My friend, Jill, and I are both making the Moda Modern Building Blocks quilt. She is working from the kit, adding a few of her own fabrics and I am working from my stash. Well, I am trying to work from my stash. I may have to pick up a fabric or two as needed – most of my cuts are 1/2 yard or smaller and some of these block eat up a lot of fabric!
Above is my first block, finished a few weeks ago. As the pattern suggests, we are starting with the biggest block and working our way smaller. Good thing, too, as the cutting instructions seem to be difficult for me to manage. I don't know what it is about them, but I cannot follow them correctly. The amount of fabric I have wasted is crazy. On the last two I cut, I wrote the sizes on a sticky note and I didn't make any mistakes. I will continue in that manner going forward. It really sucks when you mess up on Carolyn Friedlander's ledger print. Just saying.
I didn't start with a well-developed color scheme. I am just going to let this one take me where it will. Right now it is looking very gold, green, red, orange and blue with low volumes. That could change. I may end up with a ton of variety in the prints, but I am hoping to keep the prints harmonious. By using what I like, I am hoping that it will just come together in the end. Fingers crossed.
Three blocks down, a ton to go. The fourth is cut out ready for when I have a few moments to string together. I don't know what it is about May, but I swear it is busier than December! The school year is wrapping up here – Jane has 2 weeks left, Kate has 3. I have a few secret quilts I am working on and I am still trying to get some of the book quilts into pattern form. Can anyone recommend a designer that can turn all my little sketches and instructions into a beautiful pdf? Let me know! I am ready to get this rolling.
Back here Friday with another book review and giveaway!
I always say to my husband that May is crazier than December – we are both teachers, so all the end of year wrap up for the students comes home with us. Tack on spring sports, dance, and the hobbies that end in May and we feel like we have been through the war by June 1st! I have been doing some quick projects to keep me sane- pillowcases for charity, some bags and dance alterations for others. I want to start a new quilt, but I am not sure what project yet. I did check out the Moda kit, but I have been really stuck on Kaleidoscope by Faith from Fresh Lemons Quilts. I may have to break my no paper piecing rule for this one!
Oh I love the blocks you have made so far! I want to make that quilt but so many other wips. I came over here from instagram, I can probably help with pdfs though I’m not sure about the illustrations?
These are so fun – can’t wait to see how they progress! And yes, it seems like May is the craziest month – hang in there! Hopefully June will be your reward for making it through May 😉
The more I see of the Moda Building Blocks quilt the more I want to make my own! It looks awesome so far.
your blocks are coming along so lovely. and im excited for the next gingham filled block. gingham forever!! we have been super busy too…looking forward to summer months at my house.
Your building blocks are great… I really like the scrappy look about them! I have just finished a ‘modified’ version, the smaller blocks are a lot of fun to make!
It’s a joy to have a friend to share a project with. Good luck with maximizing your time and minimizing your fabric stash.
I’ve been eyeing this pattern for a while – your blocks are beautiful! I agree that it’ll come together in the end even without planning your colors ahead of time… Maybe better than if you had a strict plan. If you’re still looking for help with pdf’s, email me. Depending on your timeline, I’d love to help.