BlockHeads 3 Week 9, Taos by Vanessa Goertzen

Happy Moda BlockHeads3 Wednesday!

Today's BlockHeads block 9 is designed by Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique.  I love the name of this block, Taos, one of my favorite places to visit. 

I've been a busy Mimi this week caring for Madison while she is on Spring Break, so this is a short and sweet post....

Here is my version of Taos, in 3 sizes!

First is the 4" version

Next, the 6" version.

And last the 8" version

I love playing with fabrics, can you tell?? I'm mixing Susanna's Scraps, Sarah's Story and Nancy's Needle. Watch for Nancy to arrive this month.

What a great block, thanks Vanessa!

CLICK HERE to download the pattern for Taos.

So here are all 3. They were fun and fast to make, and I love them!

They look so different.

The growing pile...

 And finally a photo of  BlockHeads 2

                                     

Have a great week and enjoy making Taos!

Be sure to visit all our designers to see what they have made this week.

Until next time,

~ Betsy

Corey Yoder - https://corianderquilts.com/

Sherri McConnell - https://www.aquiltinglife.com/

 Betsy Chutchian - http://betsysbestquiltsandmore.blogspot.com/

Jan Patek - http://janpatek.blogspot.com/

Brigitte Heitland - https://www.brigitteheitland.de/blog

  Lisa Bongean - https://lisabongean.com/

Lissa Alexander - http://modalissa.com/

Laurie Simpson - http://minickandsimpson.blogspot.com/

Vanessa Goertzen - https://lellaboutique.blogspot.com/

Stacy Iest Hsu - https://www.stacyiesthsu.com/blog/

 Robin Pickens - https://www.robinpickens.com/

Janet Clare - http://janetclare.co.uk/blog/

Jen Kingwell - www.jenkingwelldesigns.com/blog

 Joanna Figueroa - https://blog.figtreeandcompany.com/

Week 8 Moda BlockHeads3 by Laurie Simpson

Happy Wednesday! Today's block 8 for BlockHeads 3 is by Laurie Simpson, 9-Patch Block.

Laurie, like me, likes traditional blocks, and with these, it's all about the fabric.

We actually have 2 blocks for you today.  Laurie's block, as she planned it, couldn't be made in an 8" or 4" size so an alternate was created to give everyone, including me, an 8" block for the quilt.

Of course, that pattern didn't come through until after I made the 6" size...

and then I made the alternate in 8" and 4"!

All are fast and fun to make.

So here are my versions for block 8.

First up, the 6" block from the original pattern. I played with combining Sarah's Story with a dab of  Nancy's Needle in the center.

9-Patch Block

Next, I made the 8" alternate, same fabric lines.

Uneven 9 Patch

and then I made the 4" using all Nancy's Needle prints.

I really like the 4" in just 2 fabrics...such tiny pieces, which I love.

So which will I use in my quilt?  good question and I don't have answer.  I'm the world's worst decision maker.  I love making the blocks, to see how the fabrics work.  Yes, I could cut out all the pieces, but what a waste that would be if I didn't like it.  LOL I would rather cut and sew.  I like having orphan blocks for other sampler quilts, Or maybe I'll need them all in this project.

For Laurie's pattern, CLICK HERE 

Thank you Laurie! I love this block!!!

Please visit all or designers to see what they have made.

Links below.

The BH3 pile is growing....

Happy Sewing!

Until next time,

~ Betsy

Corey Yoder - https://corianderquilts.com/

Sherri McConnell - https://www.aquiltinglife.com/

 Betsy Chutchian - http://betsysbestquiltsandmore.blogspot.com/

Jan Patek - http://janpatek.blogspot.com/

Brigitte Heitland - https://www.brigitteheitland.de/blog

  Lisa Bongean - https://lisabongean.com/

Lissa Alexander - http://modalissa.com/

Laurie Simpson - http://minickandsimpson.blogspot.com/

Vanessa Goertzen - https://lellaboutique.blogspot.com/

Stacy Iest Hsu - https://www.stacyiesthsu.com/blog/

 Robin Pickens - https://www.robinpickens.com/

Janet Clare - http://janetclare.co.uk/blog/

Jen Kingwell - www.jenkingwelldesigns.com/blog

 Joanna Figueroa - https://blog.figtreeandcompany.com/

Happy BlockHeads3 Wednesday! Block 7 by Lissa Alexander

Happy Wednesday!!!

How are you all doing this week 7 of BlockHeads3? 

Are you keeping up?  Are you making extra blocks in every size? 

Most importantly, are you having fun???

I love making blocks.

 I got a little carried away this week, and made several of Lissa Alexander's block 7...Zest.
I have lots of photos today.

Here is one version of Zest...

This the 4" version.

Please CLICK HERE  for Lissa'a pattern, Zest.

Then I decided I wanted more...and so there were 4 - 4" blocks!

Then, I thought would they be cute with the 4" LOVE block I made for Brigitte's block...

Darling, if I do say so myself.

I LOVE this photo.

Then, I thought wouldn't the heart be cute in 2" finished....4 of these make a 4" finished block.
So, I grabbed some scraps.

Oh goodness, too cute.

Ideas, ideas.  I do love to play...a coaster, a pincushion....a ???

And here is the growing stack.

and now this is an 8" block!

Have fun with Zest! 

Until next time,

~  Betsy

Corey Yoder - https://corianderquilts.com/

Sherri McConnell - https://www.aquiltinglife.com/

 Betsy Chutchian - http://betsysbestquiltsandmore.blogspot.com/

Jan Patek - http://janpatek.blogspot.com/

Brigitte Heitland - https://www.brigitteheitland.de/blog

  Lisa Bongean - https://lisabongean.com/

Lissa Alexander - http://modalissa.com/

Laurie Simpson - http://minickandsimpson.blogspot.com/

Vanessa Goertzen - https://lellaboutique.blogspot.com/

Stacy Iest Hsu - https://www.stacyiesthsu.com/blog/

 Robin Pickens - https://www.robinpickens.com/

Janet Clare - http://janetclare.co.uk/blog/

Jen Kingwell - www.jenkingwelldesigns.com/blog

 Joanna Figueroa - https://blog.figtreeandcompany.com/

Happy Wednesday! BlockHeads 3 Block 6 by Lisa Bongean

Happy Wednesday! 

This week our BlockHeads 3 block 6 is Magic, designed by Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings.

Here is my 8" version of Magic in indigo and butter.

This sweet block is fun and easy to make, in whichever size you choose.

I used 1" finished triangle paper to make the small triangles quickly.
Background prints are from Nancy's Needle due in March, and the indigo and butter prints are from Sarah's Story.

To download the pattern for Magic, click HERE for Lisa's blog.

My block collection is growing, and I'm loving where this is heading!

 I think there will be several blocks during BH3, that I will make in multiple sizes.

This week I'm a busy bee making plans for Spring Market quilts and other projects...where does the time go?! Won't be long until I see you back here next week.

Hope you enjoy making Magic!

Please visit our other designers to see what they have made this week.

Links below.

Until nest time,

~ Betsy

Corey Yoder - https://corianderquilts.com/

Sherri McConnell - https://www.aquiltinglife.com/

 Betsy Chutchian - http://betsysbestquiltsandmore.blogspot.com/

Jan Patek - http://janpatek.blogspot.com/

Brigitte Heitland - https://www.brigitteheitland.de/blog

  Lisa Bongean - https://lisabongean.com/

Lissa Alexander - http://modalissa.com/

Laurie Simpson - http://minickandsimpson.blogspot.com/

Vanessa Goertzen - https://lellaboutique.blogspot.com/

Stacy Iest Hsu - https://www.stacyiesthsu.com/blog/

 Robin Pickens - https://www.robinpickens.com/

Janet Clare - http://janetclare.co.uk/blog/

Jen Kingwell - www.jenkingwelldesigns.com/blog

 Joanna Figueroa - https://blog.figtreeandcompany.com/

Moda Blockheads 3 Block 5

 Happy Wednesday!

 Hope you all have had a good week and are having fun with our BlockHeads3! 

Last week I appliqued and this week I pieced...paper pieced a 4" cutie 

by Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic.

Brigitte has created a darling Valentine for us. 

Perfect time to find some of my Mom's old Valentines from 1930.

I paper pieced this block and enjoyed every minute. 

My favorite fabric, from Susanna's Scraps, serves as the background and

 the letters are from Susanna, Sarah's Story and Nancy's Needle (March delivery)

Click HERE to go to Brigitte's blog and download the pattern.

Four sizes are available, so choose you favorite size!

Timing of this block could not have been better.

Happy Valentine's Day.

and now there are 5.

No setting design yet, just putting the blocks on the design wall....for now.

I'll be spending Valentine's Day in San Antonio with friends.

On the 13th, I'm presenting a program to the Alamo Heritage Quilt Guild and 

giving a workshop for them on the 15th.  

Until next time,

~ Betsy

Corey Yoder - https://corianderquilts.com/

Sherri McConnell - https://www.aquiltinglife.com/

 Betsy Chutchian - http://betsysbestquiltsandmore.blogspot.com/

Jan Patek - http://janpatek.blogspot.com/

Brigitte Heitland - https://www.brigitteheitland.de/blog

  Lisa Bongean - https://lisabongean.com/

Lissa Alexander - http://modalissa.com/

Laurie Simpson - http://minickandsimpson.blogspot.com/

Vanessa Goertzen - https://lellaboutique.blogspot.com/

Stacy Iest Hsu - https://www.stacyiesthsu.com/blog/

 Robin Pickens - https://www.robinpickens.com/

Janet Clare - http://janetclare.co.uk/blog/

Jen Kingwell - www.jenkingwelldesigns.com/blog

 Joanna Figueroa - https://blog.figtreeandcompany.com/