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. Â 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! Â 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! Â Just sign up at The Art of Home HERE.
BLOCK ONE
When you sign up you will receive the pattern for Block One today. Â (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. Â YOU have eight chances to win! Â 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. Â 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. Â 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. Â Feel free to re-blog, pin or share with attribution to The Inbox Jaunt. Â For all other purposes, please contact me at lckennedy@hotmail.com. Â Thanks!
471 comments
Sharon
I too like Aurifil for all my projects.
Cheryl Lloyd
I’m excited to start this sew along and hope to win some Aurifil thread as I have been wanting to try it.
Mary Milnarich
thanks for the tips. I am new to quilting and need to learn so much.
Margo
I love your color choice. Thanks for showing us the tip and technique for the block 1.
June
I love Aurifil thread. I’m currently working on a project using the 28 wt for a buttonhole stitch around deer heads done in Kaffe Fassett fabrics. Verry cool.
Elizabeth Kelbaugh
I look forward to seeing how you FM quilt each block. Thanks for sharing.
Christine Miller
I like small colorful hand-applique projects!
Carole
Love those bright colors!
Kathy Slaughter Cummings
Thank you for your project and ideas!!
Hilachas
Thanks for your tutorials. I’m loving this quilt-along.
Geri Alper
Thanx for the ideas!
Sue Thornton
Interesting concept
Becky McCoy
Thabks for the great ideas. Love the color way you have chosen.
Monica Richardson
I like your colorway.
Deb C
Can’t wait to see your doodles in the center blocks.
Bev Baker
Love, LOVE, L-O-V-E your colorful creations. You really inspire me!!!
CHARLOTTE KEY
Enjoyed the tips.
Nancy Goodfellow
Great tips to use!! Thanks!!
Helma
Thanks for showing your blocks and tips.
Mary Alice Peeling
Love the blue fabric! Thanks for the tips
Paula S. Pike
Lori, I love working on projects very systematically so your ideas will definitely be put to use on this quilt. Have a terrific day!
Colleen Gonzales
I don’t work with solids very often, but I really like the colors and the tips you provided here!
Sandra Cubbins
Thanks for sharing your pretty blocks and for chance to win. Have a great day!
chambersbird
Great advice, thank goodness for you ????
Judith Penrod Purcell
Your colors are great, but I will probably go with Civil War repros. Just can’t get out of that traditional groove.
Julia Bojarcik
Thank you for the tips!
Kristine
I love the colors!
Kathy Thomas
Loving the houses!!
Kaye French
Love bright colors but always throw in a little black somewhere.
Rebecca Allen
The power of solids…which offers a great platform for added embellishments such as buttons!
Ramona Putnam
I never would have thought to put those colors together, and they just pop! Love it. Can’t wait to see how you quilt!! 😀
Marilyn
I love your bright colors.
Barbara Bischof
Hi Lori,
Delightful color choice ~ thank you the helpful tips.
Debbie Smelser
nice choice of colors.
Lynn Vogeley
Loved your tips!
Donna Pfost
HI!! I love the colors that you have chosen…so bright and cheery!! Also, thanks for all the great tips!! 🙂
Lori Baker
Love your colors!
Angela Short
I love the colors in your block!! angielovesgary2 atgmail dotcom
Sarah@123quilt
Great tips and I love your colors!
Sandra Woods
Aurafil is the best thread! I have a couple of their collections and it is a great way to purchase thread.
Annie
Thanks for the single hole sole plate reminder, I never seem to remember to change it out!
Elizabeth Davis
Thanks for the helpful suggestions.
Marcia
Thanks Lori for your tips! I have so much to learn.
quiltingmod
It’s fun to see your solids version.
Esther G
I’m excited to see what you do with this. I’ve learned so much from your fmq tutorials. Thank you!
Pat Ansell
Thank you for all the helpful info.
Edna
Love your colors!
Sheila Shung
Love your blog. Must try the 50w thread like you suggested.
Cynthia
Thanks for the time-saving tips.
Dawn Jones
The colors are beautiful, thank you for sharing.
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