Blockheads 4 ... Catching Up (again)!

Blocks 5, 6, 7 + Bonus Block 2

Hello Blockhead friends! How are your blocks coming along? Are you starting to see how colors are repeating as you lay out your blocks? I am! Are you using more of one color than another? I am! Looks like I’ve got some work to do to bring a little more balance into my scrappy version of this quilt. Keep reading to see what I mean…

Take Two (or more!) Steps Back

So here we are at Block 7 with two bonus blocks sewn up to complete this colorful grid! I love where this is going but already see some things I’d like to improve on in my next set of blocks. Whenever I take just a couple steps away from whatever I’m working on, obvious things that I may have overlooked up close tend to jump out at me from a distance. Does anything jump out at you? Squinting also helps. Take a minute :)

Yep, I seem to be leaning toward cool colors and especially that darkest purple from ‘Good Fortune’. I can see how repeating this color will help bring a bit of unity to the quilt in the end, but I don’t want this color to dominate. To balance the rich, boldness … I think I’ll make the next blocks with hues that are closer in value and more equally vibrant.

I also think I’ll re-do Anne’s block #4 and make the pinwheel all gold so the shape is better defined.

Do you have these kinds of dialogues with yourself too? Or am I just overthinking as usual?! lol

Scrap-busting!

As I mentioned in previous posts, I’m sewing from my stash which is so much fun! Sometimes I grab without looking, and sometimes I plan out the combinations. Either way, it feels great to put these scraps to use and to revisit these prints with a fresh eye. Can you name any of the collections you see here?

Barbara, Linzee, Lisa and Michelle’s blocks were so fun to make and each has so many possibilities depending on fabric placement. See you on Wednesday when I share my block! Can’t wait! XO, Kate

Block 5

‘Greek Cross’ by Barbara Groves of Me & My Sister Designs

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Block 7

‘Game Board’ by Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings

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Block 6

‘Spinning into Spring’ by Linzee Kull McCray

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Bonus Block 2

‘Mix + Match’ by Michelle White at Moda

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What is Moda Blockheads?

Moda Blockheads is a free block of the week sew-along featuring a new block from a different Moda designer each week. The blocks are released every Wednesday and there will be a total of 28 designer blocks and 8 bonus blocks for a total of 36 blocks. Whew! Instructions for each block include options for size, color placement and even piecing methods.

It’s Never Too Late to Join! Where to Begin?

Start here: Introduction from Moda Includes all the info you’ll need to get going.
Download the Basic Methods PDF that goes over some of the piecing methods used throughout.

There are many ways to participate and no right or wrong way to sew along. Pick fabric you love, go at your own pace and if you want to, join other Blockheads in Moda’s Facebook group to share photos and tips or for inspiration.

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