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
joanne
Since retiring, HOME is my favorite place to be– sew I can SEW-SEW-Embroider!! Thanks for the opportunity to win Aurifil Thread, my favorite.
Kathleen
I love Aurifil thread & would love to win.
Robin Wheat
I really don’t need another project, but I just can’t resist!
Debbie Howell
Thanks for your tips Lori. I use a bamboo skewer for my stiletto. Works great! Can’t wait to see your quilting on the blocks.
Kei Zehr
Am loving reading your blog – thank you! When you use Aurifil 28wt. for machine quilting do you always you use the same weight thread on both the top and the bobbin? I know you’re supposed to be able to use a lighter weight in the bobbin but I’m having a nasty time adjusting and then readjusting the tension. I’m using King Tut for the upper thread and Aurifil 50 wt. in the bobbin.
Therese W
Would love a chance to try the Aurifil thread. Thanks!
judystolz
Love the bright colors and can hardly wait to see how the centers come out!
Linda Davidson
Love your idea about the quilting! Can’t wait to see it. I, too, would love to win some Aurifil thread.
Gurtler Regina McCune
I’d love to try some Aurifil tread!
Wendy E Garrison
Can’t wait to see your quilted houses!
Susan
I think I am going to like the look of your blocks better than the original.
Chris K.
Good idea, to make all four blocks at once. I must say the cutting instructions are daunting, though.
Ava D. Troxler
I’m looking forward to seeing your version.
Denise P
I like the bold, bright colors you selected!
Julia Whitney
Very fun to see your nice color layouts- Looks fun!
Dianne Duff
I have been receiving your blog and reading it for over three years. You have great ideas for quilting and I realy like the idea of quilting the home motif in the centre of the blocks. I might use a combination for completing the quilt blocks. Thanks for the idea. Aurifil thread is great,I use it all the time , one can never have too many spools.
annthompson51
Thanks for the tips and techniques!
Mary
I love aurifil thread! I use it the majority of the time I sew. Thank you for the chance to win some.
Kay
I am a little confused. Is the photo over the comment of checking your work often supposed to be because the top blue/orange corner units are facing n the wrong direction???
Wendy Bynner
I love aurifil thread and use a lot for piecing- I have a longarm so not so much for quilting
Mary Power-Burke
Just started to do FMQ, haven’t tried Aurifil thread but from what I here it’s a favorite of many. Love to win soon.
Laura Carter
Completing the duplicate piecing all at once makes a lot of sense. Plus you can see how they blocks will all be tied together.
Valerie. Zagami
I love your color choices and can’t wait to see how different everyone is in their colors. I would love to win the Aurifil thread.
Virginia
I have been enjoying your blog for months now–your machine quilting designs are inspirational. Fun to see a pieced block with lots of room for quilting…
Debbie Horton
Well, I love Aurafil thread! I am looking forward to the part about 28 wt thread for quilting! I’m working with 30 wt in the top on a paper pieced stars quilt and I’m having problems with it.
Barbara johnson
I use Aurifil for piecing. I would love to win some and also try it for fmq.
Amy Roth
This is why I don’t get things done. I keep starting other projects! But I’ll give it a try! Thanks to Auriful for the generous giveaway. I love their thread for piecing and it’s all I use any more.
Marilyn Rose
My machine loves Aurifil!!
Kathi
I’d love to try Aurifil thread!
LINDA
NEAT BLOCK! THANKS for sharing on your Blog+this giveaway too!
Cathy L Wilson
I love Jacquelyn’s designs and can’t wait to see how your version turns out!!
Marti Morgan
Enjoy these BOM – and hope I can get them done
bucklady
This looks like fun. How many months is the BOM?
Rosemarie
Lori, I love your idea of quilting the design rather than appliqué, however I enjoy appliqué, as well. I’ve never tried Aurifil since our local stores do not carry it, but would welcome the chance to win the thread!
Shelley Nelson
I have been looking forward to this BOM. Hadn’t thought of quilting the motif – hmmm. Now I can’t wait to see how you do that.
Pam
I started following your blog and Jacquelynne Steves blog about the same time this summer- and I love them both. What a happy coincidence that you’re doing her Jacquelynne’s BOM, Love, love, love Aurifil thread, too!
Patricia
Thanks for the time saving tips. Like your colors!
Kathryn
Thank you for the tips, I am so looking forward to starting the project – I like to use Aurifil for piecing but haven’t yet used it for applique.
Kathi Bowen
I am sew excited to start this BOM, and to get to know some new bloggers along the way. I like the I Love Home theme. I would love to win the aurafil thread.
Laura
I look forward to seeing how the quilting looks on your lovely solid colour blocks. Thanks for the piecing tips. Aurifil is the best. For the last project I used 12 wt in the needle instead of hand embroidery.
Jana
Cute block! I love having the option to fmq the house as opposed to appliqué-ing it.
Kathy
Thank you for the opportunity to win thread and enjoy your blog immensely.
Deb Pommier
I’m looking forward to this project. Hope to win the great Aurifil thread.
Terry
Nice colorway. I may try solids for the outside and prints for the inside house block. Thank you for the tips and chance to win thread. I do love Aurifil.
Jacquelynne Steves
I can’t wait to see the quilting that you do in your blocks!
finelinequilting
I love the colors you chose for your project. Bright and cheery.
Cynthia
Linda Thompson
I’m toying with this one and my colorway??? Woodsy not sure
Carol Lazazzera
enjoy hand applique but not real good at it. will keep practicing though
Rochelle Summers
Lovely colors for your block. Thank you for tip to create all 4 basic blocks at once. Looking forward to seeing your quilted house.
Christine M
Since I have never sewn with Aurifil Thread I’d love to win some!!
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