More Hens!
Two hens and a darling chick from Sophie arrived today. Thank you! They are so cute and I am in love with the little chick!
read moreMy String Blocks for Dec.
Sadly, I only got 3 blocks made this month. I was hoping for more, because I really like this idea for the string blocks. But I figured I’d better post what I have! I need to do more of these for me – what a great idea Sophie! Thanks! And thanks for all you do for the Block Lotto every month! I appreciate all your hard work. Happy New Year to everyone! Sharon...
read moreScrappy Strings for Dec
I got 4 of these made for the drawing — having trouble posting the pics and am trying once again to do so. Ohhh! It worked! No clue why it wouldn’t work yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Karen...
read moreTwo Hens
Two hens arrived just in time for Christmas Eve and one appropriately dressed in red! Many thanks to Carol M and Cathy L. Love them.
read moreStrings for donating
Adding the extra dimension with the pieced string really makes these blocks shine. In the past I’ve sewn a lot of strings together, but not really done much with the slabs…now I know what I will do the next time I play with strings… the 6-inch squares are a nice size. These are my three blocks for donation: Karen...
read moreRoosters airborne
A little bit late, but I finally managed to get to the post office, and my three rooster blocks have been airmailed to Barb. I do hope they get there soon, but expect a 7-10 day trip. Karen N in Cape Town on a summer break.
read moreString Blocks = Chicken Soup?
Making these was a lovely diversion from all my Christmas prep (or procrastination about it). Once I got into the “swing of the strings”, it became a good healing. Didn’t seem to diminish my stash by much, but it was nice to make something exotic out of my scrap basket. I’d love to win...
read morePieced strings
I made 9 pieced strings blocks for this month’s lotto but I didn’t stop there. I alternated the strings with units for the Quiltville En Provence mystery — I’m not sure which were the leaders-and-enders. I’m all caught up with the mystery units and 72 string blocks are now a flimsy (=unquilted top). (54 x 66) I’m still going to participate in the lotto!
read moreA Fly on the Wall …
…saw many famous designers mingling at Block Lotto last night. Noticed: AMH & KF cozied up harmoniously ; strange partnerships being formed in every corner. Excitement builds as we await the December Finale where a masterpiece of collaboration is the expected...
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