August 2016 Thanks! Towards The Sun Kinship Fusion Sampler 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". I cant wait to see your layout! This Archive includes the links to everything shared for Blockheads 4 - Designer blocks, Bonus blocks, setting options, blog posts, and so on. 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. The first few blocks were such a shot in the dark. The blocks will be listed in order and the Final Assembly Instructions are at the end. And they love Layer Cakes! NOTE: To join Blockheads, just start sewing. Ive only had time to make a few, but have saved every one. Hope your having a wonderful trip! Watercolor Painting 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. Keep up the good work. The complete list of Designer blocks, bonus blocks, setting options and blog posts for Blockheads 4. How to participate? With Blockheads 2 what Ive learned is that its not brain surgery and Ill get the blocks done when they get done. Im super excited as Ill be able to visit your store in Murrieta this summer! I dont have very many blocks done but its slow and steady right? I used Primitive Gatherings fabrics and will set the blocks using your alternate layout. Someday I will do these blocks, more than likely when Im retired. 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). So you can decide whether you wanna go small or big! Many thanks to all the designers for giving of their time and talents. Quilt Market 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. Woot! Joy And Delight Quilt Block Heads 3 | modafabrics.com I have yet to start any blocks, but plan to make this quilt when time allows. Calendar Tea Towel © 2023. A teal/aqua/green and periwinkle and Dutch Iris in the center could be really serene. Check out the other designers for Moda Blockheads too and share your blocks on the facebook group! I love your layout Lisa, I think it will help the blocks stand out. And although this Quilt Along is over, we have something special for you to look forward to. However, Ive printed out all the directions and the blocks that you have finished to give me a starting point for my fabric choices. Life is crazyso I have no blocks made, zero-zilch. The alternate layout is tempting!!! I have totally enjoyed the journey. THANKS! Coconut. Ive collected all the patterns, and pulled fabrics five or six times. Layout diagrams. Quilt Sampler using Free Blocks with Moda Blockheads, https://my.modafabrics.com/categories/quilt-along-0, https://modafabrics.com/inspiration-resources/newsletter. Blockheads 4 starts on Wednesday, March 23, and ends on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. 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. Sew squares together to rows and join rows to build the quilt center, which should be 60 1/2" x 60 1/2" including seam allowances. February 2013 We did it! Winter snow days are always good to sit and sew all day long while the wind and snow blow around outside. Welcome to the Moda Block Heads - Round 2! I think I have A.D.D! Designer of colorful florals for Moda fabrics. I was also introduced to new designers I hadnt seen before so much fun! I am moving slowly-I have only finished half the blocks. Sewing the 6 finished blocks has been a challenge but Im learning that starch can a key to accuracy. Blockheads 4 - Archive | Page 2 | modafabrics.com ZEN CHIC, Schlingweg 17, 33824 Werther, Germany, Zen Chic creates modern, sophisticated quilt fabrics and patterns and quilts, Blockheads Block 56 and finishing the Zen Chic Layout, Make a cute Cross Stitch pillow and Blockheads Block 55, A Boxy Pouch Project and Blockheads Block 53, Sewcialites Block 18 - HEARTY by Corey Yoder, Sewcialites Block 17 - PEACE by Anne Sutton , Small Hand Bag, Big Style: Sewing the ORIGAMI Bag Pattern with THINK INK Fabrics, Make a Statement with the YOU DECIDE Bag Pattern and THINK INK Fabrics by Zen Chic, Get your creativity going with the THINK INK fabric collection from ZEN CHIC. October 2017 If you're on social media, be sure to check out #modablockheads to see the blocks everyone is making. Organization So excited to have kept up with the blocks, just have this block to finish. I love doing color studies with quilt blocks! I have 50 blocks completed and 3 sections sewn together. But it will get done. says hes glad I quilt because it keeps me out of the bars at night! October 2013 I have finished 50 blocks, my full time job gets in the way of full time sewing. Moda Blockheads Round 4 Line-Up. Press the seams in the direction of the arrows. well, no blocks done although fabric choices have been made. For the Moda Blockheads QAL we are proceeding with Block 54 hosted by Janet Clare. I already have borders and backing for its current size. Bonus blocks from Moda will come out on Fridays (about once a month). The larger ones are my last. Your trip sounds awesomeso envious! Through quilting I have made many fantastic friends. 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! 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 think the most important thing I learned is that quilting is not a race. Can you believe it? Good morning Moda Friends! You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. The link to the Designer blog and the Block Instructions will be added on Wednesday by 8:00 AM CDT. View all posts by lisabongean. Solana Sunflower Fabric Sugar Skulls Ive learned that trying to make this solely with charm packs, collected over the years, is INSANE. Good Morning from cold Wisconsin! #ShowMeTheModa I just wanted to say that your layout is beautifulcant wait to see it in your colors! My son is transferring back to Camp Pendleton in a few months and buying a house in the Temecula area. Only two blocks left! modafabrics Published: Sep 28 2022 - 02:00 Welcome to the Moda Blockheads - Round 4! I'm 70 and have been quilting since I was 5.always have lots to learn. Lol. April 2022 Too many other projects started! A whole quilt of this block with different colour placement would look like a quilt of completely different blocks. So keep in touch with everything happening at Zen Chic and check back regularly here on the blog. A road trip has kept me out of my sewing room. December 2011. I have only one block left to complete. 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. I have learned how to think outside the box in colors and putting the blocks together. I have completed all 52 blocks and sewn each of the four quadrants together. It's the first time I have participated in something like this. Which is why I have five blocks in five totally unrelated color schemes. I am often asked how much yardage do I need if I dont Hello, Quiltalongers! Hope for 3 to come in the near future. Bountiful Sew Along Thank you and all the other designers. Perhaps the best thing Ive learned is to pace myself and not beat myself up when life gets in the way! 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. After quilting for the last 15 years, I love that every quilt I make teaches me something new! The blocks will be listed in reverse order - the newest blocks are first. March 2021 August 2020 Hi Pat - Mea culpa! June 2022 Hoping for. Bear Creek Quilting Company. Hi Jenny! You can pause momentarily to say out loud, OHH, AWWW for our newest Bella 2 color quilt, TimePiece. Most can also be made as 8" blocks. But this is what she's starting with. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. Some very hard blocks! I am betting it will be nothing short of gorgeous. The quilt top finishes at 67" x 67". I can see improvement throughout the progression of the blocks. This is a listing of the blocks in this round. Love the blockheads . I love your color studies. August 2017 I really like your layout much better and I plan to use yours cant wait to see your finished quilt! Painted Meadow And Moda will blog and tell who the designer and block is. Im really really going to miss that. Art Products BH4 - Block 4 | modafabrics.com I do keep a page on my blog with references to past blocks (click on one and it takes you to the post). CLICK HERE FOR THE ARCHIVE OF ALL OF THE MODA BLOCKHEADS 3 BLOCKS WE HAVE HAD SO FAR! 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 learned that appliqu and pieced blocks go together very nicely! Pattern Play Cottage Blue Deco Garden Pansy's Posies Moda Fabric Ive made 3 blocks. I am not sure how to calm the quilt down. So every time we make a 12 version, that will take care of (4) 6 blocks. Tokyo Terrace May 2020 Raise your hand if you love working with Lynne's fabrics! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent. SFWeeklyDesigns Gives the eyes a rest. November 2021 Beautiful quilt though. Nutcracker Its always fun to see everyones color choices too! 10, Nine-Patch by Laurie Simpson - Block No. 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 May 2017 The possibilities are endless. Please sign me up for emails. Oh, dear, more midnight hours to be spent digging through the fabric boxes and online shopping! This is such a huge gift of your time and I really appreciate it. This is Zen Chic's suggested layout for the free Moda Blockheads 3 sew along. We also have a few things to share, a quick-tip for cutting stitched half-triangle squares apart, a list of the Designers for Blockheads 4, and the first of a couple of layout options. Unfortunately I have not completed one block as of today. June 2019 There's NO SEWING! Giveaway You could use any of the blocks from Blockheads 4 to create these projects. I am leaning repro. Kyoto Steps Before making blocks, please read the Basic Instructions. March 2020 Carrot. I havent made any of the blocks, yet. listed below are some of our upcoming We're counting down the days until Saturday - September 18! To celebrate the reveal of the last block I am going to do a give-away!!!! January 2021 This is the drawing of the finished quilt - it measures 72" x 78". Just a little quilty math for you! Cant wait to see the finished quilt. We will keep this link in each week's post here ON OUR BLOG as a resource. December 2019 One thing Ive learned or already knew but have been reminded of is color/fabric placement. I still need to sew them together but after doing this I already have enough blocks for two samll quilts. I have not made a single block but I do try to do something quilty every day. Moda's Blockheads Facebook Group is also excited, and there are so many beautiful fabric pulls to see - Moda Blockheads Facebook Group. 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. You can pause momentarily to say out loud, OHH, AWWW for our newest Bella 2 color quilt, TimePiece. I have loved having this weekly challenge and am pleased with the quilts design. Good morning Moda Friends! Thanks all designers and Moda for this great qal. You can pause momentarily to say out loud, OHH, AWWW for our newest Bella 2 color quilt, TimePiece. I may have missed it but how do we get the pattern for your surrounded square garden setting? Sherri McConnell's Moda Blockheads II Quilt. (We don't ever see e-mail addresses, even for comments on the blog.). February 2021 We'll update this every week as new blocks are released. When I heard Blockheads 4 was here, the first place I wanted to check was your blog with all of the color studies. Carrot. Definite Plus June 2013 And Ive learned a lot about choosing sections of a block for paper piecing. Im having trouble getting the pfd for block crown and star. Will the quilt work with a single background? 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. March 2022 Have a great trip. Moda's Blockheads Facebook Group is also excited, and there are so many beautiful fabric pulls to see -Moda Blockheads Facebook Group. Thanks to all the designers! November 2018 Ill download all the blocks and setting instructions and perhaps somedayIll make this quilt. Really enjoyed the entire process. September 2021 Pretty much by now everyone knows what QAL stands for- Quilt Along. I have learned how to press open seams so they lay better then ever before. Ive learned a lot from doing the blockheads 2 qal. 3, Sunshine Star by Sherri McConnell - Block 2. I had a great time with this project. Moda Blockheads 2 Chocolate. I am about a third done as caring for Mom has become time consuming, so not much time for sewing right now. I have 43 blocks completed. I am up to date on the blocks and am looking forward to putting it together. Ive learned that I CAN do teeny, futzy blocks, but Ive also learned that I need to retire before I can do them well. This is such a fabulous resource! Lisa, Ive learned sooooon much. The first fourteen blocks are all on this page with links to the designer blog post, and then to the PDF with the instructions. 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. Thanks so much. December 2018 I have no blocks completed but Ive printed out them all. You have inspired me! March 2018 Yours are always clever and so well thought out. Cant wait to see how you finish this quilt ! Blockheads3, Block 5 Free Pattern, and Tutorial from Zen Chic listed below are some of our upcoming We're counting down the days until Saturday - September 18! July 2017 :), http://www.unitednotions.com/BH3_14-Joanna-Figueroa-Summer-Breeze.pdf, Hi Stephanie - They're all here. All of your family and friends are going to be so impressed AND!!!!! This has been so much fun. I watched BH1 from a distance but decided to get into BH2 and had so much fun. Youre lucky youre missing out on this new system! The Moda All-Stars like cake. Blockheads 4 - Introduction | modafabrics.com The small HST in those are 1 1/2" finished with a 3" square center piece. I did Moda BH2 in 2 colorways and have done over 3/4 off the blocks twice! Thanks again! Before making blocks, please read the Basic Instructions. 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. Thanks for sharing your time and talents with us. Dont miss Modas Giveaway to win a Layer Cake from the designer of the week! It's September, it's National Sewing Month, and this is what's on our calendar. I have completed 50 of the blocks. So, 49 done. Block Heads 2 in 21 days - Moda Fabrics I follow your blog and love your posts. 100 Blocks Primitive Gatherings Finishing Layout/Lisa Bongean. I love your color studies. Moda grandmothers share the pleasures and inspiration sewing for their grandkids provides. February 2019 BH4 Basic Layout for 9" Blocks with Sashing. Some days the only time I have for stitching is in the car line at school pickup time. I'm so glad you enjoy the color studies. And that's it. Voil! Safe travels! January 2013 I learned your technique for starching fabrics for piecing small blocks accurately.came in very handy so thank you so much. Practice with just a couple of squares until you get the hang of it, then you'll be off and running. Cant wait to see this one. October 2019 Fringe Quilt This You'll have to read the Block 2 instructions to learn the origin of the name. Hi there! Sliding Shoji Screens Moda's blog:. I have started sewing the blocks together but I love the thought of separating the blocks with sashing to show the blocks off. Hopscotch Happy The designers and some wonderful Moda folk come up with the designs for the sampler blocks to share with you. I hope Im not too late for the contest. Have not started. April 2020 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. But before you go, hop on over to the Facebook group because Moda is giving away one last Layer Cake. The pillow pattern can be found here - Pieces to Treasure Blog, A cool tip to share! March 2019 November 2017 My skills have definitely improved during the process and Ive challenged myself to work with the seams to get the blocks to lay flat. Halloween Welcome to the Moda Block Heads - Round 2! I am often asked how much yardage do I need if I dont Hello, Quiltalongers! If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. There are sixteen 1-yard pieces. To this day if have not sewed for some time I feel restless inside. I am doing it in scrappy yellow, gray and black, not sure how the appliqu will look may have to add orange. Many years ago, probably about 20 or so, I made a Postage Stamp quilt using Kansas Troubles fabrics. Quilt Patterns Moda Blockheads 4 Quilting I absolutely LOVE your work. Hope to get the rest finished this week. Many, many thanks to Moda and all the designers. Senior parent care severely restricts sewing time for now, but it is what matters most. :). !It is the final block to the mysteryclick here to go and print your block 52! I always follow you and your fabric line with my credit card !! Twilight Garden consumed all of my time but that is finished now and I can move on, zero : ( are the spacers 2.5 in strips? The link to the Designer blog will be added on Wednesday, and the link to the block instructions will be added on Friday. Thank you to all the designers for their wonderful patterns. But I printed them all off The layout is divided into four parts. Christmas This sewing helped me heal. October 2022 Or 4 corners of color with the center squares reflecting the outer colors. Jan's block made with prints mixed from recent collections. Positively Bohemian And sent me back down the rabbit hole of fabric selections to do justice to these ideas! 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. Thank you for what you do! Ive stayed caught up with BH2! It IS your grandmother's quilt! Pretty much by now everyone knows what QAL stands for- Quilt Along. This is beyond awesome. We are fast approaching another winter storm here as we are located at the intersection of Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska. Thank you. I've been married to the love of my life Nick, since 1998 when we started our crazy adventure together! This week I have a beautiful and fun cross stitch block pillow for you, which can easily be done with a charm pack of the Quotation line and some low volumes. Looking forward to the new year, have you ever considered making a Temperature Quilt? I have made many of the blocks and will finish all of them. Tutorials Those little blocks are my addiction! Redbubble We also continue with the Moda Blockheads QAL. I learned that a quieter background is better in the smaller blockssome of mine are crazy! :). Its a little bit sad, we have had so much fun together making our sampler quilt. Be sure to check the box above E-mail Address for Moda Blog/Inspiration+Resources. Im a little over half way done I think. Coloring Books Thanks Thanks so much to the designers for their creativity. I like the smashing idea youve presented, may try it myself! August 2018 Theyve made my HSTs so much more accurate and quick to do. Add a little soft pink with Petal 56. June 2021 Lisa, love BHs! MODA BLOCKHEADS: Block #2 | Fresh Figs August 2021 There's NO SEWING! There's still time to join in this fun project. 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 am using my own fabrics from my past and current collections and might make a few with Carolina Lilies just for fun! 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. Wait till you see my NEXT quilt! Criss Cross Kisses I have other projects that need to get finished first. As the squares are stacked, you'll be able to see the line on the cutting mat to keep them straight. Illustrator, sewist, crafter. Loved following along and seeing all the color and fabric choices. September 2019 Here I have played with taking the colors through in horizontal and vertical bands, like a plaid. Can you believe it? Free Pattern - Adjustable Apron with Zen Chic's Mochi Linen Robin. (The block instructions are also linked below, and in theBlockheads 4 Archive.). I have enjoyed this QAL just as much as I did Blockheads 1. June 2018 Place the ruler on the line you've used as the guide and cut. July 2020 I also learned to use Lisas trick of starching those small pieces for a much better result! Welcome to the Moda Block Heads - Round 3! I loved this and hope to do it again. I have loved the Blockheads adventures! I started using more solid colors and repeating one printed fabric for continuity. I love the different sizes of blocks that are included. The complete list of Designer blocks, bonus blocks, setting options and blog posts for Blockheads 4. (But again, a challenge!) I finished block 51 on Monday. The symmetry pleases my ocd and the sashing is definitely a plus. The pieced block will measure 5" x 5". Lisa Bongean - Pieced Alternate Block instructions not shared. 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. Curved Block Quilts Holidays November 2014 The assembling of the Zen Chic layout. Thatched Crimson and Scarlet pair with Sprig, Pine, Spruce and Sprout. To keep track of all the blog posts, Designer setting options, and other Blockheads-related posts, the best resource is - Blockheads 4 Archive. Block Heads 3 is here and we've got some new wrinkles this year. PDF BH4 Block Bonus 1 - Roundabout - Moda Fabrics The Designer blocks and the Bonus blocks are listed in reverse order - the newest blocks are first. Just this last one to do. Workshops And Lectures, March 2023 Let's make some holiday ornaments for decorating and gift giving. It has been a fun year. I loved every block, and I stretched my skills by making pieced replacement blocks for the applique blocks. 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. Lay out the background fabric squares and pieced blocks according to the layout diagram (see layout with grid). I have three sons: Lance (forever 29), Luke 33, Jake 32, and two grand-babies, Little Man and O-Bug. October 2014 Let's go! Good morning Moda Friends! Sadly I thought you werent doing a finish for Round 2 and continued with the original setting. Sunshine happiness. Privacy Policy. In past years, I've done color studies with some of the different blocks and I plan on doing that this year as time allows. It is different than anything else I have ever thought of doing. October 2020
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