Ok here we go with Week 45 Moda BlockHeads! 45! 3 blocks to go! How are you doing ? Are you caught up? I am totally shocked that I've been able to keep up. The weekly pace suits me. Hope you are still with us and enjoying the journey. Question of the Week....Do you have any exciting plans or adventures on your calendar for 2018? Well, as a matter of fact, an exciting year awaits me....maybe you can join me! February 1 and 2 I'll be in Athens, Alabama at the Dixie Stitchers Quilt Guild. March I'll be teaching at Greenbriar Retreat Center (full). In April I fly to FRANCE! 2 days in Paris, then on to Nantes for the quilt show Pour l'Amour du Fil www.pourlamourdufil.com April 25th-28 for my Quiltmania book debut. Home for 2 weeks then on to Portland in May for Quilt Market and then teaching outside Seattle for 2 shops (details to come). 2 guild trips in June, Duncan, Oklahoma and Ozark Quilt Guild in Springfield, Missouri. Shops in Iowa and Nebraska in September (details to come), then niece's wedding, Dallas Quilt Guild (unconfirmed) in October. Quilt Market in Houston in November. I think that is all. Haven't had such a busy year in a long, long time. If you are near where I will be, I'd love to see you! This week's pattern is from Jo and what a fun pattern it is to make! Click here for Jo's pattern on her blog. I trimmed the large geese to measure 2" x 3 1/2" and small geese to 1 1/4" x 1 3/4" Thanks Jo! Please visit my friends (links below) to see what they have made this week. Here is a cutie! 3" Mini Penny block Make flying geese units using the same method as in our instructions. To make working with the tiny geese a little easier, I cut geese rectangles 1 5/8" x 2 5/8" and background squares 1 5/8" Once made, trim geese units to 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" Cut center square 1 1/2" You will start sewing long side to center square with a partial seam, then add each long side of geese unit. Tricky part is the final seam to meet your first partial seam. It's tedious there, because of such small block, but sew worth it! Love these blocks! Want to join me in France??? One more thing to do....Do you like a quilt challenge? Do you like prizes? Go to Annette Plog's blog to learn more about the One Block Challenge she is hosting with 3 Moda designers. Look for her post detailing the rules. One Block Challenge and I'm the first designer! I chose the Double T block, a long time favorite block. Here is one of the reasons why I love it...one of the first antique quilts I purchased in the 1990s. I reproduced this quilt with a pink setting for my book Gone to Texas....I think T is for Texas, or for anything really that starts with a T! I hope you join in the fun. Can't wait to see what you will make! Until next time ~ Betsy Lynne - Blog - http://kansastroublesquilters-lynne.blogspot.com/ Betsy - Blog - http://betsysbestquiltsandmore.blogspot.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/betsy.chutchian Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betsy_chutchian/ Lisa B - Blog - https://lisabongean.com/ Jan - Blog - http://janpatek.blogspot.com/ Jo - Blog - http://jomortonquilts.com/jos_journal/ Blog - http://blog.modafabrics.com/
Yardage sold in the pattern, color, and Pre-cut amount described in the title at $8 per yard. This is an out-of-print fabric in 100% quilting cotton, designed by Jo Morton in pattern # 7941. Sold at 1 lot price below.
l can't believe its already been 2 weeks since we held our QITB exhibition with Jo Morton. Time sure flies when you are having fun!! Its been a super busy few weeks, with Jo and Russ, and l would not change 1 minute of it. From their arrival at Melbourne airport, to setting up the exhibit, spending 3 days hanging out with wonderful women and men who visitied, a few days stitching at Sorrento, 4 days down in Tassie, and our final piece de'resistance, a trip to Threadbear in Castlemaine, our time with our guests has just been the BEST!!! l will leave you with these photos, which speak for themselves, of the wonderful quilts that were on exhibit over the 3 days. The star of the show!! Jo herself. The following photos are of Quilts Jo brought with her. The following photos are of quilts made by Bev, Dorothy and myself. This quilt was made by Meghan. Thanks for letting us hang it. This quilt was made by Jacinta. Thanks for letting us hang it. Over the next few posts, l will share some photos of everyone having a great time, our lucky raffle quilt winner, and also some behind the scenes shots. l am up for a bribe if you don't want your photo out there!!! Thanks for visiting, Linda.
jo morton chocolate stars
I had a lovely time attending "Quilts in the Barn" this morning at Wonga Park which is 29 km north-east of Melbourne. The guest exhibitor was Jo Morton from Nebraska, USA. Jo is a fabric designer, author, teacher and lecturer. Her quilts represent re-creations of antique quilts from the 19th century. Jo's work has been published in a number of quilting magazines and she has also appeared in a number of quilt quilting shows. She kindly agree to allow me to photograph her in front of one of her beautiful quilts; this one is called "Winterberries" from the book "Coming Home". Her new book is to be released in the Fall and I have my eye on this quilt... I loved all her quilts and took many photos, but I'll leave you with some pictures of the ones that come out best. There were other featured Australian quilters with beautiful work. This doll's bed is adorable... And because 'I needed' some fabrics, I purchased this cute collection of shirting designed by Jo Morton.
Renowned pattern designer and teacher Jo Morton is adding a new designation to her list of accomplishments—Moda fabric designer. Her first Moda line, Gratitude, will be appearing in shops at the end of the summer and its rich, warm colors are perfect for autumn stitching. Jo's Gratitude line and a Courthouse Steps quilt she's making with it Gratitude’s cozy vibe will fit right in to the 1928 bungalow Jo shares with her husband and cats in Nebraska City, Nebraska.
I had a lovely time attending "Quilts in the Barn" this morning at Wonga Park which is 29 km north-east of Melbourne. The guest exhibitor was Jo Morton from Nebraska, USA. Jo is a fabric designer, author, teacher and lecturer. Her quilts represent re-creations of antique quilts from the 19th century. Jo's work has been published in a number of quilting magazines and she has also appeared in a number of quilt quilting shows. She kindly agree to allow me to photograph her in front of one of her beautiful quilts; this one is called "Winterberries" from the book "Coming Home". Her new book is to be released in the Fall and I have my eye on this quilt... I loved all her quilts and took many photos, but I'll leave you with some pictures of the ones that come out best. There were other featured Australian quilters with beautiful work. This doll's bed is adorable... And because 'I needed' some fabrics, I purchased this cute collection of shirting designed by Jo Morton.
I’m making the ‘Foursquare’ mini quilt from Jo Morton’s book Jo’s Little Favorites 2 (the middle one on the cover of her book). I got a bit carried away with my quilt…
Every now and then I take a break from embroidery, and doll’s houses, and make a mini quilt. They make a nice pause, in a way – quite quick to do, and portable, which I often need, as I…
A parade of new projects from Jo Morton that will part of the Jo’s Little Women Club for 2015. Getting excited about these! Jo’s Little Women Club patterns are available only to club members. Go to our website to join.
Jo Morton is back with another gorgeous book—and it just may be the first time you’ve seen her absolutely admirable appliqué! In Jo’s latest book, Jo’s Floral Album, you’ll stitch spectacular blocks
Last Thursday I attended Jo Morton’s lecture and trunk show about decorating with quilts at Fairfax QU. What beauties! Saturday, I attended her Rhubarb Crisp workshop. It amazes me how little I get done at these things. I only made 4 sawtooth star blocks in 6 hours. I realize we took time to gather around the table, chat and eat lunch. Yes, it was fun and I learned a new way of making flying geese and Jo’s method of clipping seams for neater pressing. If you ever get a chance, I highly recommend you take one of her classes. some of her class sample blocks my little 4" blocks Being the obsessive person I am, I took every opportunity I could on Sunday and Monday to work on this project. I wanted something to show at her next lecture (Making Something New Look Olde) which was today at McLean QU. But guess what! I left the little flimsy I made – four star blocks with the flying geese sashing – at the meeting. I’m trying not to be too made at myself. A message has been sent out to the group and I hope I hear from someone soon. Unfortunately, I didn’t get a photo of it. I’m sure you won’t mind a few photos from Jo’s trunk show instead. Thanks to my friend, Suzie, for taking the trunk show photos. I was a lucky holder.
I'm channeling Carol Burnett... I'm so glad we had this time together, just to have a laugh or sew a block. Seems we just get started and before you know it... wait, we're not done! We've still got thirteen weeks to go!Photo by Lynne HagmeierWe start the last round of Block Heads 2 blocks today with Lynne Hagmeier's Ribbon Star - Block 40. Lynne has a terrific blog post looking back on 2018 - A Look Back.We've also got the Final Quilt Assembly Layout and digital images of the quilts - without the last thirteen blocks.
Quilt from Jo’s Little Favorites by Jo Morton, coming January 2016. Next year, Martingale will celebrate 40 years in business. Did you know that 40th anniversaries are traditionally celebrated with rubies? It’s true (we googled it). Rubies are thought to possess an inner flame representing passion. A thriving passion that stays strong. Even after 40 …
Our Little Women Group did a great job with their Courthouse Steps quilts. We had a fabulous turnout of Courthouse Steps quilts at our December meeting. Again, our group was very creative with the design and color of the quilts. The original design called for 1 inch cut strips, creating a 5 inch finished block. The finished size of the original quilt is 15.5 inches by 20.5 inches. Don't you love their creativity! You all did a great job, girls!
A parade of new projects from Jo Morton that will part of the Jo’s Little Women Club for 2015. Getting excited about these! Jo’s Little Women Club patterns are available only to club members. Go to our website to join.
Moda Fabrics Rose Jo Morton Quilt - Downloadable PDF is a free Intermediate Quilting pattern by Moda Fabrics, available as a Downloadable PDF and includes instructions in English. Super fun to make, this pattern could be your next masterpiece!
Sizes Available, One (1) Fat Quarter (18 Inches x 22 Inches) (45.72 cm x 55.88 cm) One (1) 1/2 Yard (18 Inches x 44 Inches) (45.72 cm x 111.76 cm) One (1) Yard (36 Inches x 44 Inches) (91.44 cm x 111.76 cm) Multiple yardages will be a continuous cut Adamstown by Jo Morton Fleur Soft Gold 38136 13 Description: 100% Cotton Type: 44"-45" Wide Designer: Jo Morton All packages will be shipped to you FREE! by either first class or priority mail Colors may appear differently due to your monitor, phone, etc. If you have any questions about colors, please contact me prior to purchase and I'll try to find a common item to compare the color to. We aim to show you the most accurate product information possible, If you feel there is an error please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.
New Hope Description: 100% Cotton Type: 44"-45" Wide Designer / Author: Jo Morton Group Name: New Hope Origin: Made in Korea Theme: Reproduction
l can't believe its already been 2 weeks since we held our QITB exhibition with Jo Morton. Time sure flies when you are having fun!! Its been a super busy few weeks, with Jo and Russ, and l would not change 1 minute of it. From their arrival at Melbourne airport, to setting up the exhibit, spending 3 days hanging out with wonderful women and men who visitied, a few days stitching at Sorrento, 4 days down in Tassie, and our final piece de'resistance, a trip to Threadbear in Castlemaine, our time with our guests has just been the BEST!!! l will leave you with these photos, which speak for themselves, of the wonderful quilts that were on exhibit over the 3 days. The star of the show!! Jo herself. The following photos are of Quilts Jo brought with her. The following photos are of quilts made by Bev, Dorothy and myself. This quilt was made by Meghan. Thanks for letting us hang it. This quilt was made by Jacinta. Thanks for letting us hang it. Over the next few posts, l will share some photos of everyone having a great time, our lucky raffle quilt winner, and also some behind the scenes shots. l am up for a bribe if you don't want your photo out there!!! Thanks for visiting, Linda.
Hopewell by Jo Morton for Moda
I'm awake. Really. It's November, right? The blue prints are from Lizzie's Legacy by Betsy Chutchian and the background is still from Snowberry by 3 Sisters. With last week being Fall Quilt Market, I didn't get my Figgy block finished. I'll be caught up by next week. But to try to make it up to you, I've got pictures of the other Blockheads! Sort of... Lisa Bongean. There will be more tomorrow and Friday showing her Homespun Gatherings collection - woven plaids, stripes and textures in rich colors, brushed on one side to make them super-soft. They're yummy. As as Lisa's quilts.
