This month’s block came from a photo of a portion of a quilt I found on Pinterest.  I tracked it down to 2012 post on a quilters’ bulletin board called mqresources and to it’s maker, Donna Ferrill James (aka donna in BC).  She called her quilt, Modern Reds. And here’s a closer look at the fabulous quilting....

The list of blocks made (and who made them) will appear in this blog post. Total blocks made and posted so far: 110   Blocks in the Drawing: Barbara P – 4 Belinda – 5 Carol – 1 Cathy K – 4 Cathy L – 3 Christa – 2 Ellen – 2 Elizabeth C – 9 Helen – 1 Jude – 4 Julie P – 5 Julie W – 6 Kate – 3 Kathie – 4 Kathleen – 3 Marsha – 2 Margaret – 3...

We are kicking off 2018 by “framing” bright colors in black and white in this 9 inch (finished size) block. The fabric guidelines below and attached block directions describe how you may interpret “white,” “black” and “bright” for your blocks. You can find the directions for the block here: Framed Color Block The inspiration for this block came from a quilt I saw on Pinterest.  I especially like...

If you are still considering whether or not you could lead the Block Lotto for a month, here’s some additional information and help that might help you get off that fence. You can choose ANY block and almost any size you’d like (between 6 and 12 inches). If can be a traditional block, a modern block, an appliqué block, an original block … you could even choose a block that we’ve made in the past for the Block Lotto–those...

I have already shared most of the responses to the “what would you like to see …” question in Something to Think About. Here are your responses to the other four questions:    ...

A lot of you said you wanted the Block Lotto to continue. To do so, I need your help. Offers to help with the expenses of maintaining the site are very much appreciated, but I also need help leading the monthly activities: choosing the blocks, making samples, creating (or referencing a block pattern), keeping track of blocks posted by others. More than a dozen people responded to the survey, saying they would be willing to help in this way...

81 of you have taken the survey that I posted a week ago.  THANK YOU. I will leave it open through the weekend, so if you haven’t had a chance to share your opinion, please find time for this quick, 5 question survey:  Block Lotto in 2018? I promise I will share ALL the results soon, but in the meantime … for the 12 of you who said that you would like to create a block pattern and lead the Block Lotto for at least a month, I would...

Here’s a little hint to one of the recent events in my life that have kept me away–I promise to share the rest of my story with you all … but first, would you please take a minute and click over to Survey Monkey and complete a quick 5 question survey and honestly tell me what you think? Restarting the Block Lotto in 2018? Thanks!...

In the past week (or so), I’ve seen posts/comments/email messages of three types: Looking for the June Block information Suggesting I take an open-ended break until I feel better Offering to help Here’s what I propose: Take a break for the month of June to get organized and see if anyone will volunteer … Recruit quilters from our community to be the “Lotto Leader of the Month.” If you are willing to be...

I will post guidelines and block pattern for the June block later today (June 2) or sometime tomorrow.  I apologize for the delay …

In May, 2017, A dozen quilters made 47 eight inch spokes blocks in complementary colors.  Margaret made this one. Jude was the winner this month. Congratulations, Jude!   Guidelines and the link to the block directions are in this post: Opposites Attract in May Tag for ALL blog posts about this month’s block: spokes     This post is the archive for the list of blocks made this month and who made them  Total : 47 Blocks...

It’s hard to explain what this extreme fatigue I am dealing with feels like–I know it must seem impossible to some of you that I can literally be SO exhausted that I can’t even keep up with the Block Lotto, but … as much as I try, as much as I look forward to coming home from work and doing something I love, I cannot. If anyone is willing to help with some of the “housekeeping” needed to keep this going until...