With row #4 now complete, we
are halfway there. I started this Moda Blockheads journey because I love the
designers involved. Particularly Betsy Chutchian and Jo Morton. My friend Cyndi
(Busy Thimble) introduced me to Jo Morton at our annual quilt show a few years
back. She is as delightful as her quilts and fabrics. And ever since I bought
my first Betsy Chutchian book (again, thanks to Cyndi) I have been in love with
her quilts and color sense and now her fabrics.
Since it is only one block a
week, I have not had a problem keeping up. I am doing this in the potholder
method so that when the final block is announced, I will be 100% done! That is
one of the reasons I love this method so much. It forces me to complete a
quilt. I love how the back looks in the potholder method too. I have used mostly Betsy and Jo fabrics with a few splashes of others thrown in.
It helps that all but the Jan Patek blocks are machine pieced and
quilted. Jan’s applique designs are sweet and simple so it doesn’t take me long
to applique and quilt them by hand. I like the fact that I have decided to
stitch them together in order of publication. The setting isn't very exciting, but I like that it showcases each designer
in a vertical row.
Check out the Moda website to see today's block.
It has been a lot of fun so
far and when it is over, this one will go on the auction block to another
deserving cause.
I recently purchased some of the Betsy Chutchian books and agree with you that she is a good designer. I have enjoyed perusing the books very much.
ReplyDeleteHow do you do the potholder method? They look lovely.
ReplyDeleteLooking great! Everyone has their own idea about what to do with these. I am just about up to date - except today of course! Then I decided to make 2 of each block last week, but probably will not make 2 of some of them. I want a larger quilt than I would get with just one of each. Of course, my idea could change. I'll go see what today's block is now.
ReplyDeleteThe blocks are so pretty and so varied and I love the choices for the backing fabrics, too! Your potholder method is very practical for keeping pace.
ReplyDeleteYou keep inspiring me everytime I see your potholder method. The nice thing about it is that the front is pretty and the back is so fun--it makes me want to do a one patch with all of the reproduction fabrics in my stash.
ReplyDeleteanother beauty wendy...i took jo's class at that show and have been a fan ever since....
ReplyDeleteYou leave me in awe, Wendy. I could no more get one of these blocks pieced, hand quilted, and bound in one week than I could fly to the moon.
ReplyDeleteLook at your "finished as you go" sampler! How cool is that? And the fact that each row is one designer is a fun thing to see.
I had planned to do this SAL, but never got one block made. Finally stopped saving the patterns. But I am totally enjoying your progress, and the vicarious experience. :)
Your blocks are no blockheads in my estimation. Lookin' good!
ReplyDeleteA brilliant idea and it looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Janet - you are a wonder! Your progress is amazing and that you'll be donating this one is so so generous.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any of Betsy's books, but I really enjoy following her work on social media.
What a wonderful quilt! I love the way it's coming together. You are amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour Blockhead blocks look wonderful! I'm impressed you have not only kept up with the weekly block construction, but have the blocks quilted and bound, too! It's a great advert for the potholder technique.
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