Good 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).
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
A 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.
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
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!
470 comments
Wendy
Can’t wait to see your finished project. Very different color palette. Thanks for sharing!
Julie Zeigler
Looking forward to seeing all the different colorways!
Joellyn K Partyka
I love that you will be machine quilting the motifs rather than applique. I can’t wait to see how yours turn out. So love all your quilty ideas.
Daryl
Your blocks look great!
Verna A.
Your plain blocks look so happy already–your finished quilt is going to be wonderful!
Vivian Lewis
Love your colorway–looks very modern and eye-catching. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the center of the quilt!
Linda Copas
I appreciate your time-saving tip of making the block backgrounds all at one time. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the drawing.
Terry L AMATO
I am excited to have joined this quilt Block at a time and Bonus! a Blog Hop too!
irsister7
Pretty colours! Can’t wait to see what you quilt on them. I use Auriful 50 wt. cotton too. It’s lovely
Cheri
Your color combination is a nice mix of cheery colors. It will be fun to see the progress of these blocks.
Garilyn
I love how different yours looks with the colorway you chose.
kattails....kathy in WV
I just signed up…even though I subscribe to her blogposts you still have to sign up for the BOM’s. I’ve done a couple of her quiltalongs in the past…they are always a hoot. I think I will applique my houses but I’m anxious to see your quilted ones. Blessings….
Dorothy Matheson
I will follow you along and might try your plan eventually and make a second quilt. Right now I plan to do applique with button hole stitch with size 12 pearl cotton.
auntiepatch69
I’ve never done a “sew along” before. I’m looking forward to it!
Pat Knight
I love your color choices
Connie Jordan
Planning to make this I Love Home quilt and love your choice of colors. Would love to be a thread winner too!
Linda B
Glad you’re doing this with us Lori! Looking forward to the project and the blog hop!
Phyllis
Just printed out my cutting instructions. So glad you’re doing it also Lori!!
Bev
Can’t wait to see the houses quilted! What fun!
Barbara Kaup
Will be fun to see all the different versions!
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Judy Buzby
Great idea for some FMQing Love the colors… J.
spierssusan
Love your colors! Will enjoy seeing your quilting ideas. Thank you, Susan
Marilyn
Love your colors
Dyann Cox
LOVE your color choices! Can’t wait to see what you do with the rest of the house blocks:) Aurafil thread is the best thread ever!!! Thank you for the opportunity to maybe win some 🙂
Mary
Love your block and Aurifil thread!
Jayne P
I love your colour choice. So bright
Joy
It’s so helpful to see how quilter’s can make the same quilt and have completed projects that reflect their own style. So many times I have passed up a quilt pattern without really checking out how I could make it my own.
susuquilts
Thanks for the tip about the centers of the blocks being the same and to stitch all of them at the same time.
Rhonda
I am just now investigating doing free motion quilting and have watched lots of videos and perused how-to books and your motifs are definitely my favorite. Will be practicing a lot.
Rita Scott
Your quilting is lovely and I can’t wait to see what you quilt on your blocks. Thanks for all the great ideas.
Sandy W
Looks like fun. I don’t normally do these, but what the heck.
Paula Hedges
I will be going with a more traditional fabric, I think. Need to check the stash to see what I have. Your delightful quilting will be outstanding on the solids. Aurifil gives so many choices on color and weight for quilting – just what quilters love!
Ginny L
Love your colors and your tips. Going to be fun!
indymta
Love your quilting. Can’t wait to see what you do to these blocks.
Betty M
I think it is a great pattern for some fmqing, thanks for a free pattern and the chance to win some thread. I like Aurifil 50 wt and am anxious to try 28 wt.
Linda C in TN
I love when a designer give tips on making a project.
Carolyn S
Love your choices!
I’ve tried to sign up several times now and I never get the confirmation email and now I just get, oops something went wrong, try back later. Never had an issue like this before. And yes I have checked spam folder.
carol Edge
I like to visit other web sites as there is always new and exciting things to learn.
Judy Purcell
Can’t wait to try making this one!
mdghall
I love seeing different ideas for the same block.
Carla S
I love this block design. The color combo is unique.
Chrysanthemum
I really like using Aurifil thread….it comes in so many colours….
marybeth pusillo
love the blocks, can’t wait to see how you create yours
Laura
I wasn’t going to do this, however, now I am intrigued. Love your block colors.
Nancy Burbacher
Going to be so great to get all the varying ways the quilts will come together. Love applique so will most likely go with that . Beautiful supports some great projects!
Nancy Burbacher
Duh! Spell check changed Aurifil to beautiful, but maybe it’s too smart as those colors really are BEAUTIFUL!
Florence
I love your colors. I am a big fan of blue and green together.
Kristy Williams
Thought I knew how I wanted to do my blocks, but now I have to re-think it. Can’t wait to see what you do with your blocks.
Diane Reuter
Looking forward to the doodling!
Kathie L
Great combination of colors.
Judy Chastain
This will be a fun quilt to play with.
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