I LOVE HOME BLOCK THREE
Find the Block 3 Instructions from JacquelynneSteves.com HERE
Here’s a quick video tutorial on Half Rectangle Units
WORKING AHEAD
While you are working on Block Three, you might want to start thinking about batting and creating your backing. I like my wall hangings to be rather flat, so I plan to choose a low loft batting like Warm and Natural Cotton batting or 80/20 Warm which is 80% cotton and 20% polyester.
I usually piece my backing with medium sized scraps. Because my quilt top is so colorful, I decided to tone it down on the back with a mix of gray fabrics. I prefer to wash my backing fabrics–I don’t want the back to shrink and cause distortion of my quilt if I choose to wash it later. Also, consider starching the backing fabric–it will help it slide when it’s time to…my favorite…FREE MOTION QUILT!!!!
WIN the OCTOBER GIVEAWAY
Win an assortment of theses adorable buttons and charms from I Love Buttons, Etc
To enter the drawing, please comment on YOUR favorite batting, or if you don’t have a favorite, just say “I love buttons!”
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May you enjoy exciting quilting adventures, but always be glad to be HOME!
Lori
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237 comments
Cheri
I use and love the Hobbs Heirloom batts, but thinking of branching out to try wool batts since they seem to be your go to batting!
Terri Ring
I have used warm and natural for years. Love wool batting for special projects. And I love to use buttons in my quilts. And art quilts
Mary C
I use a variety of battings, dependent upon the project. I love buttons!
Christina in FL
Quilters Dream wool batting is my favorite.
Katherine
So new to quilting that I don’t have a favorite batting yet. But I do love buttons 🙂
Carol A Jensen
I love buttons!
Kay
Quilters Dream Wool batting in my favorite.
mindi
I LOVE buttons. I have a small collection that is always looking for cute additions. Thank you for the chance to win! What a fun giveaway.
I don’t have a favorite batting. I use different battings depending on the project.
Robbie
My favorite batting is Quilter’s Dream, request. I mostly make wallhangings and it holds up well. I LOVE to quilt with wool and love the way it looks when quilted. Oh yes, I love buttons too!!
THERESA WESTRUP
My favorite batting is Hobbs 80/20.
Allison Evrard
I generally use Hobbs 80/20.
Nancy Goeben
I love Warm and Natural. And I LOVE buttons!
Stacy
I LOVE buttons!! All sizes and colors. I use warm and natural for most of my quilting needs.
Donna
Love to try different battings but so far I don’t have a favorite. I do love buttons and use them on my quilts.
Terry Sheldon
I’ve used Warm ‘n’ Natural since I first started quilting, but in the recent past have been trying other things.
Terry Sheldon
And, I LOVE buttons!
Susan
I love buttons. I have a collection of buttons.
Laura Lea
I love buttons!
Karen
My favorite batting is Quilters Dream Request (very low loft) which drapes nicely. Question, you mentioned that you wash your backing fabric, do you wash the fabric you piece the top with as well? Thanks!
Sandi
I love to make bed quilts and I want them puffy so I like quilters dream puff.
Marti Morgan
I bought a big bolt of Warm and Natural, and have only really used that, except for the quilt I am doing right now, I am using Army Surplus wool blankets. My brother wanted a heavy quilt like they had in the old days. I had no idea how to accomplish that so wool blankets are my attempt.
Vivian Lewis
I love buttons! Inherited my mother’s collection and having fun using them with quilts.
Lorene
I love buttons!
Donna
I use a couple of different batts depending on the quilt, mostly cotton, but love wool. I love buttons.
Debbie
I love buttons and I love your photo of the seamtresses in art!
Katherine
I use all kids of batting depending on the quilt I am working on. I alson love buttons!
Holly Nielson
Warm and Natural is my favorite batting to use! Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂
Isabelle
I love buttons
MaryAnn
I love Warm and Natural!
Jayne P
I prefer to use Warm and Natural
Lynn
I like Hobbs 80/20 and Quilters Dream wool. But I bought an entire bolt of Soft n Crafty 100% cotton batting from Joanne’s at an incredible price a couple years ago (about $85) and I use that most of the time. It’s low loft, needle punched, scrimmed, and quilts up beautifully. PS I like buttons too. I have my mom’s and mine going back years and years.????
Martha
I use “Warm & Natural” most often (probably because it is a frequent sale-priced item where I shop!)
Pat in WNY
My go-to battings are either Hobbs Polydown or Hobbs 80-20 cotton-poly, depending on how the quilt will be used and whether hand or free motion quilted.
Denice
Warm and Natural
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Barbara Kaup
I love Buttons!
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spierssusan
I love buttons!
Katharine R Jenkins
No favorite batting, but I Love Buttons!
Patty
I like Hobbs 80-20, but also like Warm & Natural.
Kristin
My favorite batting is quilter’s dream select!
Terry
I use mostly Warm and Natural batting but like a loftier feel for baby quilts. And I love buttons!
Jane P
Quilters Dream – my daughter does my quilting!
Melanie
I use a variety of battings, and I do love buttons!
Cindy King
I like to use Quilters’ Dream Poly. It has a nice drape to it. And I love buttons. I have two jars of older buttons from my mom and grandmother that I go to all the time. But I love to put my new buttons in every once in awhile.
annieofbluegablesA
I use Warm and Natural. I also love wool batting. Also, I love buttons
Linda C
I use Quilters Dream it feels great to sleep under. I’ll have to check out I love buttons web site. Linda C in Tennessee
dawk2012
I started out as a Warm and Natural user, but when I tried wool, what a difference. I use it for the special quilts! I love the loft, drape and the way it quilts up. However, my go to these days, so is that my favorite?, is an 80/20 blend. It seems to have a nicer loft than 100% cotton and isn’t as expensive or hot as wool.
Carol in Arkansas
I’m too new to quilting to have a favorite, but I am enjoying doing a bit of free motion quilting. Not good at it yet, but practice, practice. 🙂
Laurel Lee's Blog
I love a 80/20 blend. I just started using it, and it’s my fave. I also love buttons! Getting quite a collection!
Marylee Elden
I love buttons! Don’t have a favorite batting, would like to try wool, suggests on brands to buy?
Pat V
I was struggling with batting until I read that you IRON your batting! What a concept. I thought that was a no no. I now use Warm and Natural 100% cotton.
Linda
I love buttons. Lori what do you like about Warm & Natural? I bought some years ago. It was hot and too thick. I put it under an ironing board cover. I make reproduction quilts. I like low loft batting.
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