I’ve been receiving emails which have told me (repeatedly!) that *I* need to say something about the future of the Block Lotto. Honestly, I thought I already did say something last summer when I said that I would not be doing this anymore and it was time for me to do something different. I appreciate that there are those that would like to keep going–but as Cathy and Nann have let me (but maybe not you?) know–they will not be continuing to...

My apologies for dropping off the face of the blog-o-sphere. Some dramatically bad things have been happening chez moi. It started with one of my cats going over the edge of a short wall on the top floor, taking a heavy flannel quilt that was draped over the top with her, and falling about 14 feet onto the cement floor on the main level, breaking a tooth, cutting up her face, and having one killer kitty concussion. Grace, a few days later...

If you made and posted Modified T-Blocks last month, you should have email from me with the mailing info. Because these were made in pairs, I am asking that you send them in pairs. So, for example, if you made 6 blocks (3 pairs), you’ll be sending 4 to one winner and 2 to the other. As usual, please take a look at your info to make sure I didn’t make any mistakes and let me know ASAP if I did....

I’m calling this a Vee block–accepting that you all may think my imagination has run dry as I move from last month’s Tee block … There are lots of ways to construct it, and I’ll post more about that later, but let’s start by considering Paper Foundation Piecing. You can download the paper foundation pattern here: Vee Block Foundation After you print it, be sure to measure to confirm that the outside square in the...

We made and post 94 blocks this month. The winners, chosen by the random number generator site random.org are … Kathie – 48 blocksMyrna – 46 blocks Kathie and Myrna can expect email from me later today. I’ll try to get the mailing info out to everyone sometime this weekend. And for our JUNE blocks, here’s a hint: Think...

Vivi was having some problems posting her blocks … so here they...

This quilt uses 50 Modified T blocks, set on point. It’s been in my head for a while and tonight I found time to create a quick version. 50 by...

Improving the castle where the Block Lotto lives The hosting provider for blocklotto.com will be updating our server in a few days. It is planned for MAY 8 and should last no more than 3...

This is a two-for post: a coloring sheet for anyone who wants to play with quilt layout ideas for this month’s blocks, also a test post because someone was getting an error when they tried to upload an image 64 Tee Blocks to color Here’s the link to a printable coloring page (PDF) – Modified T Quilt Coloring...

If you made and posted Twin Sisters blocks last month, you should have email from me with the mailing info. As usual, if you didn’t get the email or find any errors, be sure to let me know ASAP. Thanks in advance for mailing promptly so that Carol and Peggy can get started on their quilts! And Thanks again to Kathie for her great idea and taking care of the Block Lotto in...

I hope this month’s block suits you to a Tee and this list will grow quickly. Total blocks – 94 Barb P – 4 (donate)Cathy K – 10Cathy L – 10Elizabeth – 10Jackie – 8 ** Newbie **Karen N – 6Kathie L – 6 ** Winner **Margaret – 4Myrna – 8 ** Winner **Nann – 10Peggy – 4Robin – 6Teresa – 6 Vivi –...

This month’s block is a variation of the traditional T block.Block directions are here:Modified TThe tag to use for posts about this block is Tee To make the most efficient use of fabric and technique, we’ll be making it in mirror image pairs from your choice of solid or tone-on-tone fabric + a contrasting light. The maximum number of blocks you can enter this month is 5 pairs (10 blocks). Making this block is an exercise in...