Follow my quilts in progress from quilt-alongs like Points of Interest, Moda Blockheads, and Bible Quilt. Tips, observations, and personal progress updates for quilters.
Welcome back! Today I’m sharing my fourth and fifth blocks for Moda Blockheads 6 – Cat’s Cradle, and Dew Drop. I’m all caught up now, and these two blocks were so fun to make. Dew Drop took a bit longer with all those half-square triangles. If I make it again I’ll probably choose a less…
My daily Bible Sampler Quilt routine has been a bright spot in my week. Since my last update on June 18, I’ve finished 8 more blocks. So that’s 8 blocks in 12 days. Not quite the block-a-day pace I originally aimed for, but still great progress! Some blocks took more time than others, especially Bird’s…
I’ve had a Bible quilt on my heart for a long time, and this year, I’ve finally committed to starting it. I’m using The Bible Sampler Quilt by Laurie Aaron Hird a beautiful book that includes 96 six-inch blocks, each paired with a Bible verse. Here are the first few blocks I’ve made, along with…
Welcome back! Today I’m sharing my third block for Moda Blockheads 6 — the Sunday Best block. This one came together quickly and has such a classic layout. I love the way the flying geese frame the center four patch— it’s a simple but striking design. If you’re sewing along with Moda Blockheads 6, you…
I’m back to share my second block for the Moda Blockheads 6 quilt-along, and this week’s block is called Crossroads. It came together pretty smoothly, but I did make a couple of small tweaks along the way that I thought were worth noting. The center unit is a quarter square triangle, and the cutting instructions…
If you’re into quilt-alongs and block-based patterns, chances are you’ve heard of the Moda Blockheads series. I’m joining in for Blockheads 6 this year and thought it’d be fun to share my fabric pull and the first of my Blockheads 6 quilt blocks—along with a little behind-the-scenes peek at why I chose these colors. I…