JEAN'S BLOCK PARTY ~ 2018 ~ Quilting our Quilt!!! YAY!!

[@emds698]

Hello Jean I have been binge watching your videos OMG you and Jen are so funny. You guys make me want to go to Port Authority hop on the Martz bus to PA and sew with my good friend. Jen is so good about all the advise you give her. Thank you again for sharing.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Advice!?!? Sometimes I bust on her soooo much....but what a good friend to be able to take it! :) Good natured ribbing, with my dearest Jen! :)

[@emds698]

Hey what are good friends for to give and be able to take all the nice advice we give each other. I know I have to take some unmentionable advice

[@silviafasano4728]

I love your crocs. Jen’s quilt is amazing. I love your videos

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Us Croc lovers unite! LOL! Hideously ugly, superbly comfortable! What's a girl to do?!?! I'll tell Jen! Thanks for following along in the madness! :)

[@loishodd8579]

Oh My Word! How is it that I never saw this video until now? Painters Tape! Diagonal lines! Who Knew? Well, I do, now! he he Jean, you are such a great teacher, and Jen did awesome on her stitching! :) I can haul some more of those quilt tops out of the closet, and make them into finished quilts, now! (after I get my mom's quilt all done) Thank you, again!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Yes! Get out those quilt tops! They will be MUCH happier bought to Life with some stitching, either beautiful, wavy, straight, wonky, skipped or perfect....it doesn't matter ~ all that matters is they get FINISHED.....and then loved! :)

[@annshear688]

I do like a sampler quilt, hope to get one made soon. Both of yours turned out very, very pretty. Jen did a great job, hope this is her starting place and she keeps quilting!! Great job Jen!!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you! I love this sampler quilt and I am so proud of Jen! :) I do believe she is hooked!

[@mariawasinski9140]

Gut 😊i think we all startet with a small machine .love this video. Hello from Germany

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Sweet little machine! Great for beginners! Hello TO Germany!

[@SB-kg2is]

Jean and Jen, you two look like you have such a wonderful friendship ♥️ So much fun watching the two of you laughing. Btw your quilts are beautiful!!!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

We enjoy each others' company SO much...very easy and fun ~ has been that way for over 20 years! :) We are blessed! Thank you so much!

[@SB-kg2is]

I can tell ♥️ we should all have friends like that. I love watching!

[@hannamaoam1111]

Jen is lucky to have such an advanced quilting friend like you Jean. I wish I would have someone like you washing away all my possible quilting sorrows :) two things additional: first! I love this sweet bee fabric, too cute ❤️ 🐝 Second! Jen's dress is so beautiful!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw thank you! THat is so sweet! And yes, Jen's dress is beautiful....bought out her gorgeous coloring!

[@Laurie-BoYESHUA]

Painters tape, what a terrific idea!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Works great for straight lines!

[@annieboulton5759]

Hi Jean and Jen. Your fabrics are lovely. It's been great seeing them close up. Jen!! How brave are you sewing your first one on film. You did good. I am busy quilting mine too. Good luck with the rest of your quilt Jen xxx

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Good morning Ann! Jen's backing is SOOO pretty! So pleased she splurged ~ and yes, her first 'official' quilting stitching! :) YAY!! I'm sure yours' is super also! :)

[@margaret-mary499]

Omg you both had me laughing so hard at the beginning of the video. Jean I bet your quilt will look so good with the double stitch lines. I loved Jens machine and your right it sounded great reminds me of my first phaff I got in 1993 and I still use it to this day. You two make the cutest videos. Thanks for all the laughter🌷

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

We enjoy each others company so much! Have done for many many years now! I think I will try the double stitching....but did you hear Jen's voice when I suggested it!?!? LOL!

[@hbhooooihbbgvv]

A message for jen, We have all made these crazy mistakes, maybe not all the same ones. Lol It gets easier, keep going. Your quilt is beautiful.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Jen has made MANY less mistakes than I ever did! She is doing awesome! :)

[@judypatterson994]

Super Super video. I learned a lot from this one. I'm gonna try this on my next quilt Thank you so much, Great job Jen.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Great ~ just a few little tips that I find useful! :)

[@quailhollow7955]

This looks amazing!! I am also a new quilter and have learnt so much. What a gorgeous selection of colors and fabrics. Great job :)

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that very much! :)

[@kayjones5890]

Amazing! You are a great duo. Lucky you Jen....wish I’d had Jeans wonderful tuition when I started off quilting, but learning now, which is great. Thankyou for sharing. Can’t wait for next episode!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Ah thank you! That is very nice of you to say! Watch this space....we have so much up our sleeves! :)

[@Angie-cm4si]

Well done Jen so proud of you the backing fabric was a excellent choice... thanks for the tips Jean.. wish I could pop over to Jeans house with my quilt and sewing machine..hugs from the UK

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Ah, wish that too....I'll go and put on the kettle! :)

[@michaelwillis332]

Very nice tip with the painters tape to help keep the stitching straight. Thank you Jean. From Lisa

[@rosemarykriegel3226]

I love the painter's tape idea!

[@Aileycat1970]

Fantastic job Jenn!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

She did a fantastic job, I agree!

[@kathyreed4488]

This is awesome Jean...I'm getting ready to try diagonal quilting on my bear paw quilt I made...I'm nervous about it...will be taping it off also so this video is perfect dear...ty...you're so awesome Jean...

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Super! Just go slow and steady....I got some puckers but like I say....Whatever....!! Things made with love and passion will always have a few puckers along the way! LOL!

[@faithjohnson]

Hi Jean and Jen so nice to see you both. I took a quilting break for a few weeks, but now I'm back lol. I just love seeing you two working together. I'm back to work on my quilt now today. Jen your quilt is beautiful and I love it. Happy sewing and quilting.😊

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you! Jen has done SO well!! Thanks for commenting ~ makes our day! :)

[@diannefrench2918]

Great Job Jen,,,I see your hooked. So much fun...make a pillow case with your extra fabric

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

That is what I suggested to her! :)

[@momgrandma5496]

Jen has really been a trooper through this whole process.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

That she has!

[@lizryan6289]

Jen, that is a gorgeous backing fabric!!!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I'm so pleased she went with it!

[@annehartley2327]

Jen you are so brave! I cheered when you reached the end of your first row of stitching! Totally awesome.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I know! It is SO exciting!

[@sandidew3033]

Beautiful Girls!!! I rubber band books together (to make them thick enough) and put them on the sides and back as a makeshift table around my machine. It’s not as good as the real thing, but it works!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Good idea! Will tell Jen!

[@booomanchu]

Great job Jen. I think you made the right decision with the backing to be the same as your fussy cuts. Also, dont worry about any wobbles, even an occasional pucker. When you wash that baby and it gets all crinkly (my favorite part) you won't see any of that. Have fun!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I'm so pleased that Jen chose to get the beautiful fabric for her backing also! So much energy and time and love went into the quilt top....it deserved a beautiful REVERSIBLE backing! :)

[@lindakochis5476]

Hi Jean and Jen great job,she’s lucky to have you Jean. Love the backing Jen. Jean it’s funny but yes I can hear the hippie in you lol.Would it be easier or not with the walking foot? I’m never sure because I think the walking foot takes longer thanks ladies for sharing your journey with us.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you! I'm lucky to have my Jen! I have never used a walking foot but MANY quilters swear by them. I think, by seeing how they work, that I would think I can be quicker without it. Just my opinion. But like I say, others love them. Have to figure it out what is comfortable for you! Thanks for following along! ;)

[@siglindeweber85]

What a funny video! Jen will get her first beautyful quilt!!!...and I'm sure it's not her last! Thank you both!!! 👍😻🌷

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

We do have fun! You are most welcome! Jen is doing the BEST JOB EVER!

[@mrsortegaczacy5606]

Fantastic job!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you!

[@amandapanda2284]

That is a very generous 5 inches lol your quilt is so beautiful Jen

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

A VERY generous 5 inches!! LOL!!

[@4GiveN4get]

Will Jen have us over to her home, for a 5 inch piece of cake !?! :)

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

LOL!!

[@Weamee]

Jen you're such a rebel!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Seriously....that is MY pupil!! What the heck Jen!?!?! LOL! LOL!

[@Weamee]

You better watch her Jean, she's liable to start free motion quilting instead of following that painters tape! LOL!

[@keepthefaith1912]

Love Jen..love Jean.. 🤔who is watching the kids- that are in the pool..they might throw Ian-(?)in...🤔😁

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Plenty of adult fun in the pool also! :)

[@dorrisdale6269]

Jen, you did great.

[@beverleysimmons8080]

Wow that is amazing making me feel like I should be able to do this thanks Jean good job Jen

[@annshear688]

You can also go to a dollar store and get a liner for drawers that is made of rubber. These work great to put under your machine to keep it from “traveling”!!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Yes, good idea! :)

[@denisemcintosh7568]

Great job!!!!!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

THank you!

[@audreyvorkoeper7054]

Have you ever done a video of your home? The couple of rooms that I have seen in your videos all look like they have a different theme. Would love to see how you have decorated each of your rooms in your home.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Our home! Quirky, unusual, definitely over the top, cluttered, busy, warm, cozy, bordering~on~hoarder~but~without~the~dead~cats, and our haven from the storm! We raised our 10 kids here....Not to most peoples taste, but it is OURS!! LOL! Maybe I will make a video....and the minimalists out there will start twitching!! LOL!

[@audreyvorkoeper7054]

Jean Truelove I would love to see a video of your home. It looks like you spent a lot of time and effort decorating. I dont know of any quilter that is a minamalist. I mean we all have a least one room stuffed with fabric, right?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I've spent years collecting this and that..mostly that..LOL! A lot of flea market, junk shops, charity stores, roadside pickups, and some dumpster diving! I don't have a lot of GOOD things, I just have a lot of THINGS! LOL!

[@dianne57m.shifthappens73]

This note is for Jen, you can order a extention table from SEW STEADY, they will make one to fit your machine, they make them to fit any machine!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Will let her know! :)

[@lorettasanchez1959]

Turn it in and make it a border.. done...😉

[@andraebanks]

Do you like doing free motion on your Juki? I normally use my singer treadle for free motion quilting but it is not doing right and I don't know why. I had to switch to my singer 4411. I don't like doing free motion quilting on it because of the space. I am thinking about the juki or the brother 1500 SL.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

My Juki is probably the best machine I have ever owned for Free Motion Quilting! I just LOVE it! Smooth and fast! :)

[@PatsyB]

Really like your videos. What model of Juki do you have ? I been considering buying one.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I have the Juki 2200 QVP mini ~ I would HIGHLY recommend it!

[@marcomama1]

Where did you get your wonderful light?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

It is an OTT light that I got at a Quilt Show, but they still have them. Joann's has them also, not this big perhaps, but similar.

[@rosettagadson1762]

Jen is doing a great job. Is Jen thinking about her next quilt

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

She did an awesome job and we are BOTH thinking of our next quilt(s)!!

[@lizryan9000]

Jean, what kind of batting did Jen use? The quilt is beautiful.

[@mgs783]

So why wouldn’t you use a walking foot with pin basting when the design is straight line?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Most quilters DO use a walking foot....I choose not to. I have made hundreds of quilts without using one and am comfortable with that. But by all means, if it makes a quilters life easier, I say USE one! :)

[@momgrandma5496]

I say leave the extra fabric and use it as a bedspread.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

It was big enough!! :)

[@gen2917]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂💕

[@donnarichey144]

I am confused, you always said start in the middle. Then lower stitch to 0 and then 2 1/2. Which one. Jen is doing a great job, I am glad you are showing this to us. So when doing more 2 inches apart, do you use the painters tape for that?

[@SB-kg2is]

Donna Richey, you set your stitch length to 0 for free motion quilting but if you are quilting lines or doing stitch in the ditch you would set it to 2 1/2 I hope this helps.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks Sandra! Yes, that is what I was saying "0" for FMQ and about 2.5 for quilting (either straight stitch/ in the ditch). It depends on each individual quilt, where to begin quilting. On lots of FMQ I start in the middle and work/smooth my way out, but this application for our sampler quilt, the diagonal is going from edge to edge. Each quilt is a bit different.

[@hbhooooihbbgvv]

For free motion most would start in the centre mainly as at that point you would have the largest bulk of fabric in the throat space, so it's kind of like getting the most awkward area done first. Because as you move out in any direction you would have less and less fabric in the machine area, making it easier to quilt. Secondly I would think if you discovered a ripple in the backing you could tug the edge and get rid of it, but not so if you were working from an edge into the centre.

[@jenniferfarsh675]

I would just add more borders 😁

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Yes, seriously...she had quilt for Days!! :)

[@jackiecaygle3878]

My husband made an extension table for me

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Can he make one for Jen!?!? LOL!

[@marylynch282]

Me too, well when I actually have a quilt room. Machine one room, cutting table in another, fabric stored here and there ...

[@jackiecaygle3878]

did I miss the video why the tape lol

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You mean the painters' tape? It's to establish a straight line for straight line quilting across the width of a larger quilt.

[@donnarichey144]

What is FMQ?

[@amandapanda2284]

Donna Richey free motion quilting

[@beverleysimmons8080]

So I can try this on a baby quilt hmm you got me thinking girl I may not sleep tonight so you go from corner to corner on each corner right the. Up and down and across the quilt would I get any perks ok I got a lap quilt ready to go quilting yikes I can I can do this I will try it lol good for Jen and no more ditch in the ditch right ok good night hmm now dreaming

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Yup! You can do this! Simple straight lines, but interesting! :)

[@margaretmccall4324]

Hello there! I just found your quilting videos and I must say that you will be keeping me company as I quilt this summer. I am giving you the link to a post on my blog about how I made my sewing table bigger so that I can quilt bigger quilts. It might be a good idea for Jen. It might be something for beginners. When I am not using it, I just store it in the basement, however, once I have it out it still is useful in my sewing room: pegsplace.wordpress.com/2018/01/27/a-little-craftiness-for-machine-quilting/

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

So glad you found me! I love this extension table idea ~ will most certainly share with my Jen! :)

[@margaretmccall4324]

:)...cool. this just popped up as I was quilting and watching your videos ;). As you wrote "my Jen" you certainly are playing with my emotions. If you check out my blog a bit, back to last August, you will see "my Jen."

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Oh I'm so sorry for your loss...she seemed a lovely person! One that comes along who enriches our lives so much...that is OUR Jen! Hugs!