JEAN'S BLOCK PARTY 2018 ~ Block Number One

[@kathyreed6550]

I DID IT!!!! I finished the first block! It took most of the day but I had my iPad right beside me so that "you could help me along the way"! Wonderful tutorial! Wonderful teacher! I truly appreciate all of the preparation you do for these tutorials. Excited for Block Two!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Awesome! If you want to share a photo you can email me at [e-mail] and I can post it on our Community Blocks page on my website ~ www.thewhateverquiltclub.com !!! How fun to see everybodies quilt blocks! :) Reply ·

[@madilynndegolier1098]

We "Don't need no stinkin written pattern" --We got you!!! Love your videos!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I pride myself in being so Professional..........NOT!!! LOL!! :) Thanks for watching!

[@terresagooch4036]

Thank you for all your explanations and tips. You do teach a lot for not being a teacher. Love what you do. Thank you.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

That makes me happy! I love to sew and show others and I know I drone on and on, but kind people, like yourselves, don't seem to mind!! :) Thank you!

[@lindagunter8339]

Love the black dress. I love your idea of using two rulers to cut fabric. I wanted to start with Block party 2018 than I will make Block party 2018. It is better to watch you do it than reading a pattern. Take care

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks Linda~! :) Gotta love my two rulers!: )

[@ladyduce00]

Jean, I keep telling you, YOU are a great teacher ;) I so look forward to this. Will start it tomorrow. Thank you and your instructions were spot on!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Well, then, if you keep telling me, I have to think it might be true!! :) Thanks so much!

[@jenniferyoung7565]

That is SO pretty!!! Honestly, when you first showed it I was like "WHAAAT! That looks so hard for my first block!" HA! But you explained it beautifully. Now I will watch it again one step at a time and see what happens.....stay tuned. Thanks for your help!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Not hard my Jen!! Actually quite easy!! Just lots of pieces to keep track of! You can do it! Remember your perfect quarter inch seam! :) Can't wait to see your block! :)

[@serenefarr3666]

Jennifer Young

[@daniellecanning7142]

HJennifer Young

[@pamnitanorwood5000]

@@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory l

[@rebeccaestrada744]

Hi Jean. Your a great teacher. Your fun. I think I'll get started tommorrow. thank-you for sharing your skills with us. I had fun watching quilt block 1and2. now I want to make them with you

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Yes, please! Thanks so much! :)

[@terrid5634]

I just made my first block. You are such a great teacher. I am a beginner and I am able to follow you. Now on to block 2.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

How wonderful to hear that~ Thank you so very much for telling me~ ;) This makes me happy~ :)

[@karencollier6409]

Well I’m hooked. I’ve never done a “Block party” or a quilt along, but Jean I’m hooked on your tutorial here. I Love the Tada at the end by the way. My commitment status is for the birds. But I do hope I keep up with this on. We shall see. Thank-you Jean, your explanation is on point.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

One block every week or so....easy peasy!!! You can do it!! :) Thanks so much for watching me!:)

[@krismorris1810]

Hooray Jean, lovely start for the block party, you are a super advocate for learning and instruction, isn’t that teaching? Just love learning or being reminded how to do stuff, thank you Kris in Lymington England

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I suppose so!! Well now, how about that!??!? I, too, love to learn from others and enjoy showing people the little I know! :) Thanks Kris!

[@charlesschleh3888]

Pretty block...doing mine tomorrow. You explained it well no need for a written pattern. Glad for a sampler quilt to get me through Winter cold spell,. Thanks again Jean.. Gloria Schleh from Missouri.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Winter cold ~ brrrr....temperatures going UP to 16 today!!! LOL!! Stay warm and sew! Thanks for watching!

[@debranelson2640]

Yeah! Thanks Jean!!! I’m all on board with this party! This will get me through winter cabin fever blues. So, Party On!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Super you joined! Thanks so much! :)

[@lindaatoler1541]

I am behind , I just found your videos this summer LOL. I love the JEAN"S BLOCK PARTY 2018 and today O am sewing my very FIRST BLOCK. I am going to try to get 4 or 5 Blocks done today. But if I don't I know your great videos are there for anytime to sew along and learn. Thank you Jean so much. Going be a great day to sew. It's like fall weather here in WV finally . I'm very slow when it comes to sewing a new project I try so hard to be so very careful when cutting I check double check and check again before I take my rotary cutter to my fabric because I have messed up cuts before for NOT checking more than once before cutting and thank you for distressing that so much , Jean you are so helpful to me and I am sure so many many more quilters. So here I go starting the Fist Block, oh and I have to say your up to date videos posted Sept.2018 with your friend visiting I just love her , beautiful lady , you are truly blessed , thank you for caring the videos with her .Well everyone have a great weekend.Linda A Toler, WV

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

This is so exciting! :) Thank you so much for letting me know! I will be sure to tell Jen she has a huge FAN!! :LOL! :) Cool and chilly day here in PA

[@daylily1]

I am so excited about starting this block. I have watched a lot of quilt videos and was happy to discover yours last fall. You have a wonderful, positive attitude and are so encouraging.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you so much! I really enjoy doing this and am pleased others enjoy it as well! :)

[@helensoares2549]

Jean I’m literally in tears. I that had sewed my per 1/4” seam in my hst and no. So I measured my hst and were 3 1/4 instead so now I have do them all over. So will be working on Block 2. I honestly feel like such a beginner and I’m not really. I’ve made a few quilts before and your instructions are great.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you for following along! Just keep at it but remember to go very slow and steady!! :) Don't cry though...step away and come back when you are rested and can enjoy the process!

[@margaret-mary499]

Wow I love the block. I'm going to do the series it's going to be fun. I been watching all your videos I'm enjoying them so much. I found you in December so I have lots to watch to get caught up. Your so sweet and explain things so much. Also I love your sewing room all the fabric what a dream that would be to have all that. Thanks for all you do🌷

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks so much for taking time to watch me! That's a lot!! :) I appreciate you joining! :)

[@bonnielee8935]

Yeay, I'm so excited to start! Jean, thank you so much for such a clear tutorial. Don't worry about having printed pattern instructions. I take notes with a real pen and paper and draw pictures where I need them to take down to my sewing room. I am sure others will do the same, or if their lucky, they can watch the video next to their machines.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks Bonnie! Yea...I don't 'do' patterns!! LOL! But you guys can figure it out!! :)

[@lesleymcneely9997]

Me Too!

[@debramccafferty2918]

I think by patterns they mean they would like the yardage’s of each fabric for each size quilt. I know even being experienced I have trouble guessing how much of the background fabric I need.

[@annieboulton5759]

Hi Jean. This is very pretty. I'm going to have a go at this in the morning. Thanks for the video. I have bits and bobs of scrap that I'm sure I can get a 3 and 7 8th square!! You're right, it'll be brill seeing everyone's blocks, quilts and colour combinations. I'll enjoy joining in with everyone xxx

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Have you made it yet!? I'm sure yours will be super ~ accomplished quilter that you are! :)

[@annieboulton5759]

Jean Truelove hi Jean. I've been scurrying around doing a little laundry and tidying! This gets in the way of what I really love to do:) I've just found a bag full of Kaffee Fassett scraps some I'll easily get a 4" piece so that's going to be plenty for this lovely block. I'm going to plug everything in and sew, sew, sew xxx

[@helensoares2549]

Thanks Jean for the encouragement.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You are most welcome! :)

[@sherryt9569]

Jean, I have discovered that when you press your half square triangles to one side, do half of EACH COLOR to the dark and the other half to the light and all of your seams will nest. Love this block and your color choice. You did a wonderful job explaining how to construct this block.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you for that!! :) I appreciate it! :)

[@judypatterson994]

Love this block. Your a Fantastic teacher. Easy step b step. Thank you

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw, how sweet! Thank you very much!

[@maryschutte8368]

Wow, that was a tough one. So many seams, so many points! Then keeping things oriented was tricky. Lots of ripping. I'm glad blocks two and three appear to be simpler. Trying to catch up!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Oh no! Sorry!! :) Yes, block 2 & 3 are easier...but stay tuned for block #4~~~ LOL!

[@nancyprovince1646]

Great video sweet lady. Very very professional and just loved it. Thank you thank you.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

ME?!?!? Professional!! YAY!!!! LOL! Thank you!

[@boziraymond9958]

Worked beautifully. Can't wait for next one. Have finally got the 1/4 inch seam. Thanks

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Send me a photo and I can put it on my webpage under Community BLocks! email me a pic at [e-mail] and I will use your first name only and the pic!

[@brendawallgren8354]

SUCH a cute block! I can't wait to make it! Thank you, Jean!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Such an easy one too Brenda!! :)

[@kathyskwiltzkrafts276]

I really love this block Jean. I can't wait to make it myself. I;m looking forward to your next video.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Great! You will enjoy making it! :) Thank you!

[@susancychowski582]

Oh my goodness when i first seen what we would be doing i throught oh i cant do that but you explain everything so well and yay i did it thank you Jean

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Great! Congratulations! You should be so proud! Take a pic and send an email to me at [e-mail] and I can post it on the 'Community Blocks' page on my website! Everyone can share in seeing what others have done! :) Just a pic and your first name will be posted

[@nadinecamara5123]

Here I go with block no 1 with grateful thanks for your patient teaching style.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Oh Nadine!! How exciting! I do hope you enjoy each step of my block party! The important thing is to enjoy the process! Slow and steady wins the race!! All the best and thanks for sharing!:)

[@lesleymcneely9997]

Great tutorial. Brilliant patient teacher xx

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Go figure...'patient teacher'....I absolutely, unequivocally loathed my 12 years of schooling and pretty much flunked out...and fast forward, here I am a 'teacher'~ LOL!! Thank you very much!

[@cjacob9875]

You do beautiful work!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you Very much:)

[@lindaatoler1541]

This is going to ne fun, so as of today I';m going do this going now to find my fabric I'm so excited to happen to run across this video Thanks Linda A Toler,WV

[@donnarichey144]

Jean, I am going to try and do this block. Pray for me. Beautiful

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Really? Must be more careful!!! Thanks! :)

[@lindat14feb08]

Yes count me in for the block party iv only been quilting for around 8 months just small things this will b my first larger more detailed project so elicited 😁

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I hope you enjoy this~ I've tried to explain it as clearly as possible!

[@susancarmean1491]

I am not a beginner..but enjoy following and will be making the blocks ...Thanks Jean

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank YOU! :)

[@joannepage6286]

going to so have a go at this . i am a beginner but you explain it all so well, and I love your accent, thank you so much for sharing your talent off to find me some fabric just wish England had a Joannes, or walmart lol

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I'm SO pleased you get it! :) It is such a shame that fabric (or less expensive and better selection) of fabrics, aren't really available to you in the UK....:(

[@2franjohn]

Jean great video ,great for beginners very helpful and I can understand it.that's important for beginners

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

That's nice to hear ~ thank you~ Hopefully that was the goal~!

[@lisalove8695]

getting ready to start my first block ...I'm so excited!!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

YAY!! Super!

[@olgamargarethramos8032]

Hi Jean. Good morning (12:28 here in Lisbon): First of all, you look stunning today. I can't imagine if you were actually a teactcher.... I can't go to party every week. It's too much for me but i will do this sampler quilt, ohhh I WILL!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Lisbon! Oh thank you! I do clean up quite nicely now and again ~ LOL!! This should be fun!

[@gen2917]

Yea❤️so excited to start!!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Excited for you! Thanks so much!

[@helenfrontino8822]

Thank you Jean, not a newbie but plan on making this along with you.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Then it should be easy for you! But nice to know others are doing it and trying their best also!! :) Thank you!

[@Clearymartin]

Hi Jean! Mine came out exactly 12". Great instructions :) NOW I do not like my colors, so I am re-making our first block. Might make it a few times before I am happy. BUT will keep the blocks in case I find a use for them someday! Carol

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Super duper! Fabric choice is always a bit of a shot in the dark!! LOL! Make some more and really perfect it but, yes, keep those blocks!! :) Remember to send a pic (via email) to my email at [e-mail] and I will, along with your first name only, post it on my webpages Community Blocks page! :)

[@Clearymartin]

I sent the email and included the one I am not using in our block party and the one I will use :) will show up as an email from learywilliam (husband's first name) Carol

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Just included the purple one on the Community Blocks page!! So very pretty! I like you chose a bold background color!

[@Clearymartin]

:) Taking after someone ....let me think ...lol

[@Clearymartin]

OH so many nice blocks pictured! What a fun block party this will be!

[@mamawb2013]

I loved it!! I recently found you on you tube and have been binge watching your videos. I'm on #34 I believe. Seems I learn something new on every video. You know there are more than one way to do things. You make it so interesting. I had to jump ahead to this video today and am so glad I did. Going to get my scraps out and try this. Thanks and hope you are warm and cozy there. I'm from Arkansas.

[@patriciadolinsek6112]

I did too Oleta. I'm on video 43. Such a joy to watch, isn't she?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw thanks so much! There are literally, dozens of ways to quilt, construct, teach, ~ I do what I do and my stuff turns out okay! :) 0 degrees here in PA ~ but yes, keeping warm and cozy thanks to our trusty wood stove cranking out the heat! :)

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

How kind of you! Imagine ~ me ~ a Joy!! :) Gotta tell my kids that!! LOL!

[@eugeniagallardo7098]

Thanks! Great teacher

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you! :)

[@SamuelMartinez-xr3ee]

I did it, i did it but a little wonky. Your not kidding about the 1/4 inch seam. My first block done! I'm Gloria M.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Clever Girl! Send me a pic to email at [e-mail] and I will post it (and just your first name) on my webpage: www.thewhateverquiltclub.com ! Share the block with others!! :) yea....that 1/4" seam ~ aarrgghhhhh!!! :)

[@arachne1969]

Jean please post your web page for this series in the notes. I love the way that you teach!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Done! Thanks so much! :)

[@theresagray373]

Very pretty block! Can't wait to get on it!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Super!! :)

[@idabourne1776]

I just recently found you and am truly enjoying your videos. You are a hoot!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

So glad you found me! I don't mean to be funny but sometimes I guess I am!! :) LOL!

[@idabourne1776]

Oh no. You are adorable and make learning so much fun! I hate the stuffy videos. I began quilting a year ago and having so much fun. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent to us newbies!

[@patriciadolinsek6112]

I agree with Madilynn. Cut squares with your ruler and you should be ready to go. Can't wait to get started (I like to watch video through then do my project along with the video).

[@stephm281]

No need for a pattern. You explain this block well.😊

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks Steph!

[@sassieanne]

I like the first block. It's almost done. Thanks Jean

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Super! Are you pleased with it?

[@sassieanne]

Yes, I really like it I don't have office so I can't open the web page information. Oh well, the tutorials are great!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

When you are done, you can email me at truelovequiltsforyou@gmail and I can post your block on my 'Community Blocks' Page on my website, so everybody can share seeing other's blocks! :) Just a picture of the block and your first name will be posted, if you'd like.

[@patriciachevalier7526]

Thank you Jean, I did it! I’m at 12”” square

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Awesome! If you want to share a photo you can email me at [e-mail] and I can post it on our Community Blocks page on my website ~ www.thewhateverquiltclub.com !!! How fun to see everybodies quilt blocks! :)

[@vickielane7387]

I stumbled on to your channel and you had me laughing 60 seconds in, so now I have subscribed !

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you! I am here to provide your Comic Relief!! LOL!

[@keepthefaith1912]

1- you are a genius!!! 2- I wish we live closer together..

[@keepthefaith1912]

The reddish color looks kinda like a pinwheel....pinwheels and flying geese

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I'm not really a genius...but thank you! But if we lived closer, you would be allowed to tell me that Every Day!! LOL! :)

[@scousey2736]

there is certainly no need for a pattern well its so well explained what a great tutorial that is thank you so much off to do my block now

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Great to hear ~ let me know how it turned out! :)

[@donnarichey144]

I found your web page, I tried several times. This block can this be quilt as you go ? Thank you so much for being a teacher and helping ones like me.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You are welcome ~ however I'm not showing folks a 'quilt as you go' method. We are going to be piecing all the blocks and then adding sashing and (if desired) a border. I will then show how I, sandwich, baste and quilt the entire quilt as one at the end.

[@donnarichey144]

Jean I was looking on connecting threads for thread. They have long staple cotton for like $1.95. I am totally confused. It seems to cheap, what is a decent quality to get on there. Maybe I should just get a Joanne's. Help Thank you so much, you know so much and know how to watch your pennies.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Oh My Word!! Snap it up! As many as you can! I know I will! This thread is just wonderful ~ I use it all the time and my new machine loves it (and my others). It is awesome and that is an awesome price! Seriously...I'm ordering.....LOL!!!

[@jenniferyoung7565]

I vote one block a week or a little less, not 10 days I am dying to see the next block and get started! :)

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

LOL! Jen!! Patience Girlfriend!! :)

[@yvonnepierce2913]

Jean have you ever tried the technique of cutting two fabrics at once and getting eight half square triangles at once. It cuts down on time quite a bit. Love your videos!

[@yvonnepierce2913]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJOZp6uhoLx2Y8U

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you! I have done this method - and sort of completely forgot about it! Some of my blocks could have used it!! Thanks for the reminder! :)

[@marisolponte5319]

Muchas gracias 😘

[@eirlyshuws3265]

Hi there. I will be sewing along with you, I will make the block and let you know how it turns out !!!!!!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Yes please and then send a pic (if you want to) to my email at [e-mail] and I can post it on our Community Blocks page on my website. ~ www.thewhateverquiltclub.com Just your first name and a pic will be posted!

[@joyrampant2845]

Thanks Jean love this block 😊 tell us how jens blocks go too x

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks and yes, I'll be sure to let you know!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I just posted Jen's Block on my webpage under 'Community Blocks' !

[@cindydeford2694]

Thanks Jean,This is going to be a lot of fun.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Glad you are doing it! :)

[@melindafogle3636]

I have never had to sew something sooooo many times. I still have not got this block right. But I will not quit I will get it right.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Oh no! Keep on, but don't stress about it! Put it away and come back with fresh eyes! :) Thanks for struggling along ~ you will get it in the end! :)

[@melindafogle3636]

Mrs.Jean will you be leaving the Block of the week up? I am going to do them I don't know if I will catch up I have 4 blocks, But My Mother has had a shoulder surgery and I am the only Child of hers that don't work. I really want to finish the Quilt.Most have come 12 in blocks but I will Not Quit until I come up 12 1/2 by 12 1/2.

[@angelesrabaneda6536]

Hola me gustas mucho tu forma de explicar el trabajo de tus blck , un saludo desde Málaga ,España

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

So pleased you can follow along with the instructions of this block! All the way from Spain! YAY!! :)

[@catherinegoaack1629]

Jean, in one of your videos you mentioned what type of cutting mat you had and that you love it I was wondering what kind it was I couldn’t remember and I couldn’t remember what video I saw in thank you

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

My mat is from Martelli.com Oh my word. It is the absolute BEST! I highly recommend it!

[@catherinegoaack1629]

Jean Truelove thanks so much! Love your videos!!

[@kellyshea4305]

Just love you Jean!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw so sweet ~ thank you!

[@Rebecca-pk2vg]

Block finished. Aurifil thread worked well.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Gotta love that thread ~ but NOT the price!!! :LOL!! :) Send a pic to my email ~ [e-mail] and I will post it (and your first name only) on my webpages' Community Blocks page! :) www.thewhateverquiltclub.com

[@Rebecca-pk2vg]

When my son comes home. My computer skills are about as good as my math.lol

[@shawnalbight6730]

I am new at sewing. Can I make what you are teaching with a simple basic sewing machine? I don't have a walking foot. Thank you

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Absolutely!!! A simple machine with a basic straight stitch is all you need for this! I have never used a walking foot, although MANY quilters swear by it. You can do it! :)

[@shawnalbight6730]

Jean Truelove thank you! Will do it!

[@rowenagoad3425]

Have you ever thought about doing a sisters choice quilt. I love the old fashion quilts, or as most people say vintage quilts.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I love old fashioned quilts also, but, no, have not considered that quilt. I am just doing what I am doing ~ pulling stuff out of my own brain! :)

[@patriciagrams7407]

It's great!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks Patricia!

[@alisonlee4723]

I have made the first block, my legs were like jelly the whole time but it actually looks quite good to me , wow, thank you Jean, perhaps the legs will be better in Block 2 LOL !! :0)

[@olgamargarethramos8032]

Make another one and you'll be fine! Have fun with it.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Super! You should be so proud of yourself! :)

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Once she starts making them, there will be no stopping!! :)

[@eveward3463]

OK - you say to pin - thats easy I do but sometimes it is still off. I have heard that there are pins that are very skinny - should I try to find those??? I pray you don't mind me asking you questions. Many Blessings & Thanks for doing the Blocks. Eve

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You can ask as many questions as need be!! :) I suppose a thinner pin would work better, but I find the Dritz yellow ball/head pins work fine for me. Just be careful and pin precisely and sew slowly and you should be good! :)

[@rosettagadson1762]

For not being a teacher I think you did a great job...

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Very kind of you ~ yea, I'm SO not a teacher!!! :)

[@jaynegossett6638]

What is the name of that fabric line...it is so pretty!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you! It is called 'Handmade' by Moda Fabrics

[@eveward3463]

Question pls Jean: Can you fold ALL or 2 of the Fat Quarters and cut it at the same time??? Will is make a differece because of the thickness? I will be honest about your video...... I have been doing this one year and I have learned via KZbin! My comment about your tutorial.....Where were you one year ago?? I needed this - Believe me I just say that to mean - WOW - GREAT JOB!!! Keep like this - in one year beginners will be way better than I am right now. THANK YOU!!!!!! Thanks for your time - I know it is precious Eve A Ward

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

So pleased you found me! I just do what I do and how I do it.....Even though most cutters will slice through 4 (or more) fat quarters, I would still only do two at a time at most, because the fabrics could shift and even that little shift could mean a slight difference in your block turning out. Thanks again!

[@greylady2690]

Funny. That's how I fold my fabric. I was showing someone else how to make a particular block and she couldn't figure out why I did that. Just makes sense to me

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Every quilter or learner must be comfortable in the cutting or measuring, or stitching or ironing or folding, or washing, or not washing, or pressing in their OWN way. There are so so many ways to do any of the above...one is not better than the other, just different. Every quilter must accord another quilter the dignity to quilt the way they choose to quilt.

[@bopgirl8]

If you had to do written instructions it would take all the fun out of it for you. If people want patterns they can pay for tutorials. Keep up the great work lovely lady ... Jacqui

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Yea, heck...that's what I say!!! LOL! I couldn't write down my thoughts for a second!! :) Thanks so much for watching! :)

[@donnarichey144]

Jean, I tried to find your web page, I can't find it. Is it TheWhateverQuiltingClub.com. It would not come up.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

It is www.thewhateverquiltclub.com

[@rebeccapandice4445]

Jean, I ended up with 11.5 inch block. Did anyone else get this. My block# 2 came up 12.5 inches. I don't want to trim this because the snowball won't look right.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Oh dear....ummmmmmm.....don't know what to say....your 1/4" seam is too big probably....really makes a difference in exact sewing and cutting. #1 block WAS more precise than #2. Perhaps try another one? All your blocks pretty much have to be the same size for the sashings to be constructed correctly. Wish I was there as a fly on the wall!! :)

[@rebeccapandice4445]

Jean Truelove I did buy a 1/4 inch pressure foot and made another block. It came out perfect 12.5” I did buy a 1/4 pressure foot a few months ago and had been using it all this time. I didn’t realize it is actually a 5/16 inch pressure foot. I checked my new foot before I got started this time. What an idiot I am. Thank you for the great advice.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

No idiots ~ just learning curves here! So pleased you realized the error! :) Back on track is a good place to be! :)

[@maryvanfossen4792]

Jean what fabrics are you using Are they all going to be out of the same fabric?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I am using fat quarters from Moda called 'Handmade'. Each block will have different bits of many fat quarters in them along with the white background fabric.

[@bonnielee8935]

Done! Not too bad of matching points along the way. Then I got distracted and then played the old rippty-de-doo-dah, rippity-yey game. I got a brand new super sharp seam ripper for just this block party and put it to good use already! *le sigh*

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Well done!! My seam ripper and me have had MANY a cozy date also!! :) Send me a nice closeup pic and I will put it on the website, along with others. email me at [e-mail] and it will go, along with just your first name, up on the 'Community Blocks' page!! Fun!

[@annielaurie5162]

I'm getting into this late so if you've already answered my question I apologize! What is the name of the fabric that you use Jean? Thanks!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

No problem! Handmade by Moda Fabrics is the fabric line

[@annielaurie5162]

Jean Truelove thank you so much Jean!

[@Weatheread1]

How is Jan doing with her new machine?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Wonderful! :) Cranking out quilts left right and center! :) I shall film her soon! :)

[@amalalsultan458]

Very nice

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you very much! :)

[@beckyruprich7903]

Nice block

[@beverleysimmons3778]

Haven’t tried triangles lol

[@miloandotisnz]

how much fabric would need for the whole 20 blocks please

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You can find the list (download) of supplies on the webpage www.thewhateverquiltclub.com Under Jean's Block Party 2018

[@marisolponte5319]

Cuál es el pie de tu maquina.?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

The foot on my machine is the 1/4" foot which comes with it.

[@eveward3463]

One more question pls - Is it important to pin the way you are doing? I see most of the tutorials I follow do it the same way. Why pls? How does it assist in me getting an excellent block?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I pin every which way it seems!!! Often vertically and then horizontally and then points out and the points in .....perhaps you want to really PERFECT how YOU want to pin....its just important to PIN!!! :) However you are comfortable is the way it should be done! Because stitching in quilting is pretty precise with smaller seams and many intersections or fabrics meeting, the pinning can be a crucial part of the process :)

[@beverleysimmons3778]

Jean can you do an earlier blocks lol

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Do you mean an 'easier' block?!?! LOL! Have a go ~ you will find it not that hard, really!! :)

[@beverleysimmons3778]

Now that is new one with the pencil lol

[@beverleysimmons3778]

That new measurement would confuse me

[@reneshay]

you lost me at 3-7/8" ...

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Really?!?! Think One line short of 4 inches on a ruler...that is the 3 7/8" line

[@reneshay]

yes..really?!?!

[@mgs783]

Rene another way to see 7/8 is when you look at your ruler for just one inch you can count how many segments/lines there are that make up one inch. There will be 8 segments in one inch so if you count 7 of those eight segments you get 7/8ths of an inch. If you want one half (1/2) inch mark that would be 4 segment/lines of the eight or 4/8ths which can be reduced as a fraction to 1/2. Hope this helps as another way to visually see those fractions on your ruler.

[@carolynnscoffield440]

Jean, you are in need of better lighting for the instructional portion of your video. You and what your are doing is very much in the shadows on the left hand side of the screen. It’s a bit difficult to see what you are doing. The upper right is bright, perhaps from your sewing machine light being on?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks for letting me know it bother you! I'll work on that and be on the lookout!! I think it IS the sewing machine light...!

[@brendabiffibaldovino8306]

It bothers me too when I hear that about different 1/4" 😊 1/4" is always a 1/4". They should say the seam allowance is different.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I thought the same thing!! But there is the 'scant' 1/4" too. Stitched one or two THREADS smaller than the true 1/4". I suppose it could make a difference in Many seams....

[@brendabiffibaldovino8306]

Jean Truelove yes Jean, so when I'm in doubt I cut a tiny bit larger, maybe two or three threads and then I can adjust, mostly because I can't sew a straight line because my right eye sees like through a drop of water, wobbly wobbly... For this I cut right past outside the line in the ruler. Thank you for your response, Jean, makes me feel I have a quilting friend ♥️

[@patriciachevalier7526]

Brenda Bif

[@dburgd99]

Cant seem to reply to a comment someone wrote. But here goes. There are many ways to make flying geese. Lots of quilters iron the blocks in half for a straight sewing line. You hate to be negative but wrote 8 lines of it... Opinions are like quilters... all just a little bit different

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw, I have a real fan! Thank you! When I receive (the very very few and far between) comments such as that one...I am SO happy to push the little 'remove comment/mute' button!! LOL!! I actually laughed when I was told (shock horror) that one should NEVER iron the fold.....only mark.....well, Someone better quick tell Jenny Doans she is doing it ALL WRONG, along with me!!!!!! LOL!!! I make stuff the way I make stuff ~ never professed to be a professional, but funny how my quilts always turn out okay!! :) And I am SO NOT BOTHERED if a seam or point don't quite match ~ I actually have a Life and don't sweat that small stuff! Thanks again for sticking up for me :)

[@dburgd99]

...LOL.. I am a real fan and watch your videos a lot. I was thinking the exact same thing about the ironing in half thing. I am not a beginner per say but not anywhere near as good as you are ! I never leave nasty comments on anyone's videos even if its not up my alley. Most of us can tell you put your heart and soul into the things you make! I take my hat off to anyone who takes the time to make videos for us to learn from .Thank you !

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks again ~ as you say there are DOZENS and DOZENS of ways to quilt, construct, design, make, adjust ~ and I offer one measly way of doing it, the Jean way! :) I enjoy sharing what little I know (and how I know it) with folks like you who appreciate me! :)

[@annieboulton5759]

I thought the fold and pressing of the little square was a good idea. Saves a lot of fiddling about drawing a line. I never even thought about doing it that way. Jean has some great tricks. I've only been quilting for 2 years so I've learned something from every tutorial Jean has done for us xx

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks Ann! I can't be bothered about the drawing a line...on every square!?!? Be here a month of Sundays! So press and be done with it!! :) But I was just told off by a lady who says I shouldn't be teaching because I don't even know how to make a 1/4" seam and that's why my points don't match....well, She told me now, didn't she?!?! LOL!!