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Now you have Block 1. Yay! Did you know that you can get ALL the Blockheads 6 block patterns all at once, right away? True story, Moda has developed a printed pattern that you can purchase today. 60 pages in all. The weekly release of Blockheads 6 block patterns may be in a different order than the way they are numbered in this pattern. But all of the block patterns are included for you. Everything you need to sew along, work ahead, however you’d like to schedule Blockheads 6 into your sewing life. CLICK HERE to visit our online shop to purchase your copy.
What to Expect in This Week’s Block
Regatta features two classic elements:
Half-square triangles (HSTs)
Rail fence units
Sarah walks you through both components in the video, starting with a refresher on making HSTs — and if you’re not a fan of drawing diagonal lines on fabric, don’t worry. She shares some great alternatives, like diagonal seam tape, and explains how a scant quarter-inch seam can make all the difference when squaring up your blocks.
PRO TIP: To trim your HSTs to the exact size (2¾" unfinished), Sarah recommends using washi tape to mark your ruler — a clever and reusable trick that saves your eyes and avoids cutting mistakes.
All you need to know is summarized here in this Quick Info Sheet. The meaty info you will need right at your fingertips for easy reference!
EVERYTHING BLOCKHEADS 6 FROM MODA
What exactly IS Moda Blockheads, anyway?
Moda Blockheads is a free quilt-along series from Moda Fabrics that brings together some of your favorite designers to share brand-new quilt block patterns each week. It's a chance to explore different styles and techniques, stretch your creativity, and sew at your own pace—all while connecting with a vibrant community of quilters. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, Blockheads is all about learning, experimenting, and having fun. Be sure to join the Moda Blockheads Facebook Group, where over 70,000 members share their blocks, tips, and encouragement. You can also follow along and share your progress on social media using the hashtag #ModaBlockheads6.
This blog will ALSO be a place where you can download the free block pattern each week.
When does Blockheads 6 start? How long will it run?
BH6 officially kicks off May 21 with an introduction week. Blocks will be released every Wednesday from May 24 through November 12. We’ll have a big finale on November 19!
When will the block patterns be released?
New blocks will be released each Wednesday by 8:00 AM Central.
Where can I download the patterns?
Here on the RCQ blog by mid day each Wednesday and MODA will publish the pattern PDFs earlier on Wednesday in two places: The Moda blog and the Moda Blockheads Facebook group.
In addition to the block-specific blog posts every week, you can visit the Blockheads 6 Archive page for a complete list of the released block patterns, pattern corrections, and other updates:
https://my.modafabrics.com/inspiration-resources/blockheads-6-archive
Will there be videos this year for each block?
Yes! We will provide a link to the videos as they become available, BUT -Be sure to subscribe to the Moda Fabrics YouTube channel so you don’t miss any of the videos. Moda will have a new video for each block every week that will walk you through the block construction. They will share their sewing tips and tricks, as well as our favorite notions for making our Blockheads blocks.
Find tutorials & designer videos on the Moda YouTube channel!
What are the block sizes?
Unlike last year, BH6 will have different sizes for different blocks (instead of each block in two different sizes). The majority of the blocks will finish at 9”, while there will be a few 18” and even larger blocks!
What about setting options?
There will be at least 5 different settings to choose from! Several of the Blockheads designers will have setting options, and the Moda team is also providing settings.
