I have mixed feelings about the Moda BlockHeads block #7. I love the end look of the block, but I did not care for the construction method. I actually ended up remaking the block. Lynn Hagmeier of Kansas Troubles is promoting a "layered piecing" technique for her blocks, and I find it to be not my cup of tea. I re-did the block using traditional piecing rather than the layered method she advocates in the pattern instructions.
The other thing that is bothering me is that this block is clearly on the diagonal. If you recall, the other appliqué block we did was very much a straight up design.
So how are these blocks going to work in a quilt layout? Is the basket block going to be all tipped over on its side if the blocks are straight set? If the blocks are set diagonally, I will have to re-make the bee hive block because I sure am not having that cute block set on its side.
If, like me, you are troubled by the diagonal/straight set question, Lisa Bongean has once again offered an alternate pieced block for this #7 ModaBlockheads selection. It is good to have options!
Have a great weekend everyone.
30 responses to “Moda Blockheads #7”
Your block is really cute but I didn’t like to make it and Lisa’s alternative block had again so many pieces so I’ve made my own design. I didn’t think about the straight/on point setting yet but I think my basket would look okay with a straight setting too. Don’t know yet perhaps I’ll redo it in the end too.
Have a wonderful weekend:-)
Your block is really cute but I didn’t like to make it and Lisa’s alternative block had again so many pieces so I’ve made my own design. I didn’t think about the straight/on point setting yet but I think my basket would look okay with a straight setting too. Don’t know yet perhaps I’ll redo it in the end too.
Have a wonderful weekend:-)
Your block is really cute but I didn’t like to make it and Lisa’s alternative block had again so many pieces so I’ve made my own design. I didn’t think about the straight/on point setting yet but I think my basket would look okay with a straight setting too. Don’t know yet perhaps I’ll redo it in the end too.
Have a wonderful weekend:-)
I have the same concerns you have expressed and was surprised that the basket was set diagonal. I am also doing needle turn applique rather than fusible and I don’t care for this layered construction technique she is promoting. She gave regular piecing instructions on her first block, wonder why she did not do so on this one. I pieced mine traditionally, but I think some of the newer quilters will have trouble figuring this out.
I have the same concerns you have expressed and was surprised that the basket was set diagonal. I am also doing needle turn applique rather than fusible and I don’t care for this layered construction technique she is promoting. She gave regular piecing instructions on her first block, wonder why she did not do so on this one. I pieced mine traditionally, but I think some of the newer quilters will have trouble figuring this out.
I have the same concerns you have expressed and was surprised that the basket was set diagonal. I am also doing needle turn applique rather than fusible and I don’t care for this layered construction technique she is promoting. She gave regular piecing instructions on her first block, wonder why she did not do so on this one. I pieced mine traditionally, but I think some of the newer quilters will have trouble figuring this out.
Nice re-do! And you are so right. That beehive is way too cute to be turned on its side. I hope there is a better plan.
The layered piecing technique completely eludes me.
Nice re-do! And you are so right. That beehive is way too cute to be turned on its side. I hope there is a better plan.
The layered piecing technique completely eludes me.
Nice re-do! And you are so right. That beehive is way too cute to be turned on its side. I hope there is a better plan.
The layered piecing technique completely eludes me.
I think Lynn was going for a rustic look which is definitely fine but I have to question how satisfied most participants will be at the end of the process if they chose her method.
Makes for great sideline speculation how this will all come together.
I think Lynn was going for a rustic look which is definitely fine but I have to question how satisfied most participants will be at the end of the process if they chose her method.
Makes for great sideline speculation how this will all come together.
I think Lynn was going for a rustic look which is definitely fine but I have to question how satisfied most participants will be at the end of the process if they chose her method.
Makes for great sideline speculation how this will all come together.
Perhaps the odd-man -out blocks cane be put in the quilt corners, joined by blocks of your own choosing if the pattern-makers do not provide 4 on point blocks? Just a thoughtHugs!
Perhaps the odd-man -out blocks cane be put in the quilt corners, joined by blocks of your own choosing if the pattern-makers do not provide 4 on point blocks? Just a thoughtHugs!
Perhaps the odd-man -out blocks cane be put in the quilt corners, joined by blocks of your own choosing if the pattern-makers do not provide 4 on point blocks? Just a thoughtHugs!
Hmmm, that appears to be a problem. Good thought on your part. Hope somebody has a plan. Have a nice weekend. Sounds like the weather is going to be spectacular!
Mary
Hmmm, that appears to be a problem. Good thought on your part. Hope somebody has a plan. Have a nice weekend. Sounds like the weather is going to be spectacular!
Mary
Hmmm, that appears to be a problem. Good thought on your part. Hope somebody has a plan. Have a nice weekend. Sounds like the weather is going to be spectacular!
Mary
Well shoot!! I didn’t consider the diagonal problem. I plan to set all of my blocks on the diagonal so the straight ones will be my issue, I guess. Thanks for the heads up and I’ll have to now consider this the future. Have a great weekend, Nicole. My boys were in Paris yesterday when the terrorism attack occurred and thankfully their group didn’t go to the place that the attack happened. What a messed up world we live in!!
Well shoot!! I didn’t consider the diagonal problem. I plan to set all of my blocks on the diagonal so the straight ones will be my issue, I guess. Thanks for the heads up and I’ll have to now consider this the future. Have a great weekend, Nicole. My boys were in Paris yesterday when the terrorism attack occurred and thankfully their group didn’t go to the place that the attack happened. What a messed up world we live in!!
Well shoot!! I didn’t consider the diagonal problem. I plan to set all of my blocks on the diagonal so the straight ones will be my issue, I guess. Thanks for the heads up and I’ll have to now consider this the future. Have a great weekend, Nicole. My boys were in Paris yesterday when the terrorism attack occurred and thankfully their group didn’t go to the place that the attack happened. What a messed up world we live in!!
First, my heart goes out to Tracey Holzer (above). You must be so worried at a time when your sons should be having a wonderful trip! Nicole, your block will definitely be the odd-man out without a diagonal setting! It will be interesting to watch how the quilt top comes together.
First, my heart goes out to Tracey Holzer (above). You must be so worried at a time when your sons should be having a wonderful trip! Nicole, your block will definitely be the odd-man out without a diagonal setting! It will be interesting to watch how the quilt top comes together.
First, my heart goes out to Tracey Holzer (above). You must be so worried at a time when your sons should be having a wonderful trip! Nicole, your block will definitely be the odd-man out without a diagonal setting! It will be interesting to watch how the quilt top comes together.
I’m following the pieced versions of the blocks too. I also didn’t like the HSTs on the basket base. So I added small triangles to the side rectangles, and a large triangle for the base. Same for Carrie’s extra Cake Stand block.
I’m following the pieced versions of the blocks too. I also didn’t like the HSTs on the basket base. So I added small triangles to the side rectangles, and a large triangle for the base. Same for Carrie’s extra Cake Stand block.
I’m following the pieced versions of the blocks too. I also didn’t like the HSTs on the basket base. So I added small triangles to the side rectangles, and a large triangle for the base. Same for Carrie’s extra Cake Stand block.
I’m with you. Blocks on point are not my thing, especially if all the other blocks are not. She should of designed something up and down…..And I too love that bee hive….Great job. Keep up the good work and we love seeing your progress…….Thanks, gloria g.
I’m with you. Blocks on point are not my thing, especially if all the other blocks are not. She should of designed something up and down…..And I too love that bee hive….Great job. Keep up the good work and we love seeing your progress…….Thanks, gloria g.
I’m with you. Blocks on point are not my thing, especially if all the other blocks are not. She should of designed something up and down…..And I too love that bee hive….Great job. Keep up the good work and we love seeing your progress…….Thanks, gloria g.