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
Mary
I love aurifil thread! I use it the majority of the time I sew. Thank you for the chance to win some.
annthompson51
Thanks for the tips and techniques!
Dianne Duff
I have been receiving your blog and reading it for over three years. You have great ideas for quilting and I realy like the idea of quilting the home motif in the centre of the blocks. I might use a combination for completing the quilt blocks. Thanks for the idea. Aurifil thread is great,I use it all the time , one can never have too many spools.
Julia Whitney
Very fun to see your nice color layouts- Looks fun!
Denise P
I like the bold, bright colors you selected!
Ava D. Troxler
I’m looking forward to seeing your version.
Chris K.
Good idea, to make all four blocks at once. I must say the cutting instructions are daunting, though.
Susan
I think I am going to like the look of your blocks better than the original.
Wendy E Garrison
Can’t wait to see your quilted houses!
Gurtler Regina McCune
I’d love to try some Aurifil tread!
Linda Davidson
Love your idea about the quilting! Can’t wait to see it. I, too, would love to win some Aurifil thread.
judystolz
Love the bright colors and can hardly wait to see how the centers come out!
Therese W
Would love a chance to try the Aurifil thread. Thanks!
Kei Zehr
Am loving reading your blog – thank you! When you use Aurifil 28wt. for machine quilting do you always you use the same weight thread on both the top and the bobbin? I know you’re supposed to be able to use a lighter weight in the bobbin but I’m having a nasty time adjusting and then readjusting the tension. I’m using King Tut for the upper thread and Aurifil 50 wt. in the bobbin.
Debbie Howell
Thanks for your tips Lori. I use a bamboo skewer for my stiletto. Works great! Can’t wait to see your quilting on the blocks.
Robin Wheat
I really don’t need another project, but I just can’t resist!
Kathleen
I love Aurifil thread & would love to win.
joanne
Since retiring, HOME is my favorite place to be– sew I can SEW-SEW-Embroider!! Thanks for the opportunity to win Aurifil Thread, my favorite.
Judy Chastain
This will be a fun quilt to play with.
Kathie L
Great combination of colors.
Diane Reuter
Looking forward to the doodling!
Kristy Williams
Thought I knew how I wanted to do my blocks, but now I have to re-think it. Can’t wait to see what you do with your blocks.
Florence
I love your colors. I am a big fan of blue and green together.
Nancy Burbacher
Going to be so great to get all the varying ways the quilts will come together. Love applique so will most likely go with that . Beautiful supports some great projects!
Nancy Burbacher
Duh! Spell check changed Aurifil to beautiful, but maybe it’s too smart as those colors really are BEAUTIFUL!
Laura
I wasn’t going to do this, however, now I am intrigued. Love your block colors.
marybeth pusillo
love the blocks, can’t wait to see how you create yours
Chrysanthemum
I really like using Aurifil thread….it comes in so many colours….
Carla S
I love this block design. The color combo is unique.
mdghall
I love seeing different ideas for the same block.
Judy Purcell
Can’t wait to try making this one!
carol Edge
I like to visit other web sites as there is always new and exciting things to learn.
Carolyn S
Love your choices!
I’ve tried to sign up several times now and I never get the confirmation email and now I just get, oops something went wrong, try back later. Never had an issue like this before. And yes I have checked spam folder.
Linda C in TN
I love when a designer give tips on making a project.
Betty M
I think it is a great pattern for some fmqing, thanks for a free pattern and the chance to win some thread. I like Aurifil 50 wt and am anxious to try 28 wt.
indymta
Love your quilting. Can’t wait to see what you do to these blocks.
Ginny L
Love your colors and your tips. Going to be fun!
Paula Hedges
I will be going with a more traditional fabric, I think. Need to check the stash to see what I have. Your delightful quilting will be outstanding on the solids. Aurifil gives so many choices on color and weight for quilting – just what quilters love!
Sandy W
Looks like fun. I don’t normally do these, but what the heck.
Rita Scott
Your quilting is lovely and I can’t wait to see what you quilt on your blocks. Thanks for all the great ideas.
Rhonda
I am just now investigating doing free motion quilting and have watched lots of videos and perused how-to books and your motifs are definitely my favorite. Will be practicing a lot.
susuquilts
Thanks for the tip about the centers of the blocks being the same and to stitch all of them at the same time.
Joy
It’s so helpful to see how quilter’s can make the same quilt and have completed projects that reflect their own style. So many times I have passed up a quilt pattern without really checking out how I could make it my own.
Jayne P
I love your colour choice. So bright
Mary
Love your block and Aurifil thread!
Dyann Cox
LOVE your color choices! Can’t wait to see what you do with the rest of the house blocks:) Aurafil thread is the best thread ever!!! Thank you for the opportunity to maybe win some 🙂
Marilyn
Love your colors
spierssusan
Love your colors! Will enjoy seeing your quilting ideas. Thank you, Susan
Judy Buzby
Great idea for some FMQing Love the colors… J.
Barbara Kaup
Will be fun to see all the different versions!
barbkaup(at)(yahoo)(dot)(com)
Bev
Can’t wait to see the houses quilted! What fun!
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