Summer Reading correction
If you will be drawing templates for the Summer Reading block, note that the diagonal for the blue top and bottom pieces and the book cover pieces is 4-1/2″, not 4-1/4″. [The width of the entire unit is 4-1/4″.] I’ve written the correction on the template sheet. Block Lotto templates correction If you’re printing out the templates from the PDF you’ll be okay. Thanks to Julie W. for asking. ...
read moreThe block for June is . . . Summer Reading
In my 39 years as a public library administrator (six libraries, five states) I budgeted for, helped to plan, and participated in the annual Summer Reading Program. Sometimes we came up with our own theme and sometimes we adapted the state- or systemwide theme. Sports, travel, dinosaurs, dragons, myths, superheroes, all to encourage kids and adults to explore the riches of the library and delight in independent reading. Of course library promotion was my job, but I had a selfish motive. Each time the SRP rolled around I remembered how...
read more4 Rail Variation blocks
Hi everyone, where did the month of May go? Oh, wait- I’m preparing my kid’s summer plans, work, doctor’s appointments, and poof, there it went. Anyway, I managed to get 4 Rail Variation blocks made to enter in the drawing – just under the wire! I hope it’s OK that my blues and greens have been joined by a small amount of other colors. 🙂 Last week (5/24) I sent my Noon&Light blocks off to Karen- hopefully they get to you in a reasonable amount of time, since they have a ways to go! Here are my Rail...
read moreNoon Lights arriving
Oh, this is so exciting! Wonderful squishy envelopes received from Peggy W (last Tuesday), and Cathy K today. Thank-you!
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9 May Blocks for Kathy S.
Here’s my nine rail variation blocks for May. Happy Memorial Day!
read more3 may blocks for donation
Here’s my 3 blocks I’m donating for the May drawing — thought I’d never get these posted — turns our my camera’s memory card was full and I also needed a new battery. Done and we are finally good to go! Tried to keep my blues and greens rich mediums in coloring … they look darker in the picture. Hope they are bright/colorful enough. Karen B in...
read moreRail Variation
I have three this month. I liked all the layout possibilities. I have been trying for 2 weeks to attach the picture. The only thing I see is add Media, and that is to the Block Lotto site. I don’t want to miss the drawing. Can someone send me the instructions on how I attach the picture to my post? rt1641@icloud.com ThankS (Edited by Sophie) I found your photo in the media library—here it...
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