JEAN'S BLOCK PARTY 2018 ~ Block Number TWELVE 

I love the block a week. It keeps me from feeling guilty for leaving my sewing machine out on the kitchen table all week. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos and thank you for not editing out all the places where your thinking out loud. That helps me not be discouraged when I'm sewing. I've only been sewing for a couple of months. All of this is new to me. Thanks for making it fun and easy.

I look forward to the weekly blocks. I thank you for your time to teach us the techniques for quilting. I'm glad you are feeling better and pray for continued healing. Thank you again for all your time and knowledge and willingness to pass along the skills and encouragement to learn quilting in a very relaxed and fun format.

... talent as well, Jean. That is part of the package! My mom used to say ... ' no one can take away your talent.' She didn't do much with hers and sometimes that used to piss her off when she was doing the dishes. ..but she had a way with her room that you could happily sit in forever!

It's amazing, Jean. All the things but really it's your creativity that counts. ... I realise this whilst packing that. No one can rob you of your creativity

Jean, I am glad you are feeling better. I have all my fabrics just trying to decide what to use first. Your tutorials are fabulous. You are a breath of fresh spring air! Keep the videos coming any way that works best for you. Happy Monday.😃

Weekly is great'Jean. I dont like the wait for the monthly ones so don''t look at them until I have collected them all. Love your attitude and down to earth approach. You make me smile!!!

Glad your back, Jean. Yeah my patchwork books and cloths are the things that I care about most. There's no way they are not coming with me. The rest of it can be replaced. Happy Design, Jean

Awesome Sunday for us afternoon freezing rain good day to be home watching videos started a illusion quilt glad you feeling better

I love the block of the week. I've not sent any pictures in I'm behind a couple blocks because I was on vacation. I love it weekly. Thank!! I love your personality and your mannerisms. You could come for tea any day!! Thanks for your hard work.

Oh love this block and so so happy to see you are feelin better Jean and the little quilt is perfect for what i need to make for my next project thank you so much xxxxx

Love the little quilt, it will give a lot of comfort. What a nice thought.

Hi Jean. Great to see you back in your sewing room and feeling much better!!! Love this block. Can't wait to rummage through my fabrics. Thanks for your tutorial xxx

Okay, I watched to the end! I always do, I need to make a quilt for a family member, I think I may do this bigger for the gift! Easy and fast!

I love this. I can't post pictures and my quilt is looking good. Keep it up I love your videos

So lovely to hear you again, love your mess ups! You asked what we all want, Jean, in your words, “ if you want to or not”. In other words, we all have choices to see you, to follow you whenever, that’s the best of you tube, we can go back, pause or shut down! So dear Jean, just do what you do, when you can, and you enjoy too, as I do, anytime. Love Kris in Lymington, England.

Glad to see you are back to your old self. You have inspired me to finish UFOs and get three quilt tops finished so a bit behind with the block party. Will get 11 and 12 done today before Sunday ready for number 13. Jane, Hampshire,UK

Welcome back Jean! I am so glad you are feeling better. You have been missed. I love the Disappearing Nine Patch. Your quilt at the end is very pretty.

Hi Jean, So glad you are feeling better. I'm thrilled to see you. I like the weekly block, but if everyone else wants something different I am ok with that too. I'm always muddled. LOL

Omg I hope you still keep the blocks to one every week. I got excited when I got on my iPad and saw #12. That's a cute block. I can't believe you made a quilt from it already. Your amazing Jean. The photos of your family at the end was so darn cute. The snow is so beautiful🌷

I think this is one of my favorite blocks ( the window one is great)..and I see..I'm watching it again..you could make a whole quilt from this block☺️😍😍😍

I am so glad you are feeling better! Easy as pie. I am going to make block 11. You are back to normal, love you so much! You say what you are thinking, yes snow is white but this one was different, you saw it with your own eyes! Giggles giggles....

My 2 cents: Keep doing what you are doing. We are here and love to watch. Glad you are feeling better! I am in the East Coast - Connecticut. It wasn't that much here - we got the tail end of the storm and it ended up maybe 4 inches :) Was gone the next day lol.

Good morning jean I hope you’re doing well this morning. I’m doing fine this morning getting ready to make my #12 block, it looks easy. I’m doing fine with making my blocks and not complaining lol. You have a wonderful day. Faith 😄

I knew I recognised it! My parents are Londoners and I'm in Kent. Sounds like an interesting life. Keep up the good work.

Thank you Jean. Glad you are a bit better. I send my pics in when I have 2 finished. This one is easy. Very Happy!

Glad you're feeling better. Your hair is beautiful today! Love, love, love this new block. Personally I love getting a new block each week even if I don't get it sent to you right away. Schedules get busy as they sometimes do and I just fit in my sewing where I can. I love sewing way more than I thought I would (even when I have to redo a block). Being a crafter though, I am entranced by all the fabric colors and textures. I very much look forward to your new post each week. This week I am working on this block and last weeks block. I need to focus but it will get done. Thank you for all you do for us and again, I am glad you are feeling better.

I know this block but loved watching your tutorial. As I was watching I was starting to plan a baby quilt...three blocks across. Wondering if that was big enough. And low and behold...you hold was up exactly the size I was planning. And I love the light and busy layout. Thank You...I will whip it us lickity split!

Glad you’re feeling better! Love watching you though I’ve not been doing the challenge.....maybe later thankfully I can find you. I’m from NJ but living in Colorado we haven’t had as much snow as the east but when we do it melts fast because it warms up so fast. Glad you’re back

Loving this block party Jean, once a week is good, please don't change it, I wait each week for the new block. I haven't been sending in my photos as they seem to highlight flaws lol, but I am certainly not bored. Glad you're feeling better, love muddle mode.

So Glad you are better. Lovely quilt, easy block.

hi jean, so glad you are better and up and about. thanks for all the time you are putting into finding blocks for us to learn. I love this block and also I loved block "11 last week. It really looked hard but once I broke it down and started to sew it all came together very nicely. Now, I really like the block a week. Plus we are almost finished and it is not dragging out. But, what every you decide is just fine with me. Thanks again for all your help.

I love doing all the blocks as Block of the Week. If it was block of the month I would have quit long time ago. I'm sorry, I just haven't posted any pictures. Glad you are feeling better!

You are priceless love your videos girl just seen your quilt with a 9 patch gorgeous feel well relax

Because you asked ! weekly block is fine with me. So glad to see you looking so much better but look after yourself :0) If it is more convenient to change the timing of blocks I am game for anything LOL !!!!!!

when you finish it, Jean, you will be capable of anything!

I like this pace...need to show you my blocks I've made...love yr tutorials Jean...you are awesome and always cling out yr videoes!! You're doing a great job...keep it up!!

Jean I think it's extremely nice of you to take the time to teach this many patterns. Unless people really feel the need to keep up that's great but...the videos are here to save and make when we have time, so do what you have planned!! ...☺Thank you for sharing.

I'm intrigued to know your heritage. Every so often you pronounce words in a really British way. Blessings to you xxx

Happy Easter Jean to you and your family.

Please continue weekly. I am a beginner and look forward to learning new skills. I don't post basically because I don't know how or where.

I've just started watching and am enjoying it. Looking forward to finishing up my current projects so I can start these blocks!.

I don’t know about anyone else, But I look forward to the Sunday block. I am still working on #11, but I love the disappearing nine patch block. It’s great for a quick table runner and people will think you worked so hard. :). As for sending pics of my blocks, I didn’t want to overburden your email. I did post to the Instagram page and like looking at the other blocks that are posted. -- I am in PA, too, but near to Pittsburgh. We had a cold, snowy first day of spring, too. I am happy you’re doing better. Keep doing what you’re doing.

Yah...you're back. It's so nice to see you! I've missed you.

I’m from India and following you long time you are awesome love you thanks for giving us your time and experience thanks again

Beautiful block Jean. I enjoyed your video tutorial very much.

No no no jean dont even think of giving us a block once a month, even though Im just following (as I told you )not actually doing for now, Im always looking foward to your party block every week. Waiting for a month will be too long a wait. Keep them coming please.Anyways they be here if anyone is not catching up . Good to see you recovered and back to your old self.bless you

My husband and I have been traveling, from one campground to another. One transmission replaced. Water lines taken out by semi truck tire in road. Internet connections not always available. Block 11 almost complete. Miss the table and larger machine at home, but I will catch up. Very happy you are improving.

So glad you are better, Jean!

Awesome job as ALWAYS, Jean. Thanks

Thank you for showing this beautyful block! It's easy, but it looks great, really perfect for a quick gift! I'm very glad to see you well again! 😁Sometimes I make a small quilt from scraps or blocks I tried for my cat, because she loves to sleep on a quilt at night. 😸

Thanks for telling us about Project Linus. I'm retired so have lots of time to play in my sewing room making lots of UFOs. Enjoy donating and have made several Cross Body purses for the Sew Powerful project. The Rare Bear organization never sent the tag that has to be sewn to bear. Guess I'll give cute bear to a great niece. Really like the small quilt you show at end of tutorial. I have several packs of gorgeous Batik layer cakes and charm packs that would make pretty disappearing 9 patch quilts to donate.

Happy to hear your feeling better. This block was really easy and I loved it. I want to Thank you so much. I have learned a lot from you. Your a Fantastic teacher. Keep up the good work.

Love your Cannel Hello from Germany

I really enjoy your channel. Keep on going girl!

Hello Jean. So glad you're feeling better. Love this block! I have fallen behind on blocks as I have been traveling for the last several weeks. I am hoping to catch up on this challenge as well as Angela Walter's FMQ challenge this week.

As many have said already so good to see that you are feeling better but just don't overdo. Love the block this week and I can do this one. ;0) as far as timing on when to come out with your blocks I think that it should be your choice after all we can go back and rewatch at any time. I think Kris Morris summed it up nicely. Thank you for all that you do and am really glad your better.

So glad your feeling better

I don't know about others, but I think your timing is fine. I have been following and making the blocks, but have not submitted any pictures. I just don't like submitting pictures. Love your tutorials, and your sharing. Thank You.

Jean glad to see you up and about. I am way behind on blocks, I was down sick with the flu, I thought I would never feel human again. My daughter and her hubby came to visit me and they were delayed going home, big snow storm in R.i they did enjoy the beautiful weather here in Florida. I will get to sewing.

Hello jean so glad to see you back, and that you're feeling better, and I'm happy for you. But still you should take it easy. I did finish my block #11, oh boy glad it's done. Now #12 lol , I'm ready. Thanks jean.

So happy you're feeling better! Personally, I love your timing. It doesn't take that long to make a block even with a busy schedule. Waiting for one per month would be torturous! Haha! As for why the pictures have been tapering off, there are probably a few reasons. One, I think it's the nature of anything that people tend to start things and not finish them. It's the same reason why the gyms are crowded in January but empty in March. Secondly, I think it's been a while since you've mentioned your website or the fact that you'd enjoy seeing block pictures; people might need a reminder of what to do. I try to take pictures of mine but sometimes Sunday comes and goes and I forget. :)

TBH why I haven't, my parkinson acted up and I would love you to continue once a week. BUT & HOWEVER!!!, I want what is best for you. Jean, just pls take care of yourself. Please be careful! If too much is for you - say SOOOO!!!!!

Very happy to see you again!!!!! Beautiful block as always

Been following along with the block party since you started, the timing is great for me even my husband asks what the new block looks like, we get your tuterials early monday morning being in australia,and i can usually get the block done before work if iam on afternoons. I havnt been submitting photos of my blocks as i was going to wait till the quilt was completed before posting a photo.

This is my favorite block so far. Thank you, Jean.

Jean, glad you back in the groove. I don't have any problem keeping up with your vids. I mean, it's like popping in for a coffee. I have some good news. I am moving out of the dirty city to the coast and am packing. Should be away in a couple of weeks. All my lovely patchwork coming with me and Rowan designs. You look OK, anyway and Spring has finally arrived, Jean

I love all the blocks and hope to catch up soon!!!!! I have watched you make all the blocks but I have not had time to review them again for measurements. Thank you for doing these!

You look much better so glad on this palm Sunday

I like a block a week. I enjoy it.

Just keep going love it all

Well..I hope to start blocks after I finish some kitchen projects..so glad you finished(?)

well hello, so glad to see back with the living, and feeling better. Now this block has the thumbs up from me :) but, just want to say, you cant please all of the people all of the time. Some of your followers like to make difficult and some do not. Take me !!!! I like it simple and quick :/ At the moment I have 8 blocks, woooops, don't tell. I will make it up, like you mentioned the log cabin...I can make a log cabin that takes no measuring!!!! simple, that's me :/ as for e.mailing photos, I have not got round to doing this like many others but we are still here following along. I'm babling now, must get it from you LOL. The weather !!!! there is a mention of snow over easter, it has happened in the past, wait and see,

Missed you so much, glad you are doing better. Love your top Keep doing them, I haven't started any, I am making your table runner right now I saw on some of the quilting groups said you have to watch the jelly rolls that they are not 2 1/2. I measured one I have and is not 2 1/2. They said by Jordan fabrics they are cut correctly.

Keep them coming! I’ve had a couple busy weeks but will get caught up soon. Sorry I haven’t sent photos.

Loved this block! In fact I made 2! 💐

Hurray! you're feeling better! I look forward to new blocks eagerly, so whatever works best for you is just fine. They're not too frequent, I'm just choosing not to do some of them right now. I do enjoy looking at everyone's blocks; some of the work is positively inspiring! P.S. Did I hear you say "First day of Spring we got 13 inches of SEW"??!! You are the best.

Jean I like your videos you're very sweet and you do the best that you know how it's very hard for an advanced quilter to go down back to the level of a beginner and so it was difficult for you to see that block as a beginner so I hope that in the future you will do one of these for intermediate because that's kind of the level I am but I am an intermediate level so yeah super super easy thanks for all you do and don't take it to heart because it was difficult for some they don't realize just how difficult it is to go backwards but having said that I am Joy doing a simple block or to make a quick quilts just for the ease of enjoying your sewing not being so worried about getting everything just right. I think having to struggle and learn all the time kind of takes the fun out of using what you've already learned so it's always nice to go back and do that sweet simple block get it all quilted and everything so you can sit back and enjoy what you have made

Welcome Spring lol - love that image - perfect.

Jenny from the Missouri Star Quilt Company has written a disappearing 9 patch pattern and has done a tutorial on it. Yours is pretty cool as well. Very nice work and god bless y'all.

Pleased your feeling better jean love what your doing each week keep it up

Wonderful!

Thanks jean love it, and yes very easy lol. Faith❤

Happy you are better.

Yes the twisted table runner.I had a problem took a pressure foot off my sewing machine and the adaptor came off. I tried for days to put it on and my fingers and hands can't hold anything I was so upset. I watched videos and looked in my book. The screw that held it on was on the right. All videos showed it was on the right. I asked my husband and he got it on, screw was on the left. hE GOT IT ON SO HAPPY. wIll work on it today.

I will admit one thing - Now when you read this remember your boys when they were about 5-7 and they would whine as they spoke!!! Ready - Only 8 more blocks???? I cannot wait til #1 Block comes by you again!

your'e so funny, glad you feel better. x

The small quilt is sweet.

beautiful Jean! I didn’t know Walmart sold charmpacks! Mine doesn’t, they sell single fat quarters I know.

yeah Jean... a good mom is worth all the china I the world

I say keep going... Your tutorials are recorded, therefore you shouldn't have to change anything:)

Thinking this sampler would be perfect for a quilt as you go quilt to practice my ruler work. 🤔🤔🤔 The problem is I'm trying to finish my UFOs! My current UFO has black thread and my next in line is tan thread, and the fabric I want to use for this will use white. Hmmm, I really want to do this! Should I break out my Kenmore and have two projects going at once!!?? Oh the dilemma!!!

Jean, your scissors are attached to something?? Am I right? Teach me if you do. I have made pockets to go under my sewing machine and made it to fit my scissors.Do look at the 7/8" Ruler at Shabby Fabrics. Its really nice.

I'm loving this block! Cant wait to make it for my block for our "bock party". I want to make my sister a smaller quilt with this block..by any chance do you know the size square to start with to make a 9" block?

Wish I had seen this earlier would of loved to done it

Hola Jean que bueno que ya estás bien. Te quería pedir si se puede que cuando des un block escribas en un papel las medidas y así se puede ver en diferido . Gracias todo lo que haces es una belleza

Love to send you a picture of my snow we had from last year

I will try it but now i am doing the illusion quilt have you tried that one you sound like yourself thank you for writing back you are sweet

Silly me, I can't find you web page. Link please? I did it wrong last week, but like it. I will send a picture of my "sprocket" block. Lol I have to redo the block though, and this week is the week from hell. I am just slow on getting done; I am in it to work n it and love weekly blocks! I don't like monthly, as I would forget or lose blocks. I know me! Glad you are better! Take care sweet lady!

Do you know more or less how big it will be. Thank you from Switzerland 🇨🇭

I love it but scare in cutting part can we do a quilt like that lol