Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Blockheads Revisited

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.

12 comments:

  1. 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.

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  2. How do you do the potholder method? They look lovely.

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  3. Looking 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.

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  4. The 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.

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  5. You 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.

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  6. another beauty wendy...i took jo's class at that show and have been a fan ever since....

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  7. You 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.
    Look 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. :)

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  8. Your blocks are no blockheads in my estimation. Lookin' good!

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  9. A brilliant idea and it looks fabulous!

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  10. I agree with Janet - you are a wonder! Your progress is amazing and that you'll be donating this one is so so generous.
    I don't have any of Betsy's books, but I really enjoy following her work on social media.

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  11. What a wonderful quilt! I love the way it's coming together. You are amazing!

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  12. Your 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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