Great balls of fire!
Here are my January blocks. (One of my resolutions is to keep up with monthly blocks — the Lotto, guild BOM, Rainbow Scrap Challenge — and I’m pleased to say that so far I’m...
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Nann reached out to let me know that there was a mistake in the cutting directions and that the 1 x 3 1/2 inch rectangle should be 1 x 3 inches. Thanks, Nann! I have updated the link in the original post. If you have already downloaded the directions, please delete that one and download the corrected directions: Fireball Block Directions – CORRECTED
read moreThe Fireball Block List
As blocks are made, I will update this list. My hope is that there will be enough to make at least two of these 48-block quilts (42 by 54 inches) … or other wonderful quilts. Total blocks made so far: 158 Barb K – 8 Barb P – 4 *** WINNER *** Carol – 3 Cathy K – 8 Cathy L – 3 Christa – 2 Elizabeth – 9 *** WINNER *** Jo – 2 Julie W – 6 Karen B – 8 (donated) Karen N – 3 (donated) Kathie – 8 Kathleen – 6 *** WINNER *** Kathy S (Ohio) – 9 Linda Woj – 9...
read moreThe Year That Was – a Block Lotto Review of 2018
Happy New Year! As I was waiting for my Black-eyed Peas to cook this morning, I was thinking about the year that was, here at the Block Lotto. Last year, when I realized that the work and health-stuff I was dealing with was overwhelming, a number of quilters stepped up and took over the Block Lotto–one month at a time. I probably haven’t said it enough, but I am very grateful to Robin, Cathy K, Angie, Beth, Deana, Nann (who hosted twice!), Julie W, Susan, Linda, and Karen for bringing their design and color ideas and organizational...
read moreJanuary’s Block – Fireball (Uneven Log Cabin)
We’re beginning a year of 6-inch blocks in 2019 with this uneven log cabin block I called Fireball. The fabric guidelines are below and included in the print-friendly block directions. I have included directions for traditional piecing and a foundation pattern for those who prefer paper foundation piecing. January Block – Fireball-CORRECTED This block gives us all an opportunity to cut precisely and sew quarter-inch seams … and if you haven’t yet tried paper foundation piecing or want to brush up on your skills,...
read moreThe Winners for December 2018 are…..
There were a total of 81 blocks made. The two winners are: Kathy S and Su. Congratulations. Sophie will do the mailing admin stuff! random image May you all have a happy New Year!! Karen N
read moreDecember Stars
Couldn’t get the New England Patriots game on TV in Georgia today, so I had time to quilt while watching Jacksonville lose! Here are two from me this month. Quick and...
read moreScrappy Star Blocks
I was happy to get three scrappy star blocks completed today. Been a busy month. Karen, the pattern was easy to follow. My blocks are for entry into drawing this month! Happily quilting in Michigan!...
read moreNovember Blocks received
My last 4 lovely November blocks arrived from Karen B. I have all, and the urge to make more. Thanks to all for the fabulous blocks! Teresa
read moreA Quilt idea for Scrappy Star blocks
For those of you who celebrate it, I hope you had a peaceful Christmas. A reminder to everyone that the drawing will take place on this coming Monday, New Year’s Eve. As my time zone is about 7 hours ahead of most of you (UTC+02), I will try to do it as close to mid-day Eastern Standard Time (UTC-05) as possible. And, after falling down the rabbit-hole of looking at pretty quilt pictures on the web, I found an idea for a quilt top with these blocks, and an idea to enlarge the block: https://www.scrapish.com/star-quilt-pattern.html...
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