Falling Leaves Mystery Medallion Quilt
Here's a look at the first pieced border surrounding the mystery quilt's center medallion. Look at the fabrics you've chosen. Can you visualize how they'll look with this portion of the layout?
Center Medallion Block Cutting Chart
Wallhanging Cutting ChartDark Warm (rust):
- (1) 6-1/2" x 6-1/2" square
- (2) 6-7/8" x 6-7/8" squares, each cut in half once diagonally
Light Background
- (2) 5-1/8" x 5-1/8" squares, each cut in half once diagonally
- (6) 3-7/8" x 3-7/8" squares
Dark Neutral (brown)
- (6) 3-7/8" x 3-7/8" squares
- (4) 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" rectangles
Miniature Quilt Cutting Chart
Dark Warm (rust):
- (1) 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" square
- (2) 3-7/8" x 3-7/8" squares, each cut in half once diagonally
Light Background
- (2) 3" x 3" squares, each cut in half once diagonally
- (6) 2-3/8" x 2-3/8" squares**
Dark Neutral (brown)
- (6) 2-3/8" x 2-3/8" squares**
- (4) 2" x 3-1/2" rectangles
**Used to make quick-pieced half-square triangle units. I often cut oversize squares and then trim the finished units back to their correct size after assembly, aligning the diagonal seam with the ruler's 45-degree line to ensure block halves are identical.
