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. Moda grandmothers share the pleasures and inspiration sewing for their grandkids provides. I love your layout Lisa, I think it will help the blocks stand out. Quilt Sampler using Free Blocks with Moda Blockheads I have made every block, just need to make the final one released today, then put it all together. There are twenty-eight Designer blocks, and eight Bonus blocks. Dandi Annie Were at the end of our quiltalong! What I learned from this sew-along i that I really need to stay on track otherwise Im lost;-). Have cut several more. I stopped counting, but now that I see and LOVE your lay out, I am going to lay all my squares out. September 2021 View all posts by lisabongean. There are so many blocks and so much work to do in my life. Block Heads 3 - Archive | Page 2 | modafabrics.com I have completed the first two blocks. Welcome to the Moda Block Heads - Round 2! 11/14/2018 Update: If you are looking for the Moda 2017 Blockheads, our free pattern page has been removed by request. Some days the only time I have for stitching is in the car line at school pickup time. Practice with just a couple of squares until you get the hang of it, then you'll be off and running. 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. The complete list of Designer blocks, bonus blocks, setting options and blog posts for Blockheads 4. I made an all yellow because it goes with my layout, but I think a whole quilt with the rainbow and joining them on some of the same color sized would be awesome! I have learned that I have too many projects going to keep up with all of it. - Find it all out in this blog post. And a few can be made as 4" blocks. All This means 4 big blocks in center, 20 small blocks next and 12 big blocks in the outer row. May 2016 Here I have played with taking the colors through in horizontal and vertical bands, like a plaid. endstream endobj 39 0 obj <> endobj 40 0 obj <. I have loved participating in Blockheads 2. I love the projects each week. K +n*'0pt0u40dt00 )C3l $A |`C October 2017 February 2022 I still need to sew them together but after doing this I already have enough blocks for two samll quilts. I have completed 51 of the 52 blocks and cant wait to do the last one! You can pause momentarily to say out loud, OHH, AWWW for our newest Bella 2 color quilt, TimePiece. We are all amazed at how fast these weeks fly bykind of scary??? BH4 - Block 2 | modafabrics.com I had a car accident in August that slowed me down. The . She did the beautiful quilting on my Winter Star Wall Quilt. CLICK HERE FOR THE ARCHIVE OF ALL OF THE MODA BLOCKHEADS 3 BLOCKS WE HAVE HAD SO FAR! So every time we make a 12 version, that will take care of (4) 6 blocks. March 2020 Know that you touch many people! Finished size approx. (This is especially good when there are a lot of them!). I have really enjoyed the Moda Blockheads 2 quilt-a-long. Making only one block (sometimes it was 3) blocks a week let me have the luxury of time to do some great piecing! And to help with creating an original layout, there is also a diagram with are the spacers 2.5 in strips? Block Heads 3 | modafabrics.com I've used yellows from Solana with a number of Thatched shades (Honeycomb, Citrus, Clementine with Rose in the center). It was hard to choose colors every week not knowing what the finial layout would be. The assembling of the Zen Chic layout. I have only the last 2 blocks to finish and have parts 1 and 3 together. We'll update this every week as new blocks are released. I loved your blocks. Mexico City! Block Heads 2 - Archive | modafabrics.com for the border: 2 3/8 yard of a low volume (could be the same print you're using for the quilt center background). What Ive learned?? Sew remaining border strips on top and bottom; trim ends to form exact corners. I did Moda BH2 in 2 colorways and have done over 3/4 off the blocks twice! February 2018 listed below are some of our upcoming We're counting down the days until Saturday - September 18! I have completed 51 blocks. Some of them are complex and challenging and some are simple sampler quilt blocks. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent. Thnx for all the inspiration you all bring! March 2017 Toward the end, we will make some final alternations but this will be our general layout throughout the program. Thank you and all the other designers. Designer of colorful florals for Moda fabrics. Ive finished 50 blocks, still working on #51 with its 5000 pieces. I loved the gray focus fabric although I normally am not a gray person. Enjoy your trip. Enjoy seeing, doing and the inspiration! Looking forward to the new year, have you ever considered making a Temperature Quilt? Sew two border strips to the left and right and shorten them so that they match the upper and lower edges. Robin Pickens Inc Etsy Fair And Square Quilt Good morning Moda Friends! 2 to go and Im hoping to do them today. Just a little quilty math for you! Stitch Pink November 2020 This is a listing of the blocks in this round. Ive loved waiting for the new blocks each week and have all of blocks done, yea me! OCD, I was really good with starting my blocks but back in September I fell of the train. Christmas sb/c`Zv!@0:Og`8Q - 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. Moda Designers Let's make some holiday ornaments for decorating and gift giving. This is the drawing of the finished quilt - it measures 72" x 78". Tea Towels Welcome to Week #50 of the MODA BLOCKHEADS 3 SEW ALONG. Thanks to all the designers! The yardage and cutting for that size quilt is in the instructions. I used Primitive Gatherings fabrics and will set the blocks using your alternate layout. Thank you for all your hard work! Assembly Lay out the pieces for one quarter as shown. The Nine Patch in the center gives a nice place to play with patchwork squares and treat them as a checkerboard, scrappy random light and dark or playing up the plus sign in the center. I cant wait to see your layout! Mod Flower Box To celebrate the reveal of the last block I am going to do a give-away!!!! I have only made a few blocks so far. I havent made any of the blocks, yet. Ive collected all the patterns, and pulled fabrics five or six times. Creative Grids Rulers The blocks will be listed in reverse order - the newest blocks are first. I have done 40 blocks so far . does that count. This sewing helped me heal. I have really enjoyed the Moda Blockheads 2 quilt-a-long. Just this last one to do. For the instructions to Corey's Star Crossed block - Coriander Quilts. I was late to join but have completed 45. Cooee by Jenelle Kent of Pieces to Treasure is Block 2 for Blockheads. Corey Yoder's finished Moda Blockheads II Quilt. Fruit Veggie Art Keep up the good work. I think I have 20 of the blocks done. Many, many thanks to Moda and all the designers. That is great. 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. Ill download all the blocks and setting instructions and perhaps somedayIll make this quilt. (But again, a challenge!) I love your layout alternative. Wish I would have waited as I like your setting better, Oh well, the first setting will be just fine. Spain is an amazing place as Im sure all your ports have been spectacular. Blockheads 4 - Archive | Page 2 | modafabrics.com I have printed off all the patterns and have really enjoyed seeing what everyone has done with them and all the different color ways. I saw another person post about their layout with blocks arranged into larger squares with sashing between those and I loved that! It is different than anything else I have ever thought of doing. I havent taken the time to sit down and decide on what fabrics I want to use. 44 Done! 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It IS your grandmother's quilt! August 2021 More accurate HSTs means more accurate blocks. The first few blocks were such a shot in the dark. Thank you for all that you share with us and all the work that goes into that. The pillow pattern can be found here - Pieces to Treasure Blog, A cool tip to share! Im a little over half way done I think. I have all the blocks completed except for block 52 which posted today. MODA Blockheads: Block #50 & #51. posted on : December 30, 2020. Please sign me up for emails. Shipshewana T Shirts And Giftware I love to see the variety of color used by each designer. The instructions for this block can be found on Jenelle's blog -Pieces to Treasure. The layout is divided into four parts. June 2020 Love Wednesday and look forward to what is coming. I am retired and still cant keep up. Painted Meadow A road trip has kept me out of my sewing room. It IS your grandmother's quilt! 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. Sure dont know everything so heres your something funny my youngest (the smart aleck!) I hope you have enjoyed every step of it these 56 weeks. Moda Block Heads 2 Finishing - Lisa Bongean's Web Blog I loved every block, and I stretched my skills by making pieced replacement blocks for the applique blocks. But we still have one more block to make. are you going to be adding block 14. cannot find it on the blog. Coloring Books I have finished 26 blocks which I guess is exactly half. 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". Some of the teal/aquas that would work well here are Seafoam, Peacock, Pond, Turquoise, Ocean, Horizon. Im having trouble getting the pfd for block crown and star. You can pause momentarily to say out loud, OHH, AWWW for our newest Bella 2 color quilt, TimePiece. Dandi-Annie 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. It has been a fun year. This was a really good way to keep us focused on precision. If you want to continue to see these great projectsyou have to be a part of it too! For the Moda Blockheads QAL we are proceeding with Block 54 hosted by Janet Clare. Moda Blockheads II (2018) Solana Sunflower Fabric Woot! I do love the symmetry of your setting, thank you for sharing it. Love doing Moda Blockheads 1 and 2. ! I work full time & had projects for customers to get done but going on a retreat & hope to get a Bunch done!! I loved learning new techniques and seeing other quilters blocks. March 2021 Thanks for the layout too. There are sixteen 1-yard pieces. Cant wait to see your finish and have really enjoyed following along. Sadly I thought you werent doing a finish for Round 2 and continued with the original setting. December 2020 I see that there are others like me, that have not made the blocks. Sounds amazing! Thank you. Woot! Have a great trip. July 2020 I am about a third done as caring for Mom has become time consuming, so not much time for sewing right now. Press enjoy reading your site, you can do anything, and still have energy for more (travel) Im not doing the BlockHeads but really in aw of you all thanks for an enjoyable computer time.. Red Velvet. I need to do blocks 50-52. Hi Pat - Mea culpa! modafabrics Published: Sep 28 2022 - 02:00 Welcome to the Moda Blockheads - Round 4! Each part is assembled sepa-rately, and then joined to complete the top. Ive made exactly zero blocks, but I have learned how to make good use of my printer! I loved learning new techniques and seeing other quilter's blocks. Out of balanced. Someday I will do these blocks, more than likely when Im retired. Can you believe it? I am also mixing in Thatched basics in these colors to help unify the color stories and provide a nice balance of blender fabrics and print fabrics. If you search "corey layout" from within the group it pulls up some of them. July 2019 Many thanks to all the designers for giving of their time and talents. Let's go! Carrot. I used your liberty gathering fat quarter collection. June 2019 This is the FIRST stitch a long that I have participated in AND kept up to date (generally). You might have some sewing to finish up Hello, all my Granny Square/ Family Reunion QAL'er's. The lady I bring my quilts to let them quilted is Rachel Hauser from Stichedincolor.com in the Netherlands. Tutorials February 2023 The link to the Designer blog will be added on Wednesday, and the link to the block instructions will be added on Friday. Depending on the fabrics she uses for each block, she's pretty sure she'll need a little more of a few of them. And Moda will blog and tell who the designer and block is. I like the smashing idea youve presented, may try it myself! Oh Robin, thank you for these wonderful color studies! 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). Many years ago, probably about 20 or so, I made a Postage Stamp quilt using Kansas Troubles fabrics. I think the most difficult part is deciding a colorway. Glad you like the setting idea and you did not miss it. Seize The Day Just not enough time in a day. Come quilt-along with Moda designers: Lynne Hagmeier, Betsy Chutchian, Jan Patek, Jo Morton, Lisa Bongean, Carrie Nelson and a few mystery guest appearances. Category: Moda Blockheads 2 - Robin Pickens I learned to better trust myself to make small changes to the blocks/layout of the quilt, individualizing it to make it my own. modafabrics Published: Sep 28 2022 - 02:00 Welcome to the Moda Blockheads - Round 4! Not a one! Simple Solstice Quilt January 2020 I already know that your finished quilt will be spectacular! Criss Cross Kisses How about a Christmas theme quilt? Sewcialites Quilting was and is very important to me as friend got me started after our son passed away . Thanks to all of the designers!!!! I tried to sign up to get your blog posts by email. And somehow I am going to design a row-by-row quilt using some blocks from BH1 and BH2. Carolina Lilies I love it. Well that is a fun way to spend the midnight hours! This uses thirty-six (36) 9" finished blocks in a straight setting with sashing. (The block instructions are also linked below, and in theBlockheads 4 Archive.). I am proud to be a designer for Moda Fabrics! Block 2: Jenelle Kent of Pieces of Pieces to Treasure (March 30, 2022) Cooee Block BH3 - Answers & Layouts | modafabrics.com 81" x 81" MATERIALS NEEDED: (we used fabrics from my line Paper and More Paper). Love it. Thanks Susan! I love your color studies. Snow again. I learned new skills and will use them over and over again. Emilia Quilt BH4-Block 26-Corey Yoder | modafabrics.com Charm Pack Quilts Thank you so much for your wonderful designs!! December 2017 This is a listing with links for all 52 blocks in the Block Heads 2 quilt. 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. Full Bloom Quilt Block I was also introduced to new designers I hadnt seen before so much fun! February 2021 My piecing skills have improved so much and I have learned to challenge myself more in trying new things. This week its block 55 designed by Jen Kingwell. Welcome to the Moda Blockheads - Round 4! I have learned how to press open seams so they lay better then ever before. Jan's block made with prints mixed from recent collections. I am up to date on the blocks and am looking forward to putting it together. Block Heads 3 is here and we've got some new wrinkles this year. Modern to transitional quilt designer. August 2018 Today Coreys block 52 will post! She called this block Star Dance. I want to THANK everyone who supported us during this SAL especially those of you who now FOLLOW US on our social media platforms, who BUY from us directly or Etsy Did I mention that Jenelle is sharing the patterns for these pillows too? I have 43 blocks completed. 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. I watched BH1 from a distance but decided to get into BH2 and had so much fun. I loved this and hope to do it again. Mini Quilts Thank you for sharing all your talent with us !! Today, Wednesday March 23, 2022, is the beginning of Moda Blockheads 4. I am betting it will be nothing short of gorgeous. There will be 56 blocks and each can be made in at least two sizes - 6" and 12". Where is the instructions for Blockhead 14? I am often asked how much yardage do I need if I dont Hello, Quiltalongers! Love your work. All of your family and friends are going to be so impressed AND!!!!! Modas sew alongs are well done and sew much fun. Get Your Mitts on These: Sew Your Own Insanely Stylish Oven Gloves! THANKS! I hope Im not too late for the contest. 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. :), http://www.unitednotions.com/BH3_14-Joanna-Figueroa-Summer-Breeze.pdf, Hi Stephanie - They're all here. Add a little soft pink with Petal 56. This is Corey of Coriander Quilts, and I'm excited to be sharing my block with you for this round of Moda Block Heads. Its a tremendous help on small pieces. Where do I find the pattern for the HOUSE block? To use the same block placement as the quilt in the Final image, we have included a diagram with numbered blocks - e.g., Block 38 goes here. Just finished The Magic of Christmas pattern. Keep them coming. :). I will be doing it soon. Twilight Garden consumed all of my time but that is finished now and I can move on, zero : ( Deco Garden 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. Love your layout so very original and interesting and SO you! While I am doing my BH4 in scrappy Civil War reproductions I wanted to say I thoroughly enjoyed reading and studying your color studies. So, what Ive learned is to WAIT! What I learned is DO NOT use a directional background! Only two blocks left! I also love to cook when I get the chance. Blockheads 4 - Archive | modafabrics.com If the weather stays as crappy as they are predicting it should be a no brainer! I tried block one just to see if I could do it. Cottage Bleu One of the designers for Block Heads 2 is going to make her quilt with this selection of Bella Solids. Halloween If you wanna make sure you dont miss anything, subscribe to our newsletter. I have been stalled at Block 26 (life keeps happening) but am working on finishing the whole quilt! What a nice name for this last block. 51 finished doing 52 today. I have no blocks completed but Ive printed out them all. Hello from sunny Arizona! I am a quilter, rugger, and gardener. The pattern is available as a free download in the blog post. Its really getting old. Moda Blockheads 1 and 2 have been so much fun and I learn something with each and every block that I do. July 2021 Newsletter & Adding: If you'd like to receive the Inspiration+Resources Blockheads posts on Wednesday via e-mail, you will need to sign up here - Newsletter Blog Sign-Up. I'll also make some blocks for my corners of the quilt with a flower bud/leaf theme. I love your block with all the little half square triangles-my favorites! Thanks for your participation, so much fun each week! Blockheads 4 Designers! I love being challenged. Most importantly from Blockheads 1, I learned to starch before cutting. Layer Cake Quilts 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. Dont miss Modas Giveaway to win a Layer Cake from the designer of the week! What have I learned? We are currently preparing our very first very own Zen Chic Sew Along which will start this spring! Good morning Moda Friends! I have saved all 52 blocks for MBH2, and the MBH1 files as well. August 2017 I laid them all out the other day and they are really busy. Sampler Spree Im working on a quilt for my soon to be born granddaughter, Ericca. My favourite version I think is the last, bottom right, which really does look like a square wheel, That one is my favorite too! This Archive includes the links to everything shared for Blockheads 4 - Designer blocks, Bonus blocks, setting options, blog posts, and so on. You might have some sewing to finish up Hello, all my Granny Square/ Family Reunion QAL'er's.