Hello, and happy Wednesday! I know I say this every Wednesday, but I really love our Block Heads 3 post days. Today I’m sharing Moda Block Heads 3 Block 25 which is a fun modern flowers and leaves block by Robin Pickens. Read on for my tips and tricks, to watch this week’s short block video, and for an e-book giveaway.
Block Heads 3 Block 25
I absolutely loved this week’s fun block by Robin Pickens. It was fun to put together, and I had a lot of fun using fabrics from both Balboa and our Summer Sweet collections.
Block 25 Video
Watch this week’s block video above or go here to watch it on my YouTube channel.
Block 25 Tips and Tricks
Here are a few tips for this week’s block. I walk through these ideas in the block video.
- Measure carefully and sew using an accurate ¼″ seam. There are lots of pieces in each section.
- Use your favorite method for the half square triangle units: triangle paper or sizing up and trimming to the correct size.
- The Mini Simple Folded Corners ruler saves time and is an accurate way to piece the leaf sections.
Block 25 Links
- Go here or click the button below for this week’s pattern available after 8 a.m. CST.
- Visit the fabulous Moda Fabrics Resource page here for block patterns and setting options.
- Find the Moda Block Heads Facebook Group here.
- And read all of my previous Block Heads 3 posts here.
Moda Block Heads 3 Designers
- Corey Yoder of Coriander Quilts
- Sherri McConnell of A Quilting Life (you’re here!)
- Betsy Chutchian
- Jan Patek of Jan Patek Quilts
- Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic
- Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings
- Lissa Alexander
- Laurie Simpson of Minick & Simpson
- Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique
- Stacey Iest Hsu
- Robin Pickens
- Janet Clare
- Jen Kingwell
- Joanna Figueroa of Fig Tree & Company
Something Fun this Week – A Giveaway
As a longtime member (since 2008) of the wonderful on-line quilting
community I know first hand about receiving so much from so many who are willing to share their ideas and their knowledge about this art we all
love! And with that spirit of grateful receiving and giving back, each
Moda Block Heads designer is offering an E-book giveaway this week. (Thank you so much to Martingale & Company and Moda Fabrics for facilitating this)!
There are a variety of Moda All-Stars books included in the giveaway (ten
in all). Be sure to stop by the following Block Heads 3 designer spaces this week to enter (some may be offering their giveaways on Instagram or Facebook). The charity that received sale proceeds from the books is included in the list below as well.
- All In A Row – No Kid Hungry – Corey Yoder
- Scraps Made Simple – Alzheimer’s Association – Sherri McConnell & Lissa Alexander
- Mini Marvels – Texas Rite Scottish Hospital – Betsy Chutchian
- All In A Row Again – Give Kids the World – Stacy Iest Hsu
- Lucky Charm Quilts – Alex’s Lemonade Stand – Brigitte Heitland
- Merry Makers – Marine Toys For Tots – Lisa Bongean & Joanna Figueroa
- Mini Charm Quilts – Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dogs – Jen Kingwell & Jan Patek
- On A Roll – School on Wheels – Janet Clare
- Mix It Up – Feeding America – Laurie Simpson
- Two, Four, Six, Eight – Special Olympics – Vanessa Goertzen
To enter my giveaway for an E-Book copy of Scraps Made Simple just leave a comment on this post mentioning your favorite gift to give. The giveaway will be open through Friday.
Happy quilting, and thanks so much for stopping by!
Helen Murray says
Thanks for your tips each week. Much appreciated. My favourite gifts to give are plants and flowers.
Jennifer says
Favorite gift is quilted placemats.
Jennifer says
I was wondering if you could explain finished and unfinished sizes. Is the finished size the size that it ends up in the project or the size before it goes into the project? I am confused by the terminology.
Thank you so much for all of your inspiration and informative tutorials. I purchased a fat quarter of summer sweet for a project and then started making the bloomtopia quilt. I am having so much fun with it and have been making half square triangles with my leftover pieces. Looking forward to making some moda blockheads with them when I complete the quilt. Thanks again.
sherri McConnell says
Yes, unfinished is the size when the block is finished but not yet sewn into your quilt. Finished is always 1/2″ smaller in width and height because you’ve then sewn the project into the quilt 🙂
Bonnie says
My favorite gifts are anything handmade!
Pamela Liebold says
I like to give something I have made like a table runner or throw.
Susan Smith says
My favorite gift to give is anything handmade.
Sandra Burdue says
I love to make baby quilts as gifts and also giving away to mothers in need….
Lisa Keller says
My favorite gift to give is always, handmade and usually quilted. . I really enjoy these giveaways and this one is extra special with donation to these wonderful charities.
Charlotte says
My favorite gift to have is a quilt that I made. I love scrappy quilts.
Anne Marie says
-My favorite gift to give is anything I made myself . I feel it is important to show that you took the time to make something just for the recipient. rather than grab something off the store shelf.
Kathleen says
Giving gifts is exciting for receiving and gifting! Homemade is best.
Trudy Moye says
My favorite gift to give is a baby quilt.
Donna Fraher says
My favorite gift to give is always a quilt. For my quilting friends I like to buy them notions.
Jennifer says
My favorite gift is anything that will make that person smile!! Sometime its homemade, sometimes store bought. Depends on the person and occasion..
CyndyL says
My favorite thing to gift is always handmade weather it be something I have quilted or other handmade gifts, woodworking, windchimes, or even something from my garden during the summer months. Thank you for the give a way.
Julie Oshaughnessy says
I make jam to share with my neighbors, mail carrier,, delivery people and anyone else who helps out my family.
Patty Jones says
My favorite gift to give is to unexpectedly take a home cooked meal to someone. Rarely do I feel that it wasn’t received well, and it is so fun to watch those who have never received it before, or who we don’t know well with their overwhelming gratitude. Just a fun little something my husband and I like to do to let people know they are cared about.
Karen C says
I love to give handmade gifts. My favorite is making something from selvages, pincushions, book covers or note cards.
Joan Paulousky says
My favorite gift to give is something functional and made with love.
Sharon Svendsen says
My favorite gift to give is a quilt for a wedding present.
Cindy Westover says
I love giving something I made. Right now adding the binding for going away quilt to my friend of 37 years. She is moving across the country to be closer to her daughters. Giving her a piece of my heart to take with her.
Cyndi Stumpf says
My favorite gift to give is a small quilted basket filled with theme items depending who is getting the gift and the occasion.
Susan Rothbauer says
My favorite gift (other than quilts!) was a family vacation that my parents took my family and my siblings’ families on with them. We made wonderful memories of all of our kids spending time with their grandparents.
Audrey Huntington says
My favorite gift to give is flowers!
Mary Ellen Marion says
My favorite gift is some Utahn I made for that specific person. I try to choose their favorite colors.
Stephanie Hironimus says
I love to give the gift of food.. meaning- i love to have friends & family over & cook for them… just like my late father & paternal grandmother (I think it’s in my genes!)
Jan Sessions says
My favorite gift to give is a quilt. Or a bag. Actually, anything handmade with care is my favorite.
Kaye Hlavaty says
My favorite gift to give is a baby quilt that I’ve made. I usually include the new baby’s name either on the label or appliqued to a plain row on the front.
Brenda Powers says
My favorite gift to give is any small quilted Item.
Jean Farrington says
To my quilting friends and starters, a storage box with a pattern and fat quarter!!!
Karen says
My favorite gift to give is a homemade Hello pouch filled with a charm pack & quilt pattern for my quilting friends.
Sue says
My favorite gift to give is something homemade. Along with quilts, I kknit and love to do cross stitch.
Pat says
My favorite thing to give is a not expected something be it an extra phone call a food treat or any thing an item just an Oh I saw this an thought of you or wouldn’t they like this “Give”
Sandal K says
I enjoy making handmade gifts that are geared to the receiver whether it’s a size, pattern, color, or theme they like.
Kathy says
I love to give lap quilts because they are fun to make and everybody uses them!
Trisha Brisbois says
When i make homemade apple pie’s, I always make an extra one to give to a neighbor or friend. I also love the making and giving of QOV quilts For a veteran. They truly are overwhelmed and appreciative of the quilt.
Susan Goldsberry says
My favorite homemade gift is anything cooked by me in my kitchen. Be it fancy cakes or comfort food, it’s a great way to give your special love
Gwynette in NWArkansas says
My favorite gift is my home made English muffins and a jar of grape jam from our home grown Concord grapes.
Jackie Lohrey says
OMG I wish I was on your gift list 🙂
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Liz says
Things I’ve made — quilts, food, craft or sewing project. I love reading your blog. Thanks for the chance to win a quilt book!
Kathy Franklin says
My favorite gift to give is my time, especially to older friends who are quarantined in their house during this pandemic. Whether it be long phone chats, picking up groceries or whatever else they need. It’s so difficult for seniors to be isolated during this difficult time.
Brenda Travis says
My favorite gift to give is a quilt. But, alas that is not always possible, so anything handmade or a yummy thing from the kitchen !
Patricia says
I like to give cross stitch large and small pillows.
Sherry Maybury says
My favorite gift to give (and receive) is chocolate, anything chocolate. ?
Cindy says
I love to give gifts, even if it is CC Cookie dough that is ready to bake when the receiver wants. I am currently making Red White and Blue pillow covers for my sister. Shhh don’t tell her. My Granddaughter saw me making the pillow yesterday and loved it. I will now be making her one too. My favorite thing to give is something the person would not do for themselves or they just don’t have the time to do.
Janet says
I love to give quilts to anyone who appreciates my work. I tell the recipient that I thought about them with every stitch. I try give homemade gifts whenever I can.
Jackie Lohrey says
Hi there! So my favorite gift to give is a quilty kitchen set which I’ve found is good for everyone from a person new to the kitchen all the way up to my great grandma…2 potholders, an oven mitt, a trivet and 4 placemats…always appreciated and a whole lot of fun to make!
Carrie Cameron says
My favorite gift to give is my homemade zucchini relish. It disappears so fast . It’s so nummy. A nice set od pot holders to go with makes the gift even more soecial.
BILLIE BLOODWORTH says
I love giving quilts but especially baby quilts. I need to make 2 in within about 5 or 6 months?. Gotta love those babies.
Gail S says
I like giving away things I have made.
Kim says
I love to give candles.
Sandra Burdue says
I love to make baby quilts as gifts and also giving away to mothers in need….
Amanda Corbet says
My favorite gift to give is anything handmade. I spend most of my year making gifts for my family and friends to give for birthdays or Christmas. Something that is truly unique and just for the recipient.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Kellie G says
My favorite gift to give is something the recipient would never guess I’d make, buy, or give away – a real surprise.
Lisa Henderson says
I love to give handmade items.
Bobbie Z. says
I always enjoy giving a gift that shows my love for the recipient. Taking time to choose something I think they will love or need to make their life special. I like to make my own gifts whenever possible. I make personalized baby books for newborns in our family, charity groups, community and church. I have made baby quilts, Christmas stockings, and crocheted blankets for our grandchildren. I have made a Christmas ornament for each of our children and grandchildren each year….some are painted, some are quilted, and some are in cross stitch. I appreciate when someone makes me a handmade gift too because I know it took time, thought and talent to create a special gift for me.
Diane Melton says
I love to give away pillow cases and now masks. Such as life. But would very much like your book.
Diane
Tammy Durham says
Love giving monogram towels.
Sherrel Meyer says
My favourite gift to give is making and donating quilts for the Snuggly Quilts Program where the quilts are given to.critical and termingly I’ll children in the Royal Children’s Hospital.
Susan McAleer says
My favorite gift to give is flowers, or a special children’s book to a new Mom.
Della says
My favorite gift to give, is a handmade quilt. You put your time, heart and soul into your project to give that special person a heartwarming gift.
Teresa says
I like to give handmade, quilted items. I enjoy making them, and people enjoy receiving them!
Sally Christiansen says
My favorite gift to give is a handmade pillow.
Sarah Kelly says
My favorite gift to give is a hand made wine bag, with a bottle of water and a gift card to the fancy wine place that has all the cheese and meat too…they can pick out what they like that way!
Martha Merder says
My favorite gift is something I’ve made whether it be sewn, baked or quilted.
Susan says
I agree with the other comments that a homemade gift is the best. I have made our Christmas exchange with my kids and husband as we exchange names that it has to be a homemade gift. It makes us all think of the person in a special way
Carole Coley says
My favorite gift to give is something I’ve made, it comes with love! Whether it be a pin cushion, a mug rug, a bag, or a quilt.
Stephanie Woodward says
A fun block to make. Thanks so much for all you do.
Debra Stallings says
My favorite gift to give is a loaf of my home made bread.
Susan Barnett says
My favorite gift to give is Quilted Pot Holders and Rag Quilts
Austa Rogers says
I love giving handmade gifts, quilts and knitted items are my go to items.
Liz VR says
I love making quilts for people. I’ve been working on making quilts for each person in my family. Currently, I’m just finishing a Pokemon quilt for my son, his wife and their kids. Now I’m starting quilts for my sister’s three boys – Pokemon, hockey and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
Debbie Wheeeler says
I love to gift a quilt I made myself. Thanks so much for an opportunity to win this book. Thank you for all you do/
Brandy Fox says
My favorite gift to give is a quilt! There is so much thought and time that goes into Making a quilt. I very rarely keep a quilt for myself. I also like to keep a journal of the process of making a quilt. That way if it’s for someone I’m really close to, they have something of a love letter that goes with the quilt. I think a close second would be baked goods. I guess I like to give anything that is homemade.
Teressa Clark says
My favorite gift to give? Hmm…something that will make the recipient smile!
Kindness in the form of a smile (harder these days when wearing in a mask) and a verbal “thank-you” (especially for those working at a grocery store or pharmacy) are ordinary, every day, we can all do this are my kinds of gifts.
For my parents – a set of quilted wall hangings (for either side of their TV).
Your color studies for each week’s BH3 block make me smile! Thank-you.
Teressa Clark says
Ugh … you’re not the color studies person. Sorry! You’re the Saturday Seven lady! A great weekly post for some inspiration. Thank-you!
Deb Enders says
My favorite gift to give is always something homemade. Whether its a couple of tea towels (with beautiful fabric trims) with a pieced pot holder, matching pillowcases with coordinating bands, a tablerunner, a pieced pincushion, a set of placements or a quilt, if it comes from me its usually hand made. What makes me sad, though, is when I hear someone say “I’m putting that away, its too nice to use everyday”.
Diane says
I am a table runner gifter. They can be made to a recipients color or taste.
Geneal Yardley says
I love to give quilts I have made. My new favorite gift for a baby shower is a crocheted bad to hand on the crib by Robin Eggs Home Decor.
Joann E. says
My favorite gifts to give are usually something I made such as burp clothes, blankets or knitted dish clothes.
Rebekah says
I love giving either handmade gifts or to someone special, the tools they need to learn to start quilting such as a small quilt kit or notions to a beginner quilter. I think giving them the tools and encouragement they need to begin are worth so much if they catch on and are able to find their passion. My mom did this for Me for Christmas my first yea lr married, and that where I got the bug. I had always sewn, cross-stitch and crafted things, but it wasn’t until then that I truly took to it and found my passion for quilting.
Sue Schultz says
Something handmade is always my favorite. A baby quilt for a new mom, a quilt for a big gift, small candle mat for a friend, pincushion for a quilting friend.
Cindy Ferree says
Hi! I always make handmade gifts. I have made everything from zippered pouches to quilts. Most things I make are quilted. I just made some bicycle bags for my daughter and her best friend/cousin.
Jackie Steele says
I love giving baby quilts and handmade receiving blankets!
Connie Lindstrand says
I love to give baby quilts to social friends and I love to give and exchange mug rugs and pincushions.
Susan says
My favorite gift to give is handmade by me. In my family, instead of buying gifts for exchanging, we stipulate it has to be something you made yourself. We have more people participating and it is a lot more fun.
Connie Lindstrand says
I love to give baby quilts to special friends and I love to give and exchange mug rugs and pincushions.
T Holzer says
Hands down, quilts! I love to share what I make with those I love! Thanks for this chance.
Donna V says
If I have time, I like to make quilts as gifts. Either a baby quilt or a throw.
cheri matyjaszek says
gives hand made live a lifetime
Kresti Lyddon says
I love to give any handmade gift – and these seem to be well appreciated!
Debby DeLisle says
Love surprising a friend with homemade bread. Billy Graham’s daughter Anne Lott Graham wrote a book “ My Father’s House” love gifting this to anyone getting ready for a difficult time.
Elaine Mast says
My favorite thing to gift is a handmade baby quilt quilt. All my great nieces and nephews receive one
Henrietta Sheffel says
I love receiving books as gifts.
Rosemary Warthen says
My favorite gift to give is my time. Anything I can do to help someone out.
Kathy Davenport says
Favorite gift is a quilt that reflects the recipient.
Kimberley Rose says
My favorite gift is a quilted bag.
Patti McConnell says
As a four month-old quilter I have been giving away pot holders and a baby blanket. I am in the process of making each grandchild a quilt for their bed. We are currently living full-time in our RV with plans of traveling before buying a smaller home so quilting has been done at a lot of picnic tables!
Kathy E. says
Handmade gifts are always the best! I love to embroider a name or applique on a kitchen towel and add a tray of homemade cookies as a gift. It’s always a welcome present!
Debbie Myers says
I like to give handmade/home gifts, be it cookies, preserves, baby burp cloths embroidered with the baby’s name, mug rugs, or lap quilts. Something personal.
Mary B Hibbert says
My favorite gift to give is time and that usually translates into cooking, a quilted, or a handmade gift.
Laurie Knifong says
My most favorite gift to give is a quilt but if I need something quick to give it’s usually a homemade pouch with gift cards inside
Lisa C says
Sherri, First off, thank you for your inspiration and your fun videos. Your Saturday post is one of my favorites and I look forward to opening my email everyday when I know it’s coming from A Quilting Life… I love giving any kind of handmade gifts. I feel they are always a gift from the heart. God Bless!
Sally H says
I love giving quilts to friends and family, neighbors too! Seeing them in use is so great.
Sue Payne says
My preference is something I’ve made. For family this is often a quilt.
Valerie M says
I love making baby quilts. They are always appreciated and don’t take too long to make.
JAnet says
I enjoy gifting handmade quilts/throws.
Kandra Flavell says
My favorite gift to give is something quilty – its especially fun when I can design something or customize a pattern especially for the recipient!
Terri says
this sounds wonderful.
Debbie Totten says
I love to give away my handmade quilts. I always love the reaction. It makes my day!
Linda Green says
I enjoy giving quilts and cross stitch items as gifts as well as some knitted items. It warms my heart when I see how their faces light up after opening their gift.
Lori Johnson says
I love to make bright colored baby quilts with minky backs for friends and family.
Jocelyn says
I’ve also been a long time part of this quilting community. Since 2009. My favorite gift to give is a table runner. They are quick and most times I can make something that goes along with decor of the recipient.
Patty Sliney says
My favorite gift to give is usually during the holidays, and that’s a handmade Christmas ornament. Usually quilt-themed, of course! For a non-holiday gift, I like making little tote bags, and try to incorporate a tiny paper-pieced block or two (or three!) on the bag!
Leigh Anne Humphrey says
I love to make baby quilts and small lap quilts for wheelchair patients.
Susan S says
I love to give home made items. I enjoy the pleasure the recipients get from them. Even my notoriously difficult aunt has loved the pillows and runners I have given her, and reminds me often.
MaryCay says
When I have the time and resources, my favorite gift is a lovingly made quilt. But for quick and smaller presents – a fun pillowcase with handpicked fabrics!
Becky Lavalleur says
My favorite gift to give is something that the recipient really appreciates.
Cindy Bufford says
Food or a quilt
Vickie says
My latest giveaway was a throw quilt for my granddaughter who graduated from high school this year and will be going to college soon.
Julie V says
My favorite gift to give is Holiday Quilted Placemat and napkin sets. I like to match the fabric choices and designs to friends and family favorites. Right now I am working on a set for my niece who loves snowmen.
Karen Smith says
I love to give either a ha d-made item or something baked that the recipient would enjoy.
Mary says
Soup bowl cozy’s were the biggest hit of gifts I’d made.
Jennifer Peters says
The best gift to give is something that speaks to the receiver. I love finding something they will love or use.
Jan says
My favorite thing to give is a quilt. And chocolate chip cookies!
cheryl betker says
Since learning to sew in the last 5 years I love giving away anything handmade i
KHawk says
I love making gifts for others, whether it’s a quilt, food item, just anything hand crafted.
Ila says
My favorite gift to give is a warm loaf of homemade bread. I always have the fixings on hand, and no worries if it doesn’t match their style.
Elizabeth G says
My favorite gift to give is anything that I feel is a true fit to someone’s personality. It’s even better if the item is something that can be handmade. I also love giving food based gifts because I love to cook!
Tamara Nothstine says
My favorite gift to give is quilts. People know they are loved when they receive a quilt from me.
lee says
I love to give quilts or table runners!! Thank you!
Susan M Reed says
My favorite gift to give, besides a quilt or something I’ve made, is flowers. They’re beautiful and full of color.
Maryanne Richards says
I love to tailor gifts to the recipient and they nearly always have a handmade component. Quilts, pillows, table toppers or runners. For my youngest Godson I put together a picnic basket with vintage silverplate, homemade napkins and a table topper using a beautiful Kaffe print. It appealed to the romantic in him and what girl wouldn’t feel special having her boyfriend suggest a picnic date.
Carol Kuse says
My favorite gift is homemade.
Janna says
Quilts of course!
Kathie L says
There is a potter in my state that makes bowls with the lovliest glaze. That’s the wedding gift I’ve given to everyone.
Sharon Aurora says
My favorite gift to give is a quilt designed by myself, but I like giving mug rugs as well.
Dori Bockbrader says
My favorite gift is a quilt or something that I have made with a machine embroidery or hand embroidery on wool–something that I have made.
Krissi A says
My favorite gift to give is homemade potholders.
Linda Douglas says
Hi ! My favorite gift to give is a quilt designed by myself, Or needed notions! Thanks for your Blog+Giveaway!
Bev says
Little pouches and ornaments ?
Glenna Denman says
I enjoying gifting small items I have made, or for quilting friends, a coordinated collection of fat quarters.
Donna W says
I like to give away table toppers. Seems my family and friends always are looking for new ones.
Karen McMahon says
I love to make and gift baby quilts! Happiness all around.
Sharon says
My favorite gift to give is a home cooked meal to someone who has been too busy to cook or is in a situation and is not able to coom
ANN BRASSELL says
My favorite gift to give is homemade; usually a quilt!
Chris says
A project gift I have made myself the latest being a apron from Robin Pickens “Poppy Mae”
Debi Friesen says
My favorite gift to give is something I have made especially for them.
Nicole Sender says
I like to give a gift that has special meaning and is usually homemade! Quilts and washcloths are some of my favorite items to give.
JennyH says
I love to give books.
Michelle Lafayette says
Well lately my favorite gift is a quilt but really anything homrmade.
Susan says
I’m a fan of giving something that cannot be bought. A handmade gift is one- of-a- kind. It could be a quilt, or a bag, or baked goods. This year I gifted masks- solid ones as required to the prison guards, cute tiny ones for friends with small children, slices of cake or a meal to an elderly shut in neighbor. I guess I don’t have a favorite, just trying to make a difference in my own small way…
Joy Dickson says
I love to give quilts.
Mary Bevan says
My favourite gift to give is a quilt! Always well received (and it cuts down on all I have to store!)
Linda S. says
My favorite gift to give is a quilt made by me. It really shows how much I care about the person.
Dani VW says
I love your fabrics!! Looks so cheerful ?
My favorite gifts to give are homemade whether it’s food or a crafty item (sewing item or something made with my silhouette).
Becky Fatkins says
Favorite gift to give is a quilt!
Kath Slade says
My favourite gift to send to friends and family is homemade toffee ( or tablet for non Scottish people 🙂 ). It’s a little taste of heaven in some dour times.
Having recently gotten into quilting I’m working on some mug rugs for my running and coven crews.
Loving all these blocks and tutorials so many thanks for them all.
Jaime says
My favorite gift to give is something that fits the person receiving it (so one size does not fit all!) and usually something that the person wouldn’t get for themselves. Frivolous little things that you wouldn’t get yourself, but it brings you great joy to know that someone noticed that you wanted it and picked it up for you.
Meredith Olmsted says
My favorite gifts are handmade. An Item that can be passed down to another in the family, such as quilts, blankets, or clothing. I treasure those I have received, and hope my gifts will be also.
Leah S Rubin says
For a big gift, of course it’s a quilt. Otherwise, a special block turned into a pillow is great!
Kimberly Patterson says
My favorite gift to give is a baby quilt! ?
Corrina says
My favorite gift is anything that comes from the heart.
Liz Pelletier says
My favorite gift to give is a basket filled with goodies.
Nancy McClelland says
I love giving handmade items like lap quilts, table runners, pillow cases, tote bags and quilted cosmetic bags. All personalized for the recipient!
Patti S says
I love making various types of craft gifts, such as quilted table runners, lap quilts, macrame wall hangings, and framed beach shell pictures, to give away. Sherri, I have always admire your beautiful quilts. Your colorful quilt from the book looks awesome to make one as simple as it is.
Nadine says
Anything handmade (by me) + a special Christmas treat!
Susan Ellard says
My favorite gift to give lately is a cute little quilted zipper bag.
Debbie W Bird says
My favorite gift to give is something handmade or a candle.
Rhonda says
I love giving baby quilts to new mothers
Jewell Tobler says
My favorite gift to give is a seasonal wallhanging quilt.
Lynne Stott says
I love to give homemade gifts. Wine bottle carriers, casserole carriers, quilts, masks and also fresh veggies from my garden. Love your blog and your videos.
Kathy Jennings says
My favorite gift to give is something that I’ve made especially something quilted or embroidered. One of my favorites was a quilt I made for my niece for her graduation!
Jane McDaniel says
I love to give Bath and Body works 3 wick candles. They fill up the room with such amazing scents. I pick-up them up all year long when they are on sale.
Denise B says
I love giving books!
Amber Z. says
My favorite gift to give is a baby quilt–because BABIES. But those days are over for most of my friends, so they get small quilted bags, especially if they like to do other things like knit/crochet. I like to make all types of gifts though.
Shari Tuttle says
I love to give anyting that is homemade, sometimes quilted, sometimes cross stitch.
Marjorie says
Each year I make over 40 lap sized quilts to give away. 15 of those are childrens quilts another 10 to 12 go to seniors or disable persons in need who rely on the Food Bank. The local food bank distributes them at Christmas time. I also make 10 or 12 quilts to give to the youth street outreach which happens in November when the weather becomes cold and sleeping out doors risky. I like to think of the quilts as giving someone in need a warm hug when they might need it most!
Regina Harris says
My favorite gifts are food — especially breads and jam. I sometimes also provide a homemade sewing projects,e.g., potholder, place mat, table runner.
Candace says
My favorite gift to give is something handmade. Sometimes it’s a sewn item, sometimes knit, and occasionally cross stitch!
Diann says
My favorite gifts are something I’ve made usually food and produce from my garden or tasty treats like jams, sauces, chutney and so on. Now that I’m learning to quilt I can add quilting projects to my gift lists. I’m on my way using your patterns and tricks and tips. Thank you.
Suzanne says
My favorite gift to give is something unexpected…….that perfect something that I heard the recipient speak of, that becomes a perfect surprise!
Suzanne says
My favorite gift to give is something unexpected…….that perfect something that I heard the recipient speak of, that becomes a perfect surprise!
Carol says
I love to gift handmade quilts. So fun.
Elaine G says
Something homemade is always the most exciting gift to give and the charity you are supporting today is a path I am currently walking with my dad as I have him in my home caregiving. Quilting helps keep me focused on the positive
Sandy Henderson says
I find that my favorite gift to give is something I’ve made with my hands. One year my hubby and I collaborated on painting Christmas ornaments. Other times I’ve sewed things. It’s always fun for me to finish a quilt for a new grandchild. I’m almost done with 19 and 20!!!
Margaret says
Well, most recently, my favorite gift to give is face masks. When I give a mask to someone, that gift is saying, “I care about you. Please take care of yourself.”
Mary Davis says
My favorite gift to give lately is a homemade zipper pouch with something small inside- a beauty product or small edible treat. I quilt the bags so I get a little quilting practice on each project.
Kristi says
I love to give, as a gift, anything I have made.
Donna S says
My favorite gift to make and give is a quilt of course.
Darlene L. says
I love to give gifts that are homemade. Quilting items are my favorite, but I also like to bake. Love your blog!
Reta Evenson says
I love to give handmade gifts, such as tatting, hardanger, and most recently quilts of course!!
Paula Fey says
I love giving my time as a gift. Helping friends and acquaintances with various projects not only is fun but gives us a chance to interact.
Kay Welch says
My favorite gift to give depends on the recipient . #1 I want the gift to make them smile. #2 I want the gift to have meaning for them – favorite author, favorite color, etc. Especially if handcrafted by me or another artist. #3 If the person is one who doesn’t want gifts (yes there are some), then I make a donation to a charity they support in their honor.
What a nice giveaway offering this week from all of you. These books are wonderful for inspiration. Thank yu
Camille says
My favorite gift to give is something handmade. I have made Christmas stockings, Christmas ornaments, mug rugs, notebook covers, purses, quilts, and more. I woud love to win a book!
Shelby Shipley says
My favorite gift to give is anything I know the recipient really wants. I pay attention to what my kids mention throughout the year and try to get it for them. It’s always great to see them surprised when they have forgotten about it, or they think I wasn’t listening.
Mary Lessard says
Always appreciate your tips and tricks for the Blockhead blocks! My favourite gift to give is the gift of time, either by taking care of my grandkids so my daughter can have some time to herself (although I haven’t really been able to do that this year), or by volunteering, or just calling up friends and family to see how they’re doing. Of course, I do really enjoy giving things I’ve made as well, like table runners and place mats, 🙂
Bobbie says
My favorite gift is lap quilts backed with flannel.
Kristie says
Favorite gift would be something I have made special for the recipient — could be clothing, food, crafts, whatever makes that person happy.
Cindy Deatsman says
Currently my favorite gift is a pretty homemade face mask.
Ashley says
I enjoy gifting handmade or personalized items that suit the recipient. I’ve loved making quilts for all the ladies in my family.
Linda Menkes says
I like to give quilts as gifts.
Kay Romahn says
I like to give quilts, table runners/toppers, or crocheted baby blankets. Thanks for the chance to win this great book.
Linda Miller says
I love to give quilts, but that’s not suitable for all gifts. I hate to give gift cards, but have to resort to that sometimes.
Rendi Ames says
I really enjoy giving a quilt as a gift, especially when I know the person wants one and are surprised when it is gifted to them.
Lee says
My favorite gift to give is a baby quilt to all the new babies that are part of my life. I just gifted one to my neighbors new baby boy Zachary born last Sunday. Love to see the smiles on the parents faces.
CRYSTAL says
I love to give quilts or mini quilts…people just Love them
ROSE MARIE TAFOYA says
I love the new tools that make quilts even more enjoyable to construct.
carol says
My favorite gift to give is “myself” being there for the person in the capacity they are needing at the time.
Piali says
Favorite gift to give is something handmade , Created specially for the recipient . Keeping in mind what the person likes or loves. Small quilted projects are great gifts!!
Jill cardella says
My favorite gift to give is anything handmade. I’ve been quilting a lot of helpful kitchen things lately.
Heather Lyon says
I love to give handmade items. Quilts, embroidery, cross stitch. Im working on xriss stitching family members for Christmas.
Margaret Crow says
If the recipient is a female, I like to give something I made for the kitchen or home, like potholders, tablerunners, pillows, pincushions. I enjoy seeing your lovely blocks every week.
Kelly Burton says
My favorite gift to give is something personalized. A photo blanket or pillow with pictures snagged from their Facebook posts always go over big. The last one was a photo pillow of my friends toddler grand daughter. I also love to give plants in a cute or pretty planter.
Tarnia says
My favourite gift to give is chocolate. I get to peruse the aisles, pick the nicest looking, most expensive…..then I don’t have to feel guilty eating them all in one sitting. And if I’m really lucky, someone remembers and buys them for me in the future.
Barb says
Thank you for your tips and fun links. I am a giver of homemade items, diy time for my friends in need, plants, food I canned, and right now I’m making fidget blankets to give to dementia patients.
Diane Hamill says
Such a fun answer! I like to give time, watch kids to let parents get away, clean house, dinner for a week, etc. thank you for your beautiful work, so inspiring!♥️
Sharon says
As a librarian and lifelong reader my favorite gift to give is a book.
kit says
favorite gift? having lunch out together.
Jeanne Peterson says
If I lived near my family I would love to make an old family Christmas bread for each person, a recipe passed down through several generations. Otherwise I like sending placemats I have made in the mail.
Tracey Mccombe says
Hi Sherri, my favourite gift a to give are quilts. There’s nothing nicer than gifting a baby quilt to new parents for their precious new baby. I have 4 quilts in the cupboard ready to gift to babies that haven’t chosen families yet?
Susan Speak says
My favorite gift to give is definitely quilts.
Patty Fowl says
My favorite gift to give is something that I have given some meaningful thought to it, whether handmade or something purchased.
Susy Dowers says
I normally enjoy making and giving baby quilts. Lately however, our quilting group has been making Red, White, and Blue quilts and giving them to veterans. Their reactions to getting a quilt will bring you to tears, such a simple thing means a lot to them.
Tammi Moffett says
My favorite gift is something that I make personally for that person. I am currently in the process of making 3 throw size quilts for each of my adult children. They may have no idea how much time it took but they know it was made specifically for them.
Christi says
It depends on the person and age but potholders, table runners or ornaments. I make lots of Angel YoYos and give those away.
Cheryl says
I like to give a gift that I know the recipient longs for, but wouldn’t buy for themselves. If we’re out shopping together or if a friend mentions something she saw that she wanted, I make a mental note and lots of times I’ll go back and get it for her birthday or Christmas.
Susan Lamelin says
My favorite gift to give is something I’ve made. Usually a runner or topper. Sometimes a purse or tote. These days, it seems to be masks.
Beth T. says
Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this book. I’m curious how precuts could end up looking scrappy, but if anyone can show me how, it will be the Moda designer crew.
Beth says
My favorite gift to give is a book & a quilt to snuggle in while reading. ??
Jean says
When it’s appropriate I love to gift quilts but other times candles are my go to gift.
Diana says
I love to make things so it will be a homemade gift, a quilt, bag or pillow.
Marian Burke says
I love to give away freshly made homemade cookies and muffins!
Little Quiltsong says
I love giving Baby Quilts to our local hospital! So many have nothing to wrap their little ones in – so winter months are especially hard. Love reading all the charities Moda and Martingale are involved in – so special.
Bonnie says
I make my great niece and nephews tee shirt quilts for their high school graduation gifts.
Mary Kolb says
A table runner is a favorite gift to give.
Karina says
Thanks for the tips this week. I love to give anything homemade. If I can’t give something homemade I will gift a plant or flowers.
Kennon Bannon says
I love to give Amazon gift cards so they can get exactly what the want.
Ann says
My favorite gift to give is a table runner. So much fun to make and give to others .Thanks for the chance!
Cheryl Keown says
My favorite gift to give is anything that I have made.
Rita says
My favorite gift is pillowcases that I’ve sewn. They seem to be appreciated as much as a quilted throw and take so much less time!
Tina says
I make a quilt for each of my grandbabies for their 1st birthday. My favorite part is a matching pillowcase that fits a travel-size pillow. These are the cutest things!
Thank you for your tips and inspiration!
Monica Sayre says
My favorite gifts to give are handmade – either a sewn pouch or painted piece. Love all the wonderful causes supported by sales – we will all need to buy several patterns & books!
Sarah says
Baby quilts to a new mother! So wonderful all around.
Marie Eddins says
My favorite gift to give is usually something handmade. However if time is of the essence and I really know the person well, I will give a hand lotion and/or bath and shower gel. Enjoy your tips video each blockhead week. Thanks!
Judi Smith says
My go to gift is a dozen of my homemade Cinnamon Rolls. But those are usually for fun, but obviously my joy in giving comes with making quilts. In fact, I’m making one now that is Chelsi’s Heart at Home II! Thank you for all the great inspiration!
caroline fletcher says
my favorite gift to give is usually a hand made bag
Linda says
My favorite gift to give away are quilts that I make to our veterans in our local VA Hospital
Patti S says
My favorite gift is to make a crafty item – quilted table runner, lap quilt, framed shell picture, macrame wall hanging, and etc. The e-book giveaway looks so fun to work with pre-cuts. Oh, what a cute scrappy nine patch quilt pattern it is!! This would be great as a patriotic quilt project!!! Happy 4th of July!!
Sharon Rhudy says
I just love to give any quilted project that I make.
Sue Herman says
Something growing–a plant–or something handmade–usually a tablerunner.
Katherine says
I try to match the gift to the recipient; e.g., handmade quilted items, knitted things, homemade food gifts. Thanks for always giving us special notes and recommendations on your blog.
Mindy says
I don’t have a standard gift for giving, since it all depends on the recipient! But I definitely love to give handmade items if possible!
Lisa England says
I love giving quilts of all sizes. Lately I’ve given lots of table runners to brighten up people’s homes.
c ackley says
My favorite gift to give is flowers.
Theresa says
I tend to give homemade gifts and that makes my heart happy. Even better is knowing the person receiving the gift appreciates the time and thought that is put into it.
Carol K says
Like so many. My favorite gifts are homemade.
Valerie Thompson says
The gifts I love to give is first Love, Friendship, Prayer, My Helping Hands, My Time and anything I cook, bake or a handmade gift!
Patrice Marcarelli says
Lap quilts for adults and baby quilts for new family members are my favorite gifts to give! A forever reminder of my love!
Cheryl A says
My favorite gift to give is anything homemade and to see the smile on their faces
Julie McLerran says
I love giving quilts for babies to Threads of Love. I also give family and friends quilts I make. I make crochet blankets.
Carol Porter says
I love to make and gift baby quilts and cloth panel books! This book looks fabulous!
Maureen Donovan says
I love giving baby blankets to all of the new moms in my family and neighbors