JEAN'S BLOCK PARTY ~ 2019 ~ BlOCK TWENTY ONE

[@curlyanneb1973]

Bless your heart. I’m sorry your fingers are painful. A life of quilting joy, I’m sure. You are so kind to show us all how to do blocks without charging. By the way, this block PROVES you are a mathematical genius!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

ME!??! A mathematical genius!?!? I think that is stretching it a bit....but I'll TAKE IT!~! LOL!! I enjoy sharing what I know with appreciative folks like yourself! Thank you so much:)

[@arnasafar2770]

This one looks very difficult. You make it seem easy, and I was able to make it with your step by step instructions. Thank you.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Super!! :) That makes me happy! I just love this block! So very versatile:)

[@momkr1]

Tricky. So impressed. Well explained. Thank you!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Why thank you Karen! I take that as a wonderful compliment:)

[@lucylopez54]

Truly beautiful, thanks Jean another wonderful block.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you very much Lucy:)

[@eveward3463]

Hi Jean: Well you are going to have some more people watching this. I introduced you to my Quilt Guild. You are great person - Thank you for doing this!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Oh! Thank you Eve! How super are you?!? LOL! YAY:)

[@eveward3463]

@@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory Me???? Super???? No, I just call it as it is1

[@juliettegolf1]

Besides being super cute and relatively quick, this is a great skill and confidence building block to make, not to mention how visually satisfying it is. Jeans perfectly clear instructions make this one a joy to sew. As for trimming the block down to 9 1/2”; that is made simple for the fact that it already has 4 perfect center points. When you lay your 9 1/2” ruler across those points both vertically and horizontally at the 4 3/4” lines (half of 9 1/2”) it will be centered, ready to trim. Don’t be afraid to try this lovely block!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Wait! Is 4.75 the same as 4 3/4??!!? Someone else mentioned that number and I politely, because I'm ever so polite, (LOL!) didn't know what they were talking about!!! But I DO know about 3/4" on the ruler!! THANK YOU Jan!! LOL! Either way just cut it to 9 1/2" and we'll call it a day!! LOL!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

When I first glanced at your comment, I thought you meant that "I" was super cute....then I read the rest of it....wah wah.....LOL!

[@juliettegolf1]

Jean Truelove Of course, we all agree that you are super cute too!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You are my Favorite Person In The World!! LOL!

[@juliettegolf1]

Jean Truelove LOL 🤗

[@kimbennett2369]

This block looks so effective ! Love it !

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

It is SOOO pretty and easy:) Have you made it yet?!?!

[@kimbennett2369]

@@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory not as yet. I've just finished my 1st cot quilt based on your dissapearing 9 patch from block 12 in your 2018 block party.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Congrats! That is a super block ~ I'm sure your little quilt is precious:)

[@kimbennett2369]

@@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory I'm proud of it. The parents of the little girl(7 mth old) were really please with too 😊

[@patriciadolinsek6112]

Oh Jean! Thank you for including this block in this year's block party. It was probably my most favorite from last year! And it's a very additive block! It was not hard at all because you explained it so well! After seeing your wonderful quilts at the end of the video I am inspired to make a whole quilt with this block as well! Craft room is almost clean so I can start sewing soon and get caught up. Thanks again for all you do for us! P.S Hope Maxwell is doing well with the job training.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you Patricia! So nice to have a neat tidy room! :) Your brain works MUCH better when fairly organized!:) As you know...this IS my favorite block ~ as you can see!:) It is my 'go to' block to whip up an easy pretty quilt! Thank you about Maxwell, he is doing VERY well:)

[@donnarichey144]

Thanks Patricia, I will have to try the block, but I have numb hands with the disease I have, and looked hard to cut the center and do that. I just get so frustrated at times. I will try, but I have to finish my first project of making Jean's xmas table runner started last march for my daughters birthday. A year sitting on my table. Her birthday was the 15th of march. I have to finish it.

[@patriciadolinsek6112]

It's funny because I have been a card maker (rubber stamps & such) & paper crafter for over 25 years and I find myself when cleaning my craft room thinking about my sewing more & more. I'm trying to figure out what I need to get rid of so I have room for my new sewing machine and all the material & supplies that go a long with it. Lol! I have removed a lot of paper crafting supplies but I think I will need more room for my sewing stash. Sound familiar? ;-)

[@donnarichey144]

@@patriciadolinsek6112 I have a acrylic quilting table for my singer machine, in its box for at least 3 yrs, I took it out tonight to put on my singer sewing machine, but it didn't fit, I bought a gray professional one, and it goes to that, but the other had the needle down thing I liked. I never used the professional one, so I guess I have to use it. I was happy because it has the holes like jeans for circles. Whoo whoo. Well, never got to finish cutting the squares for the runner. I will do tomorrow I hope. I have 2 beagles and every time I sit down to do something they want out. I take out on a leash, its hard getting around, but it gives me exercise.

[@patriciadolinsek6112]

@@donnarichey144 I haven't gotten an extension for my sewing machine yet but, my birthday is coming soon so..... On another note, I love beagles! They are so cute. I'm sure yours will settle an dgive you some time for quilting. Hang in there!

[@anthonybutts1400]

It would be a cool idea to have family photos printed onto fabric and fussy cut to be put in the 'frame'. Hmmm there's a new quilt project idea for the 10 min block.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Super idea:) Do it and send me pics:)! LOL!

[@2franjohn]

Jean love your videos .I Learn so much from you .Please keep doing these .

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I hopefully intend to ~ thank you Fran:)

[@susanfiarito6894]

I am a beginner quilter and I love your tutorials.I am a week behind because after 3 attempts I have finally completed Block 19!!!!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

But practice makes perfect, right?!?!? So you DID IT!! YAY!! :)

[@jenniewren9351]

A truly lovely block. With your fabric selection, on screen, it looks like the centre piece is lacy with background fabric showing through the gaps in the lace.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you Jennie! It does doesn't it?!?!

[@Angie-cm4si]

I just used this one in my baby sampler love it ... I’m going to make two small quilts babies are popping up everywhere. ❤️

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Those babies just KEEP on popping!! Something in the water!! LOL!

[@helensoares2549]

Thank you Jean for all the hard work you put into these projects for us. I know you love quilting, but you put in so much effort for us. Again thank you.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw you are welcome Helen! It is work, but very very enjoyable work! :) And I appreciate folks who appreciate me:) And you are one of them:) Thank you!

[@willowhilldesigns7]

Love it Jean! If you measure over from the center seam 4.75” on sides, top and bottom, then cut, that will give you a 9 1/2” block.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

OH thank you! You know me.....totally useless at math. Jen is too!! We are a real trip!! LOL! But as I always say....we get there in the end:)

[@jacquieumberger3620]

Absolutely love this block. I change it up a bit. I went to Episode 60 to see how you did the Jelly Roll strips. Then I sewed 3 strips together which came out 6". I sub-cut to 5 1/4" and then I square up the 6" side to match 5 1/4". Then I followed the way you did your geometric sqs so my horizontal would be in opposite corners.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you Jacqueline! Do you not realize that MATH does my head in?!?! LOL! I lost you after "I change it up a bit....."LOL! LOL! But good for you! :) This is my favorite block:)

[@pattytimon9050]

Love Love Love

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you Thank you Thank you!~:)

[@juliewerner9592]

I am so excited to see this block , it’s my go to happy block ✂️✂️✂️✂️ Your first tutorial on it got me started it was encouraging and that’s better than perfect,, 😆😆😆😆😆

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You and Me!! Our happy block! Which I turn to when I need a quick easy effective quilt, churned out so fast:) So pleased you love it like me:)

[@kirk1246]

Thank you Jean. I just finished this Block and it came out really nice. Thank you for the tutorials. I'm all caught up now and looking forward to the next blocks.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Super! Thanks for following along!

[@lesleygilbert1945]

This is one block I have always wanted to try and it will happen, hopefully soon - Thanks for an easy to follow tutorial :)

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Oh, this is an easy one, Lesley ~ just go slow and steady:)

[@elizabethmullhall8226]

Love this block, Jean; thank you for the gallery at the end of the video which really does show its versatility.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you Elizabeth:) Can't you tell....I LOVE making this block:)

[@janetsonsteng2421]

I did it! I was ready to give up but you kept encouraging me to hang in there and it will make sense. My frame is a dark blue and I wished I changed my thread from white to dark blue, because the white thread stands out to much. Next time I will take that into consideration. Thank you again!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

That's fine! Live and learn! But really, some 'mistakes' can be passed off as 'design choices' and leave it at that! LOL! Good for you for sticking to it:) It was a fun block, huh?!?!?

[@veracampbell9583]

Jean I absolutely love this quilt block. It’s my very favorite block. I’ve made table scarves and runners with this block. I’m saving all the videos and will make all of these blocks just not now.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw Vera, thank you! Thinking of you and I'll email you soon!:)

[@kathyreed4488]

Jean I love making these blocks w you...having fun...thank you so much...I enjoy u so much...love ya girl

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you Kathy!:) That's the point ~ to enjoy it::)

[@emds698]

I always loved this block since I first seen you do it, so happy it’s in this sew along.got a little confused when I seen the pop up for your video, had to ask my husband if it was Saturday or Sunday lol. I love your blouse by the way very nice.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw thanks! I have been away all day Sunday (just got home) so decided to put the video up on Saturday evening. Thanks for liking my top! :)

[@michellecharles5541]

I love this block too and make it every time I can Makes me look talented lol :)

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

It's a great block that fools people into thinking we are SOOO CLEVER!~~~~ :)!!!!!

[@thetatteredrose1364]

I am so happy you have included this block, though I am slightly afraid to attempt, but it looks so cool. You make it look easy. I will do my best.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

NO!! YOU HAVE TO TRY!! It really is EASY~!! It's not just me making it look it! It truly is, you just have to take it slow and steady!! You'll do good...have a go:) You got this!:)

[@patriciadolinsek6112]

Drew you definitely have to do this one. I did it during last year's block party and I loved it! I will warn you though, once you do this one you will want to make more. It's addictive! I love it!

[@thetatteredrose1364]

Jean Truelove I did it! Ooh, my word! It was easy and so exciting to see the outcome. I should have used the same colour thread, but ... just love this block. Thanks so much, Jean, and Patricia for the encouragement.

[@patriciadolinsek6112]

Sew much fun, right?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

How super! You see!! You did it!!! You go girl! YAY!! (Now you're hooked...I know it!) :)

[@donnarichey144]

I don't think I like this too complicated for me, Jean. If I would try to make this I would applique the white sq and put the other on top. Not for me. I know you say that, but its easy for you, I will try, but finish this table runner first and work on your first blocks to see how that goes. I do appreciate watching you and you are so funny and I pray I can do even a fourth of what you do. Some day maybe. You are amazing and hugs for you. God Bless

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

It's NOT THAT complicated! Try it:)

[@patriciadolinsek6112]

Donna, you really must try it! It's not complicated at all and Jean explains it so well! I did it in last year's block party and became addicted to it because it was so easy! Go for it!

[@donnarichey144]

@@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory I am trying to put together the table runner you had from a xmas video. I am trying to figure out how to fix blocks that are smaller than they should be. I have trouble cutting. Maybe make to a smaller size. Should I not cut each square before putting together or wait till I have the unit. It probably not go together if not even size. I will see. I will try that block, but doing the center part seemed to complicated for me and using hands that are numb might be a problem. I have trouble cutting. I haven't made any, but I watch and I want to finish this table runner, it started last march and my daughters birthday was the 15th and not done. Thanks Jean.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

@@donnarichey144 If your hands hurt this might not be a good block for you to try because you DO need to be able to turn the fabric, hold it carefully and stitch. As far as making a block smaller than the measurements I give, that is a whole 'nother ballgame! It involves a lot of math ~ which I am useless at as you know! :) I hope you can finish the runner before your girl gets much older!! LOL! :) All the best:)

[@donnarichey144]

@@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory The hands do not hurt, they are numb and hard to hold things. I figured if I try to cut I will mess it up. I guess with the table runner maybe just pressing with steam and try to stretch a little then. Thanks Jean I appreciate your help.

[@dharinidesilva5756]

Very well explained. Thank you

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you Dharini:)

[@teresaallen3821]

Is this a catherdral window? It would be cute to put a little stuffing in the middle and make a pillow with them also.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Yes, a version of! I am going to be doing a true (sort of cheating) method of a cathedral windows, coming up soon!:) I have made pillows from the block:)

[@stitchitch7010]

My guild is doing a round robin and everyone is worried about the curved piecing month, this will be perfect for it!!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Super idea! :) Curves WITHOUT the curves:)

[@merrilynblackmore6962]

LOL. That’s when I found you a long time ago. I think it was like episode 6. My sis told me about the 10 min block so I went searching and you are who I found. And I’ve been following you ever since. Love the pictures at the end. By the way check out the other lovely items Jean shares with us to make.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Yes, it was AGES ago....haven't I come far!?!?! LOL! Fuzzy camera work, messy sewing room, etc., but still the SAME repeating repeating repeating!!! LOL! But that's why you REMEMBER it!! LOL! I love this block....can't you tell!??! All the quilts I have made ~ them and a few more:)

[@jojos853]

Hi love all you do ...but please can you put sizes up please ...thanks

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you! But I don't understand...the sizes of what? I do include the measurements at the end and even in the beginning I give the cutting instructions.

[@karencarswell5724]

Hi Jean. Just a small thing. The yellow writing across your screen when you are explaining something is very hard to see when it is not on the black background. I miss what you write because the yellow mixes with all the colours of the fabric etc. Would it be possible to write in black so it stands out, I so enjoy your wonderful, friendly teaching.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

{Problem!! When I was (wrongly)doing videos with the black top and bottom, I could put the writing in the black, no issues, however I was shown, FINALLY, how to get the full screen. HOWEVER ~~~ no place to put writing! I opt for the bright highlighter yellow (out of many colors available) because, Believe it or not, that is what SHOWS UP THE BEST!! Black doesn't! White is sometimes better, but the Yellow is the best. I have tried and tried all different colors! So we just have to muddle on through......

[@joanneocchiuzzo9662]

Jean what do you have stored in the drawers behind you, they look like they are plastic

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

They hold all my little bits, such as Sharpies, Pens, Needles, Business cards, tape, clips, etc.

[@gebeltherebel]

I have never made a quilt---where do I begin ?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You first need to get the basic basic sewing supplies, if you don't have them. Sewing machine, rulers, cutting mats, rotary cutters, etc., and then you need to start with just a basic skill, such as sewing squares together. My 'Jean's Block Party 2019, begins with me telling you what kind of fabric you need, and then goes into making basic blocks. You might want to look that up:)

[@lorrainecantin7445]

10 minute quilt block