May 2016 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. Yay! I make lap quilts to give away. Thnx for all the inspiration you all bring! I have all 52 blocks finished as well as some of the alternate blocks which I will use on the back of my quilt. Kyoto Steps Assembly Lay out the pieces for one quarter as shown. Mod Flower Box Quilt Settings December 2020 Some of the teal/aquas that would work well here are Seafoam, Peacock, Pond, Turquoise, Ocean, Horizon. But Ive been loving seeing all the completed blocks! Let's go! Table Runner None! Lets dive in and finish this great project together! Moda Blockheads Round 4 Line-Up. Stitch Pink December 2012 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". Carrot. November 2020 I am often asked how much yardage do I need if I dont Hello, Quiltalongers! You could use any of the blocks from Blockheads 4 to create these projects. Check out the other designers for Moda Blockheads too and share your blocks on the facebook group! Ive collected all the patterns, and pulled fabrics five or six times. Read on for more info on how to get started, including a palette of Bella Solids and a temperature tracker download. July 2022 If you're on social media, be sure to check out #modablockheads to see the blocks everyone is making. Ive completed 44 blocks and plan to sew this weekend to complete some more. I always learn something new with each one. Its the first time I have participated in something like this. I think the most important thing I learned is that quilting is not a race. I have no blocks completed but Ive printed out them all. The biggest thing I have gotten from BH2 is my weekly access to Electric Quilt. Blockheads 4 starts on Wednesday, March 23, and ends on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. 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. If you search "corey layout" from within the group it pulls up some of them. This is beyond awesome. This means 4 big blocks in center, 20 small blocks next and 12 big blocks in the outer row. 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. Welcome to the Moda Block Heads - Round 3! 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. Oh what fun!! To keep track of all the blog posts, Designer setting options, and other Blockheads-related posts, the best resource is -Blockheads 4 Archive. Ive finished half of the blocks. Thanks again! We are almost done with this Moda Blockheads Quilt Along. I have taken the suggestion from Jo Morton of clipping the seams to be able to stagger the seams when setting the blocks together. Moda's Blockheads Facebook Group is also excited, and there are so many beautiful fabric pulls to see - Moda Blockheads Facebook Group. Tulip Tango Ill download all the blocks and setting instructions and perhaps somedayIll make this quilt. Thanks Were at the end of our quiltalong! Some very hard blocks! Ive learned a lot from doing the blockheads 2 qal. The larger ones are my last. After quilting for the last 15 years, I love that every quilt I make teaches me something new! 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. There will be 56 blocks and each can be made in at least two sizes - 6" and 12". The small HST in those are 1 1/2" finished with a 3" square center piece. 2 1/2 yards of 108" extra-wide backing Nutcracker It was hard to choose colors every week not knowing what the finial layout would be. I have yet to start any blocks, but plan to make this quilt when time allows. But, they are on my to-do list. I am doing it in scrappy yellow, gray and black, not sure how the appliqu will look may have to add orange. Since it was a much more simple block, we decided to do a 6 version for this second one since we will do a variety of block sizes for the various weeks and use a multi block setting. for the border: 2 3/8 yard of a low volume (could be the same print you're using for the quilt center background). Some days the only time I have for stitching is in the car line at school pickup time. I have completed the first two blocks. Kinship Fusion Sampler I always try to learn something new when I do a new quilt. I am a quilter, rugger, and gardener. Because this is a mystery, and we need to have a few surprises, the list is not in order. Next time I promise to do ALL the appliqu versions. I use your 6 inch square ruler(with 1/8 markings) a lot, for all blocks and have appreciated how accurate it is! K +n*'0pt0u40dt00 )C3l $A |`C 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. 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. All of your family and friends are going to be so impressed AND!!!!! 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. Its really getting old. Hi Shelley - I'm sorry but I have no way to add you to the email list, you will need to fill out this form and submit it. Holidays May 2022 Just finished The Magic of Christmas pattern. Welcome to the Moda Block Heads - Round 2! 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Ive learned that I CAN do teeny, futzy blocks, but Ive also learned that I need to retire before I can do them well. Thanks for your participation, so much fun each week! I have only the last 2 blocks to finish and have parts 1 and 3 together. Cottage Bleu I did Moda BH2 in 2 colorways and have done over 3/4 off the blocks twice! This Archive includes the links to everything shared for Blockheads 4 - Designer blocks, Bonus blocks, setting options, blog posts, and so on. I used your fat quarter kit for my quilt and I love it! Someday I will do these blocks, more than likely when Im retired. If you want to continue to see these great projectsyou have to be a part of it too! Ive learned that trying to make this solely with charm packs, collected over the years, is INSANE. Fat Quarter Quilts I have done 40 blocks so far . March 2015 We'll update this every week as new blocks are released. I've been married to the love of my life Nick, since 1998 when we started our crazy adventure together! I still need to sew them together but after doing this I already have enough blocks for two samll quilts. I love your layout Lisa, I think it will help the blocks stand out. Painted Meadow 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 enjoy your down-to-earth approach to everything and that you always think about us as quilters and how you can make things easier and work better for us. Layout diagrams. December 2011. Thanks SO much! This is a listing of the blocks in this round. 2 to go and Im hoping to do them today. Robin Pickens Inc Etsy Watercolor Painting 27 - Threaded by Michelle White from Moda, 25 - Heart by Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique, 16 - Indiana Puzzle by Tammy Vonderschmitt, 6 - Spinning Into Spring by Linzee McCray, 5 - Two of Five by Barbara Groves of Me & My Sister Designs, 4 - Spinner by Anne Sutton for Bunny Hill Designs, 3 - Kouign Amann by Laurie Simpson of Minick & Simpson, 2 - Cooee by Jenelle Kent of Pieces To Treasure, 1 - Square Wheel by Lynne Hagmeier of Kansas Troubles, Introduction - Yardage Information & Setting Option No. Thatched Basics We'll update this every week as new blocks are released. Youre not afraid of teeny tiny pieces and those blocks are the most fun to make. I just love to see your choices and how they affect the resulting block. We need to put it all together. I'll provide pattern instructions for the corners when we are about half way through, just in case you want to join me with this design. I have been stalled at Block 26 (life keeps happening) but am working . Block Heads 2 in 21 days - Moda Fabrics How to assemble the Moda Blockheads 2020 sampler quilt This small block is only 4" x 4", and makes for a lovely little project like a Valentine's greeting card, pincushion, an . I have loved having this weekly challenge and am pleased with the quilts design. Keep up the good work. All Rights Reserved. November 2022 FREE Quilt Block Patterns December 2018 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! Week 2. Christmas I was also introduced to new designers I hadnt seen before so much fun! Table Topper I have three sons: Lance (forever 29), Luke 33, Jake 32, and two grand-babies, Little Man and O-Bug. Ive also spent some time talking with you at Festival in Houston. :). For the Moda Blockheads QAL we are proceeding with Block 54 hosted by Janet Clare. March 2019 It IS your grandmother's quilt! I still have about a dozen to go. 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. Robin Pickens Inc. All rights reserved. Our designer of this week is Robin Pickens with her Block Bear Cubs Round. Poppy Mae Fabric Only two blocks left! Red Velvet. Moda grandmothers share the pleasures and inspiration sewing for their grandkids provides. Ring Around The Posies I learned new skills and will use them over and over again. So excited to have kept up with the blocks, just have this block to finish. However, Ive printed out all the directions and the blocks that you have finished to give me a starting point for my fabric choices. I loved this and hope to do it again. I have totally enjoyed the journey. I'll also make some blocks for my corners of the quilt with a flower bud/leaf theme. The layout is divided into four parts. I have none completed. 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. 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!!!! Before making blocks, please read the Basic Instructions. My piecing skills have improved so much and I have learned to challenge myself more in trying new things. Really enjoyed the entire process. Moda Blockheads II (2018) I will be back to see what you are up to each week. Sunshine happiness. Organization Thank you for your time, expertise, creativity and dedication. Let's make some holiday ornaments for decorating and gift giving. :), Carrie, Have cut several more. Tea Towels There's NO SEWING! I have saved all 52 blocks for MBH2, and the MBH1 files as well. But it will get done. Hi Jenny! This is Zen Chic's suggested layout for the free Moda Blockheads 3 sew along. I love the variety. Am enjoying seeing everyones color choices and am looking forward to seeing completed quilt tops. 13 designers total! I love learning the color theory from you. I havent been able to start mine yet. I am presently working on my Blockhead 1 from last year. Mexico City! 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. View all posts by lisabongean. Through quilting I have made many fantastic friends. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. July 2020 So happy it is time for Moda Blockheads again! I am about a third done as caring for Mom has become time consuming, so not much time for sewing right now. It was corrected but it wasn't uploaded in time. Practice with just a couple of squares until you get the hang of it, then you'll be off and running. I have learned that i love this creative art and it helps my brain to calm itself. September 2014 Sewing the 6 finished blocks has been a challenge but Im learning that starch can a key to accuracy. My skills have definitely improved during the process and Ive challenged myself to work with the seams to get the blocks to lay flat. Round 4 Moda Block Heads, Block 18 - Coriander Quilts Thank you for the giveaway. Welcome to the Moda Blockheads - Round 4! Curated Quilts Mini Press the seams in the direction of the arrows. I also learned to use Lisas trick of starching those small pieces for a much better result! The instructions for this block can be found on Jenelle's blog -Pieces to Treasure. Moda Fabric Love It!!! October 2014 How to participate? Have a relaxing tripyou deserve it!! You might have some sewing to finish up Hello, all my Granny Square/ Family Reunion QAL'er's. Welcome to the Moda Block Heads - Round 3! I still have far to go but am so inspired by the layouts and looking forward to finishing. So lets take a look. Love that you share your life with us! Coloring Books (We know that Tammy stacks more than four squares when she's sewing at home.). 11/14/2018 Update: If you are looking for the Moda 2017 Blockheads, our free pattern page has been removed by request. The designers and some wonderful Moda folk come up with the designs for the sampler blocks to share with you. Unfortunately I have not completed one block as of today. 31 Day Blogging Challenge Hi there! We are almost done with this Moda Blockheads Quilt Along. So let's begin with the block color studies! CLICK HERE FOR THE ARCHIVE OF ALL OF THE MODA BLOCKHEADS 3 BLOCKS WE HAVE HAD SO FAR! You might have some sewing to finish up Hello, all my Granny Square/ Family Reunion QAL'er's. October 2016 I laid them all out the other day and they are really busy. I loved every block, and I stretched my skills by making pieced replacement blocks for the applique blocks. Hopefully when its over in May I can get back to make the rest of the blocks. 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! Thanks all designers and Moda for this great qal. My son is transferring back to Camp Pendleton in a few months and buying a house in the Temecula area. 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. The possibilities are endless. Yours are always clever and so well thought out. Martingale Publishing Gives the eyes a rest. Thank you for doing this I have thoroughly enjoyed following along with everyone and seeing what is going on in the quilting world. February 2013 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. November 2013 Ive loved waiting for the new blocks each week and have all of blocks done, yea me! :). The Moda All-Stars like cake. Found the site and have to try to catch up !! Love your layout so very original and interesting and SO you! 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. Life is crazyso I have no blocks made, zero-zilch. MODA Blockheads: Block #50 & #51 | Fresh Figs How about some other color stories for this quilt layout? Ive stayed caught up with BH2! I have enjoyed this QAL just as much as I did Blockheads 1. Carrot. Full Bloom Quilt Block Coriander Quilts | Moda Blockheads Round 4 Layout Pressing | Additional Were at the end of our quiltalong! Finished size approx. What I have learned is all about color- dont over think it, just sew it. Sadly I havent made any of the blocks yet, but Ive saved all the patterns and plan on getting started soon. I have fabrics pulled and read all the post about the blocks. March 2017 This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Business Tips Fat Quarter Shop Sewing That is great. I have learned how to press open seams so they lay better then ever before. I'm so glad you enjoy the color studies. 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. Its a little bit sad, we have had so much fun together making our sampler quilt. Block 2: Jenelle Kent of Pieces of Pieces to Treasure (March 30, 2022) Cooee Block Learned alot of different block styles and techniques. Im a little over half done. Which is why I have five blocks in five totally unrelated color schemes. Hello from sunny Arizona! January 2023 Just one more dance and the party is over. 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. Block Heads 2 - Archive | modafabrics.com Points, points, points..always good to have more practice in my world, so getting them right is very satisfying. Safe travels! Welcome to Our Garden Rolling Petals Sew Along! And like your layout with the smashing in it. I have made every block, just need to make the final one released today, then put it all together. I did make AND finish Blockheads 1 and it will be in the Vermont Quilt Festival this year! February 2020 Just finished up my first sampler quilt which slowed me down so things should go faster now. I am leaning repro. (This is especially good when there are a lot of them!). (We don't ever see e-mail addresses, even for comments on the blog.). And Moda will blog and tell who the designer and block is. You can pause momentarily to say out loud, OHH, AWWW for our newest Bella 2 color quilt, TimePiece. What have I learned? Welcome back to the Glimmer & Gleam quiltalong. :), Blockhead 3 pdf will not open from 5-11 please help love this resource thank you, Love your blockheads. This Archive will be updated each week by MODA, in descending chronological order, with the newest block at the top. Block 18 pattern cannot be accessed from this Moda site, and when I found it through Jan Patek's blog, its headed Block 19. Corey . BH4-Block 26-Corey Yoder | modafabrics.com I love the projects you put out for us to do. English Paper Piecing I loved your blocks. September 2021 All of your family and friends are going to be so impressed AND!!!!! 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. Trade Shows #ModaStitchPink 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. I think I have 20 of the blocks done. are you going to be adding block 14. cannot find it on the blog. This is a listing of the blocks in this round. I will be doing it soon. May 2013 Quilt Books I've spent 25 minutes going through everything I could click on and still no pattern. We are all amazed at how fast these weeks fly bykind of scary??? I mocked up a few, thinking of Thatched and mixing it with your other favorite fabrics or whatever you have in your stash. I am up to date on the blocks and am looking forward to putting it together. Thanks for the layout too. Moda grandmothers share the pleasures and inspiration sewing for their grandkids provides. 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. Cant wait to see your finish and have really enjoyed following along. Robin, YOUR OTIONS OF DOING THIS FIRST BLOCK ARE CREATIVE AND BEAUTIFUL HI FROM MEXICO CITY, Hi right back! It has been fun! Making those with foundation paper piecing is surely the best way to do them!! If you plan on going, make sure you look for it. The small HST in those are 1 1/2" finished with a 3" square center piece. I have all the blocks completed except for block 52 which posted today. I have not made a single block but I do try to do something quilty every day. Today, Wednesday March 23, 2022, is the beginning of Moda Blockheads 4. Blockheads 4 Designers! I already have borders and backing for its current size. Love, love, love your designs!! Looking forward to the new year, have you ever considered making a Temperature Quilt? I am retired and still cant keep up. Place the ruler on the line you've used as the guide and cut. LB, I live on a lake in beautiful Butte Des Morts, WI. BH4 - Block 2 | modafabrics.com I had a great time with this project. We'll update this every week as new blocks are released. You can pause momentarily to say out loud, OHH, AWWW for our newest Bella 2 color quilt, TimePiece. November 2017 I have really enjoyed this project because I have learned not to stress if I fall behind, it will eventually get done. You can find the fabric requirements and. April 2022 Some of them are complex and challenging and some are simple sampler quilt blocks. I am making each of my rings with a color family and chose yellow, orange and pink for the quilt I am making. Meet Me in the Garden Video Tutorial Release Archive, 2023 Schedule for Primitive Gatherings & The Gathering. 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. January 2022 I havent made any of the blocks, yet. 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! The first few blocks were such a shot in the dark. Curved Block Quilts Well, there is a big Facebook group (just search Moda Blockheads) you can join where that info will be posted. Red Velvet. There are a few notes about using this layout for a larger quilt, but yardage and cutting hasn't been calculated. Blockstep Quilt Moda Blockheads 3 Thank you and all the other designers. The pillows using the toweling are lovely. I have learned, once again, that there just isnt enough time in the day for everything Id like to do! I have only one block left to complete. Thatched Crimson and Scarlet pair with Sprig, Pine, Spruce and Sprout. Bonus blocks from Moda will come out on Fridays (about once a month). I also like your layout its organized and showcases each of the blocks so they stand apart and therefore fit together so well!. Moda Designers I dont have very many blocks done but its slow and steady right? We are currently preparing our very first very own Zen Chic Sew Along which will start this spring! I have learned that I do not like basket blocks turned on their sides. I have only made a few blocks so far. Calendars November 2019 Block Heads 3 - Archive | modafabrics.com Loving your layout! Calendar Tea Towel The last one looks pretty quick so that will help. September 2017 Sampler Spree I need a smaller project. We'll update this every week as new blocks are released.