I Love Home-Block One and a Giveaway!

August 7, 2017
Lori Kennedy, Machine Quilting, I Love Home, Jacquelynne Steves

 

Jacquelynne Steeves, I Love Home, Block OneGood 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).

https://jacquelynnesteves.comAs 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).

Jacquelynne Steeves, I Love Home, Block OneAURIFIL 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!

Aurifil Thread GiveawayA 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.
Jacquelynne Steeves, I Love Home, Block OneThe corner squares are all the same as well--so stitch all 16!
Jacquelynne Steeves, I Love Home, Block OnePIECING 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.

Jacquelynne Steeves, I Love Home, Block One

When you’re done, give the block a quick pressing and admire your work!
Jacquelynne Steeves, I Love Home, Block One
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!

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471 comments

  • Sharon

    I too like Aurifil for all my projects.

  • 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.

  • I love your color choice. Thanks for showing us the tip and technique for the block 1.

  • 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!!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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