric requirements! There are two sizes for this challenge quilt, a bed size and a throw size. The fabric requirements for the bed size are listed first with the throw size requirements listed second in parenthesis. Lastly, we have also provided fabric color suggestions based on Toby’s choices when designing the quilt. Toby has also provided general instructions for cutting Half Square Triangles and Quarter Square Triangles as well as piecing instructions for Flying Geese and Diamond in a Square blocks, as these are both common throughout the quilt. Click the button below to get the instructions!

Once you choose your fabric, be sure to post photos of it on the Facebook group page!

Other blocks from this challenge:
Mystery Medallion Quilt Block Challenge: Fabric Requirements
Mystery Medallion Quilt Block Challenge: Week 1
Mystery Medallion Quilt Block Challenge: Week 2
Mystery Medallion Quilt Block Challenge: Week 3
Mystery Medallion Quilt Block Challenge: Week 4
Mystery Medallion Quilt Block Challenge: Week 5
Mystery Medallion Quilt Block Challenge: Week 6
Mystery Medallion Quilt Block Challenge: Week 7
Mystery Medallion Quilt Block Challenge: Week 8

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Janet,

      Even though you have sign up before you will want to make sure that you sign up for the challenge in the link below:

      https://go.nationalquilterscircle.com/a13761/

      If you are still not receiving the emails, please make sure to check your junk/spam folder to see if the emails are going in there.

      Thanks,

      Becky
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  51. Trish

    I thought I had signed up already, but did not get the mailing with the fabric requirements, so I’ve signed up again! Very excited to get started. Thanks for the challenge!

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  57. Muriel

    I want to make lap side mystery quilt. Are the directions fir part one all the same size for both sizes of quilts?

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Muriel,

      Yes, it is the same for both sizes.

      Cheers,

      Ashley
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  69. Deborah Worcester

    Is the first block to be cut the same size for the lap size and the bed size??

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Deborah,

      Yes, it is the same for both sizes.

      Cheers,

      Ashley
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  75. Kathy Harvey

    I am no longer on Facebook, so I hope everything I need will come by email. I really love your challenges. Everyone has produced a beautiful quilt for me to give to family!

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  88. Dorothy A Steingrubey

    Why can’t I print all the pages. The only one that prints for me is page 3.

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  93. jeannette wade

    Thank you for the information to start my quilt . I look forward to completing this one.

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  94. Carole

    This looks like fun and I would love to join in. I want to make a throw for my son-in-law, Would flannel work for this project?
    Thanks for your guidance,Carole

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Carole,

      Yes, You can absolutely use flannel for this quilt.

      Cheers,

      Ashley
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    • Customer Service

      Hello Marlene,

      We are sorry to hear that you are not able to download the fabric requirements. Please try clearing out your internet history/cache or using a different browser. If you still are having issues, please contact our customer service team at 1-855-706-3538, and they will troubleshoot the problem with you over the phone.

      Thanks,

      Becky
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  101. Rosalie Cohen

    Will not be able to receive blocks. Hope I can catch when I come home. First time I saw this

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  109. Hannelore Hulick

    I am really looking forward to this. I participated in the last one and had a lot of fun! Thank you for doing something like this. I’m fairly new and am learning so much.

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  122. Sharon Liberto

    I have tried several times and this download is not working. Have tried thru the email and off the web site. Keeps coming up blank.

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Sharon,

      We are sorry to hear that you are not able to download the fabric requirements. Please try clearing out your internet history/cache or using a different browser. If you still are having issues, please contact our customer service team at 1-855-706-3538, and they will troubleshoot the problem with you over the phone.

      Thanks,

      Becky
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  125. Patty

    I signed up for the Mystery Medallion quilt and got an email about fabric requirements but cannot bring this info up. What do I do?

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Patty,

      We are sorry to hear that you are not able to download the fabric requirements. Please try clearing out your internet history/cache or using a different browser. If you still are having issues, please contact our customer service team at 1-855-706-3538, and they will troubleshoot the problem with you over the phone.

      Thanks,

      Becky
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    • Customer Service

      Hello Thelma,

      We are sorry to hear that you are not able to download the fabric requirements. Please try clearing out your internet history/cache or using a different browser. If you still are having issues, please contact our customer service team at 1-855-706-3538, and they will troubleshoot the problem with you over the phone.

      Thanks,

      Becky
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  130. jlewin53

    Going to do a quilt challenge…a good way to get through the upcoming cold weather.

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Patricia,

      Yes, you can pick whatever colors as you would like.

      Have fun!

      Becky
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  139. Loraine

    I have been able to save the link on Facebook on my iPad, but I want to print out a hard copy. Help😩

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Carol,

      The challenge is for all levels of quilters. Make sure to join our Facebook Page as well. That group is very helpful with any questions you may have.

      Thanks,

      Becky
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  141. Kathy Brickey

    Are the directions on Page 3 for Medallion Mystery Part 1, the first block sent early?

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Kathy,

      We released the center block early, and will be re-releasing it with the full instructions again next Friday! You can go ahead and make it!

      Thanks,

      Becky
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  154. Vickie Stultz

    Can’t find fabric requirements or block 1 of the Mystery Challenge thank you.

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  166. Sherry

    So I have read the fabric requirements pages and am curious; are we supposed to make the 15 1/2 inch block that she describes in “Medallion Mystery Part 1? Is this part of the “mystery”, that you actually start a week early?

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Sherry,

      We released the center block early, and will be re-releasing it with the full instructions again next Friday! You can go ahead and make it!

      Thanks,

      Becky
      National Quilters Circle Video Membership

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  168. Sharon L. Thornhill

    Looks great………..but I cannot seem to find the different size instructions for blocks. my downloaded pages say there are 3 block sizes, but instructions for cutting only have sizes for one…………….which one??

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    • Customer Service

      Hi Sharon,

      There are two sizes- a bed size and a lap size. The cutting instructions and piecing instructions are the same for both sizes for the first few weeks. When there are differences between the two we will let you know.

      Cheers,

      Ashley
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  178. Georgia Sutt

    Love these free patterns. Just finished Celaeno star. Just need to put them together

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  185. Ruth Hollandsworth

    Have always wanted to do a mystery on-line class. Can we use fabric we already have?

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Ruth,

      Yes, you can use whatever fabric you would like.

      Enjoy!

      Becky
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  191. Christine Groendyk

    Just what I need, another project to work on! I always love mystery quilt challenges, so I am looking forward to taking the plunge.

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  196. Meghan Harms

    So the backing requirement. Is is two pieces of 4 yds or 4 yds cut into two pieces? I would think the latter, but I want to double check.

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Meghan,

      It is 4 yards cut into 2 pieces.

      Cheers,

      Ashley
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  200. Leah

    I’m looking forward to the new challenge. I wasn’t able to sew fot a whole due to pain in my hands but love to see all the beautiful pictures of everyone’s work.

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    • Customer Service

      Hi Pattie,

      Please refer to the fabric requirements for each fabric needed for the quilt to know the amount of each that is needed.

      Cheers,

      Ashley
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  206. bluequiltr2152

    Got my fabric requirements and directions. Now to scour my stash to find the fabric! Very exciting!

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  207. Reberta Rhiddlehoover

    Can’t wait to start this challenge. The Lexington Sampler was amazing!

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  212. LaTawnia

    I am very excited to be a part of this Mystery Quilt Challenge. I will post my progress of it on my website as well as the Facebook group page. Thank you for this opportunity to make something beautiful and fun!

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  214. Debbie

    The color choices are beautiful, I’m going to learn a lot . I don’t know what a Diamond in a Square is. So I might be in over my head!

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    • Customer Service

      Hi Robby,

      Nope not this time. This is a Mystery Quilt.

      Enjoy!

      Becky
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  219. Cathy Wilson

    I hope that this is pretty and more balanced than the last quilt- that was waaaaaaaaayyyyy over busy.

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  223. Diane Schmidt

    Hope this works this time………… or I am done………… this is the 5th time I am trying to get fabric requirements………… Have joined 4 times and have never received am email.

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  237. Dottie

    Are there cutting directions for Accuquilt dies? My arthritis limits my rotary cutter time.

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Dottie,

      We don’t have cutting instructions for Accuquilt dies at this time, however I will reach out to them and see if that is something we can get.

      Cheers,

      Ashley
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  249. Laurie Montminy

    Have a goal to start sewing down my stash and this will make it fun. Thanks. Hopefully I’ll keep up with it.

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  252. Ruthie Mann

    Thanks for allowing me to join your group. I’m from the great state of Texas. Been quilting for many years.

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  258. Judy Clssen

    Only comment that I have is how it is important to receive newsletters …. that are full of ideas and news. Do not appreciate promotions …. promotions …. promotions

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Judy,

      You can change the type of emails you receive from us using the Preference Center, located at the bottom of any of the emails we send out.

      Thanks,

      Becky
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    • Customer Service

      Hello Sandra,

      We are sorry to hear that you are not able to open the file. Please try clearing out your internet history/cache or try a different browser. If you are still not able to open the file, please contact our customer service team at 1-855-706-3538, and they will troubleshoot the problem with you over the phone.

      Thanks,

      Becky
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  262. Glenda Ketterman

    I signed up earlier but didn’t receive the first email with fabric requirements and the first block.

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  266. Pat Clark

    My points aren’t perfect but I am pleased with the outcome. Adding a deeper green into my choice of fabrics

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    • Customer Service

      Hi Dianna,

      We released the center block early, and will be re-releasing it with the full instructions again next Friday! You can go ahead and make it!

      Enjoy!

      Becky
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  306. Sharon Judkins

    It says that the mystery starts next week but included with the fabric requirements are the instructions for a 15.5 inch star block. Is this part 1?

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Sharon,

      We released the center block early, and will be re-releasing it with the full instructions again next Friday! You can go ahead and make it!

      Enjoy!

      Becky
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      Reply
  307. Vicki Uehling

    The last mystery quilt I did was to finish my mom’s up for her a year ago(she passed in 2002).

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  310. Maureen Oberdorfer

    The Medallion Mystery Part 1 does not indicate cutting instructions for the Bed Quilt size. There are only the parenthesis for how many to cut for the lap quilt. Please correct these cutting instructions to include number to cut for bed quilt.

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    • Customer Service

      Hi Maureen,

      No correction needed at this time- the cutting and piecing instructions for the bed size and lap size are the same for the first few weeks. When differences are needed between the two we will let you know!

      Cheers,

      Ashley
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  315. Pamela Zajicek

    Getting a late start. Everyone’s fabric selections are so pretty. Can hardly wait to see them finished. I’m not sure what colorway I will go with…my stash is needing to be sorted. I like way too many colors and choices. This will be fun, though. Making the bed size. Toby Lischko is one of my favorite designers. I have seen her designs for many years in quilt magazines and have enjoyed them so much. I know this will be very pretty.

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  317. Deb Sweet

    Whow I’m impressed with the 2 sided printing. Thanks for doing that to save paper.
    I’m looking forward to your blocks. I’m using up stash!!!!!

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  320. Kaye Temanson

    have signed up, but have not received any emails with fabric requirements and block instructions

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  326. Jeanelle Franks

    i am going to do the throw – just to be different, and to use up some of my fabric, i’m going to do mine scrappy

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  334. Ginette Williams

    Registered but did not get anything in e-mail I see people already completed first block……

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Ginette,

      The challenge starts 10/19, we have not sent out block one as of yet. Even though you have sign up before you will want to make sure that you sign up for the challenge in the link below:

      https://go.nationalquilterscircle.com/a13761/

      Thanks,

      Becky
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  339. Rene Collett

    Can you break out the piecing instructions for the bed quilt size verus the lap quilt size. Instructions were not clear.

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Rene,

      The piecing instructions for the bed sizes and lap size are the same. When there are differences needed for the two- they will be clearly stated.

      Cheers,

      Ashley
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  340. Meridel Cosgrove

    I have signed up for this before but have received no emails. Now I see everyone has block 1 done.

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Meridel,

      The challenge starts 10/19, we have not sent out block one as of yet. Even though you have sign up before you will want to make sure that you sign up for the challenge in the link below:

      https://go.nationalquilterscircle.com/a13761/

      Thanks,

      Becky
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  346. Carrie Nehls

    I will be making the throw size. On the first set of instructions there is only one quantity listed for number of items to cut. Is this for bed size, throw size or some for both?

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  349. Dana Fadden

    I would like to print the instructions but when I download them I can’t print them any suggestions?

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    • Customer Service

      Hi Dana,

      We are sorry you are not able to print the instructions. Please contact our customer service team at 1-855-706-3538 or chat with us on our site and we can help trouble shoot the problem with you.

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  357. Carolyn Lewis

    What day do the new blocks released on? This is the first time I’ve done a quilt along

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Carolyn,

      Each block will be emailed out on Fridays.

      Enjoy!

      Becky
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  360. Linda Cancilla

    Can’t wait for this challenge. I did Gina Doyle’s Pleadies Star quilt and it was both inspiring and challenging. I came away with skills that I continue to use and am a better quilter because if it

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Effie,

      The center block is the last page of the fabric requirements sent out last Friday. We released the center block early, and will be re-releasing it with the full instructions again next Friday!

      Thanks,

      Becky
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  368. Carole

    This looks like fun and I would love to join in. I want to make a throw for my son-in-law, Would flannel work for this project?
    Thanks for your guidance,Carole

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  371. Elizabeth Robinson

    I am really Looking forward to this, I need some motivation to get quilting again.

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  385. Mary Ellen

    Looking forward to it. Still looking for the pattern. Not sure how others have their squares done already.

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Mary,

      We released the center block early, and will be re-releasing it with the full instructions again next Friday! It’s on the last page of the fabric requirements. You can go ahead and make it!

      Thanks,

      Becky
      National Quilters Circle Video Membership

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Carol,

      We released the center block early, and will be re-releasing it with the full instructions again next Friday! You can go ahead and make it!

      Thanks,

      Becky
      National Quilters Circle Video Membership

      Reply
  390. Jammy Smith

    I signed up at https://go.nationalquilterscircle.com/a13761/ but I don’t get any email about “Mystery Medallion Quilt Block Challenge: Fabric Requirements”. I have checked the junk or other folder, but still don’t find that email. I only realised the 1st block information was out from Facebook. Well, I managed to find the information here but I am not sure if I can receive an email for next block.

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  403. Paulette

    Happy to be part of this group. Been quilting for a few years because my grandmother, who lived to 109, quilted for most of her life.

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Jeanette,

      Block one of the challenge will be sent out today through email.

      Enjoy!

      Becky
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  412. Fran Melanson

    Fran I have not received block one of the mystery medallion quilt challenge and can’t find it on this site. Help

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Fran,

      We released the center block early, and will be re-releasing it with the full instructions again today. It was located on the last page of the Fabric Requirements download and will be emailed out today.

      Thanks,

      Becky
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  416. Rita Kinney

    I’ve never done a mystery quilt block challenge. I’m just hoping I can keep up.

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  433. diana

    This is the exact block I was about to do! I may have missed the names of the fabric..I will look again,if they are not names where can I get them in U.K.
    Thank you

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Willie,

      The challenge is free of charge.

      Thanks,

      Becky
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  450. Penny

    HELP! I have never did a quilt like this and need more explaining to understand….the fabric requirements is that for 1 block? Do I need to worry about getting more?also, what if you have never used a Matt and cutter can you measure and cut the blocks with scissors and it work out also?

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  465. maura Cunningham

    There are so many comments that it gets overwhelming and I’m sure some information gets overlooked. I’m a visual learner and getting instructions without photos is throwing me. I know it’s a mystery quilt so I assume we don’t get to see it. Is it considered cheating to just see the finished block of the week? That would be really helpful.

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  500. Ronda Hurd

    I want to do this, Sounds like so much fun! I am getting to the party late, however. Perhaps next year when I have more time to get fabrics purchased.

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Leah,

      The blocks are emailed out weekly on Friday.

      Thanks,

      Becky
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    • Customer Service

      Hi Stacy,

      Click on the blue Download Now button to see the fabric requirements.

      Thanks,

      Becky
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  507. NANCY CRAMER

    I am not quilting as much any more. Maybe this will be a new inspiration. Thanks to whoever sent this because I am not on facebook.

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  509. GloriaAnn Curwin

    Always want to see finished quilt before i make one to know if I like the design. What a waste if I don’t. Or if it ends up having applique I hate hate hate applique

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