Zest.  That's the perfect word to describe Lissa Alexander's talent for mixing color, pattern and styles of fabric in quilts.  The scrappier, the better. 

Lissa shared a few tips on how she pulls fabrics for a scrap quilt in her blog post for Block 1 of Block Heads 3.

With these fabrics, you'll definitely want to see what she used for her Zest block - Block 7 of Block Heads 3.  The instructions are on Lissa's blog - ModaLissa.

It can be made in four sizes - 4", 6", 8" and 12" finished. (A few designers have even made 2" finished stars so be sure to check the blogs.)

This is the fabric mix Lissa used for Block 3 - Crown And Star by Betsy Chutchian.

And this LOVE block - Brigitte's Block 5.  Lissa's mix of colors and prints is perfection.

Remember, the instructions for Zest are on Lissa's blog - ModaLissa.

Be sure to check out what the other Block Heads are sharing - there are sure to be a few tips and variations:

• Laurie Simpson
• Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique
• Stacy Iest Hsu
• Robin Pickens
• Janet Clare
• Jen Kingwell ~ this link might not be working yet, it's on Jen's new website.
• Joanna Figueroa of Fig Tree & Co.
• Corey Yoder of Coriander Quilts
• Sherri McConnell of A Quilting Life
• Betsy Chutchian
• Jan Patek
• Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic
• Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings
• Lissa Alexander

Be sure to check out the Block Heads Facebook Group and look for Block Heads 3 on Instagram - #modablockheads and #modablockheads3.

We hope you have a great ZESTY Wednesday!