LOTTO 2014 - May
Welcome to the MAY Quilt Forum Lotto!
The lotto is open to all and new quilters are encouraged to participate. You will learn much and have fun doing it. Participate in as many or as few lottos as you want, but even if you don't like the current month's block think about doing at least one. It's good practice and the winner will appreciate your efforts! Typically, the winner receives enough blocks to complete a nice size quilt. It could be YOU!
Our inspiration for this month are JEWELS in the delicious colors of ruby, sapphire, emerald, topaz, citrine, and peridot. Bright, rich, saturated colors with no white or beige. Just the colors! See the next post for a couple of sample blocks. The pattern is our old friend, Depression Block.
This isn't the pattern or block we'll use, but this is the quilt that inspired the color choice for this month. See how the reds, oranges, blues and greens play together? Like a basket of jewels straight out of King Solomon's Mine!
Here are the details:
- Each month there will be a designated block or theme; you can send 1, 2 or 3 blocks.
- All blocks must measure 12.5inches x 12.5inches with no more than 1/4" variation.
- Please include name, mailing address, forum name and $1 to cover postage for the winning blocks (Any money left over at the end of the year will go towards prizes!)
- If possible, either attach your name to the back of each block or write your name in the seam allowance with a fabric pen so the winner knows who made the block. This is not a requirement, just a request.
- All blocks received by the last day of the month will be included in the lotto drawing, unless you request that your name not be entered. Some months you might want to participate, but don't really want to win the blocks. That's OK.
- You have 1, 2 or 3 chances to win, depending on how many blocks you've sent in.
Mail your block(s) to Valarie [littlehelen]. She will manage the collection of blocks and dispersal to the winner. If you need her mailing address, you may request it by sending her a message at littlehelen at comcast dot net.
The pattern for Depression Block is here at www.quilterscache.com: Depression Block
Comments (40)
K8Orlando
10 years agoHere are a triplet of blocks to get us started. Please make all of your half square triangles with one 1/2 blue or green and the other 1/2 red/orange/yellow.
Kate
This post was edited by k8orlando on Mon, Apr 28, 14 at 21:53
littlehelen_gw
10 years agoI love these blocks...so bright, vibrant, just love em! I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone's blocks this month...
Here's my two...so far...
V.
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geezerfolks_SharonG_FL
10 years agoK8Orlando
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nannykins
10 years agoHere are my three blocks.
When I first read the guidelines for this month's block, I thought "eeeww. Those colours will be fighting each other". However, now that they are finished, I am liking them more and more. And somehow, I too have blue/green centres.
Theresa
beth7happy
10 years agoK8Orlando
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beth7happy
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9 years agoI finished 3 and will get them in the mail this week.
Kate - I have the same orange as you!
Sue
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9 years agoWho ever is on line...please select a number from 1 to 14 so the winner can be awarded these lovely bright blocks!
quiltnhen
9 years agolittlehelen_gw
9 years agoWooHoo and Congratulations to Geezerfolks...aka Sharon G...our lucky May lotto winner!!
This post was edited by littlehelen on Sat, May 31, 14 at 15:22
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