Hello, friends! Today I’m sharing Moda Blockheads 5 Block 5 which is a beautiful block from designer Jenelle Kent of Pieces to Treasure. I had fun picking Strawberry Lemonade fabrics for both of my blocks and have some tips to share as you get ready to sew this week.
Moda Blockheads 5 Block 5
Block 5 Details and Tips
This week’s block is the Southern Star block shared by Moda designer and Australian Jenelle Kent! I love that her block is named after the Southern Cross, a constellation seen in the southern hemisphere and featured on the Australian flag. I used the primary colorway example for both of my blocks, but the pattern sheet also shows another option with a slightly different center.
- I used my Mini Simple Folded Corners Ruler for all of the easy folded corner units in this block. This really saved time and helped ensure accuracy. I love how all of the points are so sharp in these blocks.
- And I used a different light for the center square in each of my blocks.
- Download this week’s pattern here or click on the button below to download.
Blockheads 5 Sew Along Details
- Find the Bonus Signature Block PDF here.
- Find Moda Blockheads 5 Block 1 here.
- Get the Blockheads 5 Block 2 here.
- Find Moda Blockheads 5 Block 3 here.
- Find Moda Blockheads 5 Block 4 here.
- Visit the Moda Blockheads 4 Resources page here.
- And find the Moda Blockheads Facebook Group here.
- And find all of my posts for this quilt along here.
More Resources: Previous Year Blockheads Patterns
Finally, did you know that you can still access many of the previous Blockheads patterns for free? The first round of Blockheads patterns were published in a book; however, rounds 2, 3, and 4 can still be found online. Find the links for the previous patterns below:
- Moda Blockheads 2 Pattern & Resource Archive.
- The Moda Blockheads 3 Pattern & Resource Archive.
- Moda Blockheads 4 Pattern & Resource Archive.
- And you can find the book with all of the Moda Blockheads 1 patterns and several setting options here.
Thanks so much for stopping by for today’s Moda Blockheads 5 post. I’ll be back next Wednesday with block 6.
Happy quilting!
Barbara Shoemaker says
Hello Sherri:
Your version of Moda Blockheads 5 is beautiful! I think your Strawberry Lemonade red and designs are eye catching, bright and so HAPPY!
BTW, I am very, very new to quilting and have been practicing my 1/4″ seam allowances by making your potholder pattern that you discussed and referenced a few weeks ago. I have 10 tops pieced and will be constructing to make them holiday gifts. I did buy a Bounty Blooms Fat Quarter Bundle to be my first full quilt project. I have been loyally following the 2023 BOM, downloading and printing each month’s block and will use 2023 as my first quilt. I retired from paid employment on 8/4/2023 so I have been using my time practicing before I venture into this first big adventure.
Thank you for your blog, podcast and YouTube videos. They all make me happy!
sherri McConnell says
Thank you so much Barbara! And I hope you enjoy your quilting journey. It sounds like you are off to a wonderful start!