Splendid Fabric Moda's Blockheads Facebook Group is also excited, and there are so many beautiful fabric pulls to see - Moda Blockheads Facebook Group. Hello from sunny Arizona! Town Square Garden Finished size approx. Bountiful Sew Along (But again, a challenge!) I saw another person post about their layout with blocks arranged into larger squares with sashing between those and I loved that! It is different than anything else I have ever thought of doing. September 2022 We did it! (click above image for details)May Bunny is shopping (alphabetically) through NEW ARRIVALS! for the border: 2 3/8 yard of a low volume (could be the same print you're using for the quilt center background). Hope your cruise is wonderful. December 2020 CLICK HERE FOR THE ARCHIVE OF ALL OF THE MODA BLOCKHEADS 3 BLOCKS WE HAVE HAD SO FAR! Coconut. I had been a little intimidated to try a mystery quilt, but after seeing how beautiful blockheads one turned out I thought I would give the second quilt along a try. There will be 56 blocks and each can be made in at least two sizes - 6" and 12". Layout diagrams. You took what looked like a simple block and turned it in to a dizzying array of possibilities to try out. Not following along, actuallythough I follow your blog without fail. Makes Wednesdays so much better. I have made many of the blocks and will finish all of them. Full Bloom Quilt Block What I learned is DO NOT use a directional background! No images may be reproduced without permission. Lol Thank you! March 2018 We are currently preparing our very first very own Zen Chic Sew Along which will start this spring! Its the first time I have participated in something like this. None! Keep them coming. To use the same block placement as the quilt in the Final image, we have included a diagram with numbered blocks - e.g., Block 38 goes here. January 2021 Have not started. Art Licensing March 2020 Some very hard blocks! This is Corey of Coriander Quilts , and Im excited to be sharing my block with Meet Mario Navar You know the saying, The stars aligned? Well, that seems to be the case with Mario as Hello all, so excited to introduce m newest booklets. I have completed all 52 blocks and sewn each of the four quadrants together. Life is the way. Love Wednesday and look forward to what is coming. The first fourteen blocks are all on this page with links to the designer blog post, and then to the PDF with the instructions. Moda grandmothers share the pleasures and inspiration sewing for their grandkids provides. 1 by Michelle White, https://modafabrics.com/inspiration-resources/newsletter, Jenelle's Blog Post about the block with the instructions -, Moda's Inspiration+Resources post with a cutting tip and Basic Layout option -. I cant believe it, but I finished all 52 blocks! I did and decided to continue. Oh, dear, more midnight hours to be spent digging through the fabric boxes and online shopping! Pretty much by now everyone knows what QAL stands for- Quilt Along. Were at the end of our quiltalong! Sweet Pea & Lily FREE Quilt Block Patterns Really like your layout, so will be paying close attention! I have started sewing the blocks together but I love the thought of separating the blocks with sashing to show the blocks off. Blockheads 4 Designers! It has been fun! We will keep this link in each week's post here ON OUR BLOG as a resource. Something else may interrupt my plan. Lisa, thank you so much for your contributions to the stitch a long. I am so, so happy you posted a layout idea. Ive completed 44 blocks and plan to sew this weekend to complete some more. I have so many patterns in my to-do list; unfortunately, Im adding to the list faster than I am completing quilts on the list. They all are printed and resting peacefully in a notebook-ready for when things slow down just a little. Looking forward to BH3, and hope youre one of the designers. My favourite version I think is the last, bottom right, which really does look like a square wheel, That one is my favorite too! Robin. I am often asked how much yardage do I need if I dont Hello, Quiltalongers! I already know that your finished quilt will be spectacular! I have really enjoyed this project because I have learned not to stress if I fall behind, it will eventually get done. Thanks! I have learned that I do not like basket blocks turned on their sides. Thank you for the giveaway. Some of them are complex and challenging and some are simple sampler quilt blocks. I used your fat quarter kit for my quilt and I love it! Stack the half-triangle squares as shown with the corner points of the squares - or the drawn line - placed on a line of the cutting mat as shown. Hi there! Place the ruler on the line you've used as the guide and cut. Blockheads 4 Mixed Block Layout Using twenty-five large 9" blocks and twenty-four small 4" blocks, this layout will make a quilt that finishes at 68" x 68". The blocks will be listed in reverse order - the newest blocks are first. May 2018 Coloring Books So, 49 done. Know that you touch many people! The instructions for this block can be found on Jenelle's blog -Pieces to Treasure. Good Morning from cold Wisconsin! While I am doing my BH4 in scrappy Civil War reproductions I wanted to say I thoroughly enjoyed reading and studying your color studies. Solana Sunflower Fabric I am leaning repro. I have yet to start any blocks, but plan to make this quilt when time allows. Don't miss the other blockheads involved in this project: Betsy ChutchianCorey Yoder of Coriander QuiltJanet ClareJan PatekJen KingwellJoanna Figueroa of Fig TreeJo MortonLaurie SimpsonLisa Bongean of Primitive GatheringsLissa Alexander of Moda Lynne Hagmeier of Kansas TroublesMe & My Sister DesignsRobin PickensSherri McConnell of A Quilting LifeStacy Iest HsuVanessa Goertzen of Lella BoutiqueCarrie Nelson. You might have some sewing to finish up Hello, all my Granny Square/ Family Reunion QAL'er's. I have only the last 2 blocks to finish and have parts 1 and 3 together. I also learned to use Lisas trick of starching those small pieces for a much better result! Blockheads 4 starts on Wednesday, March 23, and ends on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. For those of you are new to Blockheads, it is a quilt sampler sew-a-long sponsored by Moda Fabrics and has a free quilt block pattern each week for a number of weeks to make a sampler. I will be back to see what you are up to each week. LB, I live on a lake in beautiful Butte Des Morts, WI. Quilt Shows And Festivals Just not enough time in a day. I am often asked how much yardage do I need if I dont Hello, Quiltalongers! My son is transferring back to Camp Pendleton in a few months and buying a house in the Temecula area. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. 3, Sunshine Star by Sherri McConnell - Block 2. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. Most can also be made as 8" blocks. This week we mixed up the reds a bit and used several of the fabrics from our RED & CREAM starter pack. I mocked up a few, thinking of Thatched and mixing it with your other favorite fabrics or whatever you have in your stash. Hopscotch Happy If you plan on going, make sure you look for it. Quilting was and is very important to me as friend got me started after our son passed away . I think I could be finished by the end of June but well see. I have taken the suggestion from Jo Morton of clipping the seams to be able to stagger the seams when setting the blocks together. Business Tips Have a look at her block for our sampler quilt. MODA BLOCKHEADS 2018 ROUND 2, beginning at the 6th of June. So, I have not sewn any blocks, but plan to start pulling fabrics for my Blockhead blocks. Christmas Quilt Books I have all 52 blocks finished as well as some of the alternate blocks which I will use on the back of my quilt. There are so many blocks and so much work to do in my life. . Holidays I wanted to make the foundation paper-piecing sheets so that I would be forced to (or have a good excuse to) put in time learning more about my software every week. September 2020 I'm so glad you like the options. endstream endobj 39 0 obj <> endobj 40 0 obj <. I have no blocks completed but Ive printed out them all. Looking forward to the new year, have you ever considered making a Temperature Quilt? Tutorials This is the drawing of the finished quilt - it measures 72" x 78". I loved your blocks. Let's make some holiday ornaments for decorating and gift giving. The small blocks could use soft Washed Linen, Oatmeal and Toast with Pink Grapefruit, Smoked Paprika and Aged Penny. What a nice name for this last block. Thank you for what you do! Thank you for sharing your talents with us. Jan's block made with prints mixed from recent collections. I have only 19 blocks done so far but have started working on them once again. Moda has teamed up with Martingale Publishing and published a book for Moda 2017 Blockheads Block Patterns with finishing instructions. Thank you to all you designers for giving your time. Just waiting on those last 2 blocks. I had a great time with this project. October 2020 You can pause momentarily to say out loud, OHH, AWWW for our newest Bella 2 color quilt, TimePiece. Love that you share your life with us! 10, Nine-Patch by Laurie Simpson - Block No. Loved BH1 and BH2. Modas sew alongs are well done and sew much fun. But we still have some work to do before the quilt is finished. Thanks for sharing your time and talents with us. But Ive been loving seeing all the completed blocks! I have done 40 blocks so far . I have other projects that need to get finished first. Designer of colorful florals for Moda fabrics. Through quilting I have made many fantastic friends. Today, Wednesday March 23, 2022, is the beginning of Moda Blockheads 4. I havent had a chance to make any blocks, but Ive been collecting them. May 2017 Ive learned that I CAN do teeny, futzy blocks, but Ive also learned that I need to retire before I can do them well. Wild Blossoms Fabric Sew remaining border strips on top and bottom; trim ends to form exact corners. I have LOVED reading the designers blogs, their color choices and methods and familiarizing myself with fabric lines and patterns they create. Thank you. Welcome to Our Garden Rolling Petals Sew Along! January 2023 Use this link to sign-up - and don't forget to click the little box for the blog: https://modafabrics.com/inspiration-resources/newsletter, Love the block- came together quickly. Am enjoying seeing everyones color choices and am looking forward to seeing completed quilt tops. LOOK and ASK for our products in your local quilt shopsOR even TALKING and spreading the word about us is supporting usas you know all you have to do is be EXCITED about what you are doing and share it and that someone has to be in on it too! If you're on social media, be sure to check out #modablockheads to see the blocks everyone is making. Some days the only time I have for stitching is in the car line at school pickup time. Looking forward to more settings from designers also. Each Wednesday, the designer who provided that week's block design will blog about the block (or Moda will release it if they don't do blogs) and you can get the pattern as a digital download from the blog posts shared. Thank you for all you do. I think I have A.D.D! Quilt Market August 2017 Oh what fun!! November 2017 If the weather stays as crappy as they are predicting it should be a no brainer! Thank you to all the designers for a great Sew along!! I just love to see your choices and how they affect the resulting block. Looking forward to starting Blockheads 4. Giftware & Home Decor I've missed these! OCD, I was really good with starting my blocks but back in September I fell of the train. I have five blocks completed. You could use any of the blocks from Blockheads 4 to create these projects. I have a quilt retreat to attend in a couple weeks and hope to have all the blocks done before I go. December 2019 Carolina Lilies I enjoy your down-to-earth approach to everything and that you always think about us as quilters and how you can make things easier and work better for us. May 2012 Art Products Towards The Sun SFWeeklyDesigns Have a relaxing tripyou deserve it!! Meet Me in the Garden Video Tutorial Release Archive, 2023 Schedule for Primitive Gatherings & The Gathering. I did make AND finish Blockheads 1 and it will be in the Vermont Quilt Festival this year! Where is the instructions for Blockhead 14? I am also proud to have only used my stash, in keeping with my promise to be on a fabric diet. November 2019 Senior parent care severely restricts sewing time for now, but it is what matters most. This Archive will be updated each week by MODA, in descending chronological order, with the newest block at the top. I have loved having this weekly challenge and am pleased with the quilts design. January 2020 I have really enjoyed the Moda Blockheads 2 quilt-a-long. Nutcracker The complete list of Designer blocks, bonus blocks, setting options and blog posts for Blockheads 4. Moda's blog:. I love the different sizes of blocks that are included. Thanks so much. The first few blocks were such a shot in the dark. Some of the teal/aquas that would work well here are Seafoam, Peacock, Pond, Turquoise, Ocean, Horizon. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. Before making blocks, please read the Basic Instructions. And they love Layer Cakes! Check out the other designers for Moda Blockheads too and share your blocks on the facebook group! Criss Cross Kisses Fat Eighth Patterns There's still time to join in this fun project. Not a one! I am betting it will be nothing short of gorgeous. The list of Moda Designers for Block Heads 3 in the order of sharing blocks: For ALL of the links to the patterns for Block Heads 2, Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique has the list - Moda Block Heads 2: The Finish Line. Its always fun to see everyones color choices too! This is Corey of Coriander Quilts , and Im excited to be sharing my block with Meet Mario Navar You know the saying, The stars aligned? Well, that seems to be the case with Mario as Hello all, so excited to introduce m newest booklets. I watched BH1 from a distance but decided to get into BH2 and had so much fun. Then decide I like something else better and second guess myself. that demand 1st priority but hoping there will be a bit of a slow down at some point that will mean time for my blocks. I have completed the first two blocks. This is a listing with links for all 52 blocks in the Block Heads 2 quilt. Sherri's Cooee blocks made with Sherri & Chelsi's coming-this-Fall collection, Emma. :), Blockhead 3 pdf will not open from 5-11 please help love this resource thank you, Love your blockheads. This is a first for me to work with such small pieces and detail. I absolutely LOVE your work. Valerie @ Quilts and Treasures in Massachusetts, Love Blockheads have completed 2 now working on 3. I also like your layout its organized and showcases each of the blocks so they stand apart and therefore fit together so well!. This was a huge stretch for me to choose random block colors without knowing how they will all come together Thank you and the other designers for the challenge =) This will be a treasure and a story to share one day as many prayers, for my beautiful adult girls, are wrapped in these blocks as I cut & sewed each week! It IS your grandmother's quilt! Also working with applique is always calming. Safe travels! We will announce it in our newsletter, as soon as we hear anything. Read on for more info on how to get started, including a palette of Bella Solids and a temperature tracker download. It IS your grandmother's quilt! Mini Quilts I love it. Pansy's Posies Seeing the incredible variety of interpretations for each new block has me thinking about using colors and combinations that so far Ive avoided. Village Quilt But it will get done. Kyoto Steps Learned alot of different block styles and techniques. I did Blockhead 3 and it is a favorite quilt! Perhaps the best thing Ive learned is to pace myself and not beat myself up when life gets in the way! So happy it is time for Moda Blockheads again! Have Fun!! Woot! What have I learned? I have three sons: Lance (forever 29), Luke 33, Jake 32, and two grand-babies, Little Man and O-Bug. Gives the eyes a rest. There are a few notes about using this layout for a larger quilt, but yardage and cutting hasn't been calculated. Next time I plan to stock up on your tiny triangles papers and maintain my sanity. I love your layout alternative. With Blockheads 2 what Ive learned is that its not brain surgery and Ill get the blocks done when they get done. Yay! The assembling of the Zen Chic layout. Jenelle's fabric pull mixes towelings from her Lakeside Toweling collection and quilting cottons from Sweetfire Road's Midnight In The Garden. One Background and Assorted Lights/Medium/Darks: Assorted Lights/Mediums/Darks for blocks = 30 to 32 Fat Quarters or scraps to total approximately 8 yards. We'll update this every week as new blocks are released. I try a new technique or new way of piecing blocks or resizing blocks to build new skills. To keep track of all the blog posts, Designer setting options, and other Blockheads-related posts, the best resource is -Blockheads 4 Archive. Red Velvet. I love the projects each week. Ive enjoyed seeing everyones blocks come together. I have 43 blocks completed. I have used my 4 " Cooee block four times for the lumbar pillow but you could use 4 different blocks, if you prefer. We have not heard a hint if the Moda designers have anything new planned. Ive finished 50 blocks, still working on #51 with its 5000 pieces. I have every block finished that you have shown because I bought your fabric and love the colors.cant wait to finish! We did it! And sent me back down the rabbit hole of fabric selections to do justice to these ideas! Thanks so much to the designers for their creativity. Robin, YOUR OTIONS OF DOING THIS FIRST BLOCK ARE CREATIVE AND BEAUTIFUL HI FROM MEXICO CITY, Hi right back! Press the seams in the direction of the arrows. The possibilities are endless. Using 36 blocks, I plan on making a center with 4 blocks of the 9" size with a ring of 4 1/2" blocks around it and then a ring of 9" blocks around that, with sashing separating the outer ring of blocks. Deco Garden The quilt top finishes at 67" x 67". Assembly Lay out the pieces for one quarter as shown. The bitty Cooee blocks - 4" finished. But, they are on my to-do list. 2 1/2 yards of 108" extra-wide backing Im a little over half way done I think. Moda Blockheads Round 4 Line-Up Block 1: Lynn Hagmeier of Kansas Troubles Quilters (March 23, 2022) Square Wheel Block Block 2: Jenelle Kent of Pieces of Pieces to Treasure (March 30, 2022) Cooee Block Block 3: Laurie Simpson of Minick & Simpson (April 6, 2022) Kouign Amann Block Block 4: Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs (April 13, 2022) Spinner The layout options are after the blocks. And we are going to provide you some handy instructions on how to assemble the whole quilt using the Zen Chic layout. Spain is an amazing place as Im sure all your ports have been spectacular. Trade Shows Have a great trip. Definite Plus Please comment and tell me how many blocks you have completed so far and something you have learned during Block Heads or if you already know everything tell me something funny or why stitching is so important to youI will pick a couple of winners, and promise some fun prizes!!! Can you address this? I was waiting until I saw a final design , so that I could choose my fabric wisely to create a nice layout and a quilt I would enjoy. Many, many thanks to Moda and all the designers. Im working on a quilt for my soon to be born granddaughter, Ericca. I'm putting Block 1 in the center and using a cheery yellow like a sun with rays reaching out. Doing some piecing and/or a little applique EVERY WEEK is making me a better quilter. Color Studies September 2021 Blockstep Quilt Before making blocks, please read the Basic Instructions. Robin, COLOR STORIES! Theyve made my HSTs so much more accurate and quick to do. December 2011. Since it was a much more simple block, we decided to do a 6 version for this second one since we will do a variety of block sizes for the various weeks and use a multi block setting. We also continue with the Moda Blockheads QAL. Pretty much by now everyone knows what QAL stands for- Quilt Along. Bear Cubs Round the Campfire by Robin Pickens - Block 53, Intersection by Stacy Iest Hsu - Block 52, Spark Plug by Vanessa Goertzen for Lella Boutique - Block 51, Night and Day by Laurie Simpson - Block 50, X Marks The Spot by Lissa Alexander - Block 49, Where To Go by Brigitte Heitland for Zen Chic - Block 47, Bachelor Buttons by Jen Kingwell - Block 41, Mad About Plaid by Robin Pickens - Block 39, Fractured Rainbow by Stacy Iest Hsu - Block 38, Fixer Upper by Vanessa Goertzen - Block 37, Broken Dishes by Laurie Simpson - Block 36, Coming Together by Lissa Alexander - Block 35, Walking In Circles by Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic - Block 33, Beeskep And Flower by Jan Patek - Block 32, Basket Collector by Betsy Chutchian - Block 31, Love At Home by Sherri McConnell - Block 30, Broken Dishes by Joanna Figueroa - Block 28, Corner Garden by Robin Pickens - Block 25, Won't You Be My Neighbor by Stacy Iest Hsu - Block 24, Lucky Penny by Vanessa Goertzen for Lella Boutique - Block 23, Hen & Chicks by Laurie Simpson - Block 22, Compass Point by Brigitte Heitland - Block 19, Summer Breeze by Joanna Figueroa - Block 14, Blooming Love by Robin Pickens - Block No. The link to the Designer blog and the Block Instructions will be added on Wednesday by 8:00 AM CDT. Moda Blockheads Round 4 Line-Up. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH AND I WOULD LOVE TO JOIN THIS PROGRAM, Would love to join this program. Red Velvet. I've spent 25 minutes going through everything I could click on and still no pattern. I have made about a dozen blocks, but hope to catch up this summer. The first is a diagonal setting for mixed-sizes of blocks, and the second is a General Layout for single-size blocks in a straight setting. Toward the end, we will make some final alternations but this will be our general layout throughout the program. Lisa thank you for your design work on this awesome BH2 project! Thank you for all that you share with us and all the work that goes into that. Come quilt-along with Moda designers: Lynne Hagmeier, Betsy Chutchian, Jan Patek, Jo Morton, Lisa Bongean, Carrie Nelson and a few mystery guest appearances. Depending on the fabrics she uses for each block, she's pretty sure she'll need a little more of a few of them. Block 2. Sewcialites 1 by Michelle White, -----------------------------------------. Tea Towels Table Topper I Blockheads 1, this was so challenging, but this time, I decided to just push through and I love the way this technique provides definition and a gentler edge to the appliqued pieces. Thanks to all the designers! Sliding Shoji Screens Table Runner If you're not familiar with Jenelle's Moda toweling, it mixes well with quilting cottons, and it's very soft. English Paper Piecing Oh your blocks are gorgeous too. June 2021 There's NO SEWING! We'll update this every week as new blocks are released. Too many things happening (LIFE!) Need to check my details and sew my corner sample to double check and I'll be posting more details on the settings and what fabric it needs, sizes, etc, in a couple weeks. Of course, we are not going to disappoint you. Life is crazyso I have no blocks made, zero-zilch. I am making it like yours and it is taking quite a bit of time to piece all of those triangles, but I am loving it!!!! Pattern Play Love your work. Welcome to Moda 2018 Blockheads #2 - A FREE Block of the Week Program! Hope your having a wonderful trip! Block 18 pattern cannot be accessed from this Moda site, and when I found it through Jan Patek's blog, its headed Block 19. modafabrics Published: Sep 28 2022 - 02:00 Welcome to the Moda Blockheads - Round 4! Since I havent started making blocks for this quilt yet, maybe Ill start next Wednesday and make my first bunch of blocks. Mod Flower Box Maybe your layout will help. Still plugging away at it and hope to eventually finish all the blocks. I am also mixing in Thatched basics in these colors to help unify the color stories and provide a nice balance of blender fabrics and print fabrics. The . Ive learned to do applique by turning the edges under! In fact, I bought your fabrics for BH@ and just love them. November 2020 But we still have one more block to make. June 2017 Your comment will be posted after it is approved. Creative Grids Rulers May 2016 I am doing it in scrappy yellow, gray and black, not sure how the appliqu will look may have to add orange. Enjoy your trip. I did Moda BH2 in 2 colorways and have done over 3/4 off the blocks twice! All of your family and friends are going to be so impressed AND!!!!! BH3! Details: More accurate HSTs means more accurate blocks. November 2014 I learned that a quieter background is better in the smaller blockssome of mine are crazy! Moda grandmothers share the pleasures and inspiration sewing for their grandkids provides. Color Play Quilts Most of my patterns belong to you and meeting you at Quilt Con in Nashville was a thrill, its amazing one person has so much talent. View all posts by lisabongean. Add a little soft pink with Petal 56. This small block is only 4" x 4", and makes for a lovely little project like a Valentine's greeting card, pincushion, an . The link to the Designer blog will be added on Wednesday, and the link to the block instructions will be added on Friday. The blocks will be listed in reverse order - the newest blocks are first. Were at the end of our quiltalong! April 2022 This sewing helped me heal. The blocks will be listed in order and the Final Assembly Instructions are at the end. (This is especially good when there are a lot of them!). I still have far to go but am so inspired by the layouts and looking forward to finishing. I can also see using isolated blocks for smaller projects or as fillers where needed. Thatched Crimson and Scarlet pair with Sprig, Pine, Spruce and Sprout. I have learned how to think outside the box in colors and putting the blocks together. I make lap quilts to give away. Modern to transitional quilt designer. I love your block with all the little half square triangles-my favorites! Its a little bit sad, we have had so much fun together making our sampler quilt. Tulip Tango Get Your Mitts on These: Sew Your Own Insanely Stylish Oven Gloves! Ive really enjoyed the tips given by some of the designers along the way. I have fabrics pulled and read all the post about the blocks. Sure dont know everything so heres your something funny my youngest (the smart aleck!) Etsy Color And Quilt Shop December 2022 I love your layout, gives a bit of a calming effect! Ive learned a lot from doing the blockheads 2 qal. And they love Layer Cakes! The layout is divided into four parts. That color combination will look fabulous in my house. I had a car accident in August that slowed me down. Calendar Tea Towel #ModaStitchPink November 2021 Curved Block Quilts I see that there are others like me, that have not made the blocks. I learned your technique for starching fabrics for piecing small blocks accurately.came in very handy so thank you so much. I laid them all out the other day and they are really busy. And like your layout with the smashing in it. In this post well share the last block STAR DANCE designed by Joanna Figueroa. Block Heads 3 Layout Option 3 Block Heads 3 Layout Option 4 - General Layout Here is the list of the fourteen Block Heads 3 Designers : Corey Yoder of Coriander Quilts Sherri McConnell of A Quilting Life
