I Love Home-Block One and a Giveaway!
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).
As 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).
AURIFIL 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
Time Saving Techniques
The center of the four blocks are all the same, so it will save time if you stitch four at once.
The corner squares are all the same as well--so stitch all 16!
PIECING 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.
When you’re done, give the block a quick pressing and admire your work!
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
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Thanks for the very helpful tips — I would love to try Aurifil thread for this project.
I think your idea of making the center blocks first is a great one. I wouldn’t have thought of that.
Great time saving ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for all the tips!
I really like your blocks and the color combinations.
Would love to receive the aurifil thread , I enjoyed seeing what you created with the pattern
Thanks for your helpful tips!
I love colors you use. I don’t known Aurifil threads and i hope to win…
Wow, love this fabric combination! It’s amazing how one block can have so many different looks based on the quilter’s interpretation!
I love Aurifil thread! I follow your blog – your inspiration in free-motion quilting has helped me tremendously. Thank you!
Aurifil thread is a GREAT giveaway
Thanks so much for all of this great information. It’s extremely helpful.
Ann
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Like the bright colors.
Love the idea of creating all the blocks at once. I definitely wouldn’t do it.
I love all of your helpful tips (and a chance to win Aurifil thread).
like raw edge applique
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!
I love aurafil thread. lovely to work with.
Wow! I never thought about seeing all at once.