Love Wednesday and look forward to what is coming. But I will finish! I have only one block left to complete. Loved following along and seeing all the color and fabric choices. Too many things happening (LIFE!) There's NO SEWING! Robin. All of your family and friends are going to be so impressed AND!!!!! And although this Quilt Along is over, we have something special for you to look forward to. The first few blocks were such a shot in the dark. 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. I learned that a quieter background is better in the smaller blockssome of mine are crazy! Enjoy seeing, doing and the inspiration! Etsy Color And Quilt Shop Moda Designers I love your layout, gives a bit of a calming effect! CLICK HERE FOR THE ARCHIVE OF ALL OF THE MODA BLOCKHEADS 3 BLOCKS WE HAVE HAD SO FAR! Is there a pattern available? Snow again. We are almost done with this Moda Blockheads Quilt Along. I have five blocks left to make, but the fabric is selected and the pieces cut which for me is the biggest challenge.I do have a large pile of whoops-wrong-choice-what-was-I-thinking squares and rectangle of assorted sizes. Love It!!! Quilt Books I have completed 50 of the blocks. Quilt Sampler using Free Blocks with Moda Blockheads, https://my.modafabrics.com/categories/quilt-along-0, https://modafabrics.com/inspiration-resources/newsletter. modafabrics Published: Sep 28 2022 - 02:00 Welcome to the Moda Blockheads - Round 4! That I make progress with other projects when I have weekly deadlines. I have totally enjoyed the journey. 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. Your comment will be posted after it is approved. Woot! Spoonflower I have learned patience and learned to take my time on each block to get the results I dream of. Happy Sewing!! You took what looked like a simple block and turned it in to a dizzying array of possibilities to try out. Really like your layout, so will be paying close attention! Moda Blockheads 2 I have 50 blocks completed and 3 sections sewn together. I got the blog post updated with Joanna's blog link and then completely forgot to update the Archive. Details: I see that there are others like me, that have not made the blocks. Before making blocks, please read the Basic Instructions. I love the different sizes of blocks that are included. Moda Blockheads 4 - Block 2 - Pieces to Treasure I have learned how to press open seams so they lay better then ever before. BH3! I have been stalled at Block 26 (life keeps happening) but am working . 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. T Shirts And Giftware 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. I'm 70 and have been quilting since I was 5.always have lots to learn. There are sixteen 1-yard pieces. April 2022 How do you find out who to visit? Quilt Market But we still have some work to do before the quilt is finished. Giveaway Enjoy Valencia..they have the best paella! All of your family and friends are going to be so impressed AND!!!!! Gives the eyes a rest. Carrot. Thank you for what you do! Well that is a fun way to spend the midnight hours! The pillows using the toweling are lovely. Etsy The Designer blocks and the Bonus blocks are listed in reverse order - the newest blocks are first. Good Morning from cold Wisconsin! Free quilt along Blockheads 2020, Block 56: Star DanceFabrics used in this block are from Zen Chic by Moda, SPOTTED and MORE PAPER LOW VOLUMES. I cant believe it, but I finished all 52 blocks! Its going to be so much fun to sew. CLICK HERE FOR THE ARCHIVE OF ALL OF THE MODA BLOCKHEADS 3 BLOCKS WE HAVE HAD SO FAR! Moda has teamed up with Martingale Publishing and published a book for Moda 2017 Blockheads Block Patterns with finishing instructions. Stitch Pink 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. August 2019 I have really enjoyed the Moda Blockheads 2 quilt-a-long. Have a relaxing tripyou deserve it!! Lol. Robin Pickens Inc. All rights reserved. It was hard to choose colors every week not knowing what the finial layout would be. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent. I have other projects that need to get finished first. August 2021 Ive enjoyed seeing everyones blocks come together. Art Licensing English Paper Piecing Oh your blocks are gorgeous too. Robin, COLOR STORIES! Practice with just a couple of squares until you get the hang of it, then you'll be off and running. August 2020 11, Windmill by Stacy Iest Hsu - Block No. This You'll have to read the Block 2 instructions to learn the origin of the name. (click above image for details)May Bunny is shopping (alphabetically) through NEW ARRIVALS! I love it. - Find it all out in this blog post. MODA Blockheads: Block #50 & #51 | Fresh Figs Just a little quilty math for you! T-shirts And Giftware Welcome to Our Garden Rolling Petals Sew Along! Color Studies Your trip sounds awesomeso envious! January 2020 I did finally learn to snip & twist when seams cross each other, took me forever to figure it out but came in handy on block 52! Then decide I like something else better and second guess myself. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. I have done 40 blocks so far . I learned to better trust myself to make small changes to the blocks/layout of the quilt, individualizing it to make it my own. I use your 6 inch square ruler(with 1/8 markings) a lot, for all blocks and have appreciated how accurate it is! It IS your grandmother's quilt! Ive printed all the BH1 & BH2 patterns, put them in clear sheet protectors and into a binder and I havent made a single block! I love learning the color theory from you. This has been so much fun. I'm so glad you enjoy the color studies. I already know that your finished quilt will be spectacular! Some of the teal/aquas that would work well here are Seafoam, Peacock, Pond, Turquoise, Ocean, Horizon. January 2021 Let's make some holiday ornaments for decorating and gift giving. Towards The Sun Cant wait to complete the quilt! I loved your blocks. Thanks for all the designers who have done this. BH4 Basic Layout for 9" Blocks with Sashing. The complete list of Designer blocks, bonus blocks, setting options and blog posts for Blockheads 4. Hopefully when its over in May I can get back to make the rest of the blocks. I think I could be finished by the end of June but well see. I have been gone two weeks nowis if kind of funny that I miss my sewing studio the most????? The layout options are after the blocks. Thank you and all the other designers. Voil! Ill be looking for your photos in up coming Blogs as I travel through the eyes of others. I am often asked how much yardage do I need if I dont Hello, Quiltalongers! I love doing color studies with quilt blocks! LB, I live on a lake in beautiful Butte Des Morts, WI. 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. Blockheads #2. I am catching up though. Cant wait to see what comes next! I am beyond excited to have 50 blocks done woohoo!!! Safe travels! Thanks for all your inspiration. Totes Ive only had time to make a few, but have saved every one. Moda Blockheads Round 4 Line-Up. If you're not familiar with Jenelle's Moda toweling, it mixes well with quilting cottons, and it's very soft. It's September, it's National Sewing Month, and this is what's on our calendar. So happy it is time for Moda Blockheads again! 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! July 2021 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). Yay! Town Square Garden I have only one block left to complete. Makes Wednesdays so much better. I have definitely learned to measure 3 times, cut once! In fact, I bought your fabrics for BH@ and just love them. Coloring Books This small block is only 4" x 4", and makes for a lovely little project like a Valentine's greeting card, pincushion, an . I watched BH1 from a distance but decided to get into BH2 and had so much fun. Category: Moda Blockheads 2 - Robin Pickens July 2017 Shipshewana What I learned is DO NOT use a directional background! Have cut several more. :). July 2019 Workshops And Lectures, March 2023 Were at the end of our quiltalong! Rulers/templates 11/14/2018 Update: If you are looking for the Moda 2017 Blockheads, our free pattern page has been removed by request. There will be 56 blocks and each can be made in at least two sizes - 6" and 12". And to help with creating an original layout, there is also a diagram with 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. September 2018 I am trying to finish four entries for my guilds quilt show. PDF Block Heads 2 - Final Assembly Know that you touch many people! Life is the way. Block Heads 3 is here and we've got some new wrinkles this year. This uses thirty-six (36) 9" finished blocks in a straight setting with sashing. Kyoto Steps I have completed 51 of the 52 blocks and cant wait to do the last one! Its really getting old. This Archive includes the links to everything shared for Blockheads 4 - Designer blocks, Bonus blocks, setting options, blog posts, and so on. Thanks all designers and Moda for this great qal. It IS your grandmother's quilt! listed below are some of our upcoming We're counting down the days until Saturday - September 18! Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. 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. July 2022 Now I want to learn how to design those quilts that do not have regular grids like the ones yall have come up with including all 52 blocks. This means 4 big blocks in center, 20 small blocks next and 12 big blocks in the outer row. Quilt Sampler using Free Blocks with Moda Blockheads Welcome to the Moda Block Heads - Round 3! So lets take a look. Do you also have a large collection of your favorite fabric scraps at home? I make lap quilts to give away. Round 4 Moda Block Heads, Block 22 - Coriander Quilts Mod Flower Box Coconut. Dear Mum Fabrics August 2018 Let's make some holiday ornaments for decorating and gift giving. Sherri McConnell's Moda Blockheads II Quilt. I love your layout Lisa, I think it will help the blocks stand out. Blockheads 4 - Archive | modafabrics.com The link to the Designer blog and the Block Instructions will be added on Wednesday by 8:00 AM CDT. I have been thinking hard about this quilt and how I wanted to finish itso I have come up with a little tiny twist that I will be sharing the directions (measurements) for while I am putting mine together, but most of you can probably figure it outfor those of you who cannot, I will get to itI promiseI will be posting my blocks that I have not yet completed here and promise to finish this quiltbut my schedule is (still) crazy the first half of the yearafter Quilt Market it will be much more relaxed than it is nowbut here is a peek at what I have come up with for the finishingI will be plugging my colored blocks into it, but as you can see I just used the blocks moda supplied to see how it will workand this gives you the idea of how we separated themit will finish 80x 86 as isif you need it bigger you can add a border6 border will give you 92x 98 so adjust as needed as welljust keep following my blog to not miss anything!!!! We are all amazed at how fast these weeks fly bykind of scary??? October 2022 for the quilt center background: 4 assorted Low Volumes, each 3/8 yard . December 2022 Thanks so much for your lovely comment Lynn! January 2022 Robin. Im super excited as Ill be able to visit your store in Murrieta this summer! I did make AND finish Blockheads 1 and it will be in the Vermont Quilt Festival this year! Thank you for sharing all your talent with us !! The House Block is Joanna Figueroa's Block 4 Alternate. We'll update this every week as new blocks are released. FREE Quilt Block Patterns 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. It is different than anything else I have ever thought of doing. Ive also spent some time talking with you at Festival in Houston. Have a look at her block for our sampler quilt. This week we mixed up the reds a bit and used several of the fabrics from our RED & CREAM starter pack. Because this is a mystery, and we need to have a few surprises, the list is not in order. Hi Lisa! Thank you for your contributions to this endeavor. 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. 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!!!! The small blocks could use soft Washed Linen, Oatmeal and Toast with Pink Grapefruit, Smoked Paprika and Aged Penny. I love the projects you put out for us to do. listed below are some of our upcoming We're counting down the days until Saturday - September 18! I am using my own fabrics from my past and current collections and might make a few with Carolina Lilies just for fun! Thanks so much to the designers for their creativity. Redbubble Sewing Rooms Which is why I have five blocks in five totally unrelated color schemes. Block Heads 2 in 21 days - Moda Fabrics 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". 81" x 81" MATERIALS NEEDED: (we used fabrics from my line Paper and More Paper). Hopscotch Happy I have learned how to think outside the box in colors and putting the blocks together. Definite Plus Have Fun!! Other blocks are cut ready to start. I may have missed it but how do we get the pattern for your surrounded square garden setting? I am about a third done as caring for Mom has become time consuming, so not much time for sewing right now. The blog post was up early Friday morning but mea culpa, I forgot to get the update to the Archive published. Welcome to Moda 2018 Blockheads #2 - A FREE Block of the Week Program! Thanks to all of the designers!!!! Thanks 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. Ive really enjoyed the tips given by some of the designers along the way. November 2020 And somehow I am going to design a row-by-row quilt using some blocks from BH1 and BH2. 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. May 2020 May 2018 Sewcialites I am moving slowly-I have only finished half the blocks. January 2023 Sewing the 6 finished blocks has been a challenge but Im learning that starch can a key to accuracy. Ill download all the blocks and setting instructions and perhaps somedayIll make this quilt. December 2011. Loving your layout! I was also introduced to new designers I hadnt seen before so much fun! I loved this and hope to do it again. I have no blocks completed but Ive printed out them all. To keep track of all the blog posts, Designer setting options, and other Blockheads-related posts, the best resource is -Blockheads 4 Archive. October 2017 Bonus blocks from Moda will come out on Fridays (about once a month). I am not sure how to calm the quilt down. They all are printed and resting peacefully in a notebook-ready for when things slow down just a little. Primitive Gatherings Finishing Layout/Lisa Bongean. Seize The Day (We know that Tammy stacks more than four squares when she's sewing at home.). Can you believe it? Ive collected all the patterns, and pulled fabrics five or six times. 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!!! It has been a fun year. The Moda All-Stars like cake. November 2013 Well, there is a big Facebook group (just search Moda Blockheads) you can join where that info will be posted. Love doing Moda Blockheads 1 and 2. Valerie @ Quilts and Treasures in Massachusetts, Love Blockheads have completed 2 now working on 3. I am proud to be a designer for Moda Fabrics! Thanks for the layout too. Cottage Blue Sliding Shoji Screens (But again, a challenge!) March 2018 Unfortunately, life is keeping me from spending much time with needle and thread right now. I havent made any of the blocks, yet. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your completed blocks, too. I love seeing all the different fabric choices and Ive been so inspired by everyones great work, but Ive also changed my mind about 50 times on how I want mine to look. Ive made exactly zero blocks, but I have learned how to make good use of my printer! 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Bye for now from the sunny port of Valencia Spain!!! Thank you for your time, expertise, creativity and dedication. Let's go! This morning relaxing and reading and dreaming about picking one block and starting a new quilt, Where is block 18 cause my block pattern for the bird and urn says 19 on it, Hi Laura - Jan's block is Block 18, there was an error on the pattern. I have been stalled at Block 26 (life keeps happening) but am working on finishing the whole quilt! Lol Thank you! Just waiting on those last 2 blocks. 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! Detail of the background fabrics: I used low volumes from the PAPER and MORE PAPER collections by Zen Chic. May 2022 I hope you have enjoyed every step of it these 56 weeks. Quilt Settings Layout diagrams. Cottage Bleu Ive learned that I really like scrappy, sampler quilts with different sized blocks! Wish I had waited now. . Read on for more info on how to get started, including a palette of Bella Solids and a temperature tracker download. October 2015 Loved BH1 and BH2. I love your color studies. Are you in the mood for a new little quilt project? Sounds amazing! And Ive learned a lot about choosing sections of a block for paper piecing. Pretty much by now everyone knows what QAL stands for- Quilt Along. Thank you for all the time and effort you have devoted to this project. Designer of colorful florals for Moda fabrics. I also learned to use Lisas trick of starching those small pieces for a much better result! So, 49 done. I used your liberty gathering fat quarter collection. So happy it is time for Moda Blockheads again! Red Velvet. Coconut. Moda Blockheads 4 May 2016 THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH AND I WOULD LOVE TO JOIN THIS PROGRAM, Would love to join this program. Looking forward to more settings from designers also. June 2018 A road trip has kept me out of my sewing room. Love that you share your life with us! Im afraid Ive only gotten to block 30. Looking forward to the new year, have you ever considered making a Temperature Quilt? You could use any of the blocks from Blockheads 4 to create these projects. Maybe your layout will help. I still have far to go but am so inspired by the layouts and looking forward to finishing. To keep track of all the blog posts, Designer setting options, and other Blockheads-related posts, the best resource is - Blockheads 4 Archive. 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. Lisa Bongean - Pieced Alternate Block instructions not shared. You might have some sewing to finish up Hello, all my Granny Square/ Family Reunion QAL'er's. The complete list of Designer blocks, bonus blocks, setting options and blog posts for Blockheads 4. March 2022 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. The alternate layout is tempting!!! Pretty much by now everyone knows what QAL stands for- Quilt Along. June 2013 Thank you to all the designers for their wonderful patterns. Halloween All 100 Blocks Ring Around The Posies Dandi Annie Press the seams in the direction of the arrows. Thatched Basics I did Blockhead 3 and it is a favorite quilt! There's still time to join in this fun project. This is the drawing of the finished quilt - it measures 72" x 78". :), http://www.unitednotions.com/BH3_14-Joanna-Figueroa-Summer-Breeze.pdf, Hi Stephanie - They're all here. Today, Wednesday March 23, 2022, is the beginning of Moda Blockheads 4. listed below are some of our upcoming We're counting down the days until Saturday - September 18! Since I havent started making blocks for this quilt yet, maybe Ill start next Wednesday and make my first bunch of blocks. To celebrate the reveal of the last block I am going to do a give-away!!!! Dont miss Modas Giveaway to win a Layer Cake from the designer of the week! MODA Blockheads:Block #7 | Fresh Figs I really like how you placed the sashing; it helps to give the blocks some breathing room and shows them off nicely. Just not enough time in a day. 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. I'm putting Block 1 in the center and using a cheery yellow like a sun with rays reaching out. Lisa I sure hope you get to enjoy some of Spain. Toward the end, we will make some final alternations but this will be our general layout throughout the program. Privacy Policy. Love your work. I love your layout alternative. I learned your technique for starching fabrics for piecing small blocks accurately.came in very handy so thank you so much. We are almost done with this Moda Blockheads Quilt Along. Tammy's Cooee blocks made with Sincerely Yours by Sherri & Chelsi. Its hard not to get hung up on if everything will come together. endstream endobj 39 0 obj <> endobj 40 0 obj <. I love the variety of simple and challenging blocks. So far I have made around 25 blocks using Halloween fabrics. I was late to join but have completed 45. The symmetry pleases my ocd and the sashing is definitely a plus. I try a new technique or new way of piecing blocks or resizing blocks to build new skills. Welcome back to the Glimmer & Gleam quiltalong. November 2018 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. I have completed the first two blocks. Charm Pack Quilts But this is what she's starting with. Mini Quilts Assembly Lay out the pieces for one quarter as shown. I have 20 blocks done. And were getting close to the end of our Moda Blockheads quilt along. I also like your layout its organized and showcases each of the blocks so they stand apart and therefore fit together so well!. Organization Only two blocks left! Block Heads 2 - Archive | modafabrics.com Many thanks to all the designers for giving of their time and talents. Kinship Fusion Sampler Wool projects are the best for that lots of your patterns & wools have been there with me! I have about 40 of the blocks done but I am working on catching up and rather than going in numerical order, Im working on completing what I need to complete a section so I can now see it coming together and I just love it. February 2019 Keep up the good work. Live (sew) and learn. I think this could work well with a center using Chocolate Bar or Charcoal with Cocoa or Stone. I still have about a dozen to go. February 2020 Free Quilt Along: Moda Blockheads 2018, Round 2 The link to the Designer blog will be added on Wednesday, and the link to the block instructions will be added on Friday. This lettered quilt block makes for a perfect Valentine project. So, what Ive learned is to WAIT! PDF BH4 Block Bonus 1 - Roundabout - Moda Fabrics I'll also make some blocks for my corners of the quilt with a flower bud/leaf theme. I love the projects each week. Welcome to the Moda Block Heads - Round 2! If you search "corey layout" from within the group it pulls up some of them. We did it! It's September, it's National Sewing Month, and this is what's on our calendar. I used your fat quarter kit for my quilt and I love it! We need to put it all together. Hi there! Take Flight with Twisted Geese: A Fun Twist on the Classic Flying Geese Block.