WIP Wednesday - Midnight Mystery Quilt

While many have finished piecing the blocks for Cheryl's Midnight Mystery Quilt, I have seen several completed tops and even a few finished quilts on Instagram #MidnightMysteryQuilt and the Meadow Mist Designs Facebook page.  Right now, I am playing catch-up.  I am pleased with my fabric choices and really like the direction it is headed.  After I started piecing, I could not resist completing a block.  I am certain this is the largest block I have made as it finishes 24" square.  You can cover some ground with a block this size.

First completed block for the Midnight Mystery Quilt

This is where I stand on piecing the block units:

  • Flying Geese - complete, check!
  • Square in a Square - pieced, pressed and just need to trim them up
  • Courthouse Steps - need to sew on the last outside logs and cut into quadrants 

Here are a few progress pictures.  And notice the straight pins coordinate with my fabrics but please disregard the loose threads everywhere.

First triangles pinned to the squares for the Square in a Square units

Second set of triangles pinned to the Square in a Square units

Square in a Square units for the Midnight Mystery Quilt, untrimmed

Rumor has it that Cheryl is already working on the the next mystery quilt and I am certain it will not disappoint.  In the mean time, I better get to piecing in order to finish by the March 8th deadline to be eligible for the wonderful prizes.

If you are working on the Midnight Mystery Quilt, I would love to hear about your progress.  And if you are not, have you ever participated in a mystery quilt a-long before?



I am happy to link up for the time to Let's Bee Social with Lorna at Sew Fresh Quilts, WIP Wednesday with Lee at Freshly Pieced, and Needle and Thread Thursday with Kelly at My Quilt Infatuation.



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16 comments :

  1. EmileeHopeJan 20, 2016, 1:17:00 AM

    Hasn't this mystery QAL been great! I am loving the final result!!

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  2. KarinJan 20, 2016, 2:16:00 AM

    Very pretty block!

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  3. Lorna McMahonJan 20, 2016, 6:10:00 AM

    You chose such nice fabrics for your mystery quilt, Paige. Those are some lovely stacks of pieced units. This is going to be one very pretty quilt!

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  4. Cut&AlterJan 20, 2016, 6:47:00 AM

    Such a lovely block and fabric choice. I have never done a mystery quilt along before but having seen all the gorgeous results on IG I feel quite tempted!

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  5. CherylJan 20, 2016, 8:16:00 AM

    Lovely block!

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  6. NicoleJan 20, 2016, 8:34:00 AM

    These mystery quilts are a mystery to me! Your block looks great!

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  7. Leanne ParsonsJan 20, 2016, 9:17:00 AM

    Your fabric choices are so perfect! I have had fun watching these mystery quilts come together even though I wasn't able to participate. I have done one mystery quilt before and I loved the process. I'm now planning my own mystery quilt to host on my blog. I'm hoping it will be just as much fun on the planning/ hosting end as it is on the participating end!

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  8. Alison V.Jan 20, 2016, 9:41:00 AM

    This is beautiful! I can't wait to see everyone's finished quilts!

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  9. the mommaJan 20, 2016, 9:45:00 AM

    Your block, and block components look great (and so nicely pressed! :-) I've never done a mystery quilt along (or - any quilt along, for that matter) but I am actually considering joining one that starts next month. No 24" blocks in that one though ;-)
    happy quilting ~ Tracy

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  10. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlJan 20, 2016, 9:53:00 AM

    Oh, I really like the black as your final border in the block. It really helps the stars to pop (shine?). :)

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  11. Lisa J.Jan 20, 2016, 1:32:00 PM

    These are beautiful fabric choices. I'm behind as well so we can work on it together.

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  12. JanineMarieJan 20, 2016, 6:31:00 PM

    Your fabric choices are a great lesson in pattern and contrast. And I can't ignore the loose threads--they make me feel right at home. My husband is always calling attention to the threads stuck to me, but I wear them with pride. I haven't done a mystery quilt, but I love to see what others made.

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  13. KateJan 20, 2016, 10:13:00 PM

    Your color choices worked out beautifully, it's a gorgeous block. I've started that mystery. All my "pieces" are done, I just need to assemble the blocks, which I didn't get to because I also did Bonnie Hunter's Allietare mystery this year.

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  14. AnonymousJan 21, 2016, 10:54:00 AM

    Love your fabric choices! I'm working on mine too. :)

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  15. Alycia~QuiltygirlJan 22, 2016, 9:52:00 AM

    Oh Very pretty! I love doing mystery quilts! I usually lead them though - so its really fun to have a chance to play along ;-)

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  16. IzzyJan 23, 2016, 10:32:00 AM

    I love your fabric choices! Your quilt is going to be awesome! I signed up for Cheryl's QAL but haven't been able to find the time to even start piecing anything yet. :-(

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