JEAN'S BLOCK PARTY ~ 2019 ~ Block SEVEN

[@brendawilson3176]

Hi Jean, I am slow but I am watching your videos and doing the 2019 block party. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge. I love the way you teach each block.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you for taking the precious time to watch me:)

[@lindagunter8339]

I want to thank you. You have made me a quilter. I wish we lived closer I would take you and Jen out to lunch. Everything is coming out beautiful.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Ah Linda...that makes me very very happy! Truly! Thank you for sharing and yes, when you are in town, we WILL do lunch:)

[@librarylady1961]

Thank you so much for the tutorials and your time.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you for taking time to watch!:)

[@jacquieumberger3620]

Love the 2 ruler method what a difference this makes . Keep up the good work

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks Jacqueline! I love this simple method:)

[@phillipstacey8502]

I love your work Teresa 👍👍

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you very much:)

[@alicemartz3161]

looks great

[@tinageorge8759]

This block is so pretty Jean, I’m have a great time with my very first quilt. I’m still having difficulty getting my blocks to 9 1/2, but they are so close, thank you for giving me a break on my mishaps, I know I will get better. For me, this is a journey of love! 💚

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Close is good enough!!! :LOL! And you have the complete correct attitude...this is about passion, and therapy, and confidence, and achievement and above all, like you say, LOVE! Good for you!

[@kathyreed4488]

I have a large 6 × 24 with lip and raised lines underneath...awesome ruler...old...don't make it anymore ..found at thrift store few years back...great tutorials. .keep up the great work....love ya girl

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I know!! They are hard to find now...great rulers:)

[@debglastetter851]

Hi Jean! My first sewing machine was like the one you were explaining. I always had it set to sew 12 stitches per inches. My grandparents bought it for me. It was a Brother and I loved it. Loved block 7 and I am off to block 8. See you their.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

My first one was an ancient Kenmore (or was it a Brother??!?) I've had many! Much simpler back then!!

[@jacquieumberger3620]

I notice this block (7) is the same as Block 13 from your 2018 block party. So i decided to make my star counter clockwise to change up the star.. I love how you use different fabric ways to change a block. You gave me the confidence to try turning my units different. Now just have to catch up with blocks.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Ah! You are more observant that I am!! LOL! Thanks so much for following along:)

[@theresamorgan1033]

I luv ya, Jean!!! ♡♡♡ To take the time, again to make another quilt. Bless you...

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You are most welcome and thank you Theresa!:)

[@eleanorbrown1671]

Thanks Jean. I have been using the two ruler method, what a difference that makes o my accuracy, lol. Loving the journey.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

It is a good tip, isn't it?!!? Thanks so much for sharing:)

[@donnarichey144]

Block party 7 talking about food, I had 6 kids, now just husband and I and its hard not to cook so much. Love what you do thank you so much. I thought you didn't square up till put in the 91/2 " sq than do it.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Sometimes I square up each individual unit and sometimes just the entire block....depends

[@maryschutte8368]

Stitch length...such a great question!! Thank you for your answer. I love this block.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you Mary!: )

[@gammaem627]

My Gramma taught me to always set the machine to one less stitch per inch than is rhe maximum you would consider pulling out.... *God bless her! Gramma was my hero!*

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Great advice! Gotta love Gramma's!!

[@katherinesmith3645]

my grandma told me the same thing. she was a home economics teacher

[@teresamcbrayer2549]

I Love those blocks

[@teresamcbrayer2549]

I have one of those rulers, I used it years ago, I still have it, nice ruler

[@michellecharles5541]

five miles, bare foot, up-hill and you forgot in the snow, Jean hahahahaha and i tell my kids...avoiding dinosaurs too. Love this weeks block by the way!!!

[@cheryl8280]

Michelle Charles with shoes 2 sizes too small!! And uphill, BOTH ways. LOL

[@michellecharles5541]

@@cheryl8280 and the shoes (if you were lucky) were hand me downs hahahahah

[@cheryl8280]

@@michellecharles5541 Ergo why they are two sizes too small!! lolol 😂😜👟👢👞😁

[@michellecharles5541]

@@cheryl8280 ah the good old days...and we never winged about it either as it was the norm :) Thanks for the comments you made me smile. :)

[@gammaem627]

Slower than molasses flowing uphill backwards in the snow.....

[@paulineslyman2618]

Another great tutorial!🐢❤

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you Pauline:)

[@cheryl8280]

Hi Jean Care to share the recipe for that beef strogonoff??? That's another comfort food and it's so darned cold up here, we NEED it. Thanks so much for these block tutorials. Everything stops and I do the squares tomorrow LOL I thought you'd be resting for a couple of weeks after finishing Cheryl, but you're so full of energy, I'm not surprised.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Sure! I can't really give specific amounts just the ingredients, because I always, literally, cooked for dozens of people:) So here goes! In a big pan... Ground Meat, browned and drained. Lots of onions and garlic. Salt. Pepper. Can(s) of cream of chicken soup. Can(s) of cream of mushroom soup. Can(s) of niblet corn. Tub(s) of sour cream (lots). add Parsley. Toss in cooked egg noodles. (Even though that is sort of all cooked, I still put it into a casserole pan and top with coarse bread crumbs dotted with a bit of butter and cook for about 20 minutes in hot oven.) This stuff is delicious left over!!!:)

[@cheryl8280]

@@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory Thanks so much, Jean. That quantity should see me through many a chilly night. I used to make something like this for my aging mother in law, except with Golden Mushroom Soup. She'd eat that but would't eat regular mushroom soup. Go figure. I'll guestimate the quantities. Mostly I cook for just me, but even then it ends up to be a big soup pot full. So I usually share. Heck, I could feed YOUR family!! LOLOL Oh well, it all freezes well, I guess I'd better go. Somehow I seem to have quilting homework and am falling behind. 😜😉😜 Have a great day and well chat later!

[@Clearymartin]

Morning Jean! I am following along - block 7 done - moving onto 8! No idea where you get your energy for all these projects

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Happy to hear that Clearymartin!:) I am very spare with my energy...after quilting I sort of veg out! :) I suppose after doing things so quickly for so many kids and people for decades, I deserve to devote what energy I have to my hobby:)

[@Clearymartin]

@@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory agree! What ever you are doing it is working!

[@loishodd8579]

I am doing this year's block party, along with last year's block party.. fun fun fun!

[@cheryl8280]

Lois Hodd Me too!!! I've never done a block of the month quilt. But to have two on the go at the same time is not daunting at all!! And if there's anyone to have fun with it's Jean Truelove!!!! It's fun and leaves plenty of time in between to do other crafts. What were your colour selections? My 2018 blocks are grey, yellow and white and the 2019 blocks are a selection of red and white patterns, both of which I had in my stash and am thrilled to be using.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I'm so pleased you are both following along:)

[@lindaparsons3356]

They still have O'LIPFA Lip Edge Ruler. I bought one at Wal-Mart.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

AH!! Thank you! Must go look for another:)

[@lindaparsons3356]

@@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory Welcome!

[@marylynch282]

If your ruler doesn't have a lip, try a hand weight at the end. Helps a lot when cutting. Got that tip from Donna Jordan, Jordan fabrics tutorials..

[@cheryl8280]

Mary Lynch And if you don't have a hand weight, a jug of vinegar works!! LOL Really, it does.

[@marylynch282]

@@cheryl8280 how bout a bottle of wine. Drink afterwords. 😃

[@cheryl8280]

@@marylynch282 Wine? Wine? Did somebody say wine??? I would love to. But for some reason my body said two years ago "No more vino". Don't know why at all. LOL My drink of choice these days is iced tea. How boring! But I'll join ya anyway!

[@cheryl8280]

@@marylynch282 Ohhhhh I thought you were inviting me for some wine!! LOLOL You meant use the bottle of wine as a weight!! Oh boy, I need some sleep!

[@sarahcontento9516]

I've had stitches come out before so when I piece now I use 1.4 mm.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Yes, sometimes shortening that stitch length is the thing. I do also:)

[@teresamcbrayer2549]

HOW do you like your Martili mat

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

It is THE BEST!! Highly recommend it:)

[@gloriapatton2829]

AWESOME BLOCK..Once again your tutorial was well explained. Question...Where did you get the decals on your machine? I also have this Juki and love it. Also, I want to organize my fabric stash, what have you used where your fabric is soooo neatly displayed. Thank You

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I got my 'floral tattoo's from www.urbanelementz.com and my fabric is wrapped on 'Comic Book boards' which can be purchased from comic book stores or I got mine from Amazon. About $13 for 100

[@kiawshaglenn8773]

MANY THANKS JEAN...I'M GOING TO ORGANIZE MY SEWING ROOM AND DECORATE MY JUKI. YOU ARE SIMPLY THE BEST...THANKS AGAIN...

[@loishodd8579]

I backstitch everything! he he

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Good for you! You will NEVER have a frayed/pulled out/ripped seam:) YAY!

[@teresamcbrayer2549]

I think the Fiskars ruler/cutter is great for safety

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Isn't it wonderful Teresa?!?!?

[@joyannpeterson1822]

Jean i missed it when you named that lovely ruler. The markings are fab! What is the name of the big ruler?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

FISKARS 6" x 24" Rotary Cutter/Ruler Combo. Available on Amazon for about $40 - also at Walmart and Joanns occasionally

[@lindaramundo5182]

Hi Jean. Thank you so much for the tutorials. I am working on block 6 and my HSTs come out wonky despite cutting exactly and trying to keep to one quarter seam allowance. Any helpful hints? Just finished bloc 6. The points do not align with the others. When I square up the block I am off by 1/4 inch. Yikes!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Oh dear. Perhaps pin, pin, pin?!?! You REALLY have to have all the seams at 1/4" or the point will not match...but don't sweat it! If you like your block, even with mismatched points, then KEEP IT! Your next block will be that little bit better! :)

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

Do you have to stir your stroganoff as it softens the meat? I have food intolerances so I try tweaking. I worked out if I scorch the flour for thickening first, get it light golden brown, then take it out of the pot and clean the pot. I can keep some tomato juice from the cans to make a paste after it cools. Let it sit and any lumps soften. Meanwhile I cook the meat in the rest of the tomatoes and some water, and as there is no flour in the pot, I can simmer it for 2 hours without any sticking or stirring. The flavour comes from the flour, which I thin a bit with water, then still on the heat add it with one hand as I stir with the other, it thickens straight away and then I turn off the heat. Ignore this if it doesn't work for you, I just am not so good at remembering to stir things. All the best.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I wish I could leave it...my stove tops (electric/ceramic) heat very quickly and high (I have yet to get a super correct temperature so I wing it) so I DO stir my stroganoff as it is cooking. Perhaps If I dumped it all in a crock pot/slow cooker it would be better!

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

@@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory I am from a family of 8 kids, do they make one big enough? Would it be the same? My sister used to prepare tomorrow night's dinner the night before, put it in the fridge, then put it in the crock pot in the morning, so dinner was done when they all got home. Our mum used the black ceramatop stove we have for boiling fruit to make jams and chutneys, and managed to burn out the "temperature controls," on a few of the hot plates. We had to get an electrician to replace them so they wouldn't burn everything. I hope you can find a way to make yours work better for you. All the best.