JEAN'S BLOCK PARTY 2018 ~ Block Number TEN

[@eveward3463]

I just saw t he part of about your 18 year old son. I have an autistic child but I never allowed her to be tested. She is 27 now, can do anything (and I mean anything), still doesn't like being touched, I have to asked permission for a hug. When she allows a hug, I often cry - it is that touching to me. Keep your obvious love and guidance to him, with love kids can and do succeed. Great Job!

[@shellcshells2902]

The fussy cutting of your fabric turned out PERFECTLY 🥰 💞 👌

[@shellcshells2902]

I'm going back to this quilt block party you and Jen did back in 2018... this block really intrigues me!! I'm intimated by the 7/8th measurement but I'll have my husband mark it with painters tape on my ruler.. 😆 🤣 😂 Jean, thank you for the blessing that is you. Your personality and teaching is so superb. I feel so loved and cared for as a quilter from your teaching. I really appreciate you. ❤

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw thanks so much:) You got this Shell:)

[@melaniewolfgang604]

Hi Lady!! You are definitely fun to watch and I get many giggles! I am enjoying your "Block Party 2018!" I appreciate the challenges you suggest by fussy cutting our fabric. Thank you for joining my day!!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You certainly don't have to fussy cut...I just did it to see if it would turn out! :) Thanks for following along! ;)

[@kathyskwiltzkrafts276]

Hi Jean. This is a beautiful block. I just absolutely love thev way you teach these tutorials. I have so much fun watching and listening to you.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you!

[@startbline]

I just love your videos....been following along forever!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw thank you Sara:)

[@JOHANNA-qd6iz]

Your real Jean that is why I love watching you mistakes as well, you make me laugh when you surprise yourself. Love seeing the blocks come together this quilt is going to be fantastic. Maxwell is a lucky young man to be born into such a supportive family I wish him well x

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw thank you! We are blessed to have him. Our quilts are going to be super! I just love these blocks too! (If I must say so myself!) :)

[@lindaatoler1541]

Block Number Ten , here I come ….LOLI'm finally on BLOCK 10.....woo hooThanks Jean, for teaching me with each and every Block videoLinda A ,WV

[@ashreenverma4352]

I just love you and your way of teaching us love you god bless you always

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I appreciate that ~ thank you very much. I am loving sharing what little I know! :)

[@margaret-mary499]

Oh boy I love this block. Challenging. Do love that. I like your fuzzy cut blocks those are so cute. I love how you laid the blocks out with sizes on them I snapped photo right on my mini iPad and now I can take to my cutting table and get started. I asked my husband if he liked the snowball on the corners of my heart and he liked without. You notice I have black background he picked it out also. All his hot rods are black so he wants the quilt for his cars. Great video Jean🌷

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I LOVE the drama of your blocks! All the bright tones with the black background...it's gonna be a dramatic quilt ~ make sure hubby appreciates it!! :) How wonderful! :) I will continue to 'label' all my bits, I like that method also!

[@sharonschilling3750]

Love this block. You could melt the heart of anyone. Such a sweety. You make me smile so much when you get so exited about the way your blocks turn out. Made the block with stripes and do like it but will do it over to do it better. Thanks

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw, thank you! I do get silly over these blocks! :)

[@momkr1]

Your sense of humor makes my day. Those lobster claw sections turned on the diagonal make perfect cat heads. Would love if you could fiddle around w that medallion fabric to create a kitty block.

[@lsalmon907]

I truly loved blocked number 9 and would like to see it again. Trying to make it and have a little problem how to stich the third seam. Thank you!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Maybe I will go back and show it again!! Thanks so much:)

[@sarahcontento9516]

That's a good idea for the waste that gets cut off. I usually just use my waste for beginners and enders so my machine doesn't swallow my fabric. By the way, you are amazing. I love watching your videos. Love you :)

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you Sarah! I aim to please! :)

[@catherinehead3697]

Jenny you have inspired me so much to are a wonderful inspiration to me , and my friends like my quilts thanks so much to your help again thank you Catherine (England )xx

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you so much for those kind words! An 'inspiration'? Me" Wow!! :)

[@laurieculp5793]

I know this is 2 years old but at 22:48 what i do with these little blocks is connect them to scraps and make a "mini quilt sandwich", I then practice my free motion quilting on them.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Super idea:)

[@krismorris1810]

I have seen the baby triangles you can make with the scraps made into a postage stamp quilt! Some clever person laid them all out on a glue side web, stuck them down by pressing, then sewed and made a cushion cover! Lovely block Jean, Kris, Lymington, England

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Now THAT is a good idea! But something tells me....ain't nobody got time for that! LOL!! ONLY KIDDING!!! :)

[@carolmadden5582]

Love block your block #10, Jean! Definitely would love to give this a try when I get back to my sewing machine! Thanks Jean! I love all you do...thank you!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you very much! Appreciate that!

[@joburkham8890]

Jean. Wow you get more beautiful every time I tune you in. !!! Sorry . I just had to tell you what I think. I recently lost my best friend of 16 years. I didn't get to tell her in the last week how much she meant to me due to my health problems. Now I can' t tell her anymore . So I decided to say what is on my mind and never pass up an opportunity to tell someone how special they are. So there you go. Have a great day ! Thank you for being so sweet and sharing your talents with the world. Love from Texas !

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

How utterly sad you must feel. Death is surely the ultimate enemy. Thank you for your beautiful kind words...they mean so much. Again, so sorry for your loss.

[@mkfurr60]

Another fabulous block!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you!

[@robinnickerson3319]

Love this block design (and your color choices)! and, "By a fluke, it all worked out"! heh, heh. My mom taught my sister and I how to sew our own clothes quite early on (I think she was tired of doing it!), so I'm also a sew and quilt 'by the seat of my pants' type gal - fortunately there are a lot of "flukes" that work out (or they just get left in as "design elements"...). Love your light-hearted approach to quilting!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Life is hard enough without having to stress over a hobby that is supposed to be fun! :) Flukes, mistakes, designs, interesting shapes...its' all good! :)

[@merrilynblackmore6962]

I'm at work on my IPad checking out the next block? Love it! Have learned so much from you. Just want to reach through the screen and give you a big hug for all I've learned. You have made this so fun. Want to try your elephant quilt. Thanks for all you directions.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw, hugs back! You are most welcome and I, too, am enjoying this! :)

[@donnamariestanley8812]

I love this block my fav I think now

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Well now, there you go! :)

[@donnamariestanley8812]

I love them all, block1 as well

[@judypatterson994]

Hi Jean, You are soo very awesome. Love your blocks and videos. Your a Fantastic teacher and I could watch your videos all day. Thank you so much as I have learned a lot from you. God Bless.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

So kind of you to say such sweet things! Here I am in my little sewing room, just doing my thing, and such nice folks saying lovely things! :) Thank you!

[@eleanorbrown1671]

Can't wait to do this one Jean, although working for the rest of the week, so Friday will be my day. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Roll on Friday! :) You are most welcome!

[@leslieschmidt9765]

You are a hoot, Jean! And I love this block. It's a stunner.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you very much! :)

[@daylily1]

Very pretty block for r #10. Like your fabrics. Re: block #8, the heart. I didn’t put the snowballs on my block #8 as I didn’t like the look with the fabrics I used. Maybe I will use snowballs next time. Love your videos and I enjoy following along. 😊

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you for following along! I am enjoying this also! So rewarding seeing others' blocks!

[@rowenagoad3425]

I love this block. I’m going to make a whole quilt with this block. I love the fabric you chose. Thank you!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you! It would make up beautifully with super secondary patterns emerging! :)

[@tigbit]

Thank you again for another block! It's so gorgeous. As for why I didn't originally put the cornerstones on the heart block (I've since gone back and added in small ones), it's because I couldn't afford a fat quarter collection that had as many fat quarters as yours. It looks like you have 20 or so different fabrics and I only have 10. I have to be really conservative with how much pretty fabric I use. Whoops! I do have plenty of white background fabric, though, so I've been substituting that in for anything I can. Like with your three seam block--instead of five different 7 inch squares from fat quarters, I only used three and made two of the corners plus the folded bit white. :)

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Ah, that makes sense! You are being quite smart and conserving your fabrics! Good on you! I do have quite a lot of fabric to pull from, but you should be proud to be thinking outside the box in your block making! That's what it's all about! :)

[@faithjohnson]

Hi jean , love this block and I’m ready to make it. I didn’t want to put snow ball blocks on my heart block #8, I liked it just with my heart ❤️. I did like your block. Have a wonderful day.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I liked mine also...made it stand out! :) And you too, enjoy what little sunshine is out there! :)

[@denisemcintosh7568]

I absolutely love this block. I have been looking and trying to come up with a block to fussy cut the character Harley Quinn for my daughter. She is a comic book jeek lol! When i get the batiks i now want for this I'll make a block and send you a pic. This is so awsome! Thank you so much!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Oh please email me so I can post them onto the webpage ~ [e-mail]

[@mariavicente6787]

Olá de Portugal, adoro os seus trabalhos são perfeitos e muito limpos quero dizer que é muito exigente quer tudo que bata certo, adoro!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you for watching me! :)

[@ruthanngreenway4243]

I really like this block! I could do a whole quilt if this one!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

It would take on beautiful secondary patterns! :)

[@Vintagekindagirl3]

I love this block!!!! and it's perfect for a three fabric quilt. I have three fabrics that I have wanted to make into a quilt for a while and this might be perfect. Do you think it would be boring to make it with only three fabrics? I could add sashing and cornerstones in a bold black. What are your thoughts?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I think three fabrics would look super! You just need to be sure there is enough contrast (value) and color definition (not such busy patterns to muddle things up and confuse the eye) and that they harmonize (perhaps look at the color wheel). If you keep those things in mind the three colors would be great:) All the best:)

[@momgrandma5496]

Mini-skirt for your Barbie. lol Throw them in a basket and, as you said, they would make an adorable border. It would be fun to collect them and see what everyone does with them.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

YOU can make a border...too tedious for me, methinks! :)

[@mgs783]

I absolutely love this block design! Beautiful fussy cutting & fabric color/patterns!! So a scant 1/4 inch seam allowance would be ideal for the entire block? That is something new for me, I really like how a 1/4 marking & foot feels...it’s a visually easier to gauge. Your block looks great .

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

YES! With so many seams, just a thread off, can throw the block off quite a lot and you can lose points! (Like I did!! ) YIKES! So be careful and DO as I say.....NOT as I DID !! LOL!

[@Vintagekindagirl3]

I actually did that once with the tiny half square triangles and made a cute little table topper!

[@Clearymartin]

Hi Jean! Just answering your first question before I finish watching! I found my heart was a bit big to then add snowballs :D But, I like that block better with snowballs. I may remake mine! Ok, back to watching.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Ah, I was wondering! But your 'heart' can NEVER be too big!!! Always more room for love! :)

[@Clearymartin]

For sure!!

[@serenefarr3666]

Is the quilt going to be set on point? If so wont the heart block be in the wrong orientation? If it will i will make another and use the one i have made already, for a label on the backing, or as part of a pieced backing. Still loving the blocks you are comming up with and enjoying the process of making this quilt, thank you so much.😊

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks for following along, but no, the blocks will just be arranged in a straight set, not on point. That way the heart will be configured properly. I think I will be showing how to put it all together with sashing and cornerstones.

[@serenefarr3666]

Nice looking forward to the next block.

[@jenniferfarsh675]

This is a gorgeous block Jean! Yes, a mini skirt for Barbie 🤣

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Or something like that !! :LOL!

[@selmersweetie]

Good morning Miss Jean. I have just finished my block 10 this morning and I am wondering something. Some of my squares upto now have measured perfectly. or almost perfectly 12 1/2". Others.....well, not so much. I mean they arent inches off or anything but some are not so perfect. I am not cry babying but I dont have a bank roll to keep buying more fabric to remake some of these. Will there be a way at the end of all this to make the not so perfect squares work? Again, I thank you so much for your time your taking to teach us to quilt. Much Love, Eleanor

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Hmmm....if they are not too bad perhaps you could add just a sliver of say, background fabric, all the way around the smaller blocks?!?! No need to make any bigger - would take too much fabric, but if you have a bit of fabric you can be careful to just add tiny 'borders' to all the sides, that way you don't have to cut down your larger ones to match your smaller ones. If this makes sense. You COULD always cut down the larger 12 1/2" ones, but then you would be cutting off their points....I think adding just a smidge of fabric to make the others bigger would be the ticket. And no one would notice once it is all put together and if they do....whatever!!! :)

[@selmersweetie]

Great Idea! Thats all a few of mine are off anyway...just a sliver here and there. So I might be able to maybe add 1/4 to 1/2 " on all sides then use my 12 1/2 ruler and make sure its perfect? Thank ya ma'am. :)

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

That's it!! No one will be the wiser and all is good!! :)

[@hildavalbuena9597]

Exelente, gracias por las medidas en el video. Felicitaciones

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you!! glad the measurements help!! :)

[@lafleurkim]

Jean, this block is giving me fits 🤪 The half square triangles are killing me.. could you tell me what size the half sq triangles should be finished?? Help!! Lol

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

They should be 2 1/2" squares. That is the raw edge size of the HST

[@lafleurkim]

Jean Truelove thank you!! It was my error .. all fixed and it’s beautiful

[@booomanchu]

I know in the preview of the block, you mentioned you lost on of your points. Can you address how that even happens and what we can learn from it. I mean, the others don't lose a point so it just boggles my mind. I love this, especially the fussy cut. Keep up the goid work Jean!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Many of these multi-seamed blocks have to be sewn with a precise 'scant quarter of an inch' seam. Perhaps I was a bit lax in making this block ~ and many seams with just a thread off, can result in points being cut off or just to the edge. I have to learn to be more careful in the future. Do as I say....not as I did!! LOL!

[@eveward3463]

Hi - No - THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU ARE DOING for total strangers. You are giving us a home like atmosphere and care along with that. I have a question pls - what is your e-mail that I send the blocks to pls? I am not sure that I ever have done that. Yes Yes, giving you pictures is one of my behind list. Thanks again for all you do!! Eve

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw sweet...send your number pics please to ~ [e-mail]! :)

[@maryvanfossen4792]

Jean my only concern is about the block is when you put it together I'm afraid of cutting off the tips what do you think

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

If you are careful with your scant 1/4" and pin and stitch slowly, your tips will be fine! :)

[@angelesrabaneda6536]

Buenas tardes Jean felicidades por dar las instrucciones del BLOK en números para que las entendamos las q como yo no entendamos tu lengua , te doi las gracias por tu atención, saludo desde la costa del Sol España

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I'm so pleased that the numbered blocks are understandable! How wonderful to have a viewer on 'the Sunshine Coast' in Spain! :) Thank you very much! Gracias! :)

[@elsafischer3247]

I love block 8 thank you

[@lisalove8695]

just to confirm..when we sew the first 2 7/8 triangles down the sides of the fold. .should it be 1/4" on both sides?

[@kerranky]

Hi Jean, wondered where the tails are? haha, love the block, lan to do soon.x

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

But, don't they look like claws?!?! LOL!

[@maryschutte8368]

so, for the "flying geese" or snowballed sections, we actually need 8 rather than 4 2-1/2" squares of background fabric?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

For the unit in my block (which is the 'black flying geese) you will need 8 2 1/2" squares for the snowballed unit 'wings'. So a total of 12 2 1/2" squares to be cut for this one block

[@maryschutte8368]

Yeah, I've got it now. Your video only shows 4 total 2-1/2" squares in cutting instructions. I had changed to 8 for the "geese" and then still had to cut four more for corners. Thanks!

[@gammaem627]

what is the name for this block? Just wondering! Very lovely!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

uhhh........Block Ten?!?!?! LOL! Don't have a clue!

[@gammaem627]

Lol. You sound like me Jean. I know we would be amazing friends if PA and AR were closer!

[@gammaem627]

BTW, I started calling it my "Get to the Point" block.

[@TheStaffOfLife]

Cats playing cards, lol

[@leticiamachado1514]

Hilarious make a mini skirt just love it🤓🤣

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Seriously......:)

[@joyannpeterson1822]

Hi Jean. Could you politely tell me where i can shop uk made fabrics?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Oh dear...I don't have a clue!! I lived in the UK for almost 10 years, but I wasn't in my 'quilting' stage!! Sorry!

[@leticiamachado1514]

Hello there friend love number 10 block will love them all I just love your whatevers your I don't care I just love it you're awesome I wish we were Neighbors I promise you be besties have a wonderful day until next time happy sewing❤

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Just me in my sewing room doing my thing!! :)

[@momkr1]

I want to be your neighbor too. Wondering where you live (in general). Promise I won,t stalk you. Hear your English accent and wondered.

[@miriamshippmann7638]

Can you please give measurements for the triangles using a bloc lock? I have been doing quilts for 2 years and I cannot make the triangles without it. I am ripping out and wasting a lot of material by not using it. and getting very mad. Thanks

[@gammaem627]

I didn't put them on as I did a crazy quilted heart instead of yours, and appliqued it on.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Ah, okay, I get it! :) Just wonderin'!! :)

[@gammaem627]

+Jean Truelove (Truelove Quilts For You) I just didn't want it to be too busy.

[@elsafischer3247]

THANK YQOU💕💕💕👍👍

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You are most welcome! :)

[@karenwood2928]

You look especially beautiful today!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

OH! Ding Ding Ding!! We have a winner!! Best. Comment. Ever. ~!!! LOL!!!

[@gammaem627]

Anyone lse having problems with this one? I made it several times (ran out of my main star color of fabric) and my blocks are always a half inch shy. I triple checked my quarter inch, etc. Any hints as to what the problem. Is other than me being a dork? *I was a dork nine times and got the right size blocks then. Lol)

[@lafleurkim]

Emma Barton .. did you figure out what the problem was?

[@TheStaffOfLife]

Hahahaha you're not a dork! No more than the rest of us, HA! As you said, you did 9 good blocks before this one 💜

[@donnamariestanley8812]

The corners look like a cats head jean

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

They do, don't they!??!