JEAN'S BLOCK PARTY ~ 2018 ~ Preparing our backing

[@susinaht9038]

Eure Quilts sind so wunderschön. Jan ihr Quilt , ihre Farben, fantastisch, ich liebe diese Farben.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you! I will tell Jen that you love her colors! :)

[@karencarswell5724]

Jen you should be so proud of yourself. Your quilt is stunning. If I didn't know you were a beginner, I would never have believed it. I love Jean's too. Both very different, but equally gorgeous.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Jen did an awesome job and was a super student! Yes, her first 'proper' quilt ~ unreal! :)

[@Rose39M]

Jean and Jen, absolutely beautiful quilts! You must be so proud of yourself Jen! Way to go!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I am SO proud of our Jen! Thanks so much!

[@kathyreed4488]

I'm so happy and excited for Jen...so lovely...how fun...

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

We DO have fun together! :) Easy happy fun! :)

[@booomanchu]

OMG JENN!!!! Your quilt is so beautiful. I'm so proud of you!!

[@booomanchu]

JEAN! I love your quilt too!!!!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Jen did an awesome job! Thank you so much!

[@jodihensley6299]

Jen, I love the colors of your quilt!!!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aren't they the best?!?!

[@mariawasinski9140]

Oh ja gut geworden.remembering my First Sampler quilt or better.. my First quilt.learning by doing.i Love this Hobby so so mutch.hello from germany

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

All the way from Germany!! WOW! Thank you so much! Sampler quilts are so much fun!

[@sylvieallard58]

The quilts are so beautiful. Good work Jen

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I'm so proud of Jen! :) Thank you!

[@margaret-mary499]

Wow those quilts are so pretty. Jean I love your different colors of cornerstones. Love your quilt. Can't wait to put mine together. Waiting for fabric from e quilter. Backing and sashing. You two sure are cute together you have so much fun🌷

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks so much! I love the colors of both our quilts - very light and airy! We ALL have fun together! :)

[@merrilynblackmore6962]

Jen... your quilt is beautiful!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Isn't it? I'll be sure to tell her! :)

[@carmenbailey1560]

I love both of your sampler quilts, colours and block designs are beautiful. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you so much!

[@patgiacaman3474]

Quilts are fabulous. Well done.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you! I'm so proud of Jen!

[@rosettagadson1762]

Jan did a great job Both quilts are beautiful Can't wait to see the quilts quilted

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

She sure did! Thanks so much Rosetta! :)

[@gen2917]

The quilt tops look amazing!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you! I will tell Jen!

[@judypatterson994]

Your quilt are really awesome. Jen did a super job. You two are fantastic

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw thank you! We do have fun when we are together ~ friends for over 20 years and always have things to talk about still! :)

[@melaniewolfgang604]

Oh Jen! Your quilt is so beautiful!!! Great job!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I will be sure to tell her! :)

[@melaniewolfgang604]

thank you!

[@terresagooch4036]

I love both. Jen did a beautiful job. Thanks for showing them.😊

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you! I'm so very proud of My Jen! :)

[@rowenagoad3425]

Thank you so much for telling us about the quilters calculator. I downloaded it on my iPad and I love it, especially for binding. You are the best. Thanks again!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

It's wonderful, isn't it?! I am thrilled that it was suggested!

[@amalalsultan458]

both are beautiful tops, well done 👍

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you! :)

[@danettecollins7305]

Beautiful quilts! Great job!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you! :) We had fun making these;)

[@annieboulton5759]

Hi Jean and Jen. Your quilts are lovely. I'm just quilting on mine now. Xxx

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks Annie! Your's is just beautiful! :)

[@Clearymartin]

I would never have guessed that was Jen's first quilt! If you saw my first quilt - you would have thought a 3 year old went to town with scissors and glue and stuck fabric in random places lol - Amazingly beautiful! And - well, Jean - what can I say- I saw your blocks as you made them and knew it was going to be another great quilt by you

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Technically, Jen has made 2 other quilts - her little hankie quilt and her yellow and gray one...but she didn't really know HOW to quilt or do things properly, so this was her first incredibly well done quilt!! :) My first attempt at quilting sounds like yours, Carol!! :)

[@Clearymartin]

lol Maybe all first attempts are wacky :) Most sane people would have given up after what I made!! hahaha I kept it though - to remind me of how much I learned in the 2 years. Started sewing January 2016.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Only 2 years!!! Wow! You have done great!

[@Clearymartin]

Some in my facebook group are calling me speedy. I correct them and say "persistent" I won't give up and work at something until it is done or I throw it in the lake :D

[@angelaspringett1262]

Congratulations to you and all the ladies☺

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Yes! Hearty congrats to all who followed along and made BEAUTIFUL creations! :)

[@sallymartin5452]

They are both beautiful quilts.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw thanks so much!

[@diannefrench2918]

Good job Jan can't wait to see it finished... hope you show us quilt #2

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

She did such a good job ~ and is hooked on quilting! :)

[@Ella-49]

Yeah, I am the first one to comment. Just stunning. Beautiful quilts. Great job Jen!! I have enjoyed this journey. My husband started bee keeping this year and I was so inspired by Jen's fabric that I bought the bee fabric she used and am going to make a hexagon quilt for our bedroom.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

OH! She will be thrilled to hear that!!! So cool! How wonderful to be an 'inspiration' to someone!! :) Thank you so much! :)

[@GrandmaMouse1960]

So much fun! One day when I’m caught up with my projects, I’m going to have a blast doing this sampler quilt!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

This was an easy fulfilling project! :)

[@susanglynn7189]

Awesome job ladies!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you Susan!

[@lindaatoler1541]

I love this Quilt Beautiful

[@teresamcbrayer2549]

Jean I love your block quilt

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you very much! :)

[@brendawallgren8354]

Gorgeous! Gorgeous! They are so stunning!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks Brenda! :)

[@QuiltSquirrel]

Beautiful quilts.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you!

[@patriemenschneider4240]

Parker is precious!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Isn't he just?!?! :)

[@siglindeweber85]

Your quilts are beautyful, can't wait to see them finished!!! 👍😸

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you! Can't wait to finish them!! :)

[@tracyruth4247]

Beautiful quilts ladies! Jen, you did such a great job picking out fabrics and fussy cutting...I just love that bee fabric! Jean is right, by having the bees in the cornerstones it gives lovely movement to the quilt. I have this on the top of my to-do list but I'm still waiting to find the right fabric set as I have trouble putting fabrics together. I hope you will consider doing this again, it's such fun and there are soooo many blocks to choose from to teach😁 I enjoyed this series immensely..thank you so much for doing this for us beginners!! Does this mean we get to see you, Jean, having some cooking lessons??!!😄😍LOL

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you Tracy! We have to put on our thinking caps and see what else we come up with! It's been fun and rewarding! But it's a big NOPE from me...I'm outta the kitchen!! :)

[@tracyruth4247]

Jean Truelove that's okay....stick with what you are good at, .though it would be entertaining to watch you learn to cook lol!!! 😄😜

[@maryschutte8368]

Oh, Jen...as a Texas beekeeper, I do love all those busy buzzing fussy bees!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

We all LOVE Jen's bees!! :)

[@beverleysimmons8080]

You are so lucky to have Jean i wish i could have her lol

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw sweet of you...

[@reginacline897]

I have my sashing and cornerstones cut out and I have everything laid out to sew it together as I'm typing this. I had to go and buy some more fabric for the sashing. But I knew I was going to have to do that. And I may have to make one of my blocks over because like Jen's one of my fabric's did some weird stuff. I think it's the kind it is. It has the look and feel of cotton but I don't think it is. Hopefully send a photo later today or tomorrow. I don't know it I have it laid out light to dark or not just putting it the way I like it. lol Your quilt tops are beautiful lady's. Hi Parker.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Perhaps it was a poly/cotton ~ that can work up slightly more 'slippery' thank 100% cotton?!?! Don't overthink the block placement ~ it could drive you batty! :) Thank you very much Regina! :) Can't wait to see your quilt top!

[@elsafischer3247]

Thank you I have learn so much

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

So pleased! :)

[@denisemcintosh7568]

Beautiful quilt tops!!!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you!

[@Rebecca-pk2vg]

So exciting. Speaking of being clever, I had one block smaller than the others. I made the sashing slightly bigger around that block. Thought I would applique something to hide the very off point. After reviewing previous utubes, found seam ripper, added border to block. Trying to put partial seams together was not fun.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Boo on partial seams....LOL!! Glad you jiggery~pokery it, so it works! :)

[@beverleysimmons8080]

Thank is absolutely gorgeous Jan i love it

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you!

[@justinedowell2400]

Wow they look amazing I hope mine will be as good xx plus can you tell me how we do labels for our quilt many thanks Justine xx

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you! I am so proud of my Jen and her accomplishments! :) You can purchase printed labels (from fabric manufacturers) or make your own with permanent markers. I personally, had made some more 'professional' looking ones from a proper label making company, with my company name on them. Not expensive though...but I did buy in bulk

[@justinedowell2400]

@@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory thank you for your help xx I will send you a picture of my finish quilt to see what you think thank you again I enjoy your tutorials are very good and you make me feel I can do this xx Justine

[@momgrandma5496]

Bravo ladies! 👏🏻

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you!

[@juliaconroy7592]

very pretty

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I appreciate that, thanks!

[@susangoodin2631]

Both are so pretty! Did you do a tutorial for the sashing? I must have missed it?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks ~ glad you found it! :)

[@sugarmuffin57]

Jean did an Awesome job! Great quilts. Now...on the Quilt Calculator app..I am pretty sure you put the overage you want on one side and it calculates it times 2. So if you want 5" around you just put 5" to 10". If I am wrong please someone correct me.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Oh! Thank you! I really don't know....you know me and math....I can even screw up a scientific calculation!! LOL! Hope someone puts us right! Oh well, I always get extra just in case I mess up!! LOL! That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!! LOL!

[@karencarswell5724]

Jean, when you get to the backing can you show us what you were talking about regarding the way to do it because I don't understand that if your fabric is 45" wide how you get 69" to fold selvedge to selvedge. I'm probably being daft but I didn't quite understand. I am a visual learner.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I will show you again when I do the video of my backing. It is fairly straightforward though, the way I do it. just measure your quilt top lengthwise, add for top and bottom allowance, then cut your yardage in TWO pieces, that length. Join them, selvedge to selvedge and stitch down the length, taking off the selvedge edge when you are done. Then you have a backing piece that is the size of your quilt top , generously in both length and width wise, ready to be sandwiched for quilting.

[@beverleysimmons8080]

Yours is very pretty i love them both which one can i have lol both are stunning quilts

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You must make one yourself!! :) Thank you so much!

[@susangoodin2631]

I found it!

[@rosemarykriegel3226]

If people are concerned about their table top they can get glass to cover it. I have glass on mine, but hand basted my first quilt on the hardwood floor. It's yet to be free motion quilted. I didn't know what I was doing so it turned out to be king size and wouldn't fit into my old 1951 Singer machine. It's my goal in 2020 to practice on it.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Funny how quilts start 'growing' and all of the sudden you have a massive quilt!!

[@hazelgiles7058]

Can you please give me the details of the Robert thing you were talking about please like how to measure the backing and so forth

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

On the 'APP store' on smart phones, look up 'Robert Kaufman Quilters Little helper Quilting Calculator'

[@lorettasanchez1959]

When I go to your website to see all the other quilts, nothing comes up... It's just blank...🤔😔😕

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Oh! I do know that the website is not 'mobile' friendly, that you have to view it on a PC or laptop

[@lorettasanchez1959]

Jean Truelove Well then that's y... 😁tks

[@elsafischer3247]

Could you write the name of the app of how much to buy for a quilt

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Robert Kaufmann ~ Quilters Little Helper Quilting Calculator

[@brendawallgren8354]

Elsa Fischer it's called quilter's little helper from Robert Kaufman.

[@brendawallgren8354]

Jean Truelove oh Jean! You beat my answer by 12 seconds, lol!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

HAHA!!! I was quick on the draw!! :) Gotta keep up, Brenda, with this old lady!!! :) LOL!

[@gebeltherebel]

Hi Jean, are you adding the 5 inches to the length or the width of the fabric? I am confused because on one of your earlier videos, the 5 inches were added to the length but in this video, you are adding the 5 inches to the width???

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Are you talking about the backing? If so, I will add AT least 5+ inches all around, length and width.

[@beverleysimmons8080]

Just getting to doctors doctors go away oh my and it is so cold out here we had snow yesterday yes girl snow maybe tonight cool all done

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

SNOW?!?!? What the heck?!?!? Oh my!! :)

[@Vanessa180]

It would be nice if your camera was closer.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I pulled the camera back so we could show the entire quilt top! :)

[@amalalsultan458]

both are beautiful tops, well done 👍