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2026 Mystery Quilt Program What is it? A mystery quilt is a quilt made from a pattern that is separated into steps. Each step is provided over time so you don't know what it actuallly looks like until the last step is revealed to you. While this may sound intimidating, it actually makes it fun. Last year we had quite a number of participants and the feedback was clear. You want another!
How does it work? Starting today, you can purchase the pattern from us for just $13.50. We'll give you the first part of the pattern (digital download if purchasing online) which gives you the fabric quantities and the cutting and piecing for Step 1. Then, on the 1st of each month, starting in March, we will release the next step. We will email you a copy of the step for you to use immediately. Or you can either pick it up at the shop or request it be mailed to you.
The quilt is comprised of 4 fabrics (light, medium, medium dark, and dark) plus an optional border. The most important thing to remember when selecting your fabrics is CONTRAST! All four fabrics should have good contrast amonthem in order for the mystery pattern to emerge.
Hint: Fabric #4 will create a border upon which the rest of the quilt will float. Fabric #3 will appear as small, medium and large pieces, so be sure your are happy with your choice. Fabric #1 is what you might consider a background. As for Fabric #2, just make sure it works with the others.
You have the option of making the quilt in two sizes, and with the additon of an optional border, two more sizes. The larger quilt measures 60"x70" (or 79"x96" with the optional border). The smaller quilt measures 41" x 52-1/4" (or 54" x 65-1/4" with the optional border. Both quilts are made with exactly the same number of pieces (the size of the pieces changes). More details are contained in the pattern.
Not sure? Come to our shop and we'll show you the first part and help you pick your fabrics!
Purchase your fabric from us and get a 15% discount. Just tell our staff you are buyiing for the mystery quilt. Buying online? Use the code mystery to get your discount.
There are a total of 14 steps divided into four parts, which means you will receive the last part, revealing the final design, in May. While you can take your time completing the quilt, we suggest you do so in a timely manner because some time in October we will be hosting a show & tell where you can show your colorway and see all the other colorways you fellow quilters have chosen! This was really fun last year.
In addition, we will be shooting monthy videos of Jerry's quilt progress with tips on cutting and piecing to make sure your quilt comes out the best possible.
For more information, visit us at the shop! Long Arm Quilting Service In case you haven't heard, in addition to our retail store and extensive classeses and clubs, we also provide Edge-to-Edge long arm quilting services. Here is a brief summary of our service: We only provide edge-to-edge quilting and do not offer custom quilting or rental of our machine. We are offering patterns from Ann Bright Designs (annebrightdesigns.com) or Designs by Deb (designsbydeb.co) You can go to either website and choose a pattern, or we also have a notebook in the shop with pattern designs that you can browse. We can take quilts up to about 120 inches (either width or length). Our base price is $0.0275 per square inch for the quilt top. Additional optional charges include: Batting (if not provided), Backing adjustments (piecing or trimming), trimming or squaring up the completed quilt, and California Sales tax as applicable. Some other Important Information: Top should have loose threads trimmed and be pressed. Backing should be pieced, trimmed so top and bottom sides are parallel, and pressed. Backing must be sufficient in size to include an additional 4” on all sides relative to the quilt top size. You can either bring your own batting or we can sell you the batting you need. Batting size must also be as large as the quilt size plus 4” around. Not following the above requirements may result in additional charges. A $50.00 deposit is required when your quilt is dropped off. There is a minimum charge of $50.00 for any quit. If you are interested in having your quilt quilted by us, please follow the above guidelines and bring your quilt, backing, and optional batting to the store. We will work with you on thread color and your pattern choice as needed. We will also provide you a complete estimation of the service for your approval prior to accepting your quilt. We recommend you print this form and complete as much as you can prior to coming to the store. If not, we will provide one for you. Generally we are seeing about a 1-2 week backlog, but if you need it completed quickly we can usually accommodate your request.
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