February Blocks Posted

9 – Robin – donated 1 – Angie 4 – Barbara 3 – Peggy 2 – Kate 4 – Cathy K. 9 – Nann 4 – Kathleen 6 – Margaret 5 – Glen – donated 2 – Jude 3 – Terry 1 – Kathie 6 – Karen N – donated 4 – Susan 9 – Su 3 – Julie 2 – Neayact 2 – Pat Kk 3 – Carol McNab 2 –...

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January Winners

January Winners

We made 110 blocks this month, which will be divided by our TWO WINNERS: Cathy L and Nann. Congratulation Ladies. Expect email from me later today or tomorrow asking how many of your own blocks you’d like to keep and to confirm your mailing address. Everyone else – As soon as I hear back from Cathy and Nann, I’ll put together the mailing directions and email them to everyone....

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Drawing today!

This is just a reminder that the deadline for posting your blocks is NOON (EST–US east coast time) TODAY. I am in a training class, but will use the random number generator to choose winners during my lunch hour (which is two hours later). Everyone made some great blocks–good luck to you in the draw.

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Changed (and Unchanged) in 2018

Changed (and Unchanged) in 2018

Some things have changed for this year … but mostly the Block Lotto will work exactly as before.   Changed Each month will have a different Leader who will select or create and post the block pattern and color rules.  They will also keep track of the blocks made during their month and randomly choose the winner. There will be no more Sneak Peeks.   Remains the Same Contact me via email at jeansophie (at) blocklotto (dot) com if...

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January 2018 Block List

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...

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Put a Frame Around it in January

Put a Frame Around it in January

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...

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A Break and a Plan

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...

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Catching Up-The May Winner

Catching Up-The May Winner

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...

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Mailing Info for Cactus Pot Blocks

Mailing Info for Cactus Pot Blocks

If you made and posted blocks in April, you should have received the mailing info from me earlier today. As usual, if you: should have received the email but didn’t; received the email but didn’t make and post blocks; or find a mistake in your information on the attached mailing info sheet … Let me know ASAP. Otherwise, please plan to mail your blocks in the next 2 weeks. Mr Zip and I thank...

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Opposites Attract in May

Opposites Attract in May

This month, we’ll be making another lotto block from the past in a different size.  This time: an 8inch version of the Spokes block we made in July 2014. Once again, if possible (for me), I will replace this drawing with a photo of a real block, soon. And although this drawing is black and white, I am asking you to make colorful blocks in complementary colors as described in the Fabric guidelines below. You can find the directions for the...

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