I have really enjoyed seeing everyone's progress on clue #1, and I am eager to see what clue #2 brings. Please keep the pictures coming, because I am inspired by the work that I see.
Those of you who are planning for something smaller than 87" x 87" can use the area (about 7500 sq. in.) to approximate the number of units to make. Half the units will make almost 3800 sq. in., or about 62" x 62". That would also be close to 54" x 70" if you can make a rectangular layout. We can't calculate this exactly at this time due to the nature of mystery quilt projects.
I am making a second, smaller version of the quilt by making the prescribed number of units, but making the units smaller (half scale). I am nearly finished with my second set of 4-patch units. The larger units are my original neutral 4-patches that I posted earlier this week, and the smaller units are for the half-scale version with the values reversed. In this version, I'm using my darkest fabrics for the 4-patch units. I don't know how this is going to turn out, but I am excited to give it a try.
Happy sleeping until clue #2 is released. I don't think I'll get much sleep this weekend.
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