Hello, friends! Today I’m sharing Moda Blockheads 6 Block 9. This month’s block is the Polaris block shared by Barb Groves of Me & My Sister Designs. I absolutely loved sewing this block. Keep reading for all of the details and block construction tips.
Moda Blockheads 6 Block 9
Block 9 Details
Block 9 uses foundation paper piecing for its construction. Normally, this construction technique is not my favorite, but this block is easy to put together, and it’s a great introduction to this method. The directions on the pattern are super easy to follow (I do have a video tutorial for this method I’ve linked below, too). I used fabrics from Raspberry Summer for my block and went with a tone-on-tone background so that the fabrics would really stand out!
Moda Blockheads 6 Resources
It’s not too late to join in the fun with Moda Blockheads 6. Find all of the sew along resources below:
- Read the Moda Blockheads 6 kickoff post from Moda Fabrics here.
- Start with 30-35 fat quarters and 3-4 yards of background fabric. Or you can use your stash.
- Be sure to use #Blockheads6 when sharing your blocks on social media.
- Find all of my posts for Moda Blockheads 5 here.
- And find all of my posts for Moda Blockheads 4 here.
- See all of my posts from Moda Blockheads 3 here.
- Find my BH6 kickoff post and Blockheads 6 Block 1 post here.
- See my Blockheads 6 Block 2 post here.
- Find my Blockheads 6 Block 3 post here.
- See my Blockheads 6 Block 4 post here.
- And find my Blockheads 6 Block 5 post here.
- See my Blockheads 6 Block 6 post here.
- Find my Blockheads 6 Block 7 post here.
- And see my Blockheads 6 Block 8 post here.
- And find tips for keeping up with a Block of the Month or other sew along here.
The Next Block
Thanks so much for stopping by for my Moda Blockheads 6 Block 9 post. Be sure to stop by on Wednesday, July 30th for the next block in the sew along.
Happy Quilting!
Lynn L Young says
Thanks again, Sherri, for having the easiest way to find and print the blockhead patterns, and today for a refresher video on paper piecing. I, too, totally dislike paper piecing and usually avoid it if possible. Your video is a great refresher course! Thrn I looked at the pattern and realized it’s Peaky and Spike, an old friend I’ve pieced before so I’ll be making templates for this block. I hate to waste fabrics and especially on this quilt I’m trying to use up scrapes, not make more!