(I typed 2015 in the title and immediately paused because it felt like I forgot to type 2016)   In December, 33 quilters made 194 Wonky Strips blocks. They were won by Myrna (a first time winner!), Marianne (a lucky 2-in-a-row winner!), Julie P and Teresa (a newbie!) Complete guidelines and links to the block pattern are in this post. Wrapping up the Year with Wonky Strips Tag for ALL blog posts about the December 2016 block: strippy...

‘Twas the day before Christmas  The Block Lotto sneak peek is due  But I have fallen behind in things …  and may not be able to get it to  you (on time).    I may not be as busy as the man in red, nor have list that is nearly as long, but … I have fallen behind and made a last minute change in the January block choice which put me even further behind and I am not sure when I will get the sneak peek at the first block of...

I wanted to give you a peek at my plans for Block Lotto 2016: The Blocks   Next year all blocks will be 6 inches square (finished size). They represent a mix of traditional, improvisational and original pieced designs. Some are more abstract/geometric, some of pictorial and one is a Block Lotto favorite that we’ll revisit in a new color way.  As usual, they will be made with a mix of techniques, with options for those that prefer one...

A while back when I was questioning whether or not to continue the Block Lotto in 2016, you responded with a lot of support and some suggestions on how you could help. I have given it a lot of thought, exchanged email with some of you on the subject, and want to give you some concrete ideas about how you can help the Block Lotto continue and help me do the things I have to do to keep it going. One of the interesting discussions was around the...

All but the black and white strips in my two blocks came from three recent projects–all still unfinished–for which the fabrics were still out on my worktable in my tiny sewing space. I am donating my chances for these blocks. This morning, as I was taking photos, it occurred to me that all that fabric laying around is probably a sign that my sewing space could benefit from some time organizing and cleaning.  It has warmed up here which makes...

I mailed my blocks to Deana, Kristin and Marianne today. Enjoy!

If you made and posted blocks in November, you should have email from me with the mailing info sheet.  You might notice that the numbers are a little different than published yesterday–Kay didn’t get her 2 blocks posted in time for the drawing and opted to send them on to one of the winners, which means 2 more blocks for Pat.  Thanks Kay! The holidays make us busy and make the the post office busy. In much of the US, the weather can be a...

In December, we are making another long rectangle block made from scrappy fabrics of your choice with the addition of Black and White.  These blocks are 5 by 18 1/2 inches (to finish at 4 1/2 by 18 inches).     I made this one. The fabric guidelines and my directions for making this block can be found here: Wonky Strips Block Pattern   You may make a maximum of 9 blocks for chances in the drawing at the end of the month. The...

In November, 37 quilters made 177 X and Plus Blocks. They were won by Deana, Kristin, Marianne and Pat K. I made this one. Complete guidelines and links to the block pattern and optional template are in this post: X and Plus Equals … November Block   Tag for ALL blog posts about this month’s block: xplus Here’s the list of blocks made and who made them: Blocks entered into Drawing: And – 2 Barbara P – 4...

I have sent the list of names of everyone in the drawing to Debbie, who didn’t make blocks this month and volunteered to randomly choose the winners. We have enough blocks for FOUR WINNERS.

I seemed to have picked up a bug last weekend … and just couldn’t get around to making the blocks and putting together the directions for the sneak peek until today. If you have made and posted your blocks this month (through today), you should have received email from me with the information about the December block. My intent with the fabric guidelines for December is that you should be able to pick up whatever you’ve been...

Carol emailed me over the weekend and asked that I post her two blocks (photos sent for virtual quilt) because she is out of town and didn’t want to miss the sneak peek (which will go out later...