good to be back
I was so excited last month when I happened to check the site and saw that you all are talking again. I have missed Block Lotto. Here are my 3 blocks to add to the pot. Sophie, so glad to see you, and a big Thank You to all of you who have stepped up to help. Not sure how I can contribute right now, other than adding blocks to the draw. Certainly my computer connection makes it doubtful that I could lead a month, but if there is some small (and not too technical!) way I can help out, I am willing....
read moreCommercial Pattern – BQ By Maple Island Quilts
Honestly everyone, before I selected the block and created the block directions for this month, I LOOKED for a commercial or other pattern for our block after I found it on Pinterest and came up empty–probably because it had been referred to by a different name: I’ve Been Framed. Tonight, Glen sent me email identifying the commercial pattern based on a larger block (18 inch squares) like ours and asked about permissions. You can find/buy this pattern on the Maple Island Quilts site, at the top of this page. The associated gallery page...
read moreInspiration for January Block
This month’s block came from a photo of a portion of a quilt I found on Pinterest. I tracked it down to 2012 post on a quilters’ bulletin board called mqresources and to it’s maker, Donna Ferrill James (aka donna in BC). She called her quilt, Modern Reds. And here’s a closer look at the fabulous quilting....
read moreHere we go!
Greetings from very very COLD north Iowa. These really go together quickly. I didn’t fall in love with this block until I had a bunch laid out together. My fingers are crossed. It’s nice to be posting blocks...
read moreJanuary 2018 blocks
These are my three blocks for January and I enjoyed making them. Curiously I initially thought the instructions were complicated, mainly as I did not notice the two small white areas in the pattern picture! But once the pieces were cut the instructions become very clear! These three for donation. Karen N in a very dry Cape...
read moreJanuary 2018 Block List
The list of blocks made (and who made them) will appear in this blog post. Total blocks made and posted so far: 110 Blocks in the Drawing: Barbara P – 4 Belinda – 5 Carol – 1 Cathy K – 4 Cathy L – 3 Christa – 2 Ellen – 2 Elizabeth C – 9 Helen – 1 Jude – 4 Julie P – 5 Julie W – 6 Kate – 3 Kathie – 4 Kathleen – 3 Marsha – 2 Margaret – 3 Nann – 9 Pat K – 6 Peggy – 6 Susan – 3 Terry – 3 Tracy – 3 ...
read morePut a Frame Around it in January
We are kicking off 2018 by “framing” bright colors in black and white in this 9 inch (finished size) block. The fabric guidelines below and attached block directions describe how you may interpret “white,” “black” and “bright” for your blocks. You can find the directions for the block here: Framed Color Block The inspiration for this block came from a quilt I saw on Pinterest. I especially like the setting possibilities for using it in a quilt that could be quite traditional or very modern...
read moreFor the Fence-Sitters
If you are still considering whether or not you could lead the Block Lotto for a month, here’s some additional information and help that might help you get off that fence. You can choose ANY block and almost any size you’d like (between 6 and 12 inches). If can be a traditional block, a modern block, an appliqué block, an original block … you could even choose a block that we’ve made in the past for the Block Lotto–those that have been around long enough know that we’ve made sawtooth stars and double 4-patch...
read moreThe Doubtful Quilter
As a blogless, traditional quilter, I have very little experience on the internet and am an amateur in all ways. Nevertheless, I really miss Block Lotto so here is my offer to lead one month. PS: My best skills lie in the computer area. If anyone is in need of diagrams, illustrations, or pdf making to make leading a month easier, I will...
read moreSurvey Results
I have already shared most of the responses to the “what would you like to see …” question in Something to Think About. Here are your responses to the other four questions: ...
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