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!!!!
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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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238 comments
Suzie Trail
I like Warm and Natural.
Esther G
I usually use an 80/20 blend because it seems like it works most of the time and then I don’t have to think about it.
Bonnie Larson
Warm and natural. Thanks for sharing
Erin Musselman
Warm and natural
LINDA
LOVE BUTTONS! THANKS!
Bette
My favorite batting depends on the project. As far as brands, no contest–Hobbs or Quilters Dream are my choices every time.
MS Barb
Warm & Natural
Deborah A Herold
“I love buttons”
Pat Zimmerman
I generally use Hobbs 80/20, but I’m considering switching to cotton. And I also love buttons!
Susan
I love buttons!
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Karen
I Love Buttons! Since I was a little girl & my Mom made my sister & I matching corduroy jackets, with little wooden buttons!
Julia Fleshman
I DO LOVE BUTTONS! I love all the new cute shaped ones they sell these days.
Mary VanDoodewaard
“Buttons Are Best” and I like using Warm and Natural batting, 80/20.
Teri
I like to use Hobbs 80/20 batting in quilts for regular use. Love following your blog.
Maureen
I love buttons! I also love Warm and Natural.
Joni Keskey
I love warm and natural, in any color or blend.
Kay
I usually use the 80/20 but have thought about trying 100% cotton batting. I love buttons! Lots and Lots of them reside in my sewing room! Mom had an antique collection that I still admire now and then.
Carolee Herechski
Warm and natural has been my go -to and I do love buttons as well.
piecefuldays
I love wool batting and buttons!!
Vicki
Warm and Natural is locally available but I’m getting ready to try the Hobbs 80/20. I wonder, if you are allergic to wool, do I dare put it inside a quilt?
I love speciality buttons,penquins, nativity..
Laura
I do love buttons! I also like Hobbs 80/20 batting.
koquilts
I love buttons. Favorite batting depends on what I’m making.
Mary M
“I love buttons”
Karen Flanigan
I love Quilter’s Dream wool batting (and buttons!)
Debbie Horton
Quilter’s Dream Orient has been fun and rewarding to work with. I also like wool batting. And I DO love buttons!
Lana's Lark
I love Quilter’s Dream wool batting. It is so soft with a higher loft which shows off the quilting design.
JaniceCarole
I really haven’t found a favorite. They all seem to have a quirky side to them But I like to use wool/cotton blend.
Mary Grass
I prefer Hobbs 80/20 for a quilt that will be used. For a wall hanging, I prefer a 100% cotton batting.
Mary lewkowitz
I love Hobbs 80/20. It gives just enough loft to quilting
TJ
“I love buttons!”
sunnysewsit
I like Hobbs 80-20 batting also. But for baby quilts, I use all cotton.
Wanda Rains
I love buttons. But I do have a favorite batting. I love Warm and Natural. Cozy
Gretchen Jones
My favorite Batting is the warm and natural because it hand needles so nicely!
Donna W
I like Hobbs 80/20 batting. And, I also love buttons!
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.
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.
Marylee Elden
I love buttons! Don’t have a favorite batting, would like to try wool, suggests on brands to buy?
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!
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. 🙂
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.
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
annieofbluegablesA
I use Warm and Natural. I also love wool batting. Also, I 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.
Melanie
I use a variety of battings, and I do love buttons!
Jane P
Quilters Dream – my daughter does my quilting!
Terry
I use mostly Warm and Natural batting but like a loftier feel for baby quilts. And I love buttons!
Kristin
My favorite batting is quilter’s dream select!
Patty
I like Hobbs 80-20, but also like Warm & Natural.
Katharine R Jenkins
No favorite batting, but I Love Buttons!
spierssusan
I love buttons!
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