Intro to Moda Blockheads 2
Yep, I’m a Blockhead… a Moda Blockhead. Don’t know what I’m talking about? Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know:
Intro to Moda Blockheads 2 Free Block of the Week
- Moda Blockheads is a free block-of-the-week program hosted by Moda and some of its designers. Last year was Round 1, hosted by the 6 original “Blockheads” (Lynne, Betsy, Jo, Jan, Lisa, and Carrie). Round 2 begins today with an expanded Moda designer pool of 13… I’m thrilled to be one of the newbies!
- Sew along with us, and eventually you’ll have a pretty special sampler quilt. It’s a surprise layout, though of course, you can set your blocks any way you’d like.
- Follow the Moda Blockhead Facebook page or subscribe to the Moda blog to get the weekly instructions as they are released.. I will also be posting when I can, but refer to this post for basic instructions and links to all blocks as they are released (scroll to the bottom of this post).
I’m using a happy little rainbow for my Moda Blockheads 2 quilt–scraps of several of my past and current collections: Garden Variety, Nest, Farmer’s Daughter, Sugar Pie, Olive’s Flower Market, and Little Miss Sunshine too. It’s going to be terrific. If you’re buying fabric for this project, I’d start out with a fat quarter bundle, 5 yards of a background, and go from there. Because there are so many blocks, so many liberties you can take, it’s hard to give an exact amount, but that’s a good starting place.
To get started, Block #1 is Stellar Star by Lynne… (go to Lynne’s blog here for instructions). I’ve departed from suggested placement (which is half the fun).
Thanks for stopping by! Here is a complete archive of all Moda Blockheads 2 blocks, the basic instructions, and quilt-top assembly:
- Basic Instructions
- Block 1: Stellar Star by Lynne Hagmeier of Kansas Troubles
- Block 2: Buckeye Beauty by Me & My Sister Designs
- Block 3: Pennsylvania by Carrie Nelson
- Block 4: Roman Cross by Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic
- Block 5: Impact by Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique
- Block 6: Path Thru the Woods by Betsy Chutchian
- Block 7: Spin Cycle by Stacy Iest Hsu
- Block 8: Pineapple by Jan Patek
- —–>or Block 8 pieced alternate Pineapple by Corey Yoder
- Block 9: With a Plus by Laurie Simpson
- Block 10: Ducks & Ducklings by Jo Morton
- Block 11: Direction by Sherri McConnell
- Block 12: Jace’s Star by Lisa Bongean
- Block 13: Patchwork Flower by Corey Yoder
- Block 14: Fidget Spinner by Lynne Hagmeier of Kansas Troubles
- Block 15: Corner Pocket by Me & My Sister Designs
- Block 16: Texas Puzzle by Carrie Nelson
- Block 17: Big Storm by Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic
- Block 18: MishMash by Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique
- Block 19: Road to California by Betsy Chutchian
- Block 20: Go Fish by Stacy Iest Hsu
- Block 21: Circle and Star by Jan Patek
- —–>or Block 21 pieced alternate Circle and Star by Corey Yoder
- Block 22: Economy Patch by Laurie Simpson
- Block 23: Broken Windows by Jo Morton
- Block 24: Kaleidoscope by Sherri McConnell
- Block 25: Oshkosh Star by Lisa Bongean
- Block 26: Churndash Surprise by Corey Yoder
- Block 27: Mountain Climbing by Lynne Hagmeier
- Block 28: Lincoln’s Platform by My & My Sister Design
- Block 29: Courthouse Steps by Carrie Nelson
- Block 30: Gaudi by Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic
- Block 31: Interstellar by Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique
- Block 32: X Quartet by Betsy Chutchian
- Block 33: Star Power by Stacy Iest Hsu
- Block 34: Basket and Vine by Jan Patek
- —–>or Block 34 pieced alternate Scrappy Baskets by Corey Yoder
- Block 35: Gibby by Laurie Simpson
- Block 36: Rolling Stone by Jo Morton
- Block 37: Dreamy by Sherri McConnell
- Block 38: Anchor Point by Lisa Bongean
- Block 39: Bordered Granny by Corey Yoder
- Block 40: Ribbon Star by Lynne Hagmeier
- Block 41: Bella Spinners by Me & My Sister Design
- Block 42: Around the Corner by Carrie Nelson
- Block 43: Mosaic by Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic
- Block 44: Candy Striper by Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique
- Block 45: Twelve Crowns by Betsy Chutchian
- Block 46: On Point Star by Stacy Iest Hsu
- Block 47: Bird and Basket by Jan Patek
- —–or Block 47 pieced alternate Rainbow Vine Block by Corey Yoder
- Block 48: Ann Arbor by Laurie Simpson
- —–or Block 48 pieced alternate Dainty Blossom by Corey Yoder
- Block 49: Cups & Saucers by Jo Morton
- Block 50: Vintage by Sherri McConnell
- Block 51: Power Star by Lisa Bongean
- Block 52: Scrappy Checkerboard by Corey Yoder
- Quilt Top Assembly
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9 Comments
Helen L
June 7, 2018 at 12:53 amBeautiful block! I've got several of your collections: Looks like a fun pallet to work with on this quilt along! 🙂 Hugs, H
Little Quiltsong
June 7, 2018 at 3:21 amLove your block and the fabrics you used. I'm starting to 'collect' many of your fabrics – love that you can intermix them :)!
Paula
June 7, 2018 at 10:12 amVanessa,
Such a cute block. After looking at your list, i have all of your collections. Lucky me!!!
Judy
June 7, 2018 at 12:23 pmI love this line even more than Nest! I guess you use fat quarters as the pattern doesn’t indicate if precuts can be used. I have a layer cake and a jelly roll but I will go with a fat quarter bundle. Your block is so cute. I sure like those fabrics!!
Vanessa Goertzen
June 20, 2018 at 2:02 pmThank you, Helen! XO
Vanessa Goertzen
June 20, 2018 at 2:03 pmThey are a lot of fun to mix–even if they aren't exact matches! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Vanessa Goertzen
June 20, 2018 at 2:03 pmWow, thank you so much for your support all these years 🙂
Vanessa Goertzen
June 20, 2018 at 2:04 pmAbsolutely, I'm just pulling large scraps from my stash, but a fat quarter bundle is definitely a good starting place–especially for some of the bigger blocks. Can't wait to see what everyone else is making 🙂
Margaret Spencer
September 16, 2023 at 4:35 amgood work and information, I have been looking for the general informarion.
When i started Blockheads 4, there was a 5 page BH 4 Basic Methods and am looking for some thing similar FOR BH 5.
What i have seen of BH5 is great and exciting.
Regards
Margaret Spencer