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
Karen Potts
I look forward to seeing the home motifs you choose. I would rather FMQ than applique! And I love Aurifil thread, too!
Teri
Love your colors for this! Thanks for the informative tutorial.
Vickie Plaisance
This looks like fun! I have not done one of these before. Although I have gotten a free pattern here and there from one designer. Love following your quilting! Wish I could doodle as well.
Carol A Jensen
I think this will be a fun project. My first one online! Can’t wait to see your quilting!
Jean
Looking forward to this.
Edy John
Love Aurifil thread for piecing. I haven’t used the 28 wt for Quilting yet…will have to try that!
Chip Styles
Love Aurifil thread and love your daily emails… thanks sharing all your experience with us
MargeP
I have a few spools of Aurifil thread and am impressed whenever I use it. I already had a healthy supply of another thread but would love to add more Aurifil thread to my thread stash.
Jean Condon
Thanks for sharing
Deborah Mosley
I love aurifil thread!
Meran Taylor
Aurifil thread is so nice to sew with. I would relish some more, as I only have a small colour range.
cathy k
I love you blocks, the colors make me happy
Judy
Your blocks are so beautiful and I look forward to seeing your quilting of them.
Brenda Perry
I love your blog & I would love to win the thread!
Mary Green
I’ll be looking forward to seeing your machine-stitched/doodled blocks. You’re so comfortable doing that stitching that I’m sure it’ll be fantastic.
Nancy Goeben
I can’t wait to see how your how your center of the blocks look.
Sheila
Can’t wait to see how you do these blocks in the center, I know it will be great.
Cheryl Fabiano
I read so many good reviews of Aurifil thread. It is not available in my local quilt shops where I live in Alaska so one of these days I will have to be a forward thinker and order some to try on my next project.
Vicki Pannell
I love Aurifil thread and would love to win more!
Carol
Thanks for the tips on piecing the blocks more efficiently. Really curious to see how you will quilt the centers. I love your quilting creativity.
SHERRY Creech
Looks like it is going to be a cute quilt.
Kathryn
I love sewing with Aurifil thread. I’m looking forward to seeing your blocks!
Gypsybaker
I love your blog…it encourages me. My quilting 101 teacher was a gem and she
quickly led me to Aurifil. My ancient Bernina loves it!
Sharon
I have been following your blog for about two years now, and have really learned a lot. I would love to win some aurafil thread. I use it all the time. Thanks for your tutorials.
Cathy
This will be a lot of fun, can’t wait. As to the aurifil thread, I love it but most important is my machine loves it too!
Karen H.
Lori, thank you for the tutorial and tips for this quilt. I believe I will do the applique blocks, so pretty. I love aurifil thread too. Good luck to all!
reneegabriel
I wasn’t going to start another new quilt, but this one is too cute not to make it!
Kathy h
Very pretty colorway. Thanks for the piecing tips.
thebiasedge
I have only used Aurifil wt 50 thread. I love this thread. It does not cause me any problem in my machines.
Susan
I love Aurifil thread for piecing. I’d love to win some more to add to my stash. Thanks for all the quilting ideas. Thanks for the idea of making all the blocks at once. That’s a time saver.
Jackie Bevilacqua
I’m excited to get this started and learn new techniques!
Claudia
Hi Lori, I just bought Aurifil a few months ago and just love it. And of course, I use some more now to start filling up my thread colors. Aurifil will be my only thread of choice from now on. Thanks Lori for all your work for us and making it look so easy, and with your tutorials and practice it becomes so much easier to free motion quilt…Claudia
Barbara Stewart
I’m so glad I learned about aurifil thread!
Sue McDonald
I like Aurifil for how clean it sews. There’s a lot less lint in the bobbin!
Nancy Hutchinson
Thank you for the chance to win the aurifil thread.
Eunice Donges
IT would be great to have a selection of colors like those in the “Give-a-way”.
Pat Evans
I love Aurifil thread. It is the only thread I use for piecing. I want to try the 80 wt, but haven’t found it available locally yet. I can’t wait to see how you quilt the house blocks.
Pat
Tonia Conner
Waiting anxiously to see your finished block
Carol
I love Aurifil thread! Thanks for the giveaway.
Barbara Geiger
Thanks for the chance to win!
pinkrosehat
Thank you for the tutorial and tips. And for the chance to win!
Karen Foeller
Thank you for the chance to win the thread!
Deb Kienow
Thank you for the chance to win Aurifil thread. I use Aurifil for all my piecing. I can’t wait to see how you quilt the center blocks. I am looking forward to it.
Cathryn H
Your blocks will be different than what I was picturing when I signed up to do this I Love Home block of the month. I’m anxious to see what yours look like.
Kathy E.
I love looking at your block…those corners are spot on! Great job! Sewing with Aurifil is a pure joy and all of those colors are wonderful!
Ola Norman
I’d love to try Aurifil thread.
Carolyn
Love giveaways especially Autifil thread!
Can’t wait to see what you quilt. Love your blog!
Pat V
I use Aurifil 5o wt for most piecing but have not used the heavier weight threads. Would love to win some to try it out:) Thanks for your daily musings. They make my day.
muchthread
I love Aurifil thread. The colours are great, and I’m always happy with my results!
Marsha Boykin
Thanks for the piecing tips. I look forward to seeing your quilting!
Jan Andrews
I can’t wait to see how you quilt the houses!
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