This is my version of the latest installment in the Moda BlockHeads Sew Along. Week 10, and Jan Patek is up again with an appliqué block. Her previous offering was a beehive appliqué, which was pretty cute. I made alterations to my version of the beehive block as well, to make it more symmetrical, which is more pleasing to my taste.
Applique is Jan's thing, for sure. However, her style is super primitive, and a bit too freeform for me. I tried to make my block a bit more symmetrical, and changed up the flower a bit. I am not real happy with my appliqué this week, and there is a possibility that I will attempt to remake this block. I am not particularly satisfied with it, which may have more to do with my lack of skill than anything else.
The version of the block in the photo above is an accurate rendition of Jan's pattern, done by Betsy Chutchian. Betsy made the block exactly as Jan's pattern dictated. I felt compelled to make the basket symmetrical, even out the basket handle, and change up the flower. In other words, I made it quite different.
Maybe this block will blend into the whole of the quilt once, all the blocks are completed, but I have to say honestly, this is my least favorite block so far. Deep breath and move on.
42 responses to “#modablockheads Number 10”
I love your block nd how you changed it!
This week I took the liberty to make a pieced block based on the mini Betsy posted because there was no pieced block. I love how it turned out and how it was:-) Feel free to copy if you want it’s not difficult at all;-)
Have a wonderful weekend!
I love your block nd how you changed it!
This week I took the liberty to make a pieced block based on the mini Betsy posted because there was no pieced block. I love how it turned out and how it was:-) Feel free to copy if you want it’s not difficult at all;-)
Have a wonderful weekend!
I love your block nd how you changed it!
This week I took the liberty to make a pieced block based on the mini Betsy posted because there was no pieced block. I love how it turned out and how it was:-) Feel free to copy if you want it’s not difficult at all;-)
Have a wonderful weekend!
I’m with ya, sister!! I’m gonna pass on this weeks BH block…life’s too short! But I do like the way that you changed yours up, Nicole. Very nice!
I’m with ya, sister!! I’m gonna pass on this weeks BH block…life’s too short! But I do like the way that you changed yours up, Nicole. Very nice!
I’m with ya, sister!! I’m gonna pass on this weeks BH block…life’s too short! But I do like the way that you changed yours up, Nicole. Very nice!
Your version looks great! Remember, there are NO quilt police! 😉
Your version looks great! Remember, there are NO quilt police! 😉
Your version looks great! Remember, there are NO quilt police! 😉
I like the changes you made to your block. A lopsided basket would drive me crazy!
I like the changes you made to your block. A lopsided basket would drive me crazy!
I like the changes you made to your block. A lopsided basket would drive me crazy!
yeah, i’m not a fan of wonky applique either. your adjustments really made it more attractive. i’m still in love with the bee hive!
have a lovely weekend.
yeah, i’m not a fan of wonky applique either. your adjustments really made it more attractive. i’m still in love with the bee hive!
have a lovely weekend.
yeah, i’m not a fan of wonky applique either. your adjustments really made it more attractive. i’m still in love with the bee hive!
have a lovely weekend.
Your block looks good to me as far as technique is concerned. Primitive and wonky applique doesn’t appeal to me either.
Lovew that you feel free to modify blocks as you choose to!
Hugs!
Your block looks good to me as far as technique is concerned. Primitive and wonky applique doesn’t appeal to me either.
Lovew that you feel free to modify blocks as you choose to!
Hugs!
Your block looks good to me as far as technique is concerned. Primitive and wonky applique doesn’t appeal to me either.
Lovew that you feel free to modify blocks as you choose to!
Hugs!
There is no way I could be happy making that basket without “straightening ” it out . I am way too OCD for that for sure. I like yours. I think it is cute with the extra blossoms on it. To each his own – right?
Mary
There is no way I could be happy making that basket without “straightening ” it out . I am way too OCD for that for sure. I like yours. I think it is cute with the extra blossoms on it. To each his own – right?
Mary
There is no way I could be happy making that basket without “straightening ” it out . I am way too OCD for that for sure. I like yours. I think it is cute with the extra blossoms on it. To each his own – right?
Mary
I like your version better. It has a lot more interest. The prim look is okay, it just has to blend with the rest. Everyone has their likes.
I like your version better. It has a lot more interest. The prim look is okay, it just has to blend with the rest. Everyone has their likes.
I like your version better. It has a lot more interest. The prim look is okay, it just has to blend with the rest. Everyone has their likes.
I like your block better. Much more my style. Haha.
I like your block better. Much more my style. Haha.
I like your block better. Much more my style. Haha.
LOVE your rendition of this weeks Blockhead block!! I too am not very “primitive”, so I was a little hesitant to do this block with that basket a skew. 🙂 To each his own! 🙂 I am also not a needle turn applique girl, so I was happy to see this done with the sewing machine. 🙂 Guess I will try this after the weekend. We all get to use our creative license, right. 🙂
LOVE your rendition of this weeks Blockhead block!! I too am not very “primitive”, so I was a little hesitant to do this block with that basket a skew. 🙂 To each his own! 🙂 I am also not a needle turn applique girl, so I was happy to see this done with the sewing machine. 🙂 Guess I will try this after the weekend. We all get to use our creative license, right. 🙂
LOVE your rendition of this weeks Blockhead block!! I too am not very “primitive”, so I was a little hesitant to do this block with that basket a skew. 🙂 To each his own! 🙂 I am also not a needle turn applique girl, so I was happy to see this done with the sewing machine. 🙂 Guess I will try this after the weekend. We all get to use our creative license, right. 🙂
OH, that one is quite lovely. I like the changes, too!
OH, that one is quite lovely. I like the changes, too!
OH, that one is quite lovely. I like the changes, too!
I love your basket block.
I love your basket block.
I love your basket block.
Love your interpretation of the block! I agree with you on the primitive look,mi have a hard time with it when it’s too wonky. I’m sure you’ll like it better when they’re all together.
Love your interpretation of the block! I agree with you on the primitive look,mi have a hard time with it when it’s too wonky. I’m sure you’ll like it better when they’re all together.
Love your interpretation of the block! I agree with you on the primitive look,mi have a hard time with it when it’s too wonky. I’m sure you’ll like it better when they’re all together.
I have this pattern for week 10 sitting on my desk- just hadn’t felt like starting it. When I read your blog post, I suddenly realized that the basket is lopsided & that’s what bothers me. Lightbulb moment indeed.
I have this pattern for week 10 sitting on my desk- just hadn’t felt like starting it. When I read your blog post, I suddenly realized that the basket is lopsided & that’s what bothers me. Lightbulb moment indeed.
I have this pattern for week 10 sitting on my desk- just hadn’t felt like starting it. When I read your blog post, I suddenly realized that the basket is lopsided & that’s what bothers me. Lightbulb moment indeed.