This is my first attempt at piecing quilt blocks, so its so helpful to have the measurements for each part. Blocks range from 6 to includes complete instructions for creating the 84 x 96 qu. Live well live strong quilt pattern stitches quilting. This is a great quilt for beginners, and it can be made scrappy, modern, or any other style you like. Keep in mind you can change things up a bit with patterns and you can do one block in a large quilt pattern to make it mini voila. Jan 05, 2015 modern building blocks the little guys so remember back in november, when i decided i was going to make a back to nature version of modas modern building blocks pattern. To download and enjoy these free patterns please click on the first picture below. Moda modern building blocks pattern 48 patchwork block patterns that range in size from and a massive beautiful made in solids or low volume prints.
Add some sass to a quilt you are working on now by adding a contemporary block or two amongst more traditional ideas. Ive collected some gorgeous free mini quilt patterns to share with you today. Ive been on the hunt for modern quilt patterns that utilize jelly rolls for a while but hadnt found quite what i was. Oct 14, 2015 10 totally free modern quilt patterns. Modern building blocks by moda sampler quilts, quilt. Quilting daily team, posted on october 24, 2017 january 12, 2020 return to block reference landing page browse blocks with names beginning with i through q browse blocks with names beginning with r through z. Build skills for quilt piecing and machine quilting block by block.
Introducing the building blocks quilt pattern, a beginner sampler quilt pattern designed to help you build skills for both piecing and free motion quilting on your home sewing machine. The finished building blocks quilt pattern with sashings is approximately 64 by 64 inches big so it is a great sized cuddle quilt. This is the picture that moda sent with the pattern. Moda modern building blocks its always a party at patched works. I am using my handy design board tutorial by lori holt to lay out the pieces after. Hexagonal grid paper notebook for design and drafting with modern quilt pattern cover design in yellow and teal. From cute baby quilt patterns to quick quilt patterns made from precuts, our selection is insanely extensive. I sure hope you can join in on this quilt along with the moda modern building blocks quilt pattern at any point along the way.
Some are even large enough to make a oneblock wall hanging. Moda building blocks features bella solids by moda bella solids for blocks 9900 230 cherry 1 yard 9900 1 barn door 1 fat quarter 9900 217 boysenberry 12 yard 9900 27 30s pink 58 yard 9900 166 amelia pink 12 yard 9900 281 eggshell 3 yards 9900 78 peach 12 yard 9900 79 ochre 1 yard 9900 221 sunflower 34 yard. Make a building blocks quilt with jenny doan of missouri. Apr 15, 2016 once solid fabrics are introduced, the quilt pattern becomes very distinct thus allowing the quilt to be structured and bold. Moda modern building blocks quilt tips and tricks powered by. There is a pdf file you can print showing what order to do the blocks to make up section by section and you can get some ideas on the fabrics others are using.
Click here to learn how to make the building blocks quilt. Moda modern building blocks quilt along for the month of november section b of the modern moda building blocks is only 3 blocks. Get free quilt patterns to put your fatquarter fabric to good use. Check out 28 modern quilt patterns and modern quilt ideas and find free quilt patterns with some serious wow. The original quilt with its bold and beautiful bella solids is truly stunning. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. These free quilt block patterns include projects for beginning quilters and experienced quilters alike. Arrange 16 blocks to appear in the same pattern as the center block. This quilt pattern has a modern vibe when created using all solid fabrics. If so, these basic blocks are a great introduction to quilting. Many of these quilt block patterns are multipurpose and include instructions that explain exactly how easy it is to make either a group of blocks or an entire quilt. These easy quilt patterns for beginners will be the perfect way to get started with quilting. Moda modern building blocks week 3 julies wild quilt.
Back in 2014, moda released their modern building blocks kits and patterns. I began by starting with a stack of my favorite moda red and white fabrics. Tools, modern assault pack military building blocks toy. Use reproduction fabrics to make a quilt like your great, great grandmother could have sewn, or stitch them up with fresh modern fabrics and the blocks come alive again in new ways.
Quilting tutorialsquilting projects quilting designsquilt designsampler quiltsstar quiltspattern blocksquilt patternspaper. Quilting tutorialsquilting projectsquilting designsquilt designsampler quiltsstar quiltspattern blocksquilt patternspaper. This gorgeous pattern shows off favorite prints with big, easy blocks. Youll find quilt blocks of all sizes, from miniatures to oversize designs. Baby quilt patterns from other fabulous quilt blogs. We also utilize affiliate marketing within text links on the website and will disclose each link. Apr 10, 2015 if youre planning on making modas modern building blocks quilt in the future, this is an important post for you to save. Sep 05, 2019 to make quilting easier than ever before, precut fabrics are used as the building blocks of most projects. Make a building blocks quilt with jenny quilting tutorials. I am working on 3 quilt tops block a week pattern for 52 weeks, designing and cutting for the back of a quilt i just finished piecing and am getting fabric to make 6 pillow cases to go to relatives and shoe box ministries each relative will get 1 and its match will be gifted in thier name to a shoe box. I plan on making 64 blocks which will make a 64 square quilt with the setting i chose see below. Modern building blocks by moda fabrics free quilt pattern. In my version of building blocks, i quilted the center block using a pebble pattern in white thread, the background borders borders 2, 4, and 6 using straight lines in white thread, the charm square borders borders 1 and 5 using a wood grain pattern in a light gray thread, and the print. The block patterns instruct you to use triangles not the stitchandflip method, so lots of careful cutting.
I love the quilt and bought the modern building blocks sleeve with all of the. Aug 27, 2017 explore modalissas board modern building blocks quilts. Here at favequilts, we have literally hundreds of free patterns and quilt project ideas for you to check out. Sep 14, 2015 ages ago i did a post about starting to make the moda modern building blocks quilt. These quilt fabrics like layer cakes, charm packs, and jelly rolls make textile patchwork. While many types of quilting are defined by how you quilt, modern quilting simple has its own look. Fabric patch modern building blocks by moda fabrics free quilt pattern. Fabric and blingmore modern building blockslove happy mailmodern building blockshappy mail and other fun stuffnew spoonflower quilt labelsfirst finish of 2015 by a quilting sheep.
The quilt has 48 blocks of varying sizes made with 21 different moda solids. Dec 28, 2015 im so excited to share my final finish of 2015, and my absolute favorite one of the year. Each of the block patterns are shown with the finished block, semiexploded diagram of the. I bought the pattern only and not the whole kit, which is made up of all solids. Best of all, its so simple and quick to put together, even a beginner can waltz right through the whole project. Nine patch mini quilt tutorial by diary of a quilter. Modern building blocks quilt kit moda fabrics moda fabrics. You can fix this by cutting the e pieces 5 12 squares rather than 4 34 and the f pieces 5 squares rather than 4 38.
A modern quilt can use traditional quilting ideas in a brand new way. Modern building blocks quilt ages ago i did a post about starting to make the moda modern building blocks quilt. To my knowledge, the only people doing that were the amish, and they were. Wasatch quilting designs and digitizes digital quilting patterns for all long arm computerized quilting machines.
For my modern quilt, im using a variety of orange solids, orange prints, grays and white. Available here from quilt yarn stitch the knockout sensation from spring quilt market 2014 the modern building blocks quilt pattern by moda. It will appeal to younger parents looking for more modern baby quilt patterns. Thats a nice size that doesnt require too much fabric per block, making this quilt a perfect scrapusing project. Moda modern building blocks quilt tips and tricks powered. More quilt blocks return of the swallows quilt block return of the swallows quilt block.
After seeing some of teresa silvas quilting is my bliss work on someone elses version of this quilt. Modern building blocks pattern in 2020 modern quilts, crazy. The most common modern quilt blocks material is cotton. When i first learned how to quilt 15 years ago, the idea of using solid fabric wasnt on my radar. Not just images, but pictures of the actual block during construction.
The live well live strong quilt pattern has complete instructions to make the quilt and deanna will provide the motivation along the way. There are several blocks sizes you can see in the top left picture. Even the editors come across quilts they have never seen before at least once a day. These free applique quilt patterns are wonderful projects to work on when you are looking for something that will truly make a statement. See more ideas about modern buildings, quilts and quilt blocks. If you sew it with the cutting instructions, your block will end up about 18 square, rather than 18 finished 18 12 square. I am using my handy design board tutorial by lori holt to lay out the pieces after cutting them out and carrying it over to my machine. Moda modern building blocks quilt patternpattern cards for the moda modern building blocks projectsku. The published pattern includes only one 30 block, but my kingsized layout requires two, so i enlarged a block from love patchwork and quilting. Jun 20, 2017 this blog post is dedicated to my assessment of the quilt, the quilt pattern, and any tips and tricks for assembly.
These hexagon quilt blocks are perfect for modern quilting. You can also make it from print fabrics if you prefer a scrappier feel to your quilts. After receiving my moda building blocks pattern this summer, i started formulating a plan. Free bag patterns purses, totes, and shoulder bagswe have all the free bag patterns you need for an everyday tote or a stylish accessory. Design a quilt with these free quilt block patterns. Rail fence, pinwheel and 9patch blocks are as easy as it gets. Practice piecing blocks ranging from 6 to 36 while you create a dynamic and graphic puzzle quilt. Im bringing you 10 easy quilt patterns that are guaranteed to take your quilt to the next level. You can make a whole quilt out of a single repeating block, or make a sampler with lots. Moda modern building blocks week 1 julies wild quilt. House quilts really appeal to us, maybe because home is where the heart is.
Jan, 2015 in my version of building blocks, i quilted the center block using a pebble pattern in white thread, the background borders borders 2, 4, and 6 using straight lines in white thread, the charm square borders borders 1 and 5 using a wood grain pattern in a light gray thread, and the print borders borders 3 and 7 a meandering pattern using a. All work on this site is our own and tutorials are for personal use only. In our free quilt block patterns library click to skip straight to the blocks youll find stepbystep illustrated directions for cutting and piecing your favorite patchwork block. Have fun building your own modern building blocks quilt using a rainbow of beautiful. Many of you know i had no intention to make this quilt.
For this project she chose sensibility 10 squares by maywood studio. Meet my latest quilting obsession yes, i say that a lot, modas modern building blocks. Ive been thinking about this question, and the best answer i can come up with is negative space. We also utilize affiliate marketing within text links on the website and will. If you are using a moda modern building blocks kit, you will want to follow the instructions to cut the pieces for the larger blocks first and set aside to make best use of the fabric provided in the kit. Free quilt block patterns blocks ah library quilting. Thats definitely not the only mark of a modern quilt. Each is a piece of our history as quilt makers and artists. The traditional pineapple block makes a great foundational paper piecing modern quilt block. Your gateway to remarkable quilting our customers tell us that our patterns are clean, graceful, and refreshing. The quilt itself is made up from two types of blocks a nine patch which is a basic quilting block and then is offset with another bigger block to make is a simple quilt. Many of the quilt patterns i am sharing are designed to use precut fabric my favorite way to quilt. Modern building blocks pattern modern quilt blocks. Jenny doan demonstrates how to make a quick and easy building blocks quilt using 10 inch squares of precut fabric layer cakes.
Almost one year ago i started a block of the month program at a local quilt shop using the moda modern building blocks pattern. I did actually finish it quite quickly for such a big quilt and for me. You can fix this by cutting the e pieces 5 12 squares rather than 4 34 and the f pieces 5 squares rather than 4. Some beautiful modern quilts use slight gradations in color and print to create a watercolor effect and a more soothing aesthetic. Tumbling blocks sunrise quilt free pattern by leah day. Modern building blocks 2014 pattern by moda fabric.
Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Have fun building your own modern building blocks quilt using a rainbow of beautiful bella solids. From traditional quilts with a modern twist to fresh and fun new styles, youll love crafting our creative quilting patterns all season long. I finished the quilt top back in may and spent some time debating how to quilt it. I was clued into the fact that their were errors by this post on walnut street quilts blog. Scroll down the page until you see the quilt you like. The knockout sensation from spring quilt market 2014 the modern building blocks quilt pattern by moda. The best part is the majority of these quilt patterns include great tutorials with photos to help you sew your quilt. Nov 25, 2014 the moda building blocks quilt which debuted at international quilt market in pittsburgh last spring is trending right now in many different version. Holy moley and this is only a small part of this quilt. Modern quilt blocks if you are not ready to create a brand new free quilting pattern, try out one of these free block patterns first. Some are even large enough to make a one block wall hanging. I connected these 3 blocks and came up with a 3612 x 5412 inch unit.
If you like block quilts with a modern style then youll want to look at this free pattern. Modern building blocks the little guys so remember back in november, when i decided i was going to make a back to nature version of modas modern building blocks pattern. Instead of hoarding these materials, i challenge myself to use them up, design a new quilt pattern, and share a video to walk you through the process. Apr, 2016 continuing my earlier post documenting my modern building blocks quilt, ive got three more large quilt blocks to show you. Modern quilt blocks add a quirky touch to traditional piecework.
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