Mystery Five-0 FAQs
What is Mystery Five-0?
Mystery Five‑0 is a fully integrated quilt‑mystery experience that blends seasonal storytelling with creative quilting fun. Over the course of a year, participants work through four quarterly mysteries, each delivered in weekly "clues"—plus they unlock a special bonus pattern when they complete all 4 of them.
At the heart of each mystery is Lara Langston, a fictional FBI special agent who unfolds her latest case stitch by stitch—quilters piece their own quilt while discovering a chapter of Lara’s adventure with each.
Our first mystery begins with Aloha! Quilters will sew a 55x72 quilt top in just 5 weeks. They will also get to choose between two options for the final layout.
Who participates in M50?
Mystery Five-0 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 over 1000 perfectly die-cut parts and pieces that will give you more time to sit and sew.
For the first mystery quilt Aloha, PRE-CUT kits will go on sale July 1st. Quilters who sign up to get early access will receive a secret link on June 27th that can be used beginning at 7am CDT on July 1st.
All kits will be available to the public at 10am CDT.
If you would like to shop your stash, this option will be available on July 8th. You will receive a "Before You Begin Guide" on August 1st to help guide you.
When do PRE-CUT kits ship?
Our PRE-CUT Kits will ship no later than July 8th.
When will the first clue drop?
This mystery quilt consists of 4 clues and 1 BIG Reveal.
Clue 1 drops August 6th at 11am 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 11am CDT.
We will be hosting a LIVE Big Reveal on September 3rd.
How can I participate and shop my stash?
You are welcome to still participate in M50 and shop your stash. On July 8th, we will have a shop your stash option for purchase on the Mystery Five-0 page. The cost to participate and shop your stash is $50. Quilters will receive a "welcome kit" in the mail and 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 over 1000 pre-cut pieces, you will receive binding and borders for your quilt top. You will have the choice of "pieced" or "solid" border. If you have a special preference, shop early!!!
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 will be available at an additional cost.