Hello, friends! Today I’m sharing Moda Blockheads 5 Block 8, Community Star from Robin Pickens. This block has been one of my absolute favorites for this round. And I used a different method for my block assembly than the pattern in order to simplify. I’ve got all of the details below.
Moda Blockheads 5 Block 8
Block 8 Details and Tips
I absolutely loved making this week’s blocks although I did take a minute before sewing to do a little math and make the block construction go along with my preferred method. I’ve also got the tips and the link to the block pattern PDF below. Thanks, Robin, for sharing such a gorgeous block with us!
- I followed the pattern instructions exactly for the four outer patchwork sections. Cut the squares and rectangles carefully and size the half-square triangles to the listed size, and these portions of the block will go together quickly and easily.
- I also cut the center square exactly as directed on the pattern. But then I also cut four other light squares that same size so that I could use my Mini Simple Folded Corners ruler to attach easy corner triangles to all four sides of those squares. (Cut 4 “G” squares the same size as the “J” square).
- Cut 16 squares 1 ¼″ x 1 ¼″ for the small blocks and 16 squares 2″ x 2″ for the large blocks to use this method. (For reference, my large block used 8 red (H) and 8 orange (I) squares as shown below while the small block used 8 teal (H) and 8 aqua (I) squares).
- Download block 8 here or click on the button below.
Blockheads 5 Sew Along Details
It’s not too late to join in! Find all of the details including previous pattern links below:
- Find the Bonus Signature Block PDF here.
- Find Moda Blockheads 5 Block 1 here.
- Get the Blockheads 5 Block 2 here.
- Find the Blockheads 5 Block 3 pattern here.
- Find the Blockheads 5 Block 4 pattern here.
- And get the Blockheads 5 Block 5 pattern here.
- Find Blockheads 5 Block 6 here.
- And find Blockheads 5 Block 7 here.
- Visit the Moda Blockheads 5 Resources page here.
- Find the Moda Blockheads Facebook Group here.
- And find all of my posts for this quilt along here.
Previous Year’s Blockheads Patterns
Did you know that you can still access many of the previous Blockheads patterns for free? The first round of Blockheads patterns was 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.
Next Week’s Block
Finally, be sure to stop by next week for block 9. Block 9 culminates the block pattern releases for round 1 of Blockheads 5. Some terrific finishing options for the first 9 blocks will also be available soon. And then round 2 of the block patterns will begin in early January.
Happy quilting!
Roxy Sherburne says
Dear Sherri,
Love your blocks! Your quilting is always so beautiful and accurately pieced! I have 2 different sizes of Doug Leko’s Simple Folded Corners Rulers, and I struggle every time I use the Mini Simple Folded Corners Ruler because it slides so much when I try to cut. There’s no coating on this ruler like some of the other ones I have. Does your ruler slide? Any suggestions? Thanks so much for your help with this. I love your blog and your videos and am looking forward to quilting with your Strawberry Lemonade fabric collection when it’s due to arrive.
Connie Boulay says
I was having the same problem with the simple folded corners ruler, so did I what I do with a lot of other small rulers, put some double sided tape on the back, along the bias edge. You do have to peel off the HST for a while, but eventually, it just provides a non-sticky grippy surface when enough lint has attached itself. Another thing I have done is put another ruler lined up with the edges that are beyond the corners ruler that help provide some more traction, good for strips, but not so much for small square in a square shapes.
Sandy Ott says
Every time I see one of your blocks made with Strawberry lemonade, I get soooo excited for that line to ship. Looking forward sewing with it.
julie kaplan says
hello sherri…..as always, your blocks are beautifully pieced. i am looking forward to making this and seeing how the entire quilt comes together when it’s time. also, i am sew excited about the release of your favorite things line….i have a few ideas on how i will use it. my appreciation to you, chelsi, and billy for all you do!
Mary T Mael says
I cannot get this Blockhead to print. It says host error thanks