Coriander Quilts | Moda Blockheads Round 4 Layout Pressing | Additional Tips

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you so much for stopping by! What setting are you using for your blocks? =)

[@cherylwirth8219]

Thank you for the tutorial! In my 30 years of quilting, I've never seen such a detailed description with how to make quarter square triangles! Love you and your videos! 🙂

[@CorianderQuilts]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!...it makes all the difference when we sew those QST's together!

[@nilenethompson-finn9062]

My mind is officially blown. Your pressing tips on quarter square triangle units are life changing, or at least “quilt changing”! 🤣 Thanks so much for your amazing content. I am such a better quilter for having found your channel! 😍

[@CorianderQuilts]

I'm so glad you found my channel! Thank you so much for your kind comments! =)

[@jayneterry8701]

Ditto what Nilene said. Ty Cory 💖🇨🇦 I'm really liking that etching charcoal colour.

[@BrendaH289]

Corey !!! Thank you !!! No one explained to me the A and B blocks, I knew sometimes mines didn't fit right but I didn't know why???? You are such a blessing and excellent teacher !😇❣️

[@CorianderQuilts]

You are so welcome! It's something that doesn't translate as well in written instructions but can be explained in a video so much more easily. It's not an extra step that I always take but in a setting like this when we have so many of them (and because we are sewing the two darks in our QSTs together rather than a dark against a light), it really makes a difference.

[@omisfavorites1054]

So smart! Thank you. I’ve always avoided these blocks, but no more!

[@CorianderQuilts]

You're so welcome!

[@Octber2010]

Thank you for taking the time to do this video. It will save me a lot of frustration piecing QSTs.

[@CorianderQuilts]

I'm so glad it was helpful! It really keeps everything laying so nicely when you start sewing the QST's together.

[@robinaruzza2128]

Thank you for these tidbits….I love it when I learn something new. Your smile is always a breath of sunshine for me😀

[@CorianderQuilts]

That is so nice of you to say Robin...thank you!

[@elainelaskowsky7552]

Oh my goodness!! What an awesome tutorial in all my years of quilting I have never seen this ty ty ty . I will be using this technique for sure .

[@CorianderQuilts]

You're so welcome!...I'm glad you found it helpful. =)

[@puppiesfollowus]

Again I want to say how thrilled I am that you are making more KZbin videos! I love watching and learning from your techniques and your an awesome instructor. You show all the tiny details that truly make a difference. Your my favorite fabric designer and have been for years - and it makes it so neat to see how your mind works and how you construct your blocks. Agree with another commenter on your iron - appears to do a nice job - love that you show this and that it’s not a super high dollar iron also 👍. Thanks for sharing your talent and knowledge. Much appreciated 😘

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you Brenda!...I've really been enjoying sharing more videos. And, I love that iron!...I use my irons a lot and have had many over the years...expensive name-brands and not so expensive. A number of years ago, a quilt shop owner had recommended this brand after I mentioned that my current, $100+ iron wasn't working as it should have been. I was so glad for that recommendation as this iron is wonderful! (and inexpensive!)

[@marieerickson9695]

Great tutorial! I love the way you showed us how to make the block look perfect…then I think back 15 months when I had to ask my sister what an HST was?.. I’ve come a long way but it is because of teachers like you!!

[@CorianderQuilts]

There are so many abbreviations in quilting!...it takes a little bit of time to figure them out. =)

[@PatchworkSchoolhouse]

I really love that you took the time to show this technique in such patient detail! I used to teach this in my classes & everyone loved it, once they got it 😉. It really makes for flat, beautiful blocks. Thanks Corey, you’re a 🌟!

[@CorianderQuilts]

That is so nice of you to say...thank you!

[@leslieherbert5986]

you are the BEST teacher! you explain everything so well! thank you!

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you so much Leslie!--that is such a nice comment!

[@pamcrouse5757]

This explains so much as I consider stitching these “A” and “B” blocks together. Thank you.

[@CorianderQuilts]

You are so welcome!...I'm glad you found it helpful. =)

[@lpapacek]

Thank you for making these sewing/pressing techniques so much easier to understand! The last time I tried to spin my seam it was a mess! I am excited about your setting. So pretty!

[@CorianderQuilts]

You are so welcome!--I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@janetimberlake3302]

Thank you so much for these detailed instructions. It made so much sense when you explained it along with showing us how to do it too. Thank You Corey!!!🥰❤️. I love a thing your videos. They are so informative!

[@CorianderQuilts]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! It's so nice to be able to share in video format. =)

[@suejameson1517]

That was so helpful! I have being eyeing up the lovely qst quilt Elizabeth Ann can stitch is doing and this is so useful to add to her excellent tutorials.

[@CorianderQuilts]

I’m so glad you found it helpful!…thank you!

[@lisastreasures]

Love the special attention to detail you give even to the back sides of the squares. Great tips. 💖

[@CorianderQuilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tracyrichmond-pshyk8863]

Great pressing this, thanks so much for sharing. It’s always a big help to see someone else do these things before I tackle them myself.

[@CorianderQuilts]

You are so welcome!...I'm so glad you found it helpful. =)

[@lindagarrison2822]

You are such a clear and concise instructor! Thank you so much for this setting, and these great instructions on pressing. I love learning new things!

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you, I really appreciate that. I always hope that my videos are helpful! =)

[@barbarabarnett6547]

Beautiful lay out and your guidance for it. Thank You Barb😊

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you Barb!..you are so welcome!

[@anniesquiltingbee7298]

Thank you I’m using your setting and your fabric❤️❤️❤️

[@CorianderQuilts]

You are so welcome!

[@marykubicek5434]

I just adore your videos. Thank you.

[@CorianderQuilts]

I'm so glad you like them!...thank you for watching!

[@tlennon53t]

Thank you for the tutorial. I am learning so much from you

[@CorianderQuilts]

You're so welcome!...I'm so glad!

[@sandikae7682]

PERFECT! Thanks so much for sharing, Corey.

[@CorianderQuilts]

My pleasure! =)

[@taralovestrand597]

THIS WAS AWESOME. I loved your precision in making the quarter square triangles! Thanks sooo much for sharing with us 🌺

[@CorianderQuilts]

You are so welcome!

[@KnitzyKitzy]

This is such a good video for seeing the pressing properly. The contrasting colours make it so clear!

[@CorianderQuilts]

I'm so glad that was helpful!

[@Stitchingforthesewl]

Thank you Corey! They look like spools on the back 🤣🤣🧵🧵

[@CorianderQuilts]

You're so welcome!...they do!

[@sharonstarr6338]

Thanks for this layout! You did a great job explaining each step and the ironing instructions. I haven’t decided on my setting yet but this is a great idea.

[@CorianderQuilts]

You are so welcome!...the extra attention to detail on the pressing for this setting makes the seams lay so nicely. =) There are so many different layouts we can use for our blocks especially since we have different size blocks we could be making!

[@pennysiemen6643]

LOVE this setting and will be using this on mine....and the pressing tips are so helpful...Thank you

[@CorianderQuilts]

You are so welcome!--thank you!

[@patriciabrawner3717]

Thank you for explaining popping the seams so thoroughly . Helps make it easier

[@CorianderQuilts]

You're welcome!

[@SandyDenney-so5ms]

I have not found the subscription button to push but i like watching your videos.

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@kathyburns1676]

Thank you so much! Your lesson is so very clear and well done. You are an excellent teacher. I find that many patterns don't include pressing instructions (or press all seams open) and I think its really important to have pressing information while you work because it affects future seams in the project.

[@CorianderQuilts]

I'm so glad that you found it helpful Kathy! Pressing does play such an important part in our piecing!

[@susanlee1827]

Perfect!! I love this! I never realized this and got frustrated when my pieces are a struggle to match. Thank you so much ❤️

[@CorianderQuilts]

You are so welcome!

[@laurenrogers4540]

Always so helpful, thank you 😊

[@CorianderQuilts]

You are so welcome!

[@claudiaweigant6955]

Corey, I love your setting and plan to use it for my Moda Blockheads 4 quilt squares. I used "Into the Woods" fabric by Sweetfire Road and think the Etchings Charcoal will work perfectly. Love watching your KZbin videos, but usually watch on our TV, so never have the opportunity to comment. I have learned so much from you and appreciate all of the hard work you put into your videos. Blessings, Claudia

[@CorianderQuilts]

I am so happy to hear from you today Claudia! (I do know how nice it is to watch on a TV though!) I have really been enjoying all of the fabrics lines from Sweetfire Road...your quilt will be so pretty!

[@joydicksonquilts]

A really cool setting. Thank you

[@CorianderQuilts]

You're so welcome!

[@amandaaskew7606]

Beautiful, and unique, setting! Thank you for the tutorial!

[@CorianderQuilts]

You are so welcome!

[@amylynn1345]

Love this!!! Thanks so much for the pressing tips! ❤️ your layout is gorgeous! I can’t wait to see your finished quilt!

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you so much!...this is always such a fun sew along. =)

[@TarahMatson-zz2hj]

I’m currently working on Blockheads 5, but I also want to make Blockheads 4, and I am definitely using your beautiful layout. Thank you for all of your amazing content. I love your fabrics and your tutorials. ❤️

[@CorianderQuilts]

You're so welcome!...thank you!

[@mrgarner4796]

I love the border technique you are using. Pressing the seams for nesting...great! Thank you.

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you!...Nesting seams makes for such nicely pressed and finished blocks. =)

[@mrgarner4796]

@@CorianderQuilts I recently made a pillow cover using HST and while sewing them into the pattern I ran into the 'wrong way' seam. I wish I had seen your great video covering this very issue. I have just started back into sewing quilt tops. I made my first one 22 years ago. My husband recently passed away and I am finding this renewed pleasure helping me to heal and move forward. It is wonderful to see the tips for more precise and professional quilt designs. Thank you.

[@quiltgram3056]

I enjoyed watching your video. Even as a 35+ year quilter, I learned a few tips. This one was great for me as I have been wanting, to make a quilt with a solid. Well, the grey did it for me! And exactly the moment I was wondering what grey you used, you mentioned the name of the MODA. And yes, I wrote it down. Thanks and hugs from Maine.

[@CorianderQuilts]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@mamajoe1226]

Thank you so much for the tutorial, super easy to follow! and thank you for the time you give us. I love the grays!!

[@CorianderQuilts]

I'm so glad that you found it easy to follow. It's so much easy to show these tips on video!

[@kendrabrimhall1606]

Thank you! I’ve been waiting for a new setting using just 9 inch blocks that isn’t just straight looking. Love this! The pressing I for was wonderful. I hope this will still work if I don’t have background on all the edges of my blocks.

[@CorianderQuilts]

You are welcome!...and thank you! Some of my blocks have more background around the edges than others (one of them has none). The blocks with less background fabric around the edges don't have as much of a white frame.

[@cherylmalinowski7011]

Loved the videos . So incredibly helpful

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you!...I'm so glad you found it helpful. =)

[@michelesews]

What an excellent teacher you are! I love your style. I (finally) started to address sewing together my MBH4 blocks and choose your setting. It's going to be awesome I think! Thanks Corey

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you so much!...I really appreciate that. Have fun sewing your blocks together!

[@julxie-quitting6741]

Oh, my! I finally understand spinning seams! Thank you so much!!!

[@CorianderQuilts]

I'm so glad!

[@donnajerry7449]

A great layout !!! I wish I could switch to yours I love it. I am using Fig Tree and Co's layout and I have already started. Love your channel and your fabric designs 🧡

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you so much!...you can always save this layout to use for something in the future. It will work with any other 9" blocks you may decide to make. =)

[@lindabutler1583]

Your videos and instructions are great! Thank you for sharing!

[@CorianderQuilts]

You are so welcome!--thank you so much for watching along. =)

[@amaurer65]

I never realized QST pairs ran different directions! Hmm. Such great instruction. I have not decided on my layout. I broke my ankle in May, so I am that far behind. I just started sewing again this week and need to get my groove back! I love pressing instruction in patterns. Thank you!

[@CorianderQuilts]

Because this setting has us putting the two darks together it makes a difference. If we'd be putting the dark against the light they would fit together with seams nesting without any fuss.

[@lindabiggerstaff4505]

Thank you so much for this great on pressing! Not knowing this has kept me from doing some quilts! Love Moda Blockheads!

[@CorianderQuilts]

You're so welcome!...I'm so glad that you found it helpful. =)

[@carmenbailey1560]

Beautiful as always, I wish I had the time to take part in this Block Head Quilt Along, but I’ve made a commitment to finish my unfinished project before venturing into something new. Your layout is beautiful. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊

[@CorianderQuilts]

It is going to feel so good for you to finish up that unfinished project!

[@kimpoper3711]

What a lovely setting - thank you!

[@CorianderQuilts]

You are so welcome!

[@vickiheath6133]

Great tutorial. Thank you

[@CorianderQuilts]

You are welcome!

[@waikikialoha6300]

Stellar work, Corey. Beautiful block.

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thanks so much!

[@hanyamoschner163]

This is so fabulous. Many thanks for a very clear explanation Corey

[@CorianderQuilts]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@serenakim4562]

Thank you so much for this beautiful setting and perfect pressing tutorial!💞

[@CorianderQuilts]

You are so welcome! I'm so glad you found it helpful. =)

[@JC-sf2qm]

Amazing technique 👌 👏

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you!...I hope it's helpful. =)

[@Carolmaizy]

Thank you for making this easier to understand. You explained it well.

[@CorianderQuilts]

You're welcome!...I'm glad it was helpful!

[@janemcdaniel7502]

Love this layout! and thanks for the A & B block tip.

[@CorianderQuilts]

You are so welcome!--and thank you!!

[@paml2642]

That is a beautiful setting! Thank you for showing your technique!

[@CorianderQuilts]

You are so welcome!...thank you! I'll be excited to have this quilt finished up for fall. =)

[@marykubicek5434]

Great showing of how you make this quarter square triangle blocks. Great ironing advice.

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you! If we want our QSTs to nest when we sew them together in this setting, it makes a big difference!

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Wonderful pressing instructions…thank you ❣️

[@CorianderQuilts]

You are so welcome!

[@deborahmeares1048]

I love your video and popping those seams makes it so much easier but I was shown many years ago that if you Pop That before you iron it open it opens a little bit easier

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you!--you are right--they lay so much flatter! And, of course, if ironing after popping is easier for you, then you should stick with that!

[@paulajablonski2129]

Awe man cool 1/2" ruler! Never saw that before :)

[@CorianderQuilts]

It's a nifty tool. =)

[@jeane.2722]

Thank you for the great tips!

[@CorianderQuilts]

You are so welcome!

[@paulamcdonald3263]

Thanks your tips are great.

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you!

[@patimcferran47]

Great tutorial!

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you!

[@doloresmartinez597]

Corey, that was a great tutorial and layout do you have the size lay out for the 4 1/2" block?

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you!...no, I don't. I know some ladies are considering sewing together 4 of the smaller blocks to create a 9 1/2" unit that would then fit in this layout.

[@pameladuff8690]

Great tips! Thanks! 😉

[@CorianderQuilts]

You're so welcome!

[@noraessman1842]

Beautiful……is there a place to see all your blocks❤❤❤

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you!...and yes. =) I've shared all of them each week on my blog (every Wednesday) and I've also shared them here. If you'd like to see them here, look for the videos where I am sharing quilt blocks.

[@randie1735]

Thank you so much. Love the pressing tip! Is there a different result if you draw just one line then use it has the guideline when sewing the second set?

[@CorianderQuilts]

Do you mean, instead of drawing the double line as I did? If that's what you're asking, then yes!...you can just draw the one diagonal line and then sew 1/4" on either side of the drawn line. I usually use diagonal seam tape and skip drawing lines altogether but if you are a line drawer either way works great!

[@MrsSeifersClass]

So helpful!

[@CorianderQuilts]

I'm so glad!

[@tearose3763]

Thank you !

[@CorianderQuilts]

You're welcome!

[@stellabredin1222]

I love this setting Thanks for sharing. I am making a mixture of 4 1/2 and 9 inch blocks. Do you think I could group 4 of the smaller blocks to make one 9 inch block so I can use this setting?

[@CorianderQuilts]

You are so welcome--yes, you can. =) When you sew 4 of those blocks together you should end up with a 9 1/2" unit which is just what you need for those centers.

[@montanakath7987]

Wow! I love this. I’m definitely using your setting on my Moda Bockheads quilt. I just love it. Since I’m using you Cozy Up fabric what color are you using for the grey solid. It’s perfect. Thank you for all you do!

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you so much! The gray color I'm using is a Moda Bella solid in the color Etchings Charcoal (9900-171).

[@lindaloostrom7025]

Nice tutorial!! How do you keep it square using the steam on your iron?

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you! The key to pressing quilt blocks is to avoid a lot of movement across your quilt block when you are pressing.

[@lindaloostrom7025]

@@CorianderQuilts thank you. I do try but have gone to using a dry iron. I’ll keep working on it😍

[@lindaloostrom7025]

@@CorianderQuilts I have my iron on highest heat.

[@CorianderQuilts]

@@lindaloostrom7025 I really like a good steam when I am pressing my blocks. I don't get as crisp of a press without the steam. But, there would be other quilters that prefer a dry iron. And sometimes, irons don't have a good steam and then quilters will spray their blocks with water and then press with a dry iron. And we could talk about starch or no starch and whether we starch before cutting our fabrics, or only when pressing the blocks, or a combination of the two...or none at all. There are a lot of different variables when it comes to how we each press. It's a little bit of trial & error and finding out how you like to press that gains you the best results.

[@lindaloostrom7025]

@@CorianderQuilts thank you for your kindness in a response that I will try!! I have an Oliso iron. I will try the combinations that you suggested. You have such beautiful quilts, fabrics and patterns. I value your thoughts and will work on my pressing techniques

[@AvivaHadas]

1. I was so worried that you were not going to spin the seams. 2. thank you for not pressing open. 3. Do you also spin 4-patches? I made a checkerboard and lost track of my piecing - I ended up with clockwise & counter clockwise units. I still made the top, but I was not able to maintain the spinning once I started to make 16 patch blocks with my 4-patches.

[@CorianderQuilts]

I am with you on pressing open and will only do it when it's really necessary (sometimes it is!). I can be so much more accurate when those seams nest! I haven't spun a 4 patch before....usually when I am making a checkerboard type design rather than individual 4 patches, I have strip pieced everything and would be sewing together in rows rather than in patches if that makes sense. I would have to think through how the pressing would work as you start sewing the patches together into the larger squares...it's easier for me to see how things will fit together either by actually piecing and laying things out or by doing it digitally in a design program. My mind doesn't work through it as well on it's own LOL! =)

[@annhorky5987]

I learned a lot I’m going to try the 2 inch and machine bind. I have 5/to do UGH

[@CorianderQuilts]

Good luck!...it's so nice to have a machine binding technique that you like...it does speed things up!

[@sharonlyman3029]

I really appreciate the tip. Never would have guessed this simple fix. Wanted to ask why you didn't use the no waste flying geese method as you are making a "ton" from the same 2 fabrics? I find it faster, less wasteful and more accurate because all bias edges are stitched before cutting.

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you!..I'm so glad it was helpful. It's just personal preference. =) I've used the no-waste method flying geese method before but it's not my favorite way. I'd encourage you to stick with the no waste method if that's your preference!

[@bellaannecgoff2335]

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[@maureentaphouse5206]

Spinning the centre really makes that area lie so much flatter. The only difference I make is that I hold that seam in both hands and just "twist" and they usually pop open easily Then I finger press before pressing. Same end result though and that's what really matters . Thank you though for the A and B explanation as nesting the seams when joining them is something I was puzzling about. So thank you for that tip.

[@CorianderQuilts]

It really does! And thank you for your comment of how you like to do them. I think it's helpful when people read down through the comments to see other ways they might like to try. =)

[@bevneuenschwander1635]

What iron do use? Looks like a good press.

[@MrsKuhn.2]

❤

[@pamelabastian7860]

I’ve found your Beautiful Day fabric to make 2 Heartfelt quilts. However, I can’t find the background/sashing fabric. Can you give me an alternative or two for this fabric, please. I want to make sure it goes with Beautiful Day. Thanks!

[@CorianderQuilts]

Was it the suggested Moda Bella white solid in 9900-200 you were having trouble finding?

[@pamelabastian7860]

@@CorianderQuilts no the white with big grey blooms on it

[@CorianderQuilts]

@@pamelabastian7860 Oh yes, of course! I had in mind you were asking about the Beautiful Day Mystery Quilt...but I see now it was Heartfelt you were asking about. =) The white solid I mentioned 9900-200 is a white solid that would match. From Beautiful Day the Stone Sprigs on White (29134-12) would be pretty. And if you wanted something similar to the background fabric in the Heartfelt kit and don't mind waiting just a bit, I have a fabric in my upcoming Buttercup & Slate line of fabric that would be a pretty substitute but it won't be out for a month or two yet. If you scroll down to the second to last quilt I shared in this blog post: corianderquilts.com/buttercup-slate-quilts/ you can see I've used it in the sashing/first border. The sku on that one will be 29152-31.

[@pamelabastian7860]

That one will look great! I will definitely wait. Thank you so much for your quick replies!

[@janenoble1541]

What gray fabric was used by Corey in this layout? I want to purchase the exact color.

[@CorianderQuilts]

I used Moda Bella Solid in the color Etchings Charcoal (9900-171).

[@bevneuenschwander1635]

What iron do you use? Seems to press well.

[@CorianderQuilts]

This is the newer model of my iron: amzn.to/3qEH0dt The one I use doesn't have the retractable cord. It does press very well & has a great amount of steam.

[@jylromain6439]

I've seen seams 'spun' by cutting into the seam but I don't like that. Just seems a little too risky. Your way is much better. And your backs look neat enough that they'd be pretty on the front! Have a good one Corey.

[@CorianderQuilts]

I've seen this too Jyl--I think it probably works just fine but I know what you mean! My grandma used to clip her seams every now and then if her seams weren't nesting as she wanted them to. I can't say that I've noticed that those quilts wear any differently or have the seams pull apart like you think they might. Of course, she didn't do that on many seams like you would need to do for this setting!

[@perfectlyseasoned]

How are you planning on quilting your quilt?

[@CorianderQuilts]

I haven't decided yet...I don't have it all together yet. Usually I decide after it's all together and I can really see how it's all come together.

[@SharonMiitchell]

Looks complicated

[@CorianderQuilts]

Not really!...we use quarter square triangles/hourglass blocks frequently in quilt making.