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
Nancy Goodfellow
Great tips to use!! Thanks!!
CHARLOTTE KEY
Enjoyed the tips.
Bev Baker
Love, LOVE, L-O-V-E your colorful creations. You really inspire me!!!
Deb C
Can’t wait to see your doodles in the center blocks.
Monica Richardson
I like your colorway.
Becky McCoy
Thabks for the great ideas. Love the color way you have chosen.
Sue Thornton
Interesting concept
Geri Alper
Thanx for the ideas!
Hilachas
Thanks for your tutorials. I’m loving this quilt-along.
Kathy Slaughter Cummings
Thank you for your project and ideas!!
Carole
Love those bright colors!
Christine Miller
I like small colorful hand-applique projects!
Elizabeth Kelbaugh
I look forward to seeing how you FM quilt each block. Thanks for sharing.
June
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.
Margo
I love your color choice. Thanks for showing us the tip and technique for the block 1.
Mary Milnarich
thanks for the tips. I am new to quilting and need to learn so much.
Cheryl Lloyd
I’m excited to start this sew along and hope to win some Aurifil thread as I have been wanting to try it.
Sharon
I too like Aurifil for all my projects.
Belinda Shepherd
I love all of your tips. I love this sew along.
Cathy Lea
Thanks for the tips. And I agree that Aurifil is the best thread out there.
Darlene B
Love all your clear tutorials. I think I need to quit my job and just practice FMQ!
Jan Brandt
Thanks for all the tips!
Cheryl Buchanan
So glad I read your blog before I started, it should save some time. Love your color choices.
Pam Kosirog
Thanks for the opportunity to win! I love your blog!
cswitz728
Thank You for sharing your block, I can’t wait to get started on I Love Home BOM projects.
Cecilia
Thanks for sharing your blocks and tips. I can’t wait to see how you quilt your blocks.
Shersti Martin del Campo (Quilted Harmonies)
Love the solids!
Vickie Brace
I love Aurifil, but I haven’t tried 28wt. Looking forward to seeing the results.
Gretl Dixon
I loved hearing the thread weight preferred for quilting usually I just use whatever
Gail
Thanks for all of your tips and tutorial on this block. You make it look easy! Thanks for the opportunity to win some super thread!
Patti Serenko
I have read so much about this thread. I would like to try it.
TINA HARRIS
I am really looking forward to starting this BOM and working on my applique skills. thanks for the opportunity to win!
Kathleen Holm
Love your colors and thanks for sharing your process…
Sharalee Daniels
Great article. Thank you for all your tips.
Patchwork Alley
Very cute … an unusual choice of colours but very effective!
Sue
Love all your work. Thanks for the tips
Esther Hopland
Thanks for t he tips.. so helpful!
Margaret M. Higgins
Interesting block. I am ready to give it a try
Val holmes
#ilovehome is the first bom I have done. Very excited to take part!
Lori
Thank you for sharing your block & helpful tips!
Luci
Can’t wait to see what you are going to do in the middle of the blocks! They look great right now.
Janine Allen
Love the blocks!
Carol
Thanks for the helpful tips.
shoshana
thank you for the good hints!!!
Joni Giancola
First time visiting you–enjoyed….
Sandi
Thanks for your tips on making the blocks. I’m looking forward to seeing your block. Thanks for a chance to win.
Michele T
Love the bright colours you chose!!! Thanks for the tips too!!
Susy Dowers
I love your bright colors…I am not a very pastel person…I was thinking of using some black too. Can’t wait to see more.
MoeWest
Thanks for the tips and the giveaway!
DJ
Doodle away. Will be interesting to see what you do.
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