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
Rita W
I love your color combination.
Tatania Brown
I like the idea of making the center of the four blocks first. Thanks for sharing!
Kathy Marie Boice
I love Aurifil threads! Beautiful colors and best quality threads!!
PJ Brown
Not sure what I’m suppose to comment about, other than running to all these sites, finding where and what we are suppose to do, takes a lot of time.
Jacque
Wow! What a difference the color way can make! Thanks for the tips on making the blocks!
Kristi Pratt
I look forward to seeing how your blocks look when finished! Thanks and I love aurifil!
Jamie
Thanks for the tip on doing the center portions at the same time. Makes a lot of sense!
pam shallenberger
what an awesome prize gift
Linda S. Janovitz
This is so much FUN !! I finally got my fabric together, sew it’s time to SEW !!
Zippy
I like the space in the middle block for fmq; will look forward to seeing what you put there. Thanks for your helpful tips.
Cathy Cameron
I really like your colour choices and look forward to seeing all your blocks.
Christy Buck
I love home BOM thanks
Sondra Hill
Hello from Rockwall, Texas. I love Aurifill threads for applique and quilting. I am a beginner but I am loving taking some classes at a local sewing center.
deb m
Love your hints on prepping all the blocks pre-embroidery!
Sharon
I took a family vacation August 1st-11th. Home now and ready to start my blocks. I’m looking forward to your quilting motifs in the center of the blocks and hope to follow along.
Cheryl Newbanks
To be honest I have never used Aurifil thread. All the new threads on the market today make it do hard to know which or what to use. So I thought it would be smart to try more than one, so that’s what I am doing.
elizacross2003
I have a box Aurifil thread,That is labeled Aurifil MAKO’NE 12/2 but haven’t used it a lot as I need to figure out how to adjust the tension first,as the thread broke the last time I tried to use it on my Machine.
Cheryl Lea
LOVE your bright colored blocks and can’t wait to see what you stitch inside them!
Elaine M.
I’ve never used Aurifil thread..but I know other quilters who love it. Would love to give it a try.
Janice King
Love your colors choices and am looking forward to see your use of the 28 wgt. thread!
Susan
II love Aurifil for piecing and I love your quilting motifs. Thank you for participating in this quilt-a-long. They are always fabulous. Thanks for hosting the giveaway.
Valerie S
How Fun! Love Aurifil 50wt and now anxious to see how the 28 wt looks when quilted.
Andrea Reynolds
I plan on making a bigger quilt with some plain blocks. Thank you for the tips 🙂
Nancy P
Enjoyed your personal tips – thank you!
Deborah L Contreras
I use Aurifil thread for all my quilt needs. Love the colors & how the finished piece looks, even found machine quilt thread with Aurifil. Yumm your block is great, thanks for tips.
Chiska
I love how much you can personalize the block. It looks so great!
Reba Walker
I’ve never done applique in any form but think I would prefer machine. I want to learn! I have a lovely Bernina to work with and can’t wait! Guess I’ll have to since I’m in an arm splint for the next 5 weeks.
Susan
Great choice of brights for your blocks. Looking forward to see the finished blocks.
Judi Duncan
Thank you for the quick tips! I love applique on my machine….
Carol Nelms
I think this is going to be fun, and really pretty. I do machine applique, raw edge fusible. Thanks
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Sue Dent
I love the colour combination
Sarah
Have never tried Aurifil thread so would love to win this prize!
Marilyn
Everything looks so pretty. Love the color.
Marilyn
Judith Martinez
I’m excited to work on these blocks!!
RondaHolt
Looking forward to seeing your completed blocks!
Pauline Perry
Your block is great and I love the idea of making all 4 centers at once. Great tip. BTW I love Aurifill thread it is lint free and my machine is much happier.
Pauline
Carol Cummings
Wonderful ideas!
Deb Gruenbacher
Love your block 1.
lauriemd
I love your color choices and your suggestion to make all of the squares at the same time. Can’t wait to see where you go from here!
Gail S.
Thank-you for the tips – I especially like the one about the throat plate.
Pamela Collins
I love the colors and quality of the Aurifil threads. Thank you for including me for a chance to win.
Mary Rogers
I use Aurifil thread for all my machine piecing. I only do a little machine quilting and Aurifil is my thread of choice for that also.
Lee
I love the block and the color fabric you used!
Linda Cejnar
I love your colors you chose. I would like to use the same colors. Can you tell me the fabric and colors you used? Thank you for the opportunity to win more Aurifil!
lauriejo
I really like your color choices! I haven’t tried Aurifil thread yet, but this would be a great opportunity to give it a try.
Vicki H
Thanks for the tips, I love chain piecing whenever possible.
Sandy K
I haven’t done much applique, I hope hone my skills.
Alice McClurken
I am not too familiar with Aurifil thread, but using 50 wt. thread for piecing makes good sense.
Linda Colwell
I haven’t tried Aurifil thread yet due to cost but I know many people love it and I would love to win a box.
Regina Harris
Thanks for the very helpful tips — I would love to try Aurifil thread for this project.
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