The larger ones are my last. Making only one block (sometimes it was 3) blocks a week let me have the luxury of time to do some great piecing! I have only one block left to complete. This week we mixed up the reds a bit and used several of the fabrics from our RED & CREAM starter pack. I have saved all 52 blocks for MBH2, and the MBH1 files as well. I love your block with all the little half square triangles-my favorites! You could use any of the blocks from Blockheads 4 to create these projects. I have used my 4 " Cooee block four times for the lumbar pillow but you could use 4 different blocks, if you prefer. Organization Lisa, Ive learned sooooon much. You have inspired me! Really like your layout, so will be paying close attention! It's September, it's National Sewing Month, and this is what's on our calendar. Cooee by Jenelle Kent of Pieces to Treasure is Block 2 for Blockheads. Youre not afraid of teeny tiny pieces and those blocks are the most fun to make. Red Velvet. :), http://www.unitednotions.com/BH3_14-Joanna-Figueroa-Summer-Breeze.pdf, Hi Stephanie - They're all here. endstream endobj 39 0 obj <> endobj 40 0 obj <. I have learned how to think outside the box in colors and putting the blocks together. Join 39,658 other subscribers by entering your email address below! Isn't this gorgeous? Finished size approx. Moda's Blockheads Facebook Group is also excited, and there are so many beautiful fabric pulls to see - Moda Blockheads Facebook Group. October 2013 And they love Layer Cakes! Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas week! I think this could work well with a center using Chocolate Bar or Charcoal with Cocoa or Stone. September 2018 Can you believe it? CLICK HERE FOR THE ARCHIVE OF ALL OF THE MODA BLOCKHEADS 3 BLOCKS WE HAVE HAD SO FAR! Before making blocks, please read the Basic Instructions. Welcome to the Moda Block Heads - Round 3! sb/c`Zv!@0:Og`8Q - I love the different sizes of blocks that are included. I love your layout, gives a bit of a calming effect! The small blocks could use soft Washed Linen, Oatmeal and Toast with Pink Grapefruit, Smoked Paprika and Aged Penny. It's September, it's National Sewing Month, and this is what's on our calendar. December 2022 Blockheads 4 Designers! Im a little over half done. 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. Glad you like the setting idea and you did not miss it. Overall, Ive gained so much skill with accuracy love the tiny pieces. The small HST in those are 1 1/2" finished with a 3" square center piece. I did Blockhead 3 and it is a favorite quilt! But it will get done. Lisa, thank you so much for your contributions to the stitch a long. Everything we've shared so far is linked below. Charm Pack Quilts Week 2. When with a basic red, cream and blue color palette, the layout is very busy. 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. Depending on the fabrics she uses for each block, she's pretty sure she'll need a little more of a few of them. - Find it all out in this blog post. Hi Mary - The pattern for the pillow is on Jenelle's blog -https://www.piecestotreasure.com/post/free-pillow-pattern-blockheads-4, Our CatalogsWholesale InfoCalendarContactModa JobsFAQsPrivacy Policy, Inspiration + ResourcesProject Jelly RollRuby Star SocietyNewsletter Subscribe, Moda Bake Shop Cake Mix Sew-Along Free Patterns Fabric Downloads, Moda Fabrics and Moda Home are United Notions companies 2022 Moda Fabrics + Supplies Powered by triGroup, Moda Fabrics and Moda Home are United Notions companies, 2022 Moda Fabrics + Supplies Powered by triGroup, https://www.piecestotreasure.com/post/free-pillow-pattern-blockheads-4. Ive completed 44 blocks and plan to sew this weekend to complete some more. Let's make some holiday ornaments for decorating and gift giving. Thank you so much for doing your colour studies again for BH4. Poppy Mae Fabric Making two rows of repeating elements of these made the quilt wide enough for me mattress. We are almost done with this Moda Blockheads Quilt Along. Keep up the good work. I did BH1 and Magic of Christmas, but along came life.so I picked out the 6 blocks from BH2 to make a throw quilt. August 2021 You have expanded your collection of different blocks, all free to use in all kinds of several projects. This has been a wonderful experience and Im looking forward to BH3. November 2022 K +n*'0pt0u40dt00 )C3l $A |`C I want to THANK everyone who supported us during this SAL especially those of you who now FOLLOW US on our social media platforms, who BUY from us directly or Definite Plus I loved every block, and I stretched my skills by making pieced replacement blocks for the applique blocks. Our designer of this week is Robin Pickens with her Block Bear Cubs Round. I just love to see your choices and how they affect the resulting block. Holidays This Archive includes the links to everything shared for Blockheads 4 - Designer blocks, Bonus blocks, setting options, blog posts, and so on. I look forward every week to the mystery blocks and each designers surprising interpretations, I incorporate many of the blocks in my charity quilts for the children hospital and learn new techniques every time. Place the ruler on the line you've used as the guide and cut. You can pause momentarily to say out loud, OHH, AWWW for our newest Bella 2 color quilt, TimePiece. Let's make some holiday ornaments for decorating and gift giving. Chocolate. 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. People have sent us emails and messages asking about directions on how to put the quilt together. Hope to get the rest finished this week. Love It!!! Wool projects are the best for that lots of your patterns & wools have been there with me! September 2022 Press Through quilting I have made many fantastic friends. Ive learned from looking at all the wonderful blocks from MB2 that you need a color or fabric plan. So, 49 done. November 2013 I only have 8 completed but have faithfully printed them and follow the FB Moda Blockheads page, I get lots of inspiration from the page and want to thank all of the designers this year. I am slow. I have a quilt retreat to attend in a couple weeks and hope to have all the blocks done before I go. There's NO SEWING! Still working on Blockheads 1, plus a dozen or so other ufos. I did do your finish for Round 1 and love it. Or 4 corners of color with the center squares reflecting the outer colors. I think I could be finished by the end of June but well see. SFWeeklyDesigns Looking forward to the new year, have you ever considered making a Temperature Quilt? July 2017 Love the blockheads . So every time we make a 12 version, that will take care of (4) 6 blocks. I tried block one just to see if I could do it. Thank you for all you do. Do you also have a large collection of your favorite fabric scraps at home? Looking forward to starting Blockheads 4. I'm so glad you like the options. They all are printed and resting peacefully in a notebook-ready for when things slow down just a little. The bitty Cooee blocks - 4" finished. Of course, we are not going to disappoint you. But we still have some work to do before the quilt is finished. December 2017 There will be 56 blocks and each can be made in at least two sizes - 6" and 12". 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. I mocked up a few, thinking of Thatched and mixing it with your other favorite fabrics or whatever you have in your stash. Deadling to enter is 6/14/2023.Join our Wrapped in Love Pillow Club!Union Square Give-Away! Its a tremendous help on small pieces. Coloring Books Etsy Color And Quilt Shop I am catching up though. Welcome back to the Glimmer & Gleam quiltalong. I thought I had decided on making all in 9 inch but now that I have seen your lay out ideas I am no longer sure. Thanks Susan! Newsletter & Adding: If you'd like to receive the Inspiration+Resources Blockheads posts on Wednesday via e-mail, you will need to sign up here - Newsletter Blog Sign-Up. June 2019 She would cut and read instructions and I would sew . I have not made a single block but I do try to do something quilty every day. I have yet to start any blocks, but plan to make this quilt when time allows. I'm so glad you enjoy the color studies. I learned to better trust myself to make small changes to the blocks/layout of the quilt, individualizing it to make it my own. Color placement and selection, curved seams, tiny pieces, mirror images, pattern reading, attention to detail, persistence and most of all, I learned to let go of my strive for perfection and enjoy the process. I already have borders and backing for its current size. I have completed the first two blocks. We'll update this every week as new blocks are released. Fringe Quilt As last year we have these well known Moda designers on board: Lynne Hagmeier of Kansas Troubles - Betsy Chutchian - Jan Patek - Jo Morton - Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings. Robin, COLOR STORIES! Giveaway Dont miss Modas Giveaway to win a Layer Cake from the designer of the week! This is the FIRST stitch a long that I have participated in AND kept up to date (generally). Safe travels! Its the first time I have participated in something like this. July 2013 I didn't forget, the first of several layout options we have to share. But I will finish! This is beyond awesome. Moda will then post the block pattern later in the week. Quilt Books I cant wait to see your layout! :), Blockhead 3 pdf will not open from 5-11 please help love this resource thank you, Love your blockheads. Cant wait to see your finish and have really enjoyed following along. Spoonflower 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". This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Which is why I have five blocks in five totally unrelated color schemes. Something else may interrupt my plan. Happy Sewing!! Village Quilt There are sixteen 1-yard pieces. 2 to go and Im hoping to do them today. I have all 52 blocks finished as well as some of the alternate blocks which I will use on the back of my quilt. I stopped counting, but now that I see and LOVE your lay out, I am going to lay all my squares out. Thanks! To this day if have not sewed for some time I feel restless inside. Trade Shows I have too many irons in the fire right now, but I have saved them all and plan to continue working on it, and especially now that you have shown your setting. MATERIALS NEEDED: (we used fabrics from my line Paper and More Paper), for the quilt center background: 4 assorted Low Volumes, each 3/8 yard, for the border: 2 3/8 yard of a low volume (could be the same print you're using for the quilt center background), 5/8 yards for binding (I picked a bright red from my line Spotted), From the assorted fabrics for the center background, cut a total of 40 squares, each 6 1/2" x 6 1/2", For the border, split your border fabrics lengthwise in 4 equal strips, which should be about 10 1/2" x 85" (they are slightly longer, so you can adjust them to the actually needed length later). Enjoyed this project very much. 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 do keep a page on my blog with references to past blocks (click on one and it takes you to the post). Senior parent care severely restricts sewing time for now, but it is what matters most. This is a listing with links for all 52 blocks in the Block Heads 2 quilt. I use your 6 inch square ruler(with 1/8 markings) a lot, for all blocks and have appreciated how accurate it is! Fat Quarter Shop Sewing In the layout, many spots will call for (4) 6 blocks to be sewn together to form a 12 block, so we will work on that a bit more. Hi there! Hi, Lisa. Layer Cake Quilts I laid them all out the other day and they are really busy. There's NO SEWING! I learned that a quieter background is better in the smaller blockssome of mine are crazy! What I have learned is all about color- dont over think it, just sew it. Thanks! Moda Blockheads Round 4 Line-Up. Blushing Peonies Fabric I did make AND finish Blockheads 1 and it will be in the Vermont Quilt Festival this year! You might have some sewing to finish up Hello, all my Granny Square/ Family Reunion QAL'er's. Quilting was and is very important to me as friend got me started after our son passed away . The symmetry pleases my ocd and the sashing is definitely a plus. I learned your technique for starching fabrics for piecing small blocks accurately.came in very handy so thank you so much. Tutorials November 2019 Thank you for bringing us another amazing quilt. Sewing the 6 finished blocks has been a challenge but Im learning that starch can a key to accuracy. Ive made exactly zero blocks, but I have learned how to make good use of my printer! This Archive will be updated each week by MODA, in descending chronological order, with the newest block at the top. And a few can be made as 4" blocks. Robin Pickens Shop For Quilt Patterns Thank you and all the other designers. Quilt Samplers 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! Workshops And Lectures, March 2023 Woot! This uses thirty-six (36) 9" finished blocks in a straight setting with sashing. One thing Ive learned or already knew but have been reminded of is color/fabric placement. I am often asked how much yardage do I need if I dont Hello, Quiltalongers! Towards The Sun Sewcialites Ive collected all the patterns, and pulled fabrics five or six times. 11, Windmill by Stacy Iest Hsu - Block No. I have finished 26 blocks which I guess is exactly half. Snow again. Other blocks are cut ready to start. Welcome to the Moda Block Heads - Round 3! I have learned that i love this creative art and it helps my brain to calm itself. The link to the Designer blog will be added on Wednesday, and the link to the block instructions will be added on Friday. Thanks so much for being a part of the SAL. says hes glad I quilt because it keeps me out of the bars at night! (We know that Tammy stacks more than four squares when she's sewing at home.). Sew two border strips to the left and right and shorten them so that they match the upper and lower edges. I tried to sign up to get your blog posts by email. I am proud to be a designer for Moda Fabrics! I like the smashing idea youve presented, may try it myself! The half square triangles are 3 x 6" finished size and the square blocks were made with leftover pieces from my other blocks in the quilt top. Good Morning from cold Wisconsin! 11/14/2018 Update: If you are looking for the Moda 2017 Blockheads, our free pattern page has been removed by request. I did do this but will I know receive you blog posts via email? I need to do blocks 50-52. I now have more Primitive Gatherings kits, fabric, wool and patterns in my stash than anything else. My favourite version I think is the last, bottom right, which really does look like a square wheel, That one is my favorite too! You can pause momentarily to say out loud, OHH, AWWW for our newest Bella 2 color quilt, TimePiece. Where is the instructions for Blockhead 14? The Moda All-Stars like cake. What Ive learned?? Wish I would have waited as I like your setting better, Oh well, the first setting will be just fine. 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 To keep track of all the blog posts, Designer setting options, and other Blockheads-related posts, the best resource is - Blockheads 4 Archive. For the Moda Blockheads QAL we are proceeding with Block 54 hosted by Janet Clare. Take Flight with Twisted Geese: A Fun Twist on the Classic Flying Geese Block. Doing some piecing and/or a little applique EVERY WEEK is making me a better quilter. Youre lucky youre missing out on this new system! July 2019 The link to the Designer blog will be added on Wednesday, and the link to the block instructions will be added on Friday. Its way more work. Read on for more info on how to get started, including a palette of Bella Solids and a temperature tracker download. Today, Wednesday March 23, 2022, is the beginning of Moda Blockheads 4. Ive sewn blocks that I have not sewn before, learned some new techniques, but mostly I let myself play with the fabrics I chose and the placement of themsome worked some not so much but I left themI found that when sewn together with the other blocks they worked just fine. Really enjoyed the entire process. Welcome to Our Garden Rolling Petals Sew Along! So far I have made around 25 blocks using Halloween fabrics. Thank you for doing this I have thoroughly enjoyed following along with everyone and seeing what is going on in the quilting world. Let's go! Only two blocks left! This is such a fabulous resource! September 2017 Ive learned that I really like scrappy, sampler quilts with different sized blocks! With Blockheads 2 what Ive learned is that its not brain surgery and Ill get the blocks done when they get done. I have only made a few blocks so far. Ive completed all 52 blocks, including #31 my first curved piecing ever. You can visit Lynne's blog. I have been gone two weeks nowis if kind of funny that I miss my sewing studio the most????? Kyoto Steps The pieced block will measure 5" x 5". Bonus blocks from Moda will come out on Fridays (about once a month). 3, Sunshine Star by Sherri McConnell - Block 2. Zen Chic brings you a mini version of Block 5 in the Moda Blockheads 3 free year long sew along, using the Just Red and More Paper fabric collections. I am often asked how much yardage do I need if I dont Hello, Quiltalongers! If you're not familiar with Jenelle's Moda toweling, it mixes well with quilting cottons, and it's very soft. Beautiful quilt though. Love, love, love your designs!! Thanks all designers and Moda for this great qal. Sew Alongs We decided to take the opportunity and . I love your color studies. Making those with foundation paper piecing is surely the best way to do them!! Thank, Robin, for again providing much stimulation and ideas through your color studies for the blockhead blocks. The Nine Patch in the center gives a nice place to play with patchwork squares and treat them as a checkerboard, scrappy random light and dark or playing up the plus sign in the center. Have not started. Our CatalogsWholesale InfoCalendarContactModa JobsFAQsPrivacy Policy, Inspiration + ResourcesProject Jelly RollRuby Star SocietyNewsletter Subscribe, Moda Bake Shop Cake Mix Sew-Along Free Patterns Fabric Downloads, Moda Fabrics and Moda Home are United Notions companies 2022 Moda Fabrics + Supplies Powered by triGroup, Moda Fabrics and Moda Home are United Notions companies, 2022 Moda Fabrics + Supplies Powered by triGroup, Lissa's blog post about her block and the story behind the name, Robin's blog post with block instructions, Laurie's post with an Uneven Nine-Patch Block variation for 4" and 8" blocks, Lisa's blog post with piecing and half-triangle square paper tips, Brigitte's post with ideas for how else to use the block, Jan's post sharing Birdhouse and other projects, Block 4 Instructions & Appliqu Templates, Stacy Iest Hsu's Alternate Birdshouse Pieced Block, Betsy's post with piecing and pressing tips, Corey's post with alternate piecing method, Lisa Bongean's Instructions for a 4" version of Star Chain, The Cutting Table - BH3 Answers & Layouts, https://blog.figtreeandcompany.com/moda-blockheads-4-alternate-blocks/. I have taken the suggestion from Jo Morton of clipping the seams to be able to stagger the seams when setting the blocks together. (We don't ever see e-mail addresses, even for comments on the blog.). February 2018 The alternate layout is tempting!!! I have 20 blocks done. She called this block Star Dance. Welcome back to the Glimmer & Gleam quiltalong. In my mind, I'm thinking of the quilt background with either all white (actually Cream Thatched, my go-to background) or MAYBE a Cranberry Thatched background with the outer pink blocks. October 2015 What a nice name for this last block. Next time I plan to stock up on your tiny triangles papers and maintain my sanity. 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. I have made many of the blocks and will finish all of them. The blocks can be made with your fabric choices, and the instructions will give you all details for three different block sizes to make. The layout options are after the blocks. View all posts by lisabongean. THANKS! Just not enough time in a day. Assembly Lay out the pieces for one quarter as shown. BLOCK #1 is SQUARE WHEEL from Lynne Hagmeier of Kansas Troubles Quilters. LB, I live on a lake in beautiful Butte Des Morts, WI. Before making blocks, please read the Basic Instructions. May 2018 Abby Rose Looking forward to seeing new things in the months ahead. Fat Quarter Quilts I also love to cook when I get the chance. December 2020 You might have some sewing to finish up Hello, all my Granny Square/ Family Reunion QAL'er's. I am often asked how much yardage do I need if I dont Hello, Quiltalongers! Someday I will do these blocks, more than likely when Im retired. Will the quilt work with a single background? Lol Thank you! I am happy to be back and doing them and starting another fun quilt with this Blockheads group! Thank you to all the designers for a great Sew along!! This You'll have to read the Block 2 instructions to learn the origin of the name. December 2011. And sent me back down the rabbit hole of fabric selections to do justice to these ideas! I havent taken the time to sit down and decide on what fabrics I want to use. Love all your patterns Havent done any Block Heads yet, busy finishing off my triangle gatherings Hoping to start soon Enjoy your time in Spain.. Irene, from a sunny Cyprus. My son is transferring back to Camp Pendleton in a few months and buying a house in the Temecula area. Perhaps the best thing Ive learned is to pace myself and not beat myself up when life gets in the way! More accurate HSTs means more accurate blocks. I dont plan to start until I finish a large current project first. Life is the way. I had a great time with this project. There are a few notes about using this layout for a larger quilt, but yardage and cutting hasn't been calculated. Thank you for sharing all your talent with us !! Thank you for the giveaway. I cant wait to see it all together. Mexico City! Life is crazyso I have no blocks made, zero-zilch. Your trip sounds awesomeso envious! Its always fun to see everyones color choices too! I think my accuracy has vastly improved and I feel a whole lot more proficient on those smaller pieces and actually enjoy them far more than the larger blocks. I have learned that I do not like basket blocks turned on their sides. I loved your blocks. I have only 19 blocks done so far but have started working on them once again. You can find the fabric requirements and. We will announce it in our newsletter, as soon as we hear anything. Deco Garden Don't be shy about sharing your work because I love seeing the variety of blocks and the different designs that you all come up with it! I had a great time with this project. Hopscotch Happy Town Square Garden The design is by Anna Graham from Noodle-head and she also made an excellent tutorial where she is linking to another post for sewing instructions and photos. Im really really going to miss that. But before you go, hop on over to the Facebook group because Moda is giving away one last Layer Cake. I am up to date on the blocks and am looking forward to putting it together. are the spacers 2.5 in strips? A square pillow made with one 9" finished block. . Carrot. I did and decided to continue. I am retired and still cant keep up. If you search "corey layout" from within the group it pulls up some of them. This is Corey of Coriander Quilts, and I'm excited to be sharing my block with you for this round of Moda Block Heads. The first fourteen blocks are all on this page with links to the designer blog post, and then to the PDF with the instructions. for the quilt center background: 4 assorted Low Volumes, each 3/8 yard . The designer of that last block is Joanna Figueroa of figtreeandcompany.com. Pretty much by now everyone knows what QAL stands for- Quilt Along. Modern to transitional quilt designer. Hi Lisa! If you want to continue to see these great projectsyou have to be a part of it too! I have learned, once again, that there just isnt enough time in the day for everything Id like to do! 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. I am beyond excited to have 50 blocks done woohoo!!! Quilt Patterns Other Fabrics It has been a fun year. There's still time to join in this fun project. Ive loved waiting for the new blocks each week and have all of blocks done, yea me! And they love Layer Cakes! I am not sure how to calm the quilt down. Block 2. Giftware & Home Decor Just finished reading your blog havent looked at the last block yet. Pretty much by now everyone knows what QAL stands for- Quilt Along. The complete list of Designer blocks, bonus blocks, setting options and blog posts for Blockheads 4. But, they are on my to-do list. I kept up til January then my time became busy with making Quilt of Valor quilts to be displayed in a dinner in the orchard fund raiser for our local vets museum. I follow your blog and love your posts. And although this Quilt Along is over, we have something special for you to look forward to. 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 learned that appliqu and pieced blocks go together very nicely! I havent had a chance to make any blocks, but Ive been collecting them. I love your layout alternative. May 2022 Thanks for visiting and supporting Primitive Gathering Quilt Shop where I try to bring you the best Moda fabrics and wool projects anywhere! Love your work. Bountiful Sew Along Most can also be made as 8" blocks. Something I thought I would never do. . I may have missed it but how do we get the pattern for your surrounded square garden setting? Sliding Shoji Screens Thanks to all the designers! All of your family and friends are going to be so impressed AND!!!!! Thanks for all you do! Multiple Background and Assorted Lights/Mediums/Darks: Assorted prints for Background = 18 to 20 Fat Quarters of scraps to total approximately 5 yards, Assorted Lights/Mediums/Darks for blocks and Background = 48 to 50 Fat Quarters or scraps to total approximately 13-14 yards, WOW - 3 blocks today - Block 16, 17, & 18.