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…
This week’s designer is Barbara Groves of Me & My Sister Designs and her block is called MORNING STAR. Visit Barb and her sister, Mary, at their website HERE to see other quilt patterns and design inspiration. OUR BLOCK #4: MORNING STAR (6″ Finished) …… PIECING INSTRUCTIONS: As usual, I use the SEW & FLIP METHOD for HSTs and flying geese units, so I did not follow step 2 and 3, using the 4-at-a-time method, as depicted in the MODA pattern. If you prefer the SEW & FLIP method, eliminate the cutting instructions…
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we thought it might be fun to show off a few of our favorite seasonal quilts to celebrate LOVE…all in one place! Honestly, I am not much of a heart girl usually, but I do make an exception for a few weeks a year :-). We’ve done a similar series for both PATRIOTIC and HALLOWEEN (PART 1 and PART 2) quilts, so be sure to visit those, as well – for future inspiration! SEASONAL PATCHWORK Finishes at 44.5″ x 52.5″Pattern available via PAPER…
This week’s designer is April Rosenthal and her block is called SHIMMER STAR. Be sure to check out her WEBSITE, where I’m certain she will have all the details and tips on her lovely block. OUR BLOCK #3: SHIMMER STAR (6″ Finished) PIECING INSTRUCTIONS: This week, I am showing you an alternate way to make the split quarter square triangles (QSTs), from steps 2 & 3 of the MODA pattern sheet. If you’ve followed me for awhile, you already know that I often use the SEW & FLIP method for half square triangles (HSTs…
If you have been part of any of our Fig Tree BLOCK-OF-THE-MONTH (BOM) programs, you are likely familiar with our SWATCH PAGES as a way to stay organized from month-to-month. Over the years we have found that organizing yourself upfront and early is not just a “good idea” but a “must do” for BOM success. As someone who is not naturally organized, I have, of course, learned this the hard way so I hope you believe me when I tell you… these SWATCH PAGES are a simple and quick way…
