Dear Newbies (and others)
As everyone might guess, lately life–my new job and my new apartment, mostly–have consumed me and while I have tried to keep up with everything, including the Block Lotto, I haven’t been posting my usual comments on posts . . . and I haven’t even made blocks for this month. I believe I have responded to everyone who has asked to join the block lotto. So, If you have sent an email saying, I want to join, you should have...
Read MoreAugust violets finally done
Only 7 blocks for me this month. I didn’t want to cut into a large piece of black but managed to find a few smaller pieces and got enough squares for 7 blocks. But I do like this block and definitely will keep it in mind as a block to use again. Not wanting to just toss the cut off fabric I sewed a second seam 1/2″ closer to the corner when adding the background and cut between the two seams, resulting in cute little HST’s...
Read MoreChrista in VA – first ever Lotto Blocks
Hi, my name is Christa and I am VERY new to this. I hope the squares will live up to standard. The colors in the photo are not quite true though. Sophie told me that I should introduce myself. So here it is in a nutshell: I was born and raised in Germany. Met my true English gentleman husband (born and raised in Windsor, England) just before he was transferred by his company to the USA in 1975 for 18 months … and we are here ever since....
Read MoreFirst attempt at Violet Blocks
I’ve had the material cut for a couple of weeks and finally had a chance to sew some of these little beauties together. My camera (skills) and lighting stink, but I really like them. Hopefully I’ll be able get the other five put together later this weekend. Have a great rest of the week! Nancy...
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Dear Newbies (and others)
As everyone might guess, lately life–my new job and my new apartment, mostly–have consumed me and while I have tried to keep up with everything, including the Block Lotto, I haven’t been posting my usual comments on posts . . . and I haven’t even made blocks for this month. I believe I have responded to everyone who has asked to join the block lotto. So, If you have sent an email saying, I want to join, you should have...
Read MoreInternet AT LAST
We have been without internet since Friday, except for a brief hour or so yesterday (which I did not catch until the last 15 minutes), so I am way way way behind in letting people know what has arrived here, July Block Lotto-wise so here it is: I have received blocks from Belinda in Texas, Caroline in North Dakota, Ellie in Ohio, Janet in California, Julie in California, June in California, Kathy in Ohio, Laura in Georgia, LPB in North...
Read MoreAugust violets finally done
Only 7 blocks for me this month. I didn’t want to cut into a large piece of black but managed to find a few smaller pieces and got enough squares for 7 blocks. But I do like this block and definitely will keep it in mind as a block to use again. Not wanting to just toss the cut off fabric I sewed a second seam 1/2″ closer to the corner when adding the background and cut between the two seams, resulting in cute little HST’s...
Read MoreChrista in VA – first ever Lotto Blocks
Hi, my name is Christa and I am VERY new to this. I hope the squares will live up to standard. The colors in the photo are not quite true though. Sophie told me that I should introduce myself. So here it is in a nutshell: I was born and raised in Germany. Met my true English gentleman husband (born and raised in Windsor, England) just before he was transferred by his company to the USA in 1975 for 18 months … and we are here ever since....
Read MoreFirst attempt at Violet Blocks
I’ve had the material cut for a couple of weeks and finally had a chance to sew some of these little beauties together. My camera (skills) and lighting stink, but I really like them. Hopefully I’ll be able get the other five put together later this weekend. Have a great rest of the week! Nancy...
Read MoreDear Newbies (and others)
As everyone might guess, lately life–my new job and my new apartment, mostly–have consumed me and while I have tried to keep up with everything, including the Block Lotto, I haven’t been posting my usual comments on posts . . . and I haven’t even made blocks for this month. I believe I have responded to everyone who has asked to join the block lotto. So, If you have sent an email saying, I want to join, you should have...
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