Build something beautiful with Block 8: Sandcastle by Sherri McConnell of A Quilting Life. This simple-yet-stunning design uses quarter-square triangles and clever piecing for a soft, curved effect—no circles required!
https://my.modafabrics.com/webfiles/Bee-Garden-Mini-Charm-Block-Pattern.pdfCreative entrepreneur Stacie Bloomfield is determined to bust the starving artist myth. “There are so many ways forward as an artist,” she says, and she has the journey to prove it. From her humble beginnings creating art at her dining room table to leading a team of 24 today, Stacie’s story is an inspiring look at how persistence and building relationships with other creatives can “lead to opportunities that make for a full career,” as she puts it.
Join Moda in supporting Stacey Lee Creative’s Quilt Donation Drive, where every quilt donated brings warmth and love to a child in foster care—plus, amazing giveaways for participants!
Check out our sweetest free quilt patterns from QuiltCon 2025, inspired by delicious desserts and paired with Cake Mix Recipes—plus, see how quilters came together to sew for a great cause!
Guest blogger Jen Belnap of The Smitten Chicken is sharing a quilt pattern that showcases the versatility of V & Co. ombres and expresses the heart and soul of quilting.
