Since I will be at an all day quilting retreat tomorrow, held in a place with practically non-existent cell service, I just sent the May sneak peek email to everyone who has made Triangles-in-a-Square blocks and posted them this month. I’ve switched up my process a bit and sent the  sneak peek to a blind list to prevent it being hijacked for another purpose … again.  Unfortunately, this may cause your mail program to decide that...

This month, we add Triangles in a Square blocks to our quilts. Small Crib Throw Twin F/Q King Triangles-in-a-Square Blocks 3 3 6 9 9 12 Star Chain Blocks 1 2 2 3 4 5 Bead-on-a-String 3 6 7 10 13 17 Double Chevron Blocks 1 2 3 4 6 8   In all the quilts, this month’s block appears in rows of three.  In all except the smallest quilt, one of those short rows is found at the top of the module beneath the one we completed last month.  If...

I recently updated the page, Block Lotto Basics, to include a couple things that I realize I have been taking for granted and some other information that I may have been only including in an email message. My intent was to still keep it brief, but to cover, as the title suggests, all the basics. I would appreciate it if you would take a look and let me know if I’ve left anything out that you feel should be there or if you find anything...

Today I have posted Star Chain blocks to Dagmar, Cathy, Geraldine and Mariella. I am sorry they are late but I have only just got back from vacation. Hope they all arrive safely.

Most of the blocks we make this year will be 7 inch squares (finished size). The March block is 14 inch square which is the equivalent of FOUR 7 inch squares.  Mailing one of those in an envelope is the  size and weight equivalent of mailing FOUR 7 inch blocks, which nobody complains so loudly about. My plan was that we would make one more 14-inch block at the end of the year … but, honestly, because of all the whining about postage,...

If you made and posted blocks in March, you should have received email from me yesterday with the mailing directions.  If you didn’t get it or found a mistake in the mailing info sheet, please let me know ASAP. Each month I ask you to mail promptly and tell you how much easier it is for me when you do so.  When I have to chase blocks, sometimes for MONTHS after they should have been mailed, it really takes a lot of the joy out of the...

In April,  we are making a 7-inch square block called Triangles-in-a-Square in bright colors with white. The block pattern directions include three methods for making it: Triangles-in-a-Square Block Directions Depending upon the method you use to make your blocks, you may also find these tip sheets helpful: Tips for Making Half-Square Triangles Tips for Making Flying Geese Units In April, you can make a maximum of 9 blocks to enter in the Block...

The block for March was a a big, 14-inch square (finished size)  Star Chain block, made from green with the quilters choice for two other fabrics, one light and one with high contrast. Forty quilters made 102 Star Chain blocks, which were won by 6 quilters (each receiving 17 blocks).  This post serves as an archive of blocks made and won. Guidelines for March are here: Star Chains on Green for March   Tags Tag for ALL blog posts about the Star...

Dena, Karen N., Charlene, Dagmar, Cathy L. and Julie Wa! They each won a set of 17 Star Chain blocks in the March 2014 Block Lotto. Thanks for another fun Block Lotto month, Sophie!   UPDATE (from Sophie) Julie sent email to me yesterday saying she wanted to donate her chances this month and I missed it.  I’ve used the random.org site to generate an alternate winner – Congratulations, Mariella!...

I have just sent the list of names for the drawing to Debbie, who will be choosing our SIX WINNERS today. Each winner will receive a set of 17 blocks. Good luck to everyone!

The sneak peak email with the information for the April block has been sent. If you made and posted Star Chain blocks earlier this month, you should have email from me–if you should have, but didn’t receive it, let me know ASAP. This is a good time for everyone who has made blocks, to confirm that I have correctly captured your information on the at-a-glance page. If you haven’t yet made blocks for March and are curious what April...

Because quite a few quilters have already made their Star Chain blocks and assembled their first Module(s), I thought I would go ahead and publish the complete information for the March update. This month, we add Star Chain blocks to our quilts and assemble the first module.  Here are the blocks you’ll need so far Small Crib Throw Twin F/Q King Star Chain Blocks 1 2 2 3 4 5 Bead-on-a-String 3 6 7 10 13 17 Double Chevron Blocks 1 2 3 4 6 8...