Thursday, February 6, 2020

Moda Block Heads Block #4

Hello Everyone,
 
So far, I'm managing to keep up with Moda's Block Head 3 program.  This little block was designed by Jan Patek.
 

I did a little reverse applique in the opening of my birdhouse.  Only hummingbirds can squeeze through this little hole!

Here are all of my completed 8" blocks so far.  I'm using only Betsy Chutchian fabrics in my quilt.  This is a long program, and there will be many opportunities to incorporate a lot of different fabrics.  It really has been fun so far.  I look forward to the challenge posted every Wednesday.


Today, I'm getting back to my regularly scheduled program which is my latest design.  I've decided to call this one Red Sky At Night.   As in the phrase, red sky at night, sailors' delight.  I just picture the stars shimmering through a red sky.

This fabric is from Betsy's newest line called Nancy's Needle.  I have fifteen more blocks to make.....and then there are the borders.  I have an idea which is pretty intense for the borders.  I may have to call in the troops to help!



I hope you have smooth sailing today in your sewing rooms.

Soon,
Lynn

16 comments:

  1. your blocks look great - I have been tempted to start but I'm just working on too many and want to concentrate on getting at least a couple finishes this year!

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    1. I know the feeling Karen. If my family saw the number of UFO's I have, they would probably think I was stark raving mad! --Lynn

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  2. I love the name, Red Sky at Night for this beautiful quilt!

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    1. If I look at it long enough, the name always speaks to me. --Lynn

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  3. Red Sky At Night fits this so well A red sky filled with stars!!!

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    1. The phrase goes back thousands of years. The word shepards can replace sailors. I never knew that until I looked it up. --Lynn

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  4. Love all you blocks. I really didn't like the bird pattern until I saw your block!!

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    1. Thank you! It will be interesting to see what the rest of the applique blocks look like in the program. --Lynn

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    2. I am waiting for the Friday block ideas, not sure about the appliqué or the bird pattern. BTW I hear my Dad's voice with the Red Sky sayings. Lovely colors in the blocks.

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    3. I thought I would check out the Friday block ideas too just in case I want to make another one. I need more hours in each day! --Lynn

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  5. Thank you Cheree! I just added 5 more blocks today. I nixed my plan for the border.....now I'm sane again. --Lynn

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  6. Red Sky is awesome already. Looking forward to see it all done. ;^)

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    1. I'm looking forward to seeing it done too! One more row down today. --Lynn

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  7. Loving your Blockhead blocks and your Red Sky At Night is going to be stunning!

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    1. Thank you so much for commenting. I'm having fun with the Block Heads. I hope I can keep current. I'm so glad you like Red Sky at Night. --Lynn

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