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!”
MORE CHANCES TO WIN….
BLOG HOP
See several variations of Block 3 and Enter to Win from these fabulous quilters:
- The Quilting Nook
- The Sewing Loft
- The Crafty Quilter
- The Inbox Jaunt
- Designs by Sarah J
- Farmhouse Quilts
- Penguin and Fish
- Podunk Pretties
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May you enjoy exciting quilting adventures, but always be glad to be HOME!
Lori
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