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
Katie Higgins
thanks for the tips i can’t wait to get started.
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
Jessie Couch
Love the colors fresh.
Judy Sanders
Love the colors. A new look. Looking forward to the finished project.
Lanetta Oxford
Love the bright colors.
bbquiltmaker
Fun to see you had to do a little “unsewing”–don’t we all?
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
TZD
Thank you for the time-saving tips!
Linda Copas
good tips. Thanks for sharing.
karenmcisaac
Looking forward to seeing your quilt come together
Lydia S
The houses are soo cute!
Dawn F.
Can’t wait to see how it turns out!
Carol P
I really like the colors you picked. Can’t wait to see the finished quilt.
Carol W
I love your idea to quilt the blocks instead of doing appliqué.
Linda Sampo
beautiful colors-I love bright stuff- lsampoleaky@msn.com
Lois Wagner
Thank you for the tip of making all the blocks at once. great idea!!
Sandy Curtis
Nice choice of colors, bright and cherry
Debra Stocks
wonderful tips. Ty for those. I am enjoying the BOM I love home.
Dawn Jones
The colors are beautiful, thank you for sharing.
Cynthia
Thanks for the time-saving tips.
Sheila Shung
Love your blog. Must try the 50w thread like you suggested.
Edna
Love your colors!
Pat Ansell
Thank you for all the helpful info.
Esther G
I’m excited to see what you do with this. I’ve learned so much from your fmq tutorials. Thank you!
quiltingmod
It’s fun to see your solids version.
Marcia
Thanks Lori for your tips! I have so much to learn.
Elizabeth Davis
Thanks for the helpful suggestions.
Annie
Thanks for the single hole sole plate reminder, I never seem to remember to change it out!
Sandra Woods
Aurafil is the best thread! I have a couple of their collections and it is a great way to purchase thread.
Sarah@123quilt
Great tips and I love your colors!
Angela Short
I love the colors in your block!! angielovesgary2 atgmail dotcom
Lori Baker
Love your colors!
Donna Pfost
HI!! I love the colors that you have chosen…so bright and cheery!! Also, thanks for all the great tips!! 🙂
Lynn Vogeley
Loved your tips!
Debbie Smelser
nice choice of colors.
Barbara Bischof
Hi Lori,
Delightful color choice ~ thank you the helpful tips.
Marilyn
I love your bright colors.
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!! 😀
Rebecca Allen
The power of solids…which offers a great platform for added embellishments such as buttons!
Kaye French
Love bright colors but always throw in a little black somewhere.
Kathy Thomas
Loving the houses!!
Kristine
I love the colors!
Julia Bojarcik
Thank you for the tips!
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.
chambersbird
Great advice, thank goodness for you ????
Sandra Cubbins
Thanks for sharing your pretty blocks and for chance to win. Have a great day!
Colleen Gonzales
I don’t work with solids very often, but I really like the colors and the tips you provided here!
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!
Mary Alice Peeling
Love the blue fabric! Thanks for the tips
Helma
Thanks for showing your blocks and tips.
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