May 2017 SFWeeklyDesigns Block Heads 3 - Archive | Page 2 | modafabrics.com Thanks for all you do! does that count. Curved Block Quilts Oh what fun!! July 2013 Quilting was and is very important to me as friend got me started after our son passed away . I am catching up though. Pansy's Posies Join the pieces as shown. (click above image for details)May Bunny is shopping (alphabetically) through NEW ARRIVALS! Hope that there will be another coming up!. Read on for more info on how to get started, including a palette of Bella Solids and a temperature tracker download. If you're not familiar with Jenelle's Moda toweling, it mixes well with quilting cottons, and it's very soft. 81" x 81" MATERIALS NEEDED: (we used fabrics from my line Paper and More Paper). June 2020 So lets take a look. Im having trouble getting the pfd for block crown and star. Creative Grids Rulers Thank you. Week 2. I have no blocks completed but Ive printed out them all. There are so many blocks and so much work to do in my life. Its way more work. October 2020 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. I am a quilter, rugger, and gardener. I am moving slowly-I have only finished half the blocks. Wish I would have waited as I like your setting better, Oh well, the first setting will be just fine. This time its one from Joannas line Fig & Shirtings. That is it for this round of Moda Blockheads3 2020 Quilt Along. I love the projects you put out for us to do. It's September, it's National Sewing Month, and this is what's on our calendar. Love doing Moda Blockheads 1 and 2. Workshops And Lectures, March 2023 During Blockheads 1, I kept caught up every week. Definite Plus 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). Do you also have a large collection of your favorite fabric scraps at home? I loved learning new techniques and seeing other quilters blocks. So far I have made around 25 blocks using Halloween fabrics. Carrot. If you want to continue to see these great projectsyou have to be a part of it too! You might have some sewing to finish up Hello, all my Granny Square/ Family Reunion QAL'er's. I have 4 blocks to go (a 3 week trip to Texas stopped my progress); I realized my least favorite sizes are the 6 1/2 blocks with tiny pieces.they were a challenge. . Overall, Ive gained so much skill with accuracy love the tiny pieces. March 2022 I can see improvement throughout the progression of the blocks. If you're on social media, be sure to check out #modablockheads to see the blocks everyone is making. However, Ive printed out all the directions and the blocks that you have finished to give me a starting point for my fabric choices. Thank you blockheads one and two! The first fourteen blocks are all on this page with links to the designer blog post, and then to the PDF with the instructions. SHOPIFY I have printed out all the block patterns and I dutifully check all the makers blogs each week. Good morning Moda Friends! So excited to have kept up with the blocks, just have this block to finish. I'm so glad you like the options. Red Velvet. The larger ones are my last. Keep up the good work. We promised to share the list of the Moda Blockheads for Round 4. Moda Blockheads 4 So, 49 done. Or earthy warm fall colors with reds and tans. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. You'll probably want to make a few extra small blocks Jenelle loves making pillows with her toweling, she decorates her home with them, switching out covers with the seasons. This Archive includes the links to everything shared for Blockheads 4 - Designer blocks, Bonus blocks, setting options, blog posts, and so on. :). I think I could be finished by the end of June but well see. I think this could work well with a center using Chocolate Bar or Charcoal with Cocoa or Stone. She called this block Star Dance. Hope your cruise is wonderful. 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. Im in the sewing mojo anyhow, so might as well work on other things. March 2018 Ive completed all 52 blocks, including #31 my first curved piecing ever. I have 43 blocks completed. Practice with just a couple of squares until you get the hang of it, then you'll be off and running. Block 18 pattern cannot be accessed from this Moda site, and when I found it through Jan Patek's blog, its headed Block 19. I have learned that too many prints in a 6 block doesnt work. 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. July 2019 Guess I need to quit working I have collected all of these, but have not started yet. January 2018 Through quilting I have made many fantastic friends. All For the Moda Blockheads QAL we are proceeding with Block 54 hosted by Janet Clare. BH4 - Block 2 | modafabrics.com Looking forward to BH3, and hope youre one of the designers. well, no blocks done although fabric choices have been made. The link to the Designer blog will be added on Wednesday, and the link to the block instructions will be added on Friday. January 2020 I learned to be very careful in sewing blocks togethertoo large or too small of a seam will make a difference in the block size! Points, points, points..always good to have more practice in my world, so getting them right is very satisfying. Meet Me in the Garden Video Tutorial Release Archive, 2023 Schedule for Primitive Gatherings & The Gathering. I may have missed it but how do we get the pattern for your surrounded square garden setting? This small block is only 4" x 4", and makes for a lovely little project like a Valentine's greeting card, pincushion, an . Lisa, love BHs! Stitch Pink FREE Quilt Block Patterns I will be doing it soon. I havent been able to start mine yet. Press I used your liberty gathering fat quarter collection. Just a little quilty math for you! The last one looks pretty quick so that will help. I've used yellows from Solana with a number of Thatched shades (Honeycomb, Citrus, Clementine with Rose in the center). Life is the way. Deco Garden We are currently preparing our very first very own Zen Chic Sew Along which will start this spring! May 2013 Cant wait to complete the quilt! Having just built a home and moved in last fall, I just got back to quilting a month ago after not sewing for a year. Ive finished only 20 blocks but am sure Ill finish them all .love them! I think the most difficult part is deciding a colorway. Bonus blocks from Moda will come out on Fridays (about once a month). I cant wait to see your setting!! 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. © 2023. I do love the symmetry of your setting, thank you for sharing it. View all posts by lisabongean. I have every block finished that you have shown because I bought your fabric and love the colors.cant wait to finish! Sampler Spree Enjoyed this project very much. It's the first time I have participated in something like this. sb/c`Zv!@0:Og`8Q - Sunshine happiness. I have none completed. Looking forward to the new year, have you ever considered making a Temperature Quilt? And we are going to provide you some handy instructions on how to assemble the whole quilt using the Zen Chic layout. 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 see that there are others like me, that have not made the blocks. I have only made a few blocks so far. BLOCK #1 is SQUARE WHEEL from Lynne Hagmeier of Kansas Troubles Quilters. What I learned is DO NOT use a directional background! Ive really enjoyed the tips given by some of the designers along the way. 31 Day Blogging Challenge Quilt Settings I have learned that i love this creative art and it helps my brain to calm itself. Hopefully when its over in May I can get back to make the rest of the blocks. I havent made any of the blocks, yet. Thanks so much to the designers for their creativity. This is such a huge gift of your time and I really appreciate it. I already have borders and backing for its current size. Ive finished half of the blocks. 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. This is such a fabulous resource! That I make progress with other projects when I have weekly deadlines. Tea Towels There's NO SEWING! Thanks again! I'm putting Block 1 in the center and using a cheery yellow like a sun with rays reaching out. Thank you. Something else may interrupt my plan. March 2017 I have completed 50 of the blocks. I had a car accident in August that slowed me down. for the quilt center background: 4 assorted Low Volumes, each 3/8 yard . Welcome back to the Glimmer & Gleam quiltalong. 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. July 2022 Hi Lorie - I'm sorry but we can't add you to the Newsletter e-mail list, you have to fill out the form and submit it yourself. Ring Around The Posies And Ive learned a lot about choosing sections of a block for paper piecing. 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. We will announce it in our newsletter, as soon as we hear anything. Privacy Policy. There are sixteen 1-yard pieces. Today, Wednesday March 23, 2022, is the beginning of Moda Blockheads 4. The instructions for this block can be found on Jenelle's blog -Pieces to Treasure. The complete list of Designer blocks, bonus blocks, setting options and blog posts for Blockheads 4. Chocolate. Moda Blockheads 3 Quilt Market Sadly I thought you werent doing a finish for Round 2 and continued with the original setting. I have not made a single block but I do try to do something quilty every day. The layout options are after the blocks. Making two rows of repeating elements of these made the quilt wide enough for me mattress. I really look forward to Wednesday mornings so I can see the new block. 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. Welcome to the Moda Block Heads - Round 2! I will be back to see what you are up to each week. Kinship Fusion Sampler Composition Book Cover As the squares are stacked, you'll be able to see the line on the cutting mat to keep them straight. I am betting it will be nothing short of gorgeous. Dandi-Annie I still have far to go but am so inspired by the layouts and looking forward to finishing. Some of them are complex and challenging and some are simple sampler quilt blocks. 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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. 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 -. Well, there is a big Facebook group (just search Moda Blockheads) you can join where that info will be posted. Moda Fabric Pretty much by now everyone knows what QAL stands for- Quilt Along. This has been a wonderful experience and Im looking forward to BH3. Twilight Garden consumed all of my time but that is finished now and I can move on, zero : ( Cooee by Jenelle Kent of Pieces to Treasure is Block 2 for Blockheads. Thank you for the giveaway. Just not enough time in a day. Oh your blocks are gorgeous too. Thanks for your participation, so much fun each week! Enjoy Valencia..they have the best paella! I love learning the color theory from you. Quilt Samplers This lettered quilt block makes for a perfect Valentine project. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your completed blocks, too. It's September, it's National Sewing Month, and this is what's on our calendar. Pretty much by now everyone knows what QAL stands for- Quilt Along. Its always fun to see everyones color choices too! Can you believe it? Thanks so much for being a part of the SAL. Valerie @ Quilts and Treasures in Massachusetts, Love Blockheads have completed 2 now working on 3. Good morning Moda Friends! Hi, Lisa. Solana Sunflower Fabric We'll update this every week as new blocks are released. October 2016 Loved following along and seeing all the color and fabric choices. Robin Pickens Inc Etsy I think the most important thing I learned is that quilting is not a race. 13 designers total! Moda Blockheads 4 - Block 2 - Pieces to Treasure And to help with creating an original layout, there is also a diagram with I jumped in and learned paper piecing for some of these blocks. I have learned how to press open seams so they lay better then ever before. :). I am often asked how much yardage do I need if I dont Hello, Quiltalongers! I love being challenged. Do you know what Cooee means yet? Sherri's Cooee blocks made with Sherri & Chelsi's coming-this-Fall collection, Emma. Thanks SO much! Quilt Sampler using Free Blocks with Moda Blockheads, https://my.modafabrics.com/categories/quilt-along-0, https://modafabrics.com/inspiration-resources/newsletter. Moda's Blockheads Facebook Group is also excited, and there are so many beautiful fabric pulls to see -Moda Blockheads Facebook Group. The biggest thing I have gotten from BH2 is my weekly access to Electric Quilt. Cottage Bleu I am using my own fabrics from my past and current collections and might make a few with Carolina Lilies just for fun! Take care! Loved BH1 and BH2. T Shirts And Giftware October 2019 Dont miss Modas Giveaway to win a Layer Cake from the designer of the week! September 2017 K +n*'0pt0u40dt00 )C3l $A |`C Were at the end of our quiltalong! Wish I had waited now. Hello from sunny Arizona! Im afraid Ive only gotten to block 30. Thank you for sharing all your talent with us !! Thanks for visiting and supporting Primitive Gathering Quilt Shop where I try to bring you the best Moda fabrics and wool projects anywhere! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH AND I WOULD LOVE TO JOIN THIS PROGRAM, Would love to join this program. I have loved the Blockheads adventures! I have really enjoyed the Moda Blockheads 2 quilt-a-long. So keep in touch with everything happening at Zen Chic and check back regularly here on the blog. I loved your blocks. 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. Trade Shows Where do I find the pattern for the HOUSE block? The blocks will be listed in order and the Final Assembly Instructions are at the end. Love your work. This is a listing with links for all 52 blocks in the Block Heads 2 quilt. The Moda All-Stars like cake. I was just introduced to you by my dealer. But bought your fabric collection and have all the instructions printed out making it my summer project and looking forward to seeing how you set it. Thank you for what you do! I really like your layout much better and I plan to use yours cant wait to see your finished quilt! The pillow pattern can be found here - Pieces to Treasure Blog, A cool tip to share! Hello from sunny Arizona! One thing Ive learned or already knew but have been reminded of is color/fabric placement. Wool projects are the best for that lots of your patterns & wools have been there with me! Live (sew) and learn. It has been fun! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent. Thanks! I'm so happy they're back, and better than ever. Couple details about the sew-a-longthere will be 28 blocks from designers and 8 extra bonus blocks if you want to make more (so potentially 36 if you make all the free bonus quilt blocks). Welcome to Our Garden Rolling Petals Sew Along! Thanks Susan! I cant wait to see your layout! 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. I really like how you placed the sashing; it helps to give the blocks some breathing room and shows them off nicely. I havent had a chance to make any blocks, but Ive been collecting them. 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. I have started sewing the blocks together but I love the thought of separating the blocks with sashing to show the blocks off. For the instructions to Corey's Star Crossed block - Coriander Quilts. I have loved participating in Blockheads 2. I have 20 blocks done. I think I have 20 of the blocks done. Thank you for your time, expertise, creativity and dedication. Lisa I sure hope you get to enjoy some of Spain. Welcome to Week #50 of the MODA BLOCKHEADS 3 SEW ALONG. Its hard not to get hung up on if everything will come together. I love your layout alternative. Actually BLOCKHEADS is a kind of mystery quilt along, since you don't get a picture of the finished . I love your color studies. The lady I bring my quilts to let them quilted is Rachel Hauser from Stichedincolor.com in the Netherlands. When you make a teeny tiny star and surround it with a busy fabric it gets lost. And somehow I am going to design a row-by-row quilt using some blocks from BH1 and BH2. Welcome back to the Glimmer & Gleam quiltalong. Robin Pickens Shop For Quilt Patterns !It is the final block to the mysteryclick here to go and print your block 52! are the spacers 2.5 in strips? This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Keep them coming. Im working on a quilt for my soon to be born granddaughter, Ericca. This is the drawing of the finished quilt - it measures 72" x 78". Woot! The designers and some wonderful Moda folk come up with the designs for the sampler blocks to share with you. I have learned, once again, that there just isnt enough time in the day for everything Id like to do! Thank you to all the designers for a great Sew along!! Block Heads 2 - Archive | modafabrics.com March 2020 I used Primitive Gatherings fabrics and will set the blocks using your alternate layout. The House Block is Joanna Figueroa's Block 4 Alternate. 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. Thank you to all you designers for giving your time. Pretty much by now everyone knows what QAL stands for- Quilt Along. My piecing skills have improved so much and I have learned to challenge myself more in trying new things. January 2023 Because this is a mystery, and we need to have a few surprises, the list is not in order. In fact, I bought your fabrics for BH@ and just love them. March 2015 Moda Blockheads 2 I dont plan to start until I finish a large current project first. June 2019 I also love to cook when I get the chance. May 2016 Enjoy your trip. Thanks to all of the designers!!!! So oh happy day you get to make it again. I am doing a little catch up from last week as well as adding this week's block too. Fringe Quilt I love the variety. Coconut. Next time I plan to stock up on your tiny triangles papers and maintain my sanity. I am also proud to have only used my stash, in keeping with my promise to be on a fabric diet. Is it still available? People have sent us emails and messages asking about directions on how to put the quilt together. (The block instructions are also linked below, and in theBlockheads 4 Archive.). I finished block 51 on Monday. November 2022 ! I work full time & had projects for customers to get done but going on a retreat & hope to get a Bunch done!! I started using more solid colors and repeating one printed fabric for continuity. Hope your having a wonderful trip! (We don't ever see e-mail addresses, even for comments on the blog.). Halloween 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. It has been a fun year. November 2021 There are a few notes about using this layout for a larger quilt, but yardage and cutting hasn't been calculated. There are twenty-eight Designer blocks, and eight Bonus blocks. Will the quilt work with a single background? I'll also make some blocks for my corners of the quilt with a flower bud/leaf theme. 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!!!! I havent taken the time to sit down and decide on what fabrics I want to use. We did it! Bye for now from the sunny port of Valencia Spain!!! MODA BLOCKHEADS: Block #2 | Fresh Figs Moda's blog:. Thanks! Thirty-six seemed like a really good number, and it gives everyone a few options. Moda Blockheads II (2018) Red Velvet. I just wanted to say that your layout is beautifulcant wait to see it in your colors! THANKS! I have completed 51 blocks. Bear Creek Quilting Company. Ive collected all the patterns, and pulled fabrics five or six times. I have 20 blocks done. Winter snow days are always good to sit and sew all day long while the wind and snow blow around outside. Fabric Just finished The Magic of Christmas pattern.