FREDA FABRIC’S MURDER MYSTERY QUILT

 By Terry Koontz 

  The police arrived. Detective Stitches announced himself and indicated that he was in charge. He went into the office to find that Freda had been stabbed with a pair of scissors. Nothing else appeared to be disturbed. Therefore, not a robbery he thought. He turned his attention to the 3 ladies, who now has been joined by Lee Longarm, the mailman. 

“Who discovered the body?” he asked. 

 “I did.” replied Jeannie. 

 “We were here, too.” said Nancy. 

 “I was just delivering the mail when I saw the commotion and stop to look.” added Lee.

 “I will talk to each of you in a moment. Sargent Ripper will take your names and contact information. Did she have any family?”

 “Freda only has a son” Jeannie answered, “He is on his way.”

  A few minutes later Freddie Fabric arrived at the quilt shop. He was followed by Nick Notions, the fabric sales representative. 

  Detective Stitches interviewed Freddie first. “When did you last see your mother, Mr. Fabric?”

 “It was 5:00 p.m. when we closed for the day. She was waiting for Nick Notions, our sales rep. He was expected around 5:30.”

 “Where did you go after that?” asked Stitches. 

 Freddie answered, “I went home, had supper, watched the news and went to bed.” 

 “Did anyone see you?”

 “Not that I am aware of.”

  Detective Stitches turned toward Nick and asked, “Did you get here at 5:30 and when did you leave?” 

 “Yes, I came about 5:30 and Freda was on the phone. I left just before 7.” replied Nick.

 “What did you do after that?” 

  “I went to the café and had supper, then the hotel. I told Freda that I would be back in the morning to finish up and pick up my samples.”

 “Did anyone see you?”

 “Well, the waitress at the café will remember me. We talked for a short time, and I left a big tip. I said “hi” to the hotel clerk when I came in. After that I went to my room and went to bed.”

 “What time did you get in?”

 “About 8:30 or 9.” 

 

Clue #3 

Dark Blue print 

 Cut four 4 1/2” strips

   Subcut 58—-2 1/2” x 4 1/2” rect. 

Background

 Cut seven 2 1/2” strips

   Subcut 116—-2 1/2” sq.  

   Using the stitch n flip method, take a 2 1/2” sq. and match it with the rectangles 2 1/2” side. Sew

diagonally on the 2 1/2” sq. Trim and press. Make 58 sections as shown.

 Take a 2 1/2” sq. and match it to the other end of the rectangle. Sew diagonally on the

2 1/2” sq. at the same angle as before. Make 58 sections as shown.

 Sew this rectangle to the lt. blue version from clue #1 as shown. Make 58 blocks.

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Freda Fabric's Murder Mystery Quilt Clue #2

 FREDA FABRIC’S MURDER MYSTERY QUILT 

                   By Terry Koontz 

  Just as they were turning to leave, Jeannie Zipper turned the corner to come to work. “Good morning, Nancy and Lola. Haven’t seen you, ladies, in a while.” said Jeannie.

   “Jeannie, the door is locked. Are you closed today?” responded Lola.

   “Why, no, for I am on by way to work.” quipped Jeannie. “Here let me unlock the door for you.” 

  Jeannie unlocked the door and turned on the lights. Lola and Nancy followed her in. The shop was very quiet, and no one was around. Jeannie walked to the office. To her surprise, there was Freda on the floor motionless.

 “Help---Help” she cried “Call 911. Something is wrong with Freda” 

  Lola and Nancy hurried to the commotion while grabbing their cell phones from their purse to call for help. There was Freda. Nancy called 911. Within minutes they hear the sirens, the ladies moved to the front door to meet the police. 

 Clue #2 

Lt print 

 Cut two 6 1/2” strips 

 Subcut 10—-6 1/2” sq.

 Med Blue 

 Cut seven 3 1/2” strips 

 Subcut 80—-3 1/2” sq. 

Background 

 Cut three 5 1/4” strips

 Subcut 20—-5 1/4” sq.

 

 Cut four 6 1/2” strips 

 Subcut 40—-3 1/2” x 6 1/2” rect. 

  Using the sq in a sq, sew a background triangle to each side of the Lt. print 6 1/2” sq. as shown. 

Make 10.
 

  Square in a Square is adding a triangle to each side of a square. Find the center of the square and the base of the triangle. Match them together and sew. Do the same thing to the opposite side of the square.. Press. Repeat on the other 2 sides.

  Using the med blue 3 1/2” sq. and the background 3 1/2” x 6 1/2” rect., sew together making 40 flying geese sections.

  Flying geese is made from a rectangle and 2 squares. Sew a square at a diagonal to each short side of the rectangle.

Trim and press. Repeat for the other end.

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Tenlees Puzzle Block Ten The final block of the BOM.

Freda Fabric's Murder Mystery Quilt

  At Fabric Junction, we are excited about our new mystery quilt.  This is the second one that we have done.  This time we have a "Who done it" for you.  We hope that you enjoy the characters, such as Freda and her son, Freddy or Nancy Needles and Lola Batik.

  The fabrics that we are using are from Northcott's Something Blue and Toscana.  We have a few kits left at junctionfabric.com but if you would like to use your own fabrics.  Here are the yardages.

Main fabric is 1 5/8 yds.

Coordinate #1 is 1 1/3 yds.

Coordinate #2 is 1/2 yd.

Contrast is 1/8 yd.

Background and binding is 4 1/2 yds.

  There are 6 clues to this mystery and clue #1 has been posted.  The rest will be posted on the following Tuesdays.  We hope that you join us on the journey to Freda Fabric's Murder and the Mystery Quilt, also. 

Freda Fabric's Murder Mystery Quilt.

Freda Fabric's Murder Mystery Quilt Clue #1

 FREDA FABRIC’S MURDER MYSTERY QUILT

 By Terry Koontz

   It was a bright Tuesday morning in Quilter’s Haven. Nancy Needles and Lola Batik decided that today was the day that they would go to the Sweet Treats Quilt Shop. Later, they would have lunch at the local deli. Nancy arrived at 9:30 a.m. to pick up Lola and away they went. 

   Each was hoping to get some new ideas from Freda and her staff. Both Lola and Nancy could hardly wait to touch the fabrics. There is nothing like the feel of quality fabric. Sweet Treats Quilt Shop was owned by Freda Fabric and her son, Freddie. They always have new projects and kits tempting you to purchase. Between the very friendly staff and long arm quilting service, there was always something to inspire you. 

   It was just before 10:00 a.m. when Lola and Nancy arrived at the quilt shop. As they approached, they noticed the lights were not on. It looked closed. 

   “Did we come the wrong day?” said Nancy. 

   “I don’t think so.” replied Lola “Let’s stop anyway and check. It is strange though.”

   Nancy parked the car. They got out and headed for the front door. 

   “It is locked.” stated Nancy bewilder.

 Clue #1 Med. Blue print

   Cut four 4 1/2” strips

     Subcut 58—-2 1/2” x 4 1/2” rect.

 Background 

   Cut seven 2 1/2” strips 

     Subcut 116—-2 1/2” sq. 

  Using the stitch n flip method, take a 2 1/2” sq. and match it with the rectangles 2 1/2” side. Sew diagonally on the 2 1/2” sq. Trim and press. Make 58 sections as shown.

   Take a 2 1/2” sq. and match it to the other end of the rectangle. Sew diagonally on the 2 1/2” sq. at the same angle as before. Make 58 sections as shown. 

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Tenlees puzzle block nine BOM!