A Look Back at our Puzzle Mystery Quilts
Posted by Robyn Thomas on 21st Jul 2023
Did you know that Cotton Cuts is starting its 14th Puzzle Mystery Quilt? Isn’t that crazy?
Our first PMQ with designer Sheila Christiansen was called “All A Glow” and had ten colorways to choose from. This was our spring PMQ in 2017.
As with so many things, our puzzle mystery quilts just get better and better as we add more colorways, optional borders and additional add-ons, making them even more irresistible.
2017: All-A-Glow and Through the Garden Gate
2018: Pastures Anew and This Way and That Way
2019: Stratford and Cosmos
2020: Name of the Rose and Are you Game?
2021: Sparkle and Shine and Olympia
Did you know that only one detective has ever correctly put together our PMQ prior to seeing it on Big Reveal day? Many experienced PMQers have tried. So, if you are ready for an additional challenge, after you sew together Clue 9, lay your pieces out and see what you can do.
2022: Sew Sweet and Piazza
A fun PMQ with a doughnut theme. In these ten months Our Fall PMQ of 2022 was Piazza, which took us on a tour of some of Italy's beautiful landmarks.
2023: Village Green and Carnival
Village Green is currently in progress. Sorry, no hints as to how it is going to layout. But take a look at these beautiful clues that have been sewn together so far.
[Caption] Here you will find Village Green's Sweet William, Clue 1. And on the right is Cornflower, Clue 6. This quilt is going to have a fantastic finish.
Our Puzzle Mystery Quilts have evolved over the years, creating even more options and fun with each mystery. Extra borders are available to make your quilt just a bit bigger. We've expanded this time to an amazing 16 colorway choices. Purchasing an Oops Kit will help you breathe just a bit easier as you are sewing, know that you have just enough back-up fabric in case of an oops. And who wouldn't want coordinating thread delivered right to their door, along with their clues? No need to agonize over which colors to choose. As usual, we've done all the hard work for you.
Here is a rundown of all the great features a Puzzle Mystery Quilt has to offer:
- Fabulously coordinated colorways that will come together beautifully in your favorite color scheme.
- Pre-cut, high quality fabrics from top designers, ready to sew.
- Easy-to-follow step by step instructions with simple diagrams so each clue will sew together with ease and a short time commitment.
- Each clue takes about an average of 90 minutes to sew together. Probably less for the seasoned detective. If you love sewing but have little time to spare, this project will keep you moving forward each month to a completed project.
- Tutorials and sew-a-longs hosted by our PMQ Ambassadors. Let them show you how to put together each clue, and ask for help if you need it.
- A community of PMQ sewers available to you on Facebook. We have two private groups, Cotton Cuts Fabric and Mystery Quilters. Join today for help, fun, sharing and community.
- A Facebook LIVE Big Reveal is shown on the same day that Clue 10 is released. We will show you what your finished quilt will look like as your final instructions are sent.
- Love the quilt and ready for another? Early sign-up for the next one is all for you. Sign-up a day early to ensure that you are able to purchase your favorite colorway for the next mystery.
So be sure to sign-up today for your favorite colorway. We still have so many beautiful colorways to choose from. Choose your all-time favorite color or step outside of your comfort zone and try something new.
There's still time to sign up for Carnival - colorways will vanish July 28!
www.cottoncuts.com/get-started