Toadstool Twist is Moda Blockheads block 13!

Betsy Chutchian is the designer for this weeks block 13 called Toadstool Twist. It's such a fun and different block, I can see why it's named with T's. And I had some fun with the color studies this week!

I love working with color. It really is such a powerful component in this blocks construction. So much variety. On the second row, second block, I see an X with petals around it! The second row, first block has more of a reversed bearpaw look to it or perhaps an arrow. And the first row, second block also has a pretty floral element to it. What a fun block to work with!

This grayscale study of the block looks very floral to me and yes, I do see the x'es, too. I hope the grayscale makes it easier to picture your own palette in. If only there was time to sew all the quilts!

This grayscale study has the fine lines around the seams for better understanding the construction of this block. Sometimes I squint my eyes to just see the contrast and shapes vs the seams as defining the spaces. 

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​I'm still working on two colorways, the Popsicle- and the Snuggly palettes. First up we have the Popsicle palette, I'm using Dotty Thatched and regular Thatched in this block. These blues and greens are so vibrant with the light blue corner squares framing the block.

This block looks quite intricate to construct but it's essentially using the stitch and flip method, flying geese and squares. I like to use the stitch and flip method a lot, you'll see this method in quite a few of my patterns. Don't be afraid to try new things, once you break it down it's achievable!

The Snuggly palette always gets me, it's calm and inviting in these neutrals but with some fun peachy corners it lifts the look of the block.

The four neutral browns compliment each other so well. The reddish undertone of the darker browns pick up the Thatched Petal used for the corner squares just perfectly!

I'm getting excited for the assembly of these quilts. We have passed the halfway mark and it's game on!
Have a good week sewing!
​Robin