This month’s block is a variation of the traditional T block.Block directions are here:Modified TThe tag to use for posts about this block is Tee To make the most efficient use of fabric and technique, we’ll be making it in mirror image pairs from your choice of solid or tone-on-tone fabric + a contrasting light. The maximum number of blocks you can enter this month is 5 pairs (10 blocks). Making this block is an exercise in...

With my apologies, the May block (and directions) will be posted a little late today. I hope you will all stay tuned. For the curious, here’s a little...

The April winners are Carol and Peggy. With a total of 88 blocks made, each winner will get 44 blocks. Congratulations. Kathie L

The following Twin Sisters blocks have been posted on the blog as of April 29 and will be entered in the April 30 drawing, or donated if so indicated. There are currently 77 blocks for the drawing and 11 blocks for donation. There are still a few days to enter yours! For the drawing: Barb K. 2 Barbara P. 4 Carol 2 *** WINNER*** Cathy K. 9 Elizabeth 9 Julie W. 6 Kathy S. 4 Linda W. 4 Margaret R. 4 Marsha 3 Nann 9 Peggy 4 *** WINNER*** Robin 4 Su...

April’s block is going to be a two-color block of blue and white. The block name is Twin Sisters. While I love scrappy quilts, two-color quilts are also a favorite. This month’s block incorporates both because the winner will be able to make a scrappy blue and white quilt. The fabric guidelines are below and included in the print-friendly  block directions. Twin Sisters Instructions Fabric Guidelines: Background – The...

Thanks to Sophie for keeping the spreadsheet more carefully than I. The Random Number Generator did its thing and, randomly, the winners are K’s: Karen B — 39 blocks; Kathy S. — 39 blocks; Kathie — 40 blocks. Congratulations to all!

101 blocks o’ fun! The “D” means “donate.” You have today and tomorrow to add to this list. [And let me know if I’ve forgotten anyone.] Barbara P  — D4Carol M3Cathy K — D3Cathy L4Elizabeth — D4Ginny2Jude5Julie P4Karen B.8Kathie 4Kathleen3Linda2Linda W9Margaret3Marsha1Myrna8Nann — D9Peggy5Robin6Sherry V2Su6Teresa —...

74 so far! If I have missed anyone, let me know. (D=donate) Barbara P — D — 4 Carol M 3 Cathy K — D — 3 Cathy L — 4 Julie P — 4 Kathie — 4 Kathleen — 3 Linda — 2 Linda W. — 9 Margaret — 3 Marsha — 1 MYRNA — 9 Nann — D– 9 Peggy — 5 Robin — 6 Teresa — D —...

I suppose you have to be someone of a certain age to remember the origins of that greeting … and maybe to recognize Zippy who appeared on television in public service ads to introduce zip codes in the US starting in July 1963. I have emailed everyone who made blocks last month with the mailing info. As usual let me know ASAP if: You made blocks but didn’t receive the email from meAny of your info is incorrect I apologize for the...

Barbara P. — 4 donate Cathy L — 4 Nann — 9 donate Robin 6 Kathleen 3 Peggy 5 Marsha 1 Linda 2 Julie P. 4 Kathie 4 Margaret R 3

Raise your hand if you’re looking forward to springtime! Here in Chicagoland March is coming in like a lion with a rare below-zero low predicted this weekend. Meanwhile, our sewing rooms are nice and cozy. This month’s block is a little different (but still easy). Are they butterflies, birds, or hair bows? It’s up to you to decide. Pull out your scraps and have fun! Here’s the link to the file with the Block Guidelines...

We made 103 blocks this month which will be split between two winners. Since 40 of the blocks were donated, the Random app chose winners among the makers of the remaining 63 … and they are: Cathy K Linda Congratulations ladies. Look for email from me to confirm your mailing address and asking how many of your own blocks you’d like to keep. I can’t wait to see what quilts are made from...