Surprise! Moda Blockheads 4 is beginning! If you’re unfamiliar with Moda Blockheads – it’s a free block of the week sew-along featuring blocks from Moda designers. You can check out my past Moda Blockhead quilts here and here (including links to the free patterns).

The Schedule

The free block of the week begins 3.23.22 (today!) and runs through 9.28.22. Every Wednesday, check for info on new block of the week on the Moda Blockheads Facebook page or the MB4 Archive. Each week, you’ll find the new pattern on the designer’s blog on Wednesday only. On Friday, the direct links will be posted on those facebook/archive pages. I will also keep a running archive on the bottom of this page.

Block Sizes

There are 28 designer blocks and each block will have instructions to be made in two different sizes – 9″ finished and 4-1/2″ finished. You can decide which size you’d like – or make both if you’d like. I’ll be making the 4-1/2″ finished size. There are also 10 bonus blocks that will be thrown in at random. Because I’m making the small blocks, I’ll be making a couple of each.

Materials Needed

For this type of a project, a materials list can be hard to prescribe. The general recommendation for Moda Blockheads 4 is to start out with a fat quarter bundle for the sampler blocks. But really, you can use scraps, or anything that’s in your stash. Part of the fun for me is making it up as I go. Your layout plan will determine what other materials you will need. (Moda will release layout options for Moda Blockheads 4 to help give you ideas on their site here – scroll past the blocks to the bottom of the page.)

As for me, I’m having difficulty deciding which group to use… so ultimately I’m going to make 2 sets in the 4-1/2″ finished size in my Flower Pot fabric. The second set will be in Love Note. You can browse my interpretation on each block design I make by viewing my MBH4 posts here.

Moda Blockheads 4 Layout

My layout is a simple one that really lets those sampler blocks shine.! An off-center patchwork section is created first by arranging the 5″ sampler blocks in a checkerboard design, alternating 5″ print squares in between. You could use a couple charm packs for maximum scrappiness – or – cut squares from a handful of your favorite prints. I opted for the latter, cutting a low volume variety from the ivory and taupe colorways of Flower Pot to create maximum checkerboard contrast. (NOTE: this mockup is not literal – I did not have time to mock up every single MBH4 sampler block I made but hopefully this gives you the gist.)

Moda Blockheads 4 Pattern Archive

• Block 1 – “Square Wheel” by Lynne Hagmeier of Kansas Troubles
• Block 2 – “Cooee” by Jenelle Kent of Pieces to Treasure
• Block 3 – “Kouign Amman” by Laurie Simpson of Minick & Simpson
• Bonus Block 1 “Roundabout” by Moda Fabrics
• Block 4 – “Spinner” by Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
• Block 5 – “Two of Five” by Barbara Groves of Me & My Sister Design
• Bonus Block 2 – “Mix and Match” by Michelle White
• Block 6 – “Spinning into Spring” by Linzee McCray
• Block 7 – “Game Board” by Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings
• Bonus Block 3 “Star Turn” by Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings
• Block 8 – “Wild Geese” by Kate Spain
• Bonus Block 4 “Zipper” by Moda Fabrics
• Block 9 – “Cross My Mind” by Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic
• Block 10 – “Autumnal” by Chelsi Stratton
• Bonus Block 5 “Wheat Field” by Moda Fabrics
• Block 11 – “Block Berry” by Jackie MacDonald of Sweetfire Road
• Block 12 – “Friendship Star” by Deb Strain
• Block 13 – “Evening Delight” by Debbie Maddy
• Block 14 – “Bird on a Branch” by Jan Patek
  • Block 14 Alternate – “Sharply Dressed” by Moda Fabrics
• Block 15 – “Highland Plaid” by Crystal Manning
• Block 16 – “Indiana Puzzle” by Tammy Vonderschmitt
• Bonus Block 6 “Step to It” by Moda Fabrics
• Block 17 – “Shoreline” by Camille Roskelley of Thimble Blossoms
• Block 18 – “Crowning Glory” by Betsy Chutchian
• Block 19 – “Clover” by Robin Pickens
• Bonus Block 7 “Star Turn” by Moda Fabrics
• Block 20 – “Stop Go” by Stacy Iest Hsu
• Block 21 – “Shiny Bauble” by Janet Clare
• Bonus Block 8 – “Sweet Treats”
• Block 22 – “Star Patch” by Sherri McConnell
• Block 23 – “Gentleman’s Fancy” by Brenda Riddle
• Block 24 – “Outtakes” by Vanessa Christenson of V & Co.
• Bonus Block 9 – “Galaxy”
• Block 25 – “Heart” by Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique
• Bonus Block 10 – “Triple Play”
• Block 26 – “Postage Stamp” by Corey Yoder of Coriander Quilts
• Block 27 – “Threaded” by Michelle White
• Block 28 – “Blossom” by Joanna Figueroa