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Moda Blockheads Block 5 and Archie Graduates from Puppy School

Moda BH replacement block week 5
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, which is always fun for me. The blocks are published pretty early in the morning, so when I get up, the first thing I do is to check it out. Unfortunately, this week's block wasn't my cup of tea. That is never a problem, though, because finding a great six-inch block to substitute is a cinch.

Instead of going through my own collection of block patterns from past sew-alongs, or using a reference book, I went to the Moda website to do some searching. Moda has done many sew-alongs over the years, and their website is full of great free block patterns. 

In 2019 Moda hosted a sew-along called "Countdown to Christmas", that had all sorts of holiday-themed blocks in both a six-inch and a twelve-inch size. The block I chose to make was published on Dec. 8, 2019, and is called Christmas Flower. 

The blocks for Moda Blockheads 5 all have a star theme, but I think this block is starry-looking and works well with the others I have made so far. 

If you ever are in the need for a quilt block idea, I highly recommend the Moda Fabrics website for ideas. Go to the Moda website, and click on "Inspiration and Resources". Finally, click on "Quilt Alongs" and there will be lots of choices under "Popular Choices". You may have to do some digging, but there are loads of blocks and entire projects to inspire you.

This Countdown to Christmas 2019 project is one I may have to look into more closely!

In other news, Archie graduated from his first session of puppy school!

Archie graduates from puppy school

15 responses to “Moda Blockheads Block 5 and Archie Graduates from Puppy School”

  1. The Christmas Flower block is super cute! And, Archie is quite the handsome boy! Congrats on graduation! 🎓

  2. The Christmas Flower block is super cute! And, Archie is quite the handsome boy! Congrats on graduation! 🎓

  3. The Christmas Flower block is super cute! And, Archie is quite the handsome boy! Congrats on graduation! 🎓

  4. aw, Archie graduated…now if you can break that habit of jumping up when excited.
    my guy is doing a lot less of that but he just gets so excited when I play with him in the yard that wants to jump on me. ugh.

  5. aw, Archie graduated…now if you can break that habit of jumping up when excited.
    my guy is doing a lot less of that but he just gets so excited when I play with him in the yard that wants to jump on me. ugh.

  6. aw, Archie graduated…now if you can break that habit of jumping up when excited.
    my guy is doing a lot less of that but he just gets so excited when I play with him in the yard that wants to jump on me. ugh.