Block Heads

Join the exciting journey of Blockheads 5 with a unique twist! Explore the creative process and innovative designs through the eyes of Annie, one of our staff members. From the first Flying Geese unit to playful applique and fussy cutting, discover how each block pushed creative boundaries and resulted in a project to be proud of. Dive into the highlights of five standout blocks, each with its own story and inspiration. Perfect for quilting enthusiasts and Ruby Star Society fans!

Our guest designer for Week 29 of Blockheads 5 is Alison Dale, a former quilt shop owner and Moda Marketing team member! Alison’s block, Maria’s Star, is named after her grandmother and niece, and it includes a technical feature that we have not yet tackled in our series! Download the Maria’s Star pattern now and let’s sew!

This week’s featured designer is Brenda Riddle, and her block, Twinkle, is a classic star design that will shine in traditional and modern quilts alike! Download the Twinkle pattern now and let’s get sewing!

We’re welcoming back Corey Yoder of Coriander Quilts for today’s Blockheads block! Corey has designed a fun block with a striped border effect, and she’s sharing a great tutorial for turning her block into a pillow. Download Bordered Star now and sew along with us!