Mystery Quilt Under the Sea
THE MYSTERY IS COMING TO EVANS OF MASTERTON!
You will be able to collect your packs in the shop, or have us post them to you.
WELCOME TO UNDER THE SEA
OUR NEXT PRE-CUT MYSTERY QUILT
Designed by Sheila Christensen
YES - PRE-CUT!! - YOU JUST SIT DOWN AND SEW!
REGISTRATIONS OPEN MAY 31st 2025 AT 6.00 am
IN STORE OR ONLINE
The next new Mystery 'Under the Sea' will start in July 2025.
Don't miss out on getting your yummy pack of ready cut pieces in the post each month, this Mystery is going to be loads of fun!
FABRICS A TO F ARE IN THE MAIN PART OF THE QUILT. FABRICS G AND H ARE THE FINAL TWO BORDERS.
BARNACLES
BLUEBOTTLE
CORAL
JEWEL OF THE SEA
MARINA
NEPTUNE
OCEANIA
PAUA
PEARL OYSTER
POSEIDON
TIMELINE
The Mystery quilt is different from other Blocks of the Month because each quilt is custom die cut to order. This means that we have to place our order for the fabric and do the cutting well ahead of the start date, and we have to take deposits before we can start your quilt.
We are delighted to announce that we are once again cutting your quilts here in New Zealand. Our elves will be very busy!!
May 31st - June 7th: Registration and Payment of deposit or payment in full.
June/July: Cutting and packing of Clue 1 begins.
1st July: 2nd payment.
25th July: Clue 1 despatch.
1st March 2026: 10th and final payment.
24th April 2026: We ship Clue 10.
25th April 2026: BIG REVEAL
WHAT IS THE MYSTERY QUILT?
If you haven't taken part in the Mystery before you are in for a treat! You choose the size and fabrics you want from our beautiful selection of brand new designer prints, and everything is ready cut for you to the perfect size using die cutters.
Each month for ten months you receive a fabric pack and instructions for how to sew the pieces together. No cutting, just sit down and sew!
In the tenth month is the Big Reveal, where you get to see the finished quilt and join your clues together to make a beautiful quilt top.
We also provide you with matching binding fabric.
The Mystery Quilt has been running since 2013 and Sheila's designs are so popular that her Mystery Quilts are now sold to thousands of quilters around the world, from Greenland to Brazil.
FINISHED QUILT SIZES
These are generous sizes - if in doubt measure your mattress and allow for your desired overhang.
Twin 58" x 70" - a perfect size for a single mattress.
Queen 88" x 88" - not just a mattress topper, it allows for overhang at the sides and bottom of the bed.
OPTIONS
OOPS KITS
Did the dog eat your triangle? Or are you missing a part and really want to get the block finished rather than wait for us to send you a replacement? Never fear, we will be offering 'Oops Kits' this year.
Any fabric you don't need could be used to add a flourish to your border, create a mini project to go with your quilt, or add some extra interest to your backing - the choice is up to you.
Oops Kits must be ordered at the same time as your quilt.
EXTRA FABRIC
Availability of extra fabric may be limited - but if you don't ask you don't get, right? If you wish to make your quilt larger than the standard size, let us know in a note with your order and we will do our best to get you the extra.
HOW TO ORDER
Locals - you can come in to view the fabrics and sign up on 31st May from 6:00am online or 9:30am at Evans of Masterton!
Ordering will also be available on our website from May 31st.
You will be able to pay in full or set up monthly payments when you place your order on that date.
We send your ready-cut pieces with instructions each month starting in July 2025.
Payment Dates if paying monthly:
Sign up / Deposit: 31st May
Payment 2: 1st July
Payment 3: 1st August
Payment 4: 1st September
Payment 5: 1st October
Payment 6: 1st November
Payment 7: 1st December
Payment 8: 1st January
Payment 9: 1st February
Payment 10: 1st March
All payments must be up to date before we despatch each pack.
You can set up your monthly payments by credit card or by bank transfer.
The Big Reveal is on April 25th 2026 - we will send out the final packs that include your borders, binding and finishing instructions on Friday April 24th.
WHEN CAN I JOIN IN THE FUN?
Sign ups open on May 31st 2025. Colourways sell out quickly so don't delay!