Hello Everyone! For those of you looking for the Minis and More Parade, you can go here or scroll through this post about a lovely house BOM (and add your chance to win a giveaway).
Today I get to share Block 3 for the I Love Home BOM by Jacquelynne Steves, but first, this month’s sponsor. It’s a great assortment of buttons and charms from I Love Buttons, Etc.
I know for myself, it’s always fun to add embellishments to my applique. Read to the end of this post to see how you can win this great giveaway.
Now for this month’s block…
Again, another great block by Jacquelynne! She has added a new to me technique in the star units this month, Half Rectangle units. I want to give you a tip about piecing the Half Rectangle units. Read the instructions carefully! Even after I read them and looked at the diagram, I still sewed the star half rectangles wrong. Fortunately, I noticed the mistake before I cut the fabric. Jacquelynne has created a tutorial and video to walk you through making and trimming the units to size. They are not hard, but you do need to pay attention to the directions.
It seems like each month, I’m adding a few more details of embroidery to the applique. I really like the way the embroidery gives the applique some depth. Maybe a few buttons could be added to these blocks after they’ve been quilted. (Wink, Wink)
This month, I used Aurifloss by Aurifil, DMC Floss and Sue Spargo’s Eleganza Perle Cotton.
Instead of using a fabric center for the flower, I used the chain stitch to outline the center. Again it just adds some dimension to it. The windows are also outlined with the chain stitch.
I used Sue Spargo’s variegated thread as the leaves on the flower this month. Can you tell which stitch I used inside the leaves? It’s the buttonhole stitch! The outside of the leaf is backstitched, then I used the buttonhole stitch for the center stem inserting the thread into the bottom of the leaf.
Here is another example of using the buttonhole stitch by itself. For those new to embroidery, you don’t just have to use it to outline your applique. These flowers were designed by Jenny of Elefantz.
Another new detail I added this month was the scallops over the window. These are in the embroidery design so I thought I would add them here. Last month I added them, but didn’t fill them in. This month with the lighter fabric on the house, I thought the satin stitch again added dimension to the house.
I hope you think about adding some details to your applique. Maybe you’ll be the lucky winner of the button package this month.
You can win “The I Love Buttons” package by leaving me a comment telling me if you’ve ever used embellishments on your quilts or embroidery. The contest is open to everyone, international readers included. Leave me a comment on this blog post by Sunday, October 8 at 11:59 PM EDT. Please note this is a day earlier than the other posts.
Be sure to check out all the other bloggers to see their wonderful Block 3 and enter on their sites for a chance to win, too.
- The Quilting Nook
- The Sewing Loft
- The Crafty Quilter
- The Inbox Jaunt
- Sarah
- Farmhouse Quilts
- Penguin and Fish
- Podunk Pretties
You can also follow along and post your own pictures on social media using #ILoveHomeQuilt on Instagram and Jacquelynne’s Sew Quilty Friends page on Facebook and on Pinterest.
Thanks for stopping by.
I have not used any embellishments on my quilts.
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I’ve only quilted for a year on and off, but since someone once told me there are no rules, I use anything that takes my fancy: colourful beads in all their shapes and colours, pearls and trinkets from broken necklaces and various trimmings, like ribbons and rick rack. Funny, I’ve never used buttons!!
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Your embroidery details are amazing! They really add that extra bit of depth, colour and of course prettiness 😃 and thank you for the tip with the instructions
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You do great work! I have used crystals and a little floss in my quilts and embroidery designs. I’m not much of a hand-stitcher, though! I do love adding the bling and some charms and buttons as well!
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Beautiful! Yes I love love love embellishing quilts with all kinds of bling.
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Love the block and the way the embroidery gives interest to the applique. I have used buttons on quilts. I like the extra something it adds.
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Your detailed embroidery is beautiful! I have not used embellishments on my quilts or embroidery, but I do have an idea of how I would like to add some bead work to a future mini on my project list 🙂
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Love your version of this month’s block! Yes, I have used embellishments on some of my quilts. Usually just on wall-hangings though.
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I don’t usually use embellishments but I did make several snowmen embroideries where I used tiny black sew-on snaps as the snowman’s eyes. It works great! They also look awesome as the spots on the back of ladybugs! Now that’s a new hint for you. Love your block and love the addition of embroidery to it. Thanks for the idea about the buttonhole stitch around the flower; going to do that right away on a flower project I’m in the process of finishing!
Marsha (quilterinmotion@gmail.com)
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I love trying new things with my quilts and have used different types of embarrassing to make them unique…usually buttons.
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I do like using the right embellishment on my quilts and embroidery. It is an unexpected touch no one expects to see unless you do it all the time, them people would say where did she put it now… but I’ve seen people just OVERDO. Also somepeople forget to ralize not to pput them on quilts for baby or children. It’s just hard sometimes to find just the right one(s).—Robin 🙂
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I have not used embellishments on my quilts only on wall hangings and table runners.
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I have used buttons on quilted items but only on wall hangings. Buttons add some extra cuteness to many designs.
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i have used buttons!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Yes, I have used buttons. They really add character to a quilt!
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Cute block, love the embroidered extras! Most of the quilts I have made lately have some type of embellishment or embroidery on them.
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I have never used embellishments but would love to try. I really like your blog and am hoping to win the buttons as a chance to try something new. Xoxoxo
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I rarely use embellishments, but I do incorporate embroidered blocks into my quilts.
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I love adding embellishments to my quilts. It makes them so much more personal. I like to add button bugs or flowers, plus I like to embroider added pizazz.
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Never used embellishments
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Just started using buttons and embellishments this fall thanks to Pat Sloan and a few free patterns she posted on her site. The detail buttons add to my small projects (mini quilts, table runners) are amazing. They not only add interest but make things “pop.”
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Love embellishing with embroidery and buttons. Cute block.
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Yes, I have used buttons on my quilts before but my long arm quilter hates it when I put them on.
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My godmothers quilts inspired me to be a quilter as an adult when I retired after becoming ill. Her quilts often had embellishments on them and where sometimes pretty wild. And i loved them. I have almost all of them. I cherish them. So I do embellish on some on my quilts in many different ways depending on what the quilt is being used for, the pattern, the person is going to and my mood. Its a lot of fun. I dont do quite as much as my godmother did 😉 But i dont think anyone does or ever did. God bless her soul.
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Yes I sometime use embellishments on wall hangings. I use buttons, little bows or sometimes bells. I think it adds a little interest totheproject.
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I’ve not made any intricate quilts and have not used any embellishments. I have made mostly utilitarian quilts and one wall hanging. But want to take a new leap with my art.
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Yes I have added buttons to spruce up the quality look of my lap quilts.
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I use embellishes on my quilts and other items, such as cute buttons, seed beads, and fiber. Love the way it add beauty and character. I LOVE these little buttons too, would love to be the lucky winner of them.
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I love to embellish my quilts – I like to embroider with lots of different kinds of threads and also use beads, charms and buttons!
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I jut recently made my first wall hanging. What a joy!! I love it. Made in all batik fabrics, it is a vase of flowers being knocked over. Water is spilling and flowers are flying. There is a dragonfly flying over the wreckage I named it “no, No , KAYLEE DONT!!” It has buttons, and beads as well as the dragonfly.
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On occasion I use buttons and embroidery, just depends on how I am viewing things!
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I love using buttons and other embellishments on my quilted items! I’m currently doing some various crazy quilting projects that are giving me a chance to use lots of wonderful embellishments.
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I have used beads and buttons on embroidery. I have a Christmas quilt that will have buttons and ribbon on it when finished. Thanks
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No I haven’t used any embellishments as of yet but i also haven’t finished much yet
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I’ve never used any embellishments, but I’m pretty new to quilting. I’ve just started out a project that will be using some buttons! I can’t wait to get it finished!!
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I’m new to quilting and have not used any embellishments on my quilts. I made a wall hanging using zippers…….would zippers be called an embellishment?
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I just finished a wall hanging for my granddaughter and used kurumi buttons on it. They were a bit of pain to put on, but I love how they look! I’ve also used ribbons, bells and buttons on a Christmas wall hanging I did last year. I think it’s fun to use embellishments!
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I’ve used embellishments on my first mug rug. It turned out great!
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I have used beads and buttons many times as I make a new quilt.
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I am working on a set of embroidered blocks right now that will eventually be turned into a quilted wall hanging. I love the embroidery that you are adding to your blocks.
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I have never used embellishments on my quilts, but its never too late to start!! 😉 I have done lots of embroidery, however.
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I made a small quilted piece I use as a dollie. It was fun and has tiny buttons on it. It’s one of my favorite things.
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your blocks look so whimsical. love them
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I have used both on one quilt but that is all
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I have put buttons on wall hangings and on needlework projects, they add a level of fun.
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