My 3 blocks for this month, I donate my chances. Congratulations for the Violet’s  winners !...

Here are my six blocks made for the “Sneak Peek”. I had a hard time imagining how they would make a cohesive quilt with everyone using different batik fabrics but I was pleasantly surprised by the virtual quilt and how well all the various colors and patterns worked together. Good job...

I made 9. Perspective of picture is off, they really are square, lol....

In September, we’re making a liberated, cruvey version of a beginner quilter’s classic: Rail Fence. Ginny made this great example. Download my block directions here:  Curved Rail Quilt Block This block is a great introduction to cutting and sewing free-hand curves.  The blocks are made three, by stacking fabrics, cutting the curves and switching the fabrics. FABRICS You’ll need three different Batik fabrics with good...

In August, sixty-one quilters made 313 violet blocks, which were won by 6 lucky quilter. Congrats again to our winners, Marybeth,  Ginny, CathyC, Shannon B, Terry and Vivi. Among our winners are two newbies, a first time Block Lotto winners and two winners who only made two blocks each …  and a very lucky person who has just joined the exclusive club of those who have won two months in a row 😉 Here’s the list of the 313...

If you are one of our lucky winners, be sure to look for a message from me and respond to it.  I’ll be confirming your mailing address and asking how many of your own blocks you’d like to keep. Everyone else, please be patient.  When I’ve heard from all six winners (or chosen alternate winners if I don’t), I’ll create the chart showing where to mail your blocks and sending the mailing information out to...

Here are the three blocks I made for the sneak peek. I’ll donate my chances this month, even though these are made in my favourite colour combination – purple, green and...

My 3 blocks for this month, I donate my chances. Congratulations for the Violet’s  winners !...

I would like to thank the academy for allowing me the privilege of announcing the randomly chosen winners for this month’s blocks. The lucky soon to be happy folks are: 1. Mary Beth2. Ginny3. Cathy C.4. Shannon B.5. Terry6. Vivi

I know I didn’t make the deadline this month (SORRY!) so I will donate my blocks since I’m too late. I laid my son down for a nap and forgot to upload them before the nap,...

I have updated the list with all the last minute additions–some of you are cutting it pretty close this month–and sent it to Blondie, who will be randomly choosing our SIX winners: Winners #1-#2  will receive a set of 56 blocksWinner #3  will receive a set of 55 blocksWinners #4-#6  will receive a set of 48 blocks Thanks to the generosity of those donating their chances, our six newbies each received three extra chances in the...

In September, we’re making a liberated, cruvey version of a beginner quilter’s classic: Rail Fence. Ginny made this great example. Download my block directions here:  Curved Rail Quilt Block This block is a great introduction to cutting and sewing free-hand curves.  The blocks are made three, by stacking fabrics, cutting the curves and switching the fabrics. FABRICS You’ll need three different Batik fabrics with good...