In July, it’s quilter’s choice of a pet-themed block. Julie P made this one. Guidelines for fabrics and blocks are included in this post. You may make a maximum of 9 blocks for chances in the drawing at the end of the month. The target set size for the winners will be 48 blocks. If you make multiple block pairs, you can use the same background for all your blocks and you can use the same block pattern in up to three of your blocks,...

The block for June was s a 9-inch square  (finished size) block, a variation of a 9-Patch, made in pairs,  called 9-Patch Plaid. Kathy made this one. 32 quilters made 166 of these blocks, which were won by … Congratulations again to the winners, Robin, Laurie and Debbie,  and welcome to the newbies who made their first lotto blocks this month, Deborah, Margie and Mary S. Complete guidelines for this month and link to the pattern are here:...

(Barb was unable to pick our winners before she had to leave for work, so I’m doing it … so I’ll be able to wrap things up and pack up my computer. ) We made 166 blocks this month which isn’t quite enough for four winners and so we have three: Robin (56 blocks) Laurie ( 56 blocks) Debbie (54 blocks) Congratulations! The winners should look for email from me soon, confirming your address and asking how many of your own...

I’ve sent the list of names to Barb P, who will be using random.org to choose our three winners this month.  Cross your fingers.

I am frantically wandering around in a fog, preparing to move and actually thought it was a day earlier than it is … and so, I’ve just sent out the Sneak Peek for July a day late. If you have made and posted blocks this month, you should have email from me. Sorry for my tardiness. As usual and ESPECIALLY this month because I am so scattered, this is a good time to click over to the at-a-glance page and confirm that the number of...

The few, the proud, who made lotto blocks in May should have received email from me tonight with the information you need to mail your blocks. If you made and posted blocks, but did not receive the email, be sure to let me know ASAP.

In June, we are making 9-inch square 9-Patch Plaid blocks PAIRS in blue and white with black or black & white. Julie P made this one. The fabric guidelines and my directions for making this block can be found here: 9-Patch Plaid Block Pattern You may make a maximum of 10 blocks (5 PAIRS) for chances in the drawing at the end of the month. The target set size for the winners will be 48 blocks. If you make multiple block pairs, you can use...

The block for May was s a 4 1/2 by 18-inch rectangular (finished size) block, made of squares. 22 quilters made 68 of these blocks, won by Elizabeth Co and me (yay!).     These three blocks were made by Elizabeth Co, Karen N and me. Complete guidelines for this month and link to the pattern are here: Bargello 9-Patch Border Blocks in May The tag for ALL blog posts about this month’s block is B9P   As an archive of our...

Karen posted the winners in a comment on my previous post.  In case you missed it, she said: Woo Hoo! “Winner, winner, chicken dinner!” (Or rather, “checkerboard blocks winner”! ) First name drawn #31 — our own Sophie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How cool is that? Second Winner #11 is Elizabeth Co !! Let’s hear it for the good luck and excitement for these gals! Karen

The list has been generated and sent to Karen B to pick this month’s two winners.  This month, there will be one large set and one smaller one.

There is a link to the Block Lotto Basics on the home page. I also include the link in the email I send to everyone who expresses interest in joining the Block Lotto. It’s not a long list and yet a couple of the rules never quite seem to stick with everyone. If things don’t seem to be working the way you expect, please take a moment and review the basics.  I have updated the page with the acceptable range of block measurements for...

If you are one of the 14 quilters who have made and posted blocks this month, you should have received sneak peek email from with information about the June lotto block. As usual, If you received the mail by mistake or if you should have received it but didn’t, let me know ASAP. If you received the mail and find an error in the directions, please let me know ASAP. I would appreciate it if everyone who has made and posted blocks this month...