Month: May 2025

Blockheads 6- V and Co.

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Yippee Hooray! Today is the first block from Moda’s Blockhead 6 series. I am going to do my best to keep up and post each week my progress. My fabric pull is red white and blue. In my mind the final quilt will be very vintage so I already know I am going to need to add some more pinks and light blues to achieve what is in my head!

Beginning of Fabric pull for Blockheads 6

 

For all the 9″ blocks, you will have the choice of making 2 blocks in different colors. You can make them both the same fabrics or play around with different colorations.

 

I keep all my patterns and extra fabrics in a binder along with the blocks as I make them. I am not sure on my layout yet, but as I take a look at each blocks I can look at the past blocks to make sure the colors are spread throughout the blocks.

Each Wednesday check out Moda’s Blog- Inspiration and Resources where you will find a link to the pattern, a video how to along with any tips or tricks suggested along the way.

This is the line up of designers and there will be all kinds of surprises along the way. Please check out the designers social channels blogs, etc for their version of the blocks and any additional tips. I have included links to their sites below.

Vanessa Christenson – Download the pattern here.

Lynne Hagmeier

Anne Sutton

Kiley Ferons
Chelsi Stratton

Robin Pickens

Joanna Figueroa

Sherri McConnell

Barb Groves

Janet Clare

Lisa Bongean

Corey Yoder

Betsy Chutchian

Camille Roskelley

Crystal Manning

Debbie Maddy

Jessica Rose

Heather Briggs

Jackie MacDonald

Jenelle Kent

Vanessa Goertzen

Stacy Iest Hsu

Laura Muir

Sarah Thomas

Help hold me accountable to get my blocks done and do a blog post each week.

If you are not a member of the Blockheads 6 Facebook group, you can join here.

I can’t wait to see your progress each week.

-modalissa

 

Blockheads 6- coming soon!

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Ready, Set, Sew! A Look Back at Blockheads 5 & What’s Coming for Blockheads 6

If you’ve ever joined in on a Moda Blockheads adventure, you know it’s more than just a quilt-along—it’s a full-blown fabric-fueled phenomenon. As we wrap up our fifth season and look ahead to Blockheads 6, we’re stitching together our favorite memories and giving you a sneak peek of what’s coming next.

Blockheads 5

 Blockheads 5: A Beautiful Patchwork of Creativity

Blockheads 5 was nothing short of spectacular. With 28 talented Moda designers at the helm, each week delivered a new block full of inspiration, challenge, and charm. Whether you followed along faithfully or jumped in here and there, we loved seeing how quilters across the world made these blocks their own.

From traditional to modern, beginner-friendly to advanced—there was something for everyone. We saw bold color palettes, unexpected fabric combinations, and oh, the fussy-cutting! Y’all showed off your creativity in the best way possible. Blockheads 5 was one of my favorite quilts I have ever made so the pressure is on for Blockheads 6. Setting layout I used can be found in this book.

Our Facebook group buzzed with energy, support, and a whole lot of fabric talk. It reminded us why we started this journey in the first place: to build a community that celebrates quilting together, one block at a time.

What’s Next: Blockheads 6 Begins Mid-May!

Mark your calendars and prep your fabric stashes—Blockheads 6 kicks off in mid-May and we have sew many exciting things planned. Just in case you are wondering I am not making mine blue and green. I made 3 different quilts using that color combination last year. If you know me you won’t be surprised on my color way for 2026.

Here’s what you can expect:

  • Weekly Blocks from your favorite Moda designers (and maybe a few surprise guests ).

  • Free patterns available on Moda’s blog and linked in the Blockheads Facebook group.

  • Video tutorials to help you stitch with confidence will be on Moda’s YouTube Channel so be sure and subscribe.

  • Tips, tools & inspiration to keep you motivated and having fun every step of the way.

Whether you’re a seasoned Blockhead or a first-time joiner, we’ve made sure Blockheads 6 will be your favorite yet. Think fresh designs, a community of thousands cheering you on, and weekly fabric therapy—what’s not to love?

Join the Movement

If you haven’t already, hop into the Moda Blockheads Facebook Group where all the magic happens. Ask questions, share your progress, and get inspired by others stitching along. And don’t forget to follow @modafabrics on Instagram and Facebook to stay in the loop.

We can’t wait to see your fabric pulls, your first stitches, and your beautiful blocks. Here’s to another season of stitching stories into quilts with the best community in quilting. Bring on Blockheads 6!

Check out info on Moda’s blog.

Enjoy,

-modalissa

Stardust QAL

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Sewing for Wishes: Join the Stardust Charity Quilt Along

There’s something extraordinary about the quilting community. When we come together, we don’t just create beautiful quilts — we also create hope. I’m so excited to be participating in the Fat Quarter Shop’s 2025 Charity Quilt Along, featuring the dazzling Stardust Quilt and benefitting Make-A-Wish Central & South Central Texas.

photo courtesy of Fat Quarter Shop

This year’s quilt is called Stardust, and it’s every bit as magical as the name suggests. With radiant patchwork and starry motifs, it’s a quilt that shines — both visually and symbolically. Each pattern and donation helps us get closer to helping grant heartfelt wishes for children with critical illnesses. This one is going to be an easy project with two installments of patterns launching May 2nd and June 6th. There will be a quilt raffle in July if you want to contribute and not make the quilt.

My Version: Bella Solids Shine Bright

For my own version of Stardust, I’ll be working entirely in Bella Solids. I love the crisp contrast and timeless feel of solids — and they really let the shapes and negative space shine. Or so I hope. I have always wanted one of the Pendleton wool camp blankets but wasn’t willing to pay the price and wool doesn’t make that much sense in Texas. My color choices were inspired from the blanket. I have it planned in my head but anxious to see how it plays out. Currently I have the fabrics all starched and hanging outside to dry.

As always, I’ll be sharing monthly progress updates here on the blog and over on Instagram @modalissa. I might even throw in a few tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way — because what’s a quilt along without a little creative camaraderie?

Speaking of camaraderie, be sure and follow some of the gals that will be quilting along.
Pat Sloan
Melissa Corey
Melanie Call
Sherri McConnell
and Nancy Lane

Here’s How It Works:

  • 2 Block Releases: Free Patterns on May 2nd and June 6th at Fat Quarter Shop blog.

  • No Cost to Join: All block patterns are free — simply consider making a donation to Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas.

  • Big Impact: Fat Quarter Shop aims to raise $100,000, and between FQS and MODA fabrics will match up to $30,000 in donations!

  • Quilt Along Community: Share your progress and see others’ creations with the hashtag #StardustQAL.

Learn more, download the pattern and even make a donation here:

Why I Quilt for a Cause

Over the years, I’ve seen how powerful quilts can be — not just for comfort, but for connection and care. Make-A-Wish gives children something extraordinary to look forward to, and being able to support that mission with fabric and thread is a true honor.

Whether you’re using the kit, pulling from your stash, your quilt is a star in this galaxy of giving.

And I completely forgot, there is also a Cross Stitch option.

Let’s make some wishes come true — and have fun doing it.

-modalissa