Moda Blockheads 2: Block 5
If you’re new here, welcome! I’m Vanessa Goertzen, the designer behind Lella Boutique fabrics for Moda and newbie to the Moda Blockheads design team. I’m sharing Block no. 5 today and it’s a big one (24” x 24” finished). Meet Block no. 5 “Impact.“
This is what happens when flying geese crash. Boom!
You can see a couple different color placement options for mine, but of course there are many more. I can’t wait to see how ya’ll interpret this block. My fabric is Garden Variety–my newest collection shipping in October.
When I first designed this Impact block, I liked the idea of making more blocks and putting them into a full quilt. Which you could totally do as is. But I started playing around, making a few alterations the block, and eventually came up with the Bling quilt in Lollipop Garden fabrics. With fewer flying geese, the Bling block is slightly smaller (20” x 20” finished) and features an accent square in the center. The full quilt is 84 1/2” x 84 1/2” set on point and can be made using 26 fat eighths or 13 fat quarters. PDF pattern is available here.
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For Moda Blockhead Basic Instructions + a list of all released blocks, visit my original post here.
18 Comments
Carrie
July 4, 2018 at 4:00 amThis comment has been removed by the author.
Carrie
July 4, 2018 at 4:01 amI love the big Impact and Bling! Thank you! And yeah… those hours. Please please share! 🙂
Unknown
July 4, 2018 at 4:29 amLove your block and fabrics! Thank you. I checked out your other patterns and I think I want all of them!! 🙂
Unknown
July 4, 2018 at 4:46 amI have a fat 8th bundle that needs to be made into a quilt – this will be perfect! BTW, beautiful block for this week’s blockheads!
Brigitte
July 4, 2018 at 4:53 amI loved to work on this block, and it really makes an impact in our finished quilt!
Unknown
July 4, 2018 at 6:52 amLove the block! Just imagining the options…
Hildy
July 4, 2018 at 8:45 amBeautiful block and beautiful quilt!
Twisted Sticks
July 4, 2018 at 9:56 amwow great block, I have mine cut out and ready to sew together!
Judy
July 4, 2018 at 2:06 pmI do love this pattern and your block heads also. Thank you very much. Now to organize the fabrics!
Carrie Doty
July 4, 2018 at 2:11 pmWhat size flying Geese Bloc-loc rule/rulers do I need to make the flying Geese? Thank you so much for your wonderful block.
Judy
July 5, 2018 at 2:34 pmHow did you measure and square up this block? I do not have this size ruler. Thank you.
Vanessa Goertzen
July 7, 2018 at 9:47 pmI didn't square mine up, actually, but your question is a good one. Many times, if your block is bigger than your mat or ruler, you can take it to your local quilt shop since they generally have the bigger mats. I'm sure they'd be happy help you.
Vanessa Goertzen
July 7, 2018 at 9:47 pmI didn't use any special ruler, but these finish at 2" x 4". Hope that helps.
Vanessa Goertzen
July 7, 2018 at 9:48 pmGreat job! I hope you will share how it turns out.
Vanessa Goertzen
July 7, 2018 at 9:48 pmThanks, Hildy!
Vanessa Goertzen
July 7, 2018 at 9:49 pmThanks, Brigitte! It really will stand out in the finished quilt layout. Which is why I ended up changing my mind and giving it a stronger navy presence… XO
Vanessa Goertzen
July 7, 2018 at 9:49 pmAwesome! Thanks for stopping by.
Vanessa Goertzen
July 7, 2018 at 9:50 pmThanks for your sweet note! Happy quilting! XO