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
Debra Stocks
wonderful tips. Ty for those. I am enjoying the BOM I love home.
Sandy Curtis
Nice choice of colors, bright and cherry
Lois Wagner
Thank you for the tip of making all the blocks at once. great idea!!
Linda Sampo
beautiful colors-I love bright stuff- lsampoleaky@msn.com
Carol W
I love your idea to quilt the blocks instead of doing appliqué.
Carol P
I really like the colors you picked. Can’t wait to see the finished quilt.
Dawn F.
Can’t wait to see how it turns out!
Lydia S
The houses are soo cute!
karenmcisaac
Looking forward to seeing your quilt come together
Linda Copas
good tips. Thanks for sharing.
TZD
Thank you for the time-saving tips!
Anita Sena
Lori, I so enjoy and appreciate tour tutorials on FMQ. I pull up your site often for inspiration and to learn new skills.
Anita
bbquiltmaker
Fun to see you had to do a little “unsewing”–don’t we all?
Lanetta Oxford
Love the bright colors.
Judy Sanders
Love the colors. A new look. Looking forward to the finished project.
Jessie Couch
Love the colors fresh.
Darrell
Hello Lori.. I have been a follower of your blog for quite sometime and have saved and used your quilting tutorials.. So I am looking forward to this small BOM.. dquilterguy48329 (at) prodigy (dot) net
Katie Higgins
thanks for the tips i can’t wait to get started.
Cheryl Gebhart
Love your colors!!
Connie Haynes
This looks like a fun quilt. I’m in. ????
Suzette Amos
Thanks so much for the tips! 4 at once, I like that!!
Joanna Perry
Jacquelynne’s designs have so much charm; I love making her projects.
Chris pochwat
Love your colors and thanks for the tips
Susan Du
I’m looking forward to your final quilt using these fabulous colors!
Marcie Higgins
I participated in Jaquelene’s BOM last year and had a blast! I can’t wait to get started on this one. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Sandra
Can’t wait to see your quilting. And love,your colors,tool.
Cindy
I signed up for this BOM and I can NOT find the pattern. I really want to do it so badly.
Alta Amagliani
Thank you for your tips! Can’t wait to dive into this.
Sue K.
I just bought a Viking and started fmq’ing. The ONLY thread my new machine likes is Aurifil. I would so love to win a collection!!! Thanks for the chance.
Ginger Alsup
Thanks for the tips. Thank you for doing this for us.
VEE TALBERT
great tips about piecing ahead. that will really help.
Quilting Tangent
Thanks for the tips!
Claudia
I love Aurifil thread! Thanks for the giveaway.
Sarah DeVarenne
Thanks for the tips. I regularly use the 50wt Aurifil, but am thinking of trying out the 28wt.
María Cristina
Maravillosos colores!!!! aún no decido los que voy a usar…
Karen Addleman
I love your color choices. I may have to reconsider mine.
worldpresscom986
I hope this comment puts me into the sweepstakes for the Aurifil prize. I am having trouble finding the comment part on the other bloggers’ sites.
Shelley Carter
A beginner in learning different ways to make quilts and quilt blocks.
Nancy
Love how you changed things up. Thanks for sharing the great giveaway!
Rose Marie Tafoya
I love your choice of colors and can’t wait to see your designs. I have planned to do the appliqué version, but now am inspired to make a second with the quilting.
Stacie
I can’t wait to see the doodling.
Lori Smanski
your blocks are wonderful.
Lee Ann Marsh
I love your ideas of doing all the basic part of the blocks at once.
Joan M
Love your choice of fabrics and your tips. Thank you for the chance to win.
Karen
Cool blocks! Thank you for the chance in the drawing too.
Cheryl
I have my kit, my needle turn templates are ready. The only think holding me back is this job.That’s alright 4:00 pm is coming.
Lucy Blum
Thanks for the tips! I would love to try the Aurifil 50wt thread!
mindi
Lori, you are the best! I’m a long time HUGE fan! Thanks for the great tips. I will be following your center designs as you go. You are so inspiring! 🙂
Delaine
This BOM looks like it is going to be awesome! Thanks!
Harold and Julia Riley
THANKS for the time saving tips, Lori! I can ALWAYS count on you 🙂
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