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I Love Home-Block One and a Giveaway!

August 7, 2017

 

Jacquelynne Steeves, I Love Home, Block OneGood Afternoon, Quilters!

Welcome to all the quilters joining us from the I Love Home blog hop!

Today is the first day of the Jacquelynne Steves Block of the month project.  There are eight quilters participating–a great chance to see one quilt completed eight different ways as well as an opportunity to meet 8 new bloggers!  WIN-WIN!

Speaking of WIN–each month YOU will have an opportunity to win great prizes by visiting new websites.

All of the patterns are offered at Jacquelyn’s’ website FREE!  Just sign up at The Art of Home HERE.

BLOCK ONE

When you sign up you will receive the pattern for Block One today.  (The other blocks will be available FREE each month).

https://jacquelynnesteves.comAs you can see, I changed the color way.  I used a medium blue fabric in the center because I plan to machine quilt (with a Aurifil 28wt cotton thread) the motifs in the center of each block– (most quilters are appliquéing the houses in the center).

Jacquelynne Steeves, I Love Home, Block OneAURIFIL THREAD GIVEAWAY

Aurifil Thread is sponsoring the  Block One giveaway!  Thank you, Aurifil! Aurifil 50wt cotton is the perfect thread to use in both the bobbin and on top when piecing this lovely quilt.  When we begin quilting it, my choice is 28wt cotton by Aurifil–the heavier weight shows our quilted line better!

Win one of the thread collections by leaving a comment at an of the designers who are participating in the blog hop.  YOU have eight chances to win!  You must leave a comment by August 14!

  • The Crafty Quilter
  • The Inbox Jaunt (me)
  • Designs by Sarah J
  • Farmhouse Quilts
  • Penguin and Fish
  • Podunk Pretties
  • The Quilting Nook
  • The Sewing Loft

Aurifil Thread GiveawayA FEW TIPS

Time Saving Techniques

The center of the four blocks are all the same, so it will save time if you stitch four at once.
Jacquelynne Steeves, I Love Home, Block OneThe corner squares are all the same as well--so stitch all 16!
Jacquelynne Steeves, I Love Home, Block OnePIECING TIPS

Thread:

I always piece with Aurifil 50 wt in both the top and the bobbin.  We will use the heavier weight-Aurifil (28wt) cotton when we begin machine quilting. (More on that to come)

Machine Set-up

For best piecing technique, be sure to use a single hole throat plate.  The smaller hole helps support the fabric from below and the needle can pierce the fabric more readily–less jamming and better stitch formation.

A Favorite Tool

Have your stiletto handy–it really helps feed the pieces through the machine–especially as you feed each new piece under the presser foot.

Jacquelynne Steeves, I Love Home, Block One

When you’re done, give the block a quick pressing and admire your work!
Jacquelynne Steeves, I Love Home, Block One
Be sure to check back frequently-

We will be doodling some options for the center block quilting–to make our quilts look like HOME!

Happy Homemaking!

Lori

PS…All tutorials, images and information are the property of Lori Kennedy at The Inbox Jaunt and are intended for personal use only.  Feel free to re-blog, pin or share with attribution to The Inbox Jaunt.  For all other purposes, please contact me at lckennedy@hotmail.com.  Thanks!

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471 responses to “I Love Home-Block One and a Giveaway!”

  1. Regina Harris says:
    August 13, 2017 at 3:05 pm

    Thanks for the very helpful tips — I would love to try Aurifil thread for this project.

  2. Angela Bowling says:
    August 13, 2017 at 5:42 pm

    I think your idea of making the center blocks first is a great one. I wouldn’t have thought of that.

  3. Tina says:
    August 13, 2017 at 9:22 pm

    Great time saving ideas. Thanks for sharing.

  4. Brenda Jerles says:
    August 13, 2017 at 9:48 pm

    Thanks for all the tips!

  5. Patti Serenko says:
    August 13, 2017 at 10:33 pm

    I really like your blocks and the color combinations.

  6. Marjorie A. Morgan says:
    August 13, 2017 at 10:46 pm

    Would love to receive the aurifil thread , I enjoyed seeing what you created with the pattern

  7. Bobbi Jackson says:
    August 14, 2017 at 12:49 am

    Thanks for your helpful tips!

  8. Anne says:
    August 14, 2017 at 8:12 am

    I love colors you use. I don’t known Aurifil threads and i hope to win…

  9. Debra White says:
    August 14, 2017 at 8:55 am

    Wow, love this fabric combination! It’s amazing how one block can have so many different looks based on the quilter’s interpretation!

  10. Terri says:
    August 14, 2017 at 9:35 am

    I love Aurifil thread! I follow your blog – your inspiration in free-motion quilting has helped me tremendously. Thank you!

  11. Shirley Hayes says:
    August 14, 2017 at 12:41 pm

    Aurifil thread is a GREAT giveaway

  12. fhorn219 says:
    August 14, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    Thanks so much for all of this great information. It’s extremely helpful.

    Ann
    annbeckemeyer@hotmail.com

  13. Rosemary Allen says:
    August 14, 2017 at 3:23 pm

    Like the bright colors.

  14. Karen L Jones says:
    August 14, 2017 at 4:09 pm

    Love the idea of creating all the blocks at once. I definitely wouldn’t do it.

  15. Kristine says:
    August 14, 2017 at 8:48 pm

    I love all of your helpful tips (and a chance to win Aurifil thread).

  16. Janice says:
    August 14, 2017 at 9:26 pm

    like raw edge applique

  17. kerrid77 says:
    August 15, 2017 at 12:32 am

    I’m excited to start this new BOM! I’m learning more about thread weights & threads to use for different projects. I’m learning hand embroidery & loving playing with thread!

  18. Donna Engelhart says:
    August 15, 2017 at 11:39 am

    I love aurafil thread. lovely to work with.

  19. Elline JARNIGAN says:
    August 15, 2017 at 8:53 pm

    Wow! I never thought about seeing all at once.

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