While we are waiting for me to hear from the 9th winner (who was actually the first winner–yes, Corinne, I am talking about you), I have sent email to those of you who are currently authors on this blog but don’t have a blog of your own–or one that I know about anyway 🙂 I am looking for people willing to post on the block lotto bog via email only.  The demand to join the block lotto is consistently greater than the number...

to all September winners! Make somethin pretty!

Here are my October blocks. These were fun blocks to make. I’m still waiting and hoping for my first win! The first block is Duck Tracks.This one is called Waste Not. And this one is Block #1 of the Blogger’s...

Mary emailed the list of the lucky winners to me.  And they are: Corine  *NEWBIE* Wilma  Cyndi  *FIRST TIME WINNER* Andrew Janet S Michelle Kina Karen S Gwen  *NEWBIE* Corrine and Wilma will each receive 56 blocks.  Everyone else will receive a set of 48. Thanks, Mary, for doing the honors today. If you are one of the winners, look for email from me tonight or tomorrow.  I’ll be confirming your mailing...

October is QUILTERS CHOICE month at the Block Lotto.  That means that you can make any 8 inch (finished size) block that follows the guidelines.  Vivi made the great example block on the left. COLORS AND FABRICS Your blocks MUST contain BLUE and CREAM fabrics.  If you like, you may also add Tan or Brown fabrics . . .  or not.  Kathie made the blue and cream block on the right.   All fabrics may be solid or...

I’ve just emailed the list to Mary who will be using the random number picker to “draw” our winners … from a list of 445 names (for 448 blocks). The first two names drawn will receive 56 blocks, the remaining seven winners will each receive a set of 48 blocks. Sandi and MB, because I was tied up in meeting, meeting, meetings today, you were both on-time and entered into the drawing … and now, I’m going to...

Here are my three to donate, making a total of three from mb. in Florida for September.   Late Tuesday they finished installing the new kitchen counter, Wednesday the plumber came & hooked up the sink & water-needing appliances & around 4 yesterday my sewing room emerged from under the kitchen boxes & these three blocks were (almost) the first thing I...

Minor crisis with my son this morning and totally forgot to post these. Can’t remember the time zone and am a few minutes late even if it’s central, so if I am too late I totally understand.I did 9 and really enjoyed...

In September, 68 quilters made 448 curved rail blocks.  Wow. Many newbies joined us in October.  Welcome again to Angela, Corinne (a lucky winner), Debbie D, Debra, Ella, Gwen (another lucky winner), Marie, Paula, Sue and Wendi. Congrats again to our NINE winners.  I look forward to seeing the many beautiful batik projects you make from your winnings. Thanks to everyone who made blocks.  Her’s the block list: Andie...

to all September winners! Make somethin pretty!

Mary emailed the list of the lucky winners to me.  And they are: Corine  *NEWBIE* Wilma  Cyndi  *FIRST TIME WINNER* Andrew Janet S Michelle Kina Karen S Gwen  *NEWBIE* Corrine and Wilma will each receive 56 blocks.  Everyone else will receive a set of 48. Thanks, Mary, for doing the honors today. If you are one of the winners, look for email from me tonight or tomorrow.  I’ll be confirming your mailing...

I’ve just emailed the list to Mary who will be using the random number picker to “draw” our winners … from a list of 445 names (for 448 blocks). The first two names drawn will receive 56 blocks, the remaining seven winners will each receive a set of 48 blocks. Sandi and MB, because I was tied up in meeting, meeting, meetings today, you were both on-time and entered into the drawing … and now, I’m going to...