Clue #2 is here!!

If you missed Clue #1 just scroll to the blog before this one. The Clues are delivered every other day. In Clue #1 we had some cutting instructions. There are just 4 Clues so this Shelter in Place Mystery is quick and simple. Yet, you can get such a complicated look with your finished quilt top!

Clue # 2 is hidden on inbetweenstitches.com Check this page and search around. https://inbetweenstitches.rainadmin.com/shop/Sale.htm Did you find it?

Here are some tips on sewing up Clue #2.

The Dark Block (dark strips on the outside) can have the same dark strip on both sides of the light strip.

OR you can scrappy it up and have different dark strips on both sides of the light strip.

The runner that I made to test the block and instructions, I kept both sides the same fabric and I liked my results. One of the Material Girlfriends, tester and proofer, Judy White, made her dark strips different. I really liked her finished blocks too! So this time, I’m making my blocks with different darks on both sides of the light strip.

If you prefer Controlled Scrappy, make it with the same dark on both sides. If you like Random Scrappy, mix up the darks. During this Shelter in Place, you may need more control. Control the colors to your heart’s content. If you need to RELEASE the control, because, really, we can’t control any of what is going on in our world, make your dark strips random. This also applies if you’re using multiple whites. Whichever you choose, you get to make that decision.

Stuff happens. Layer cakes are not all cut perfect. Random edges will happen. That’s okay. We’ll be trimming in Clue#3. Just be sure your seam allowance is accurate and press your seams toward the dark side.

Remember, we may have to be physically distanced from each other but we don’t have to socially distance from each other. Stay connected. I would love to see your progress. Find the Material Girlfriends Facebook page and follow us or find In Between Stitches Inside the Hive and join the group. We want to see your progress!

Remember, we’re in this together.

Absewlutely,

Lisa Norton