Game Board Block - BH4

This Game Board Quilt Block designed by Lella Boutique, The Pattern by Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings for Moda Fabrics
Game Board Block


The Game Board quilt block, designed by Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings, is Block 7 in the Moda Blockheads 4 series. This block features a central checkerboard pattern, achieved through strip-piecing techniques, which simplifies the construction process. Quilters have showcased this design using various fabric collections, such as Love Note and Flower Pot by Lella Boutique, each imparting a unique aesthetic to the block. When selecting fabrics, it's important to note that directional prints may not align uniformly due to the strip-piecing method.

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