5x5 FAQs
What is Five by Five?
Five by Five (5x5) is a fully integrated quilt‑mystery experience that brings creative quilting fun.
5 Clues, 5 Weeks - a beautiful quilt top in 5 by 5.
Who participates in 5x5?
5x5 mystery quilts are fun for anyone, especially:
1. Quilters who love a good mystery.
2. Quilters who love shorter projects. (You will have a finished quilt top in just 5 weeks.)
3. Quilters who want to sew but don't want to cut small pieces. (Our PRE-CUT kits give you more time to just sit and sew!)
4. Quilters who want the challenge of shopping their stash, pairing their fabric and cutting their own pieces.
How can I participate?
Quilters can join two ways:
Purchase one of our PRE-CUT kits and participate for FREE
OR
Shop your stash and pay $50 to participate. You will also receive a "welcome kit" and a $25 gift certificate to our shop.
Our PRE-CUT kits include perfectly die-cut parts and pieces that will give you more time to sit and sew.
For Swell, PRE-CUT kits and Shop You Stash options will go on sale May 29th at 7am CST. Quilters who sign up to get early access will receive a secret link via email that can be used beginning at 7am CST on May 28th.
When do PRE-CUT kits ship?
Our PRE-CUT Kits will ship no later than June 15th.
When will the first clue drop?
This mystery quilt consists of 4 clues and 1 BIG Reveal.
Clue 1 drops July 1st at 9am CDT and will arrive via email AND be available in our CCPD evidence locker for digital download. The remaining clues will drop the following Wednesdays at 9am CDT.
We will be hosting a LIVE Big Reveal on July 29th.
How can I participate and shop my stash?
You are welcome to still participate in 5x5 and shop your stash. The cost to participate and shop your stash is $50. Quilters will receive a $25 gift certificate to our shop. Please allow 24 hours for the gift certificate to arrive.
What's included in the PRE-CUT kits?
Along with pre-cut pieces, you will receive binding and borders for your quilt top.
We will also include a few extra "oops" pieces.
And in true Cotton Cuts fashion, you can always count on some surprises.
WIDE BACK backing kits that include pillowcase kits will be available at an additional cost.