I have mailed the October sneak peek to those that have made and posted Tulip blocks this month.   I have had some struggles with photographs, printers, creating templates that will be correctly sized when printed, etc., etc. … so I am blaming all those technological challenges on Mercury. Please let me know if you didn’t receive the sneak peek email, but should have … or vice versa. I feel like Mercury is playing with me...

I have mailed the mailing info sheet for the Many Triangles blocks we made in August. If you made and posted blocks, but didn’t receive the email from me, please let me know ASAP. If you received the email in error or find an error in the information, also please let me know.

While some of us anticipate the official arrival of Autumn later this month, this 9-inch traditional Tulip block celebrates the Spring that is around the corner for the rest of us. You can make the block scrappy or not, but each block should have: White background – solid or white-on-white (WOW) Flower fabric(s) – color of your choice Bud fabric – darker, but same color as your flower fabric center square – green I made...

  In August 26 quilters made 126 rectangular Many Triangles blocks in scrappy reds with cream or low volume prints.  The blocks were won by Karen B, Ginny and Andra. A link to the pattern and guidelines can be found in this post: You’ll Be Seeing Red in August   The tag for ALL blog posts about this block is triangles The following list is included as an archive of all the blocks made and who made them:     Blocks entered...

With a second cup of coffee and the RandomOrg app in hand, I randomly selected this month’s winners … But first a reminder about the deadline to enter because it makes me sad when someone posts the blocks AFTER the winner has already been chosen. The deadline for posting is always on the last day of the month at NOON in New York City (eastern time).  That’s 10 AM for me in Santa Fe (mountain time) and whatever it is for you,...

If you have made and posted Many Triangles blocks, you should have received an email message from me with the sneak peek at the guidelines and direction for the September block. If you should have received the sneak peek but don’t have the email, let me know. Similarly, if you shouldn’t have received the sneak peek (because you haven’t made/posted blocks this month) but DID receive the email, please let me know that I goofed....

In August, we are making another long rectangle block that I’m calling Many Triangles from scrappy reds mixed with cream or low volume print fabrics.  These blocks are 5 by 18 1/2 inches (to finish at 4 1/2 by 18 inches).     Ginny made this one. The fabric guidelines and my directions for making this block can be found here: Many Triangles Quilt Block Pattern The pattern includes directions for making your own templates, but...

I just sent email to everyone who made blocks in July with the mailing info for your blocks. As usual, if you see an error or didn’t receive the email, let me know ASAP.

In July, 27 quilters made and entered 68 quilter’s choice blocks featuring household pets. Robin made this one.   Complete guidelines for this month are here: It’s Raining Cats and Dogs in July   The blocks were won by Maree and Peggy M.  Congratulations again … we can’t wait to see what you make from them. Tag for ALL blog posts about this month’s block: Pet As an archive of the 68 blocks made and who...

This month, we made a total of 68 blocks, which felt like too many for one person, so the set size will be a little smaller and we have two winners, who will each receive 34 blocks.   Random.Org generated the two lucky numbers 27 and 41, which translate to: Maree Peggy Congratulations, Ladies!  Look for email from me today to confirm your mailing addresses and ask how many of your own blocks you’d like to...

If you have made and posted blocks this month,  please look for: email from me with the August sneak peek information your blocks, correctly listed on the at-a-glance page As always, if you find a mistake, please let me know ASAP.  I confess that I am having a rough time catching up and getting settled after my move.   Edited to add: I know I ask every month, but because of where I am at this particular time in my life’s journey, I...

I have just sent out the mailing info to everyone who made and posted blocks in June. A couple things are different this month: If you made more than 4 blocks, you will be mailing to multiple winners.  Be sure to send equal numbers of blue-corner and white-corner blocks to each winner. You can send matched pairs (made from the same fabrics) or mix them up for a more scrappy mix, but be sure you send pairs of 1 block with white corners + 1 block...