JEAN'S BLOCK PARTY ~ 2019 Blocks Three and Four

[@deedeemarie]

That was the cutest family exchange! It made me laugh out loud. What a wonderful, happy family!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw thanks Donna...we do have a laugh;) Our good boys.....:)

[@tinageorge8759]

So happy to tell you that I’ve finished blocks 3 & 4! Thanks again Jean, God bless you fully!!! 💚

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Do you love ;them?!?!!? Super!

[@tinageorge8759]

Jean Truelove I sure do!

[@juliewerner9592]

Hi Jean, I am ridiculously excited to have caught up with all four blocks. My eyesight has come back just enough to sew these lovely blocks. Pulling from my stash of 60’s/70’s bits and pieces is going to make a funky quilt.. see you next week on my favourite channel . Love from very hot and sunny Australia ✂️✂️

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Yes, I see it is VERY hot down under!!!!! YIKES! Glad you are better enough to do the blocks ~ and being a true '70's gal...what could be better:)

[@barbarameehan113]

Lol. You and your family bring such joy and laughter to me.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

THank you! We do have fun!

[@eileenchandler4517]

Hello Jean! I am a 1 year quilter thanks to you, this past year I made 9 "10 minute quilt block" quilts to give as christmas gifts thanks to you. I am now following your 2019 quilt block, and am venturing into the unknown for me and doing a bargello quilt as well. I did however find out on the first block that my 1/4" foot was not a true 1/4". I did not have one so I purchased an after market "sale" one and it was not true either. So I purchased one made for my machine and ta da!!! my blocks were perfect! You are sooooo right about how important that 1/4" is. Love your tutorials, and look forward to my time spent in my sewing room and making quilts. Thank you so much!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I'm SO pleased you found one that works! Yes, I can't stress the importance of that 1/4"!! Who knew??!?!?! One lousy 1/4"!! LOL!! Makes the world of difference! :) THanks for sharing!

[@alisonlee4723]

Oh Jean your boys are natural comics, knowing you from here & seeing Ian sewing I know just where it comes from LOL !! H.N.Y. xxxx

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

We do have a laugh when we are together!:)

[@peggyhensley9843]

Just now watching this video, so cute to have one of your sons helping however, I do feel he's helping under extreme duress! Love his expressions. What a great young man.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

It was so funny!! Our dear Nyles!! :) Thanks Peggy:)

[@ghadashawki5355]

Thank you Jean.. you have encouraged me so much and I am having a great time doing the blocks with you

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Super! I am pleased!:)

[@mmckerley1]

You are as delightful as your quilt blocks!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw thank you Millie!:)

[@bootsakikn]

So much fun!! Great blocks and love meeting your family 😉

[@brendawallgren8354]

Hi Jean! Great video! I love the intro with your sons! I wanted to tell you that next time you take your Juki in to get serviced, tell the dealer that your threads are too short when you use your cutter. Sometimes on Juki's they can adjust the length of the thread the cutter leaves behind so that it's more functional for you. Just fyi. Jen's video that you did with her new machine was really fun too! She is going to be the next Angela Walters, lol! She's moving along so fast and doing such a great job! Our little Jen is growing up so fast, lol! You're a great teacher, Jean! Love the blocks for this quilt along so far, too! Have a great week! God's mighty blessings to you!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I will remember that, thanks Brenda~ Yes, Jen is whizzing along SOOOO fast!:) She will soon fly by me~:)

[@karinamcintyre9639]

Hi Jean, I finally got around to cutting some of my bundles of fabric I have for ages. I had very ambitious projects in mind, but my lack of confidence in piecing the blocks, let alone the quilting process prevented me from starting. So thanks for the encouragement and for your wonderful directions. I am very delighted that I can be part of your sewing comunity and I discovered that there is a lot of support and enthusiasm. Keep up the great work!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

This makes me happy! It's just fabric and thread! Start small, simple and above all, finish....if it is for you! If not, walk away without guilt! This is supposed to be enjoyable and a get-away from stress. There is enough stress in life...quilting shouldn't be one! :) Thank you for sharing!

[@karenmaddox1212]

I love you and your family! Thank you for your tutorials.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you!:)

[@lindagunter8339]

I love how you explain how to measure. Thanks so much.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you!

[@carolynkauppila346]

I just rescued some of my fabric from storage. I love these blocs. I get tickled about each of your sons claiming to be the favorite. I only have 5 children 4 daughters and one son. My son was born smack in the middle. My girls have always said my son is my favorite. He is 37 and they still refer to him as "The Boy". I tell him he is my favorite son. My daughters are from 45 to 33. If I say no to doing something or going somewhere I always get You would if The Boy asked.

[@angief1330]

You are so much fun Jean! x

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw thanks Angie! :) Life is hard....gotta have a laugh now and then!

[@margaret-mary499]

Jean you can sure tell your sons love their momma. They sure are adorable. It’s so cute how they told us what number they were born in. They had me laughing. Sure loving your reds. I’m having a great time with these blocks. Great video🌷

[@merrilynblackmore6962]

This is the 2nd time I'm watching this. I get entertained and taught at the same time. Your boys are funny.!!! I can't stop laughing. Good ad-libbing Niles. Get that quarter inch down. I love your family. Thank you for sharing. Still haven't decided what fabric to use. You are giving wonderful instructions for beginners to be successful. I remember the first time I found you on you tube. You were doing the 10 minute square. I've been a fan ever since. Thanks for all your hard work for all of us. Have a great day.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You have been a faithful fan then! Thank you Merrilyn! :) I appreciate that ~ as does my crazy family!:)

[@joyrampant2845]

Thank you Jean I so love seeing your family 😊

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw thanks! :)

[@jimsqueenie]

You two, together, just made me howl with laughter!! I think Niles needs to take this class from you from the very beginning so he knows what is what!! I have loved meeting your family members and it is so funny that you have to ask "what number are you???" to them. I only have 3 children---2 boys oldest and youngest and a daughter in the middle but would have loved to have 10, too!!! I am 68 years old now and still would love to be pregnant and raise another child---or two!! My hubby said it gives him the shivers!! lol

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

We do have a laugh! We didn't really plan on having so many kids...they just happened to happen! When #1 was born - he was about 45 seconds old (after a tough natural labor), I announced to my startled hubby that "I want 10 kids". !!!!!! After #10 was born and about 45 seconds old (after an even TOUGHER natural birth) I announced to my relieved hubby "that's it....we are done".. LOL! And that Was it!! Funny!! :) Lots and lots and tons and tons of work, but at the end of the day, our family (now 34 of us ~ kids/spouses/grandkids) are very close, zero drama, all live nearby and get together and have a laugh) So it was worth all the angst! :)

[@lesleymcneely9997]

Oh i love these tutorials. Your sons are wonderful. We have 3 sons & i daughter. I always tell them "you are my favourite eldest son, my favourite middle son, my favourite youngest son & my favourite daughter" 😆😆😆😆

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

LOL! But we have 10!!! Other than oldest, youngest, and daughter...the rest sort of get thrown into the 'middle child' syndrome!! :) LOL!

[@lucindanunez8382]

Well well well....I’m not new to quilting but started this block party so I could complete something easily without to much thought or reading of instructions! TOO much on my plate to start another project on my own. What a rude awaking. To all the new people just starting out, hang in there, pay close attention to the rewind button, and you will catch on. I thought “I Got This”. Sure after redoing a few block a few times over I started to really pay attention to Jeans instructions....And not think I know it all. So here I sit waiting for further instructions and second guessing my color choices 🤔 It’s always something. Thank you Jean for your time and attention to details.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You are most welcome! Even as I am an experienced quilter, I often like to do something very easy but do it extremely well! I do hope that these easy blocks are just that! :) Thanks again for writing ~ I appreciate it!:)

[@nightfallstarbright8294]

Hello from the UK. I'm a new subscriber (about two or three weeks in now) and I have to say I absolutely love watching your videos! You're so funny and I love the relationship you have with your kids. I've also learnt more with you than I have with other KZbinrs that I've been following for a while so thank you! xx

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Oh! That makes me so happy~ Thanks for finding me and watching!:)

[@evelynfrench804]

Your blocks are beautiful. ❤️

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you! Simple but pretty! :)

[@debicrane8064]

First time I watched your tutorial you are so fabulous. Someone else tried to explain that ruler technique to me and it went right over my head. I have a complete migraine and got it perfectly.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Oh thank you! But trust me...I, too, can give you a Migraine at times!! LOL!

[@kathyreed4488]

Jean I love these blocks! Having fun sewing along w you! Yr tutorials are awesome ...showing details and explaining very throughly...great job !! Loved seeing Yr two sons!! So handsome too! You're so fun and inspiring....stay you...love ya!!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw thanks Kathy!:)

[@debglastetter851]

Two great blocks Jean. Sorry boys Maxwell is my favorite. But you both did make be laugh. Jean you have a wonderful family.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

All my kids think that too! LOL! That Maxwell is our favorite. My oldest is our favorite oldest....next to the oldest is our favorite next to the oldest....our third son is our favorite third son....and so on....you gotta be Politically correct these days~ LOL! LOL!

[@paulineslyman2618]

Hi Jean! Love your tutorials! You make it look so easy and fun. Great for beginner quilters!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

THank you! THat is my goal~

[@GrandmaMouse1960]

That was adorable! Love meeting your family.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw thanks Jill! Gotta change things up once and a while!:)

[@christinerazo8504]

Thank you for this video I have watched hundreds of videos and no one has ever said anything about the leader fabric and every time I try and take a 1/4in. It was getting stuck so I am going to try what you said but make perfect sense I am so glad you've shown this thank you !

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You are welcome! Yes, when your machine is chewing your fabric into the innards of it!! AAAARRRgggghhhH!!! YIKES! Glad you can get your seams to start NICELY from now on!! :)

[@loraparker6790]

I have started cutting like you do and feel that I am able to be more accurate. Love watching you and seeing your sweet family...I am a boy mom to ONE. He is eleven and the best! I cannot imagine the life that you have lived with ten children. A bit jealous to be honest. Hugs and love to you!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Boys rule! Especially in this home ~ 9 of them out of our 10 kids!) Life was busy, stressful, crazy, and sometimes heartbreaking, but at the end of the day we have 10 extremely productive, clever kids who are ALL an absolute joy to my husband and me. Their wives and kids...well, we couldn't have chosen more perfect mates and kids :)

[@tinageorge8759]

Beautiful blocks Jean, thank you for helping us, can’t wait to start these blocks! 💚

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You are welcome~

[@jillcaperton1568]

Love these tutorials! Love seeing more of your family. Keep up the good work. It's going to be a beautiful sampler when it's done.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you! I think we will ALL have a pretty quilt at the end of the day~

[@laurarenda8383]

Jean you are sounding like you feel much better. So Happy for that! I have watched and sewn block 3 and 4. Yay me!! My painters tape helps with 1/4" consistency, and oh my word, this is starting to look like I might make a sampler quilt😊.. Thanks Jean!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

THank you! Yes, almost 100% ~ still taking it easy...it was a nasty bout of illness! Glad you found your `1/4"~~ :)

[@elizabethfinlayson35]

What a lovely family

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You are so kind Elizabeth! Thank you:)

[@johannawalker9666]

Excited about learning from you and watching your channel

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Glad you found me~:)

[@justinedowell3014]

lovely blocks again Jean xx you make it so easy

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

It CAN be easy~ One step at a time? Are you doing them?

[@justinedowell3014]

Hi yes I'm doing this one making a start on 3 and 4 Ive done 1 n 2 found it enjoying as I've done some before but got into a mess love your instructions can't wait for the next two many thanks Justine 😊

[@oxa4pinoo]

Love your machine.its really looks perfect

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you!

[@maryschutte8368]

My machine is in for her annual "spa" treatment, but I am taking copious notes and can't wait to begin this project! Thank you!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You don't have a backup!??! Aaarrrgghhh...I feel your pain!

[@imogenethomas1138]

Nyles is adorable!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

His mum AND His wife thinks so too!! LOL! :)

[@startbline]

Yep gonna do this one! Thank You!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Super!

[@beverleysimmons8080]

Ok job for the weekend

[@karenmaddox1212]

Do you have a binding tutorial? I would love to see how you do yours especially the rounded corners. I hadn't noticed the corners until Jen mentioned it. I very much like that look.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Back in June of 2018 I did a 'Jean's Block Party ~ 2018 - Binding and finishing our quilt' video....it shows indepth how I make my rounded corners and how I do my binding. By the way, I cut my binding at 2 1/4" inches on the straight of grain, folded and ironed in half.

[@bethsmith619]

I read that if you adjust the big white knob on the left you can lengthen the cut off thread. It worked for me

[@reneecorbin9608]

I ALSO have the same juki sewing machine as Jean,I bought after she bought hers ,,I have the same problem but I have adjusted the large white knob on the top of the juki to the left and it has also helped to cut the thread without being to short , and it doesn't come untheaded like it did at first. This knob is to loosen when you have thicker fabrics, but it has helped. RENEE CORBIN

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Maybe I will try that~

[@Clearymartin]

Thank you, Niles !! lol favorite - they all want to be the favorite! Easy peasy blocks! I have 3 children and which one is the favorite changes by how much trouble they are in or not lol

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

LOL! That sounds like me! And once in a Great while....NONE of them are my favorite! LOL! LOL!

[@Clearymartin]

@@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory lol True - sometimes they are all on that list :)

[@PatsyB]

Your Juki sewing machine is pretty. I know you have said before you like roses. Could I ask how did you apply those or paint ? I went and bought the same Juke machine after you did your review. I love it !!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you! I got 'floral tattoos' from www.urbanelementz.com They are rub on decals~ :) Don't you just love the Juki???!?!? Best machine ever!

[@karenmaddox1212]

Sorry! I keep thinking of things. I like how you use your rulers. I'm going to do that. Seems very accurate

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I like the double ruler method ~ it IS very accurate:)

[@gammaem627]

For those that don't understand why to "Kitty scratching" fabric.... It slowly moves the fabric in a controlled manner to help line it up without making you pick up and moving the entire piece of fabric. At a small size of fabric, it may not be needed, but with larger pie is a, it saves time and frustration! KITTY SCRATCHES = RAWR! Fierce piecing!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

It 'moves' the fabric just that smidgen...just enough! :)

[@Debbieormike]

Thank you!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You are most welcome Debbie!

[@janetdiesnis456]

Morning. Just to go off subject, when you were in the UK was it around the time Hannah Hauxwell was on the telly? She was a farmer in one of the Dales who lived off nothing. Well, I saw last night that all the quilts that her relatives had made that have never been used are up for auction. I imagine that they are hand sewn. No electricity on the farm. Treadle machine? There are a few photo's on the Northern Echo site. Nothing like modern one's that you can whip up in a day. These took forever.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

To be honest I never heard of her. I was there from 1981 - 1990 But I will look her up~

[@2franjohn]

Jean could I use charm square for block 3? I have so many charms.I love your videos

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You sure could~ Because the largest unit you have to cut is the 5"!

[@theresamorgan1033]

Intro was NICE, REAL NICE.... Sweet boys / men

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you ~ I have to agree about my men!:)

[@cherigivan8667]

Blocks 3 and 4 done today but waiting for my 1/4 in foot before tackling the triangles!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Yes, wait....it'll make the world of difference!:)

[@beverleysimmons8080]

I am missing you dear lady love your boys and your family. I been out of commission with sewing haven’t sewn in awhile got lots of material have three lap quilts to put together and a few baby which i don’t know what to do with them however i don’t know what to sew if i want to sew but in the meantime i do miss sewing yes i do. You ever feel that way. I been crocheting and knitting a little more. I must look at your other blocks i missed a lot. Going to see mom today mom today it is my birthday then Chinese food for super yah., that is a pretty block thanks

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I've had 'quilters block' several times over the years. I don't sweat it. Go onto something else and then when I'm getting a bit antsy, go into my room, have a tidy up, clear out, purge and then I'm ready to go again~ :) Let it be an organic progress...don't push what isn't wanting to happen. THanks for following along~

[@librarylady1961]

Thank you for sharing your family and sewing tutorial with us. Could you type in the cutting measurements in the description comment section?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

About the measurements...in the actual video when I am cutting the pieces, I put the measurements at the top of that bit. As blocks get bigger ., I don't really want to be writing out all of the cutting instructions, as I have already SAID them in the video and the actual video is the tutorial. That's the way I did Block party 2018 and most people were okay with it~ :)

[@iramos12]

Hi jean! Would you recommend basic quilting stencils for beginners, please do a video about it. Thank you.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

If you look at my Episode 5 you will see an entire tutorial of what I do with my stencils and where to get them!

[@lindavance4706]

Jean. When you say 1/4” seam are you doing the full 1/4” or the scant 1/4”?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

We are using the full 1/4" for these blocks

[@mgs783]

I learned from Rob Appel “Man Sewing “ that he too can have an issue with his automatic cutter resulting in the needle becoming unthreaded. For him he said that happens because he removed the unit from under the pressure before the machine has finished cutting which results in that same frustration. Like you he too can have high energy and can do things quickly... apparently being too quick during the auto cutting can result in the cut threads being too short & the needle coming unthreaded. Hmmm 🤔, my machine doesn’t have that feature so I don’t have first hand experience but perhaps try the auto cut and pause a moment or two while it completes that function to see if this is why you’ve had that result! Am liking these blocks this week, cannot wait to choose my fabric!👍

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Perhaps that's it...speedy sewers here!! But I still like my scissors and snipping away~

[@phylliscrihfield1414]

Love your videos. I couldn't see the cutting instructions on this one very well though. Could you make them bigger to see? Thank you.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I will try

[@phylliscrihfield1414]

Thank you. Maybe zoom in on your cards a little closer. Really enjoy your videos.@@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory

[@cheryl8280]

Oh too funny, Jean. I must be short on my memory, but when I saw your solid red and red with white dots block, I thought "What's she doing with my block!!!" I even went to make sure I still had mine!! LOLOL All the others are different fabric patterns. That's the only one, so far, that's the same. I'm almost finished my 2018 BOM quilt and it's looking not bad! Okay, so I have a 1/4" problem. I have measured EVERYTHING up, down, sideways, used painters tape, have a 1/4" foot, using a ruler to follow a stitch at a time to ensure a proper 1/4". I'm STILL out 1/4". My unfinished squares are 9 1/4" square. My litmus test failed! It's so frustrating not knowing what I'm doing wrong. Help, anyone??

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I have NO idea what is going on there! But I think if your blocks are consistently 9 1/4" then they are consistently 9 1/4", so what's the problem??!?! LOL!! Just as long as they are consistent~! It just means that your finished quilt will be slightly smaller than those whose blocks finish at 9"! And that's fine! :) Don't sweat the small stuff !

[@brendawallgren8354]

If you put a ruler on your piece after you've sewn it, what is the distance from your stitching line to the edge of the fabric?

[@cheryl8280]

@@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory Oh I'm not sweating it. It's just that if it's not right I want it to BE right! LOLOL Do you detect a little OCD there? True!! Okay, boss. I'll go with this extra 1/4" and carry on. But if something does come to mind let me know. Have a great day!

[@cheryl8280]

@@brendawallgren8354 Hi Brenda My ruler is 9 1/2". When I put the ruler down on the piece like Jean does, it's 9 1/4" to the right and another 9 1/4" from the bottom. So it's a 9 1/4" unfinished block. Jean's right. I could leave it and have a slightly smaller quilt, I know, but after all the measuring I'm doing, including the individual pieces before I sew them together, I want to know WHY! Ya know???? LOLOLOL

[@donnarichey144]

I thought you mentioned before you ever started this that it was going to be made from fat quarters or was that for a different one. Jean I can't see the directions for how many to cut, could you please make them bigger or have the camera closer, the first two blocks I could see the writing was bigger. Thank you. This is going to be pretty. I finally enlarged the whole video to see the directions. Hard for me to see. Thanks Jean.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

In several videos BEFORE the actual block party began, I mentioned that I would be using my layer cakes (from MSQC), some fat quarters and some yardage. However, I did say that if you were using fat quarters that I would get between 15 and 18 of them for this project plus some yardage for the sashing. About the measurements...in the actual video when I am cutting the pieces, I put the measurements at the top of that bit. As blocks get bigger and more complicated, I don't really want to be writing out all of the cutting instructions, as I have already SAID them in the video

[@Rebecca-pk2vg]

Yeah!

[@brendabixler8272]

How much fabric do we need for all of this project. You may of told us before but I must of missed it.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I suggested between 15 and 18 fat quarters for variety (or scraps if you are going for a scrappy look) and about 2 yards of a neutral (for sashing) in whatever color you choose (black, navy, white, tan etc.,)

[@valerieclark5064]

Help! I've conquered the 1/4" seams. I haven't conquered how to keep the ruler from slipping towards the end of my cuts. I've put Invisagrip on the bottom of my rulers. I stop and move my holding hand 1/2 way across my cut. Please, can you give me tips to help keep my ruler from slipping. I'm getting frustrated and I'm wasting so much fabric

[@valerieclark5064]

PS. I have a Friskars 3"x4" rotary mat. Would the ruler hold onto a Martelli or Olfa mat better? I don't have problems with my fabric gripping the mat. Just the ruler slipping

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I'm not really sure. I love my Martelli mat. I just don't know why your ruler is slipping. Are you going slowly and holding it firmly but not SO tight as to fatigue your hand? Perhaps others have a suggestion!?!!?

[@beckyezra1]

Handsome son!!!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I think so! :)

[@valerieclark5064]

Twisty 4-patch!

[@lindagunter8339]

When did you start to quilt?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I went to my first quilt show in 2003 and started quilting in about 2005 ~ not really into it until 2006

[@Cordelia-again]

Your family is so flipping lovely - will you PLEASE adopt me?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw...so sweet! :)

[@karencarswell5724]

Would it be a good idea to actually show the beginner how to measure from the needle to find their quarter inch. I say that because the needle moves position, often having needle left centre and needle right and they may be confused as to where their needle has to be before they measure the quarter inch. You may have already done this and I missed it, but I know it was something I was confused about when I started. People who have computerized machines won't have this problem, but those with manual machines might.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Perhaps, but I think every single quilter and every single machine and every single needle position is unique to their own, so I really do think it's up to each person to just experiment and find it!

[@donnarichey144]

He looks like your other son. So cute.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

They ALL pretty much look alike...and I'm the MOM saying that! :)

[@beverleysimmons8080]

Ok that is easy one phew

[@colleenmurphy6529]

I tell my only daughter she is my favorite girl and my only son he is my favorite boy

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

LOL!!

[@debicrane8064]

Seems to cut the bobbin thread too short. Each time you have to pull threads out each time.

[@holder8632]

I could not get block 4 to come out at 9 1/2". UGGGGG, but I fixed it, please dont ask me how tho LOL

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

At least you fixed it....and no, I won't ask! LOL!

[@catherinegonzalrz631]

Nile’s is as interested as my son is. We torture them

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Our darling boys....:)

[@catherinegonzalrz631]

Jean Truelove mine lives in Arizona and I’m constantly saying did you go to anybquilt shops? Did you buy me any fabric? If I’m lucky I get a deal of the day from Missouri Star Quilt once in a while. Thursday is my birthday and I think he might be coming to NY to surprise me so I hope he is taking me for fabric 😀