Moda Blockheads 6

(Kansas) Crossroads

I'm delighted to be part of BH6! For Week #2, I'm sharing my Crossroads block (it really should be Kansas Crossroads, right?). 

I chose to make two options in upcoming KT fabric collections - Wheatland (August 2025) and Bluebird's Nest (October 2025). 

Crossroads

 Both versions feature light backgrounds, but what if.......? I love how the lighter blue pops off the dark background, don't you? There are so many ways to color this block. What will you choose?

 When I have time (maybe someday?) I'd love to make a lap quilt out of these blocks!

TIPS 

1. I use Terial Magic diluted with water - 2 parts water:1 part Terial Magic. Prepping your fabric with starch or sizing BEFORE cutting helps stabilize your fabric for more accurate piecing.

2. The rail fence blocks are perfect for testing 1/4" seams. Sew all three strips together; press seams open, the unit should measure 3 1/2" square. 

3. For the center quarter square, cut the 5 1/2" square into fourths diagonally to create 4 triangles. This ensures the outer edges are not on the bias for less stretching. This measurement also allows you to trim this unit to a perfect 3 1/2" square. Just center your ruler at 1 3/4" on the block intersection to trim.  

4. Press seams open on the block units. This helps your block lay flatter. I also like to use a clapper to flatten seams as I go. Seams pressed in alternating directions are utilized when sewing the block rows together for opposing seams. 

Thanks for joining me and all of the Moda designers for Blockheads 6.  

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See you on Wednesdays! 

 

 Blog Post:https://my.modafabrics.com/inspiration-resources/bh6-block-2-lynne-hagmeier

Direct Download to the Pattern: https://my.modafabrics.com/webfiles/bh6_2_lynne-hagmeier.pdf

Youtube Tutorial: https://youtu.be/XrTSyUYJhEs

 

 

 

 

 

 

KT June Special

 Christmas is HERE!

We're so excited to share my new A Vintage Christmas collection by Moda. It arrived a couple weeks ago and is quickly disappearing out the door. Don't miss your chance to make a project featuring this line with our Christmas Bells wall quilt/table topper.

Christmas Bells 38"sq.

 

Several of the fabric prints in this collection were inspired by vintage wrapping paper. It was so fun to dig through a box of my Gramma's Christmas keepsakes and find a stack of neatly folded, used wrapping paper that has to be older than me!  I love this bell print and immediately envisioned it as an applique. 

 

Our Christmas Bells kit includes a Vintage Christmas charm pack plus all fabric for quilt top, binding & applique, buttons and pattern and Free Shipping for only $45! That's a savings of over $20 (with shipping costs)!

Don't wait, they're going fast and we have a limited supply of fabric and charms. 

Find our KT June Special at ktquilts.com.