Clue 4, Valentine 26 Mystery Quilt

 

Valentines 26 Mystery Quilt Clue 4

The last week of December, we introduced clues 1, 2 and 3 in our Mystery Quilt.

You will need to make 17 hearts for the quilt. You can make all your hearts the same or you can mix them up as your heart desires (all puns intended!)

This week, in Clue 4, you will be adding pieces to your hearts to create an economy block. PDF link HERE.

 

You will need to cut 34 squares of your background fabric that measure 3.75” square.

TIP: If you are a new quilter, I would suggest that you cut only 2 squares and follow the instructions, see how your block comes out, if you need additional fabric to be able to achieve the finished block size, then cut your squares at 4”. This will give you more leeway. 

Generally, 3 strips of your background fabric that measure 3.75” x WOF,  will give you enough to complete this clue.

Subcut your background 3.75” squares on the diagonal. You will need 68 to complete your 17 heart blocks.

Fold your heart block in half and finger crease on opposite sides as shown in the photo. You can elect to mark that crease at this time, so that it is easier to see.  I use a SEWLINE Air Erase pen to do this. I am not sponsored by them, it’s just what I like to use. You can use any marking method that does not leave a permanent mark. Take your background fabric and with WRONG SIDES TOGETHER fold the tips and make a crease in the center as shown in the photo.

Line your creased edge of your background fabric with the crease on your block and pin in place. Do the same for the opposite side.

Stitch a ¼” seam allowance down each side as shown in the photo. Press to the outside as shown in the photo.DO NOT CUT OFF THE DOG EARS AT THIS POINT.

Turn your block and repeat the process as above with the two remaining opposite sides. Before you press open your block, you can now trim the first set of dog ears as shown in the photo. And press your block open.

Using your square up ruler, you will need to square your block up to 5.75” as shown in the photo.

Clue 5 will come out on January 16th, 2026. Please contact me if you have any questions. The video for Clue 4 is up on our YouTube Channel. Subscribe so you don't miss out and give us a like!                             Click Here for the Video.

We have a group on Facebook where you can share your progress and ask questions. Click Here.

The mystery is FREE and will be up until February 14th, 2026. After that you can purchase the pattern in our Etsy Shop.

Clue 5 will be fun ad will have 3 options for you to select from for you quilt. This way, you can make it your own!

Thanks for Playing Along with us!

If you need fabric for your hearts, we have fat quarter bundles at a great price in our Etsy Shop. $2.00/ fat quarter!