I actually LOVE this Moda Blockheads Block 8 by Robin Pickens. My execution of it? Mmm, not so much. I had a devil of a time with the square in the square block units. First off, I made four perfect units in the wrong size. And of course, you can't trim those down. I am […]
Week 7 of Moda Blockheads 5 was designed by Sherri McConnell of A Quilting Life, and I love it. This is a great block and I will definitely be making it again for other projects. I am making a little change to my color palette for this project. I was originally using some brighter oranges […]
Thanks for all your comments on the patio cushion covers I made for my son-in-law this week. Many of you asked for a tutorial. I followed the directions on this YouTube video exactly and my covers came out great. Just be sure you measure accurately and follow the math formula. Wednesday was Moda Blockheads day, […]
Wednesdays are Moda Blockheads days, and they have not disappointed. This is my Week 3 block, "Stellar Elegance" by Brigitte Heitland of ZenChic. And, guess what? This is a first for Blockheads: a paper-pieced block! It was super fun to make, especially after watching the instructional video that was provided by Anna Dineen. Do you […]
I am very excited about the latest Moda Blockheads sew along. I pulled all my fabrics from my stash, didn't have to buy a thing. I chose colors that give me a pumpkin spice latte vibe, in butternut, black, rust, orange, and cheddar. Are you sewing along? The patterns are free, so at least be […]
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