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
Melody Lutz
I too like to free motion stitch on my blocks…I was surprised how easy it was. Your blocks are looking fantastic!
tarnia
I haven’t seen the 28wt Aurifil yet, so I will check back to see how it looks when finished. I am just repeating to myself…”no more qal’s”….
Thanks for the giveaway. Tarnia.hodges at gmail dot com
Amanda
Looking forward to seeing the quilting in the centres.
Blair Cooke
Love your colours and thanks for your tips
Kristy Wilkinson
You are very efficient sewing all of your blocks already! I know your quilting will be amazing. Nice to see different colors as well. Thanks! K- lkw2x6-apq@yahoo.com
Chris
Love to see what’s next.
reathal
Glad to be a part of this site
Kaylee Healy
Love your colour combination
Susan Gilden
Can’t wait to see how you quilt the centers! Love piecing with Aurifil thread.
Helen
Thank you for the piecing ahead tips. Work smarter, not harder. Cheers
Joan
I appreciate the tips and look forward to seeing your take on the blocks!
knittingdancer
I would love to win an Aurifil thread collection. Beautiful color combination in your block.
Debbie Brewster
I am looking forward to seeing how you quilt the houses. I think that is what I would like to do also.
Pam S
I love the colors you choose! Thanks for all the tips on how to do the block.
Sue
Can’t wait to see the finished project!
Verona
Looking forward to seeing your take on this lovely BOM
Pam Hotle
I would love to win an Aurifil thread collection!
Pat B
can’t wait to see how you quilt the blocks. I also love aurifil thread
Jan Andrews
I can’t wait to see how you quilt the houses!
Marsha Boykin
Thanks for the piecing tips. I look forward to seeing your quilting!
muchthread
I love Aurifil thread. The colours are great, and I’m always happy with my results!
Pat V
I use Aurifil 5o wt for most piecing but have not used the heavier weight threads. Would love to win some to try it out:) Thanks for your daily musings. They make my day.
Carolyn
Love giveaways especially Autifil thread!
Can’t wait to see what you quilt. Love your blog!
Ola Norman
I’d love to try Aurifil thread.
Kathy E.
I love looking at your block…those corners are spot on! Great job! Sewing with Aurifil is a pure joy and all of those colors are wonderful!
Cathryn H
Your blocks will be different than what I was picturing when I signed up to do this I Love Home block of the month. I’m anxious to see what yours look like.
Deb Kienow
Thank you for the chance to win Aurifil thread. I use Aurifil for all my piecing. I can’t wait to see how you quilt the center blocks. I am looking forward to it.
Karen Foeller
Thank you for the chance to win the thread!
pinkrosehat
Thank you for the tutorial and tips. And for the chance to win!
Barbara Geiger
Thanks for the chance to win!
Carol
I love Aurifil thread! Thanks for the giveaway.
Tonia Conner
Waiting anxiously to see your finished block
Pat Evans
I love Aurifil thread. It is the only thread I use for piecing. I want to try the 80 wt, but haven’t found it available locally yet. I can’t wait to see how you quilt the house blocks.
Pat
Eunice Donges
IT would be great to have a selection of colors like those in the “Give-a-way”.
Nancy Hutchinson
Thank you for the chance to win the aurifil thread.
Sue McDonald
I like Aurifil for how clean it sews. There’s a lot less lint in the bobbin!
Barbara Stewart
I’m so glad I learned about aurifil thread!
Claudia
Hi Lori, I just bought Aurifil a few months ago and just love it. And of course, I use some more now to start filling up my thread colors. Aurifil will be my only thread of choice from now on. Thanks Lori for all your work for us and making it look so easy, and with your tutorials and practice it becomes so much easier to free motion quilt…Claudia
Jackie Bevilacqua
I’m excited to get this started and learn new techniques!
Susan
I love Aurifil thread for piecing. I’d love to win some more to add to my stash. Thanks for all the quilting ideas. Thanks for the idea of making all the blocks at once. That’s a time saver.
thebiasedge
I have only used Aurifil wt 50 thread. I love this thread. It does not cause me any problem in my machines.
Kathy h
Very pretty colorway. Thanks for the piecing tips.
reneegabriel
I wasn’t going to start another new quilt, but this one is too cute not to make it!
Karen H.
Lori, thank you for the tutorial and tips for this quilt. I believe I will do the applique blocks, so pretty. I love aurifil thread too. Good luck to all!
Cathy
This will be a lot of fun, can’t wait. As to the aurifil thread, I love it but most important is my machine loves it too!
Sharon
I have been following your blog for about two years now, and have really learned a lot. I would love to win some aurafil thread. I use it all the time. Thanks for your tutorials.
Gypsybaker
I love your blog…it encourages me. My quilting 101 teacher was a gem and she
quickly led me to Aurifil. My ancient Bernina loves it!
Kathryn
I love sewing with Aurifil thread. I’m looking forward to seeing your blocks!
SHERRY Creech
Looks like it is going to be a cute quilt.
Carol
Thanks for the tips on piecing the blocks more efficiently. Really curious to see how you will quilt the centers. I love your quilting creativity.
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