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
Marilyn Shulsen
I love that thread. Thanks for the ideas for the blocks.
gladquilts
What a fun idea to quilt the design and not appliqué it. Love the prizes, too.
Linda McElwain
Thank you for your tips! I have several projects going at present and your tips will help!
Patty
I love The Inbox Jaunt. Your photos of your tutorials are clear, concise and complete. I have followed your posts for several years and always look forward to what you have to share each week. Thank you for sharing your ideas and expertise!
mars1948mars
Thanks for the tips. You just made it so much easier. Marlene
Janet T
Great tutorial! Thank you for sharing. ndfromsdATgmailDOTcom
Lynne F Williams
Thank you so much for showing your original quilting motifs in such painstaking small steps. I usually convert them to my longarm but my aging brain really appreciates the step by step. This project looks colorful and fun. You are awesome.
Dixie M
Thanks for the timesaving tips! Love the idea of doing four blocks as well as all corners at one time.
JaniceCarole
I think I will use some of your tutorials to quilt the elements around the house. Such as flowers and trees. Maybe drop an apple off of one of the trees. how fun
Sherry Stevens
Thanks for the tips about making all four blocks at once and making all 16 corner blocks. That will help me keep up and get the quilt done. I love the colors you have chosen.
Betty Edwards
I love your tips and your color choices! Thanks so much!
mayjay
Looks like fun! Auriful thread is great, and I love the idea of machine quilting the houses.
Valerie L.
I really need to try some other thread weights. Look forward to seeing your designs for these blocks.
Becky Potts Baker
I’m going to applique the center block and I like to add some hand embroidery that compliments the appliques whenever it works with the design. Aurifil’s thread (for the piecing) is fine enough to work very well for hand applique, too. I’ve experimented with their thicker threads and their wool thread, too. I love them for embroidery as well.
Karen
I love your color choices too! Maybe you should give us color tutorials! 🙂
Barbara woods
Great colours
Nancy N
Thanks for the heads up about all of the center portions of the blocks being the same. Looking forward to seeing your quilting motifs.
April Baker
I love those color choices!
Angelina I Casalino
I can’t wait to begin this quilt. Your colors are fabulous!
Michele R
Anxiously waiting to see your unique spin on this BOM!
Sue H
What a fun way to showcase some machine quilting — on beautiful blocks. I too like using chunkier thread for my MQing. If I’m putting the work in it, I want to see it! Would love to win some Aurifil threads!
Cindy Lewellen
I love your colors!
Kelly Gallagher
I love your color selection and appreciate your hint on doing all four blocks at once. Can’t wait to see your houses.
Carol in Arkansas
Wow, your color choices really “pop”!!! Really looking forward to your interpretation on this one.
Susan L.
Thanks for the great tips!
slmrn1
Love your color choices. Can’t wait to see your quilting and how it all comes together.
Kay Holm
I love your colors. Can’t wait to see how it all comes together!
sewbeeit11
I love the colors and I can’t wait to see the rest of the blocks
Donna Belisle
Can’t wait to see your first house. Love your colors.
Sharon
Love the fabrics you’ve chosen and look forward to seeing your center designs !
Cass
I’m really curious to see your machine quilting
Patricia Hersl
Becoming an Aurifil hoarder….
Liz Horgan
I can’t wait to see your version. I was going to possibly try needle turned, but I’m going to wait and see yours before I make a decision! Can’t wait to see yours!
JACQULINE
This is Truly Inspiring, Motivating, and Exciting! I am new to quilting but more inspired. Thank you for sharing the information and the Tips. I look forward to seeing All the great designs/ideas, etc .
Pam
Thanks for all your time-saving tips!
Holly Nielson
I love your block! Thanks for the chance to win the giveaway! I love Jacquelynne’s work. 🙂
Janet Parde
I like the idea of quilting the houses rather than appliqué. I like your bright colors!
Sally Dixon
Interested to see how the middle of your blocks look. Thanks for the giveaway!
Lisa Marie
I love your color choices!
Julie Bailey
Love checking out every designers block ideas and tips.
barbara conklin
I am responding to the I Love Home contest. I like machine applique.
Nancy Carnes
I love the houses and look forward to making the quilt. Thank you for sharing!
Maureen A Hill
I am soo excited to make this quilt! Thanks for sharing your talent and time
Chris
I love your ideas and thanks for the tips
Karen McMahon
I love your colors. I can’t wait to see your houses!
Stephanie
Pick me please.
Judi Briley
I have been following your blog for some time now and have learn so much. Enjoy your free motion tips and looking forward to seeing your quilting design on the I Love Home blocks
My Vintage Enchantment
Just printed my block one and hoping to make a start at the weekend! Thank you for the time saving tips!! xx
Hannah W
Thanks for the tips and inspiration!
Karen
I love seeing all the different colorways people are using.
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