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Moda Blockheads 5, Week 3

Moda BH 5 block 3
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 avoid paper-piecing? No worries, a couple of designers provided alternate block options that do not use that method. 

MBH 5 blocks Sept 27
The blocks have been first-rate so far, and I've enjoyed making them. It isn't too late to join in, and the weekly patterns are free. All are designed by Moda designers and there will be a number of setting ideas provided. You can make the blocks in 6-inch or 12-inch sizes, or even both if you like. Fig Tree will be providing a setting using both sizes of blocks. There is also an option to make a smaller-sized quilt or table topper with a holiday theme (Xmas, Halloween), and a second larger quilt with the remaining blocks in another fabric collection. The sky is the limit with this sew-along, and there is plenty of opportunity to exercise personal choices. 

MBH 5 project sheet block 3
There are so many options to making this quilt, and I get lots of inspiration from seeing what other people are doing. I wanted my block to be slightly more simple looking than the one pictured on the pattern sheet, which I accomplished by focusing on the star shape and using more background fabric to make it stand out. 

I think this is a great sew-along. If you have been thinking of sitting it out, it isn't too late to change your mind or do a smaller project out of it.

 

12 responses to “Moda Blockheads 5, Week 3”

  1. Just can’t can’t can’t do Blockheads right now, but I’m saving the patterns. Your blocks look fabulous and I especially love the new star.

  2. Just can’t can’t can’t do Blockheads right now, but I’m saving the patterns. Your blocks look fabulous and I especially love the new star.

  3. Just can’t can’t can’t do Blockheads right now, but I’m saving the patterns. Your blocks look fabulous and I especially love the new star.

  4. The fabrics you used go together so well! It’s nice to have so many options to choose from for this project. Happy sewing today!

  5. The fabrics you used go together so well! It’s nice to have so many options to choose from for this project. Happy sewing today!

  6. The fabrics you used go together so well! It’s nice to have so many options to choose from for this project. Happy sewing today!

  7. I haven’t joined in but did watch the tutorial and have copied the block. Your block is perfectly done. There are all levels if expertise and yours is perfect. It’s a difficult block.

  8. I haven’t joined in but did watch the tutorial and have copied the block. Your block is perfectly done. There are all levels if expertise and yours is perfect. It’s a difficult block.

  9. I haven’t joined in but did watch the tutorial and have copied the block. Your block is perfectly done. There are all levels if expertise and yours is perfect. It’s a difficult block.