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!
471 comments
Joan C Warlow
Hi Lori! Love how you got all of the blocks done right away. Your tips and tutorials are great!
Barbara Briggs
Love your tips and am looking forward to see how you do your houses.
carol
Love your color choices. I might fussy cut; no time for embroidery.
sloDian
Currently I am incorporating embroidery into my quilt alongs. I just love it!
Joyce Stratton
I enjoyed seeing your blocks. It’s so wonderful how each person does theirs so different from the rest.
Susan Kirby
I enjoyed you blog and the tips. Thanks for the chance to win.
Marilyn
Thanks for your tips, and I really like your color choices.
Judy
I love the colors you picked out for your blocks. I’m looking forward to seeing the finished results.
Cheryl Powell
Thanks for your tips – I need to save time or be efficient in order to finish!
Gayle Miller
I like your tip on using a single hole throat plate! I just recently started doing it and I no longer have an issue of my fabric going down the hole when I begin a seam. Works much better! Thanks for the chance to win!
Jane Ann Snyder
Your tips are helpful/
Shirley Totos
I love needle turn applique. Thank you for a chance to win such beautiful thread.
Ruby
thank you for the tips!
Carol K
I’m presently working on a hand applique project called Crazy Cats. Its so much fun and I’m loving doing it. P.S. Sure could use the threads.
JoMarie
I just purchased 80 wt Aurifil for my hand applique project.
Anna M
I like your idea, I’m not a huge fan of appliqué
Susan Green
Will be interested to see your designs.
Tonya Flores
I love that you’ve got a head start already! Great idea of getting all the similar things done at once. I think I’ll do that!!!
DJ
Doodle away. Will be interesting to see what you do.
MoeWest
Thanks for the tips and the giveaway!
Susy Dowers
I love your bright colors…I am not a very pastel person…I was thinking of using some black too. Can’t wait to see more.
Michele T
Love the bright colours you chose!!! Thanks for the tips too!!
Sandi
Thanks for your tips on making the blocks. I’m looking forward to seeing your block. Thanks for a chance to win.
Joni Giancola
First time visiting you–enjoyed….
shoshana
thank you for the good hints!!!
Carol
Thanks for the helpful tips.
Janine Allen
Love the blocks!
Luci
Can’t wait to see what you are going to do in the middle of the blocks! They look great right now.
Lori
Thank you for sharing your block & helpful tips!
Val holmes
#ilovehome is the first bom I have done. Very excited to take part!
Margaret M. Higgins
Interesting block. I am ready to give it a try
Esther Hopland
Thanks for t he tips.. so helpful!
Sue
Love all your work. Thanks for the tips
Patchwork Alley
Very cute … an unusual choice of colours but very effective!
Sharalee Daniels
Great article. Thank you for all your tips.
Kathleen Holm
Love your colors and thanks for sharing your process…
TINA HARRIS
I am really looking forward to starting this BOM and working on my applique skills. thanks for the opportunity to win!
Patti Serenko
I have read so much about this thread. I would like to try it.
Gail
Thanks for all of your tips and tutorial on this block. You make it look easy! Thanks for the opportunity to win some super thread!
Gretl Dixon
I loved hearing the thread weight preferred for quilting usually I just use whatever
Vickie Brace
I love Aurifil, but I haven’t tried 28wt. Looking forward to seeing the results.
Shersti Martin del Campo (Quilted Harmonies)
Love the solids!
Cecilia
Thanks for sharing your blocks and tips. I can’t wait to see how you quilt your blocks.
cswitz728
Thank You for sharing your block, I can’t wait to get started on I Love Home BOM projects.
Pam Kosirog
Thanks for the opportunity to win! I love your blog!
Cheryl Buchanan
So glad I read your blog before I started, it should save some time. Love your color choices.
Jan Brandt
Thanks for all the tips!
Darlene B
Love all your clear tutorials. I think I need to quit my job and just practice FMQ!
Cathy Lea
Thanks for the tips. And I agree that Aurifil is the best thread out there.
Belinda Shepherd
I love all of your tips. I love this sew along.
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