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We have some exciting things happening behind the scenes, so we are using the week to take a BREAK. Be sure to visit us again next week, where we will be right back at it! …… This week’s designer is Vanessa Goertzen of LELLA BOUTIQUE and her block is called STAR BLOOM. Find the pattern in the QUICK LINKS section below. TIP: At quick glance, I would recommend pressing your A/B/C and D/E square-in-a-square units OPEN, rather than towards the triangle. As you start to add these units to each other…
PATTERN SHOWCASE: JANUARY BLOOMS
If you follow along with my Fig Tree patterns, you will probably know how much I love the challenge of designing a pattern around a specific MODA precut. This time it is the DESSERT ROLL that drew my design attention and given the soft, low volume nature of my LINEN CUPBOARD collection, I knew I wanted a simple, scrappy throw that really let those soft linen inspired prints shine. The addition of a few simple flower head blocks seemed like the perfect compliment. Go with our Springy vibe of yellow and green, or branch out on your own and choose…
This week’s designer is Melody Miller of Ruby Star Society and her block is called FAVORITE VINTAGE STAR. Be sure to check out her WEBSITE, where you can learn more about Melody (+ the other members of the lovely RSS crew!), view their fabrics, and see the blog! OUR BLOCK #6: FAVORITE VINTAGE STAR (6″ Finished) With more white space in this week’s block, it was fun to play with low volume prints, creating a subtle pinwheel design, for movement and sparkle! …… PIECING INSTRUCTIONS: I followed all cutting and piecing instructions as the MODA…
LITTLE BOX OF FIGS 2023: BOX #4 REVEAL
Our 4th and *FINAL* LITTLE BOX OF FIGS for the 2023-2024 subscription has shipped. This time, we celebrate Spring! Who’s ready?! If you’d like more information on our LITTLE BOX OF FIGS subscription, please be sure to read all the way to the bottom for some answers to FAQs. …… BOX REVEAL: THE SPRING BOX …… The Spring & mushroom theme of this box is certainly near and dear to my heart… …… MAIN PROJECT: JANUARY BLOOMS QUILT If you follow along with my Fig Tree patterns, you will probably know how…
This week’s designer is Janet Clare and her block is called GLIMMER. Be sure to check out her BLOG, where she has several tutorials on her featured blocks from prior MODA BLOCKHEADS series, too! OUR BLOCK #5: GLIMMER (6″ Finished) …… PIECING INSTRUCTIONS: Just as discussed in LAST WEEK’S BLOG POST, I do my flying geese units using the SEW & FLIP METHOD vs. the 4-at-a-time method depicted in steps 1 and 2 of the MODA-provided pattern for this week. If you prefer the SEW & FLIP method, eliminate the…