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It’s a Happy Scrappy February

Posted by Sophie on February 1, 2019 in blocks | 4 comments

Since February is a short month, I’ve chosen this quick-to-make, scrappy block for us and if you happen to have some 3 inch (finished size) 9-patch blocks at your house, you’re almost done. I call it an Alternating 9-patch and you can find the block directions here: Alternating 9-Patch Block When you post your blocks, use the tag Alt-9P for your blog post. Your 9-patch units can be made from your choice of fabrics, as long as the darker fabric appears in the corners (and center). Add to it a Light and a very Dark square. You can...

Fireball Winners

Posted by Sophie on January 31, 2019 in housekeeping | Comments Off on Fireball Winners

This may post twice, as my first effort is still “uploading” almost two hours later. The winners of the Fireball blocks are: Kathleen Barb P Elizabeth I hope the fireball blocks will help warm up Barb and Elizabeth, who both are living through the Polar Vortex...

Fireball

Posted by Vivi on January 30, 2019 in blocks | Comments Off on Fireball

3 is a good start for me in January....

back!

Posted by Christa.Burr on January 30, 2019 in blocks | 1 comment

I have not posted anything for so long, I find it’s different now. Hope to do it right. Here are my two blocks. Fun colors! Christa in...

Fireballs for draw

Posted by Carol.McNab on January 30, 2019 in blocks | Comments Off on Fireballs for draw

Here are my 3 blocks for Jan. Happy Quilting. :)Carol...

December Scrappy Star Collection

Posted by Kathy.Snider on January 27, 2019 in sent and received | 5 comments

All the December Scrappy Stars are Home! Margaret’s blocks all the way from Australia arrived earlier this week. The scrappy stars that I won in the December Block Lotto are all home. What fun it is to open happy mail and find these gorgeous blocks. I love all the different scrappy fabrics in blues and purples. Who knew there were so many beautiful purples? Don’t they look great together? I was planning on using these in the sampler. Now I am unsure. Seeing them all together like this, I think they make a gorgeous baby quilt....

Fireballs for donation

Posted by Karen B on January 26, 2019 in blocks | Comments Off on Fireballs for donation

8 from me for donation. Had fun making these! Karen...

9 Fireball blocks for the drawing

Posted by Sharon on January 25, 2019 in blocks | 2 comments

These are my 9 Fireball blocks for the drawing. So easy and fun to...

Scrappy Stars arrive in Michigan

Posted by SuKay123 on January 24, 2019 in sent and received | Comments Off on Scrappy Stars arrive in Michigan

So exciting to have two squishes in the mailbox. Blocks arrived from Margaret in Australia and Karen, South Africa! These add to the colorful, fun star blocks that are waiting to be assembled together! Su, Quilting in Michigan

Five fireball blocks for the drawing

Posted by Pam K on January 24, 2019 in blocks | 3 comments

I am new to Block lotto and this is my first post! I am in Michigan…brrr. My friend has been a member for sometime now and has been having so much fun I wanted to...