Kay,

I love this block:) Had a little trouble deciding on fabrics, but think I have it figured out. I'll be sending 2 or 3, but leave my name out of the drawing --- someone else's turn to win! :)

I will give this a try for 2 blocks.
Sue

Great!
We now have quiltpartner for 2 or 3.
I've finished 2 and have the 3rd partially cut out: 3
And Sue will try for 2.

So we're up to a lovely wall hanging or lap quilt.

Anyone else care to join in?

I wish I had the time this month! I hope next month won't be so busy.

Robbi

I got my third block done today! It's such an interesting pattern to do!

So we're now at:
Kay - 3 here
quiltpartner - 2 or 3
Sue - will try for 2

What a pretty wall hanging this could be! There's still time to join us!

I would like to do this one, but just two, it is a bit late.
A complicated look, but good instructions.

Put me down for one Kay. I'm just about done with it.

I'm chicken!

I am going to try and get 2 done.

Petalpatsy -

Why are you chicken?? Not sure I get it - but I can be a little slow...

Kay, I sent out 3 blocks today. I had fun doing this block, it's a keeper!

Mine went in the mail today. I love this block!

Current status:
Kay - 3 done & here
quiltpartner - 3, on their way
Sue - will try for 2
calliope - 1, on its way
tuppermom - trying for 2
buteau3rd - 2

That's looking like we're shooting for 13. I really like how this block sets together when the sashing is the same color as the side triangles (muslin in our colors). The link below goes to one of the pictures on Quilter's Cache for this pattern all done. It makes the sashing look like it was pieced or the ribbon boxes appliqued on. I can't wait to see them all together!

Here is a link that might be useful:

I finished my blocks tonight - pretty easy! I will be mailing 3 instead of 2 after work tomorrow!!

This is a great block!
Sue/polardream

Current status:
Kay - 3 done & here
quiltpartner - 3, on their way
Sue - 3 whoo, hooo!!!
calliope - 1, on its way
tuppermom - trying for 2
buteau3rd - 2

So we're up to 14! That is a very respectable number for a nice lap quilt! We're beyond wall hanging now! Yay!!!

This block really is simpler than it appears to be when you first look at it. I don't understand why it's rated as a level 3 difficulty on Quilter's Cache. I really enjoyed pairing up the fabrics for each quarter of the block. Using a darker tone of the same color on the outside of the quarter as you use on the inside, really gives it a more 3 dimensional look. It's old fashioned without being boring. I was so glad I got to pick a pattern, because this one had really caught my eye.

I have one volunteer to help with the name drawing for this month's block. I'll need one more, since I do want my name in the ring on this one!

Just let me know if you'll be available to be on the forum either the evening of the 31st or the morning of the 1st. We'll coordinate times for the big event!

Being an older person, but a newbie quilter, I sure did agree with the "three pins".........oh, well they are done.

Update: I received quiltpartner & calliope's blocks in yesterday's mail. They are SOOOO pretty! The old fashioned looking prints are just perfect! I'll try to get some pictures taken to post on the Google docs page later today.

They arrived 2 days after the postmark date, so the mail delivery time is MUCH improved over last month. I don't know what the postal service's problem was in September!

Current status:
Kay - 3 done & here
quiltpartner - 3, arrived
Sue - 3 whoo, hooo!!!
calliope - 1, arrived
tuppermom - trying for 2
buteau3rd - 2

Sue/polardream, your blocks arrived today. Such nice deep tones! They really set the others off so nicely!

The link below will take you to pictures of the blocks received so far, including one with them laid out together. I think they're just fantastic! And I think they'd be even nicer with a natural muslin sashing!

Here is a link that might be useful: October 2010 Block Pictures

Oh Kay.......you 'done good' on choosing this one. I'm loving the really happy combination of fabrics. Wouldn't this make a really cute baby quilt for an old fashioned nursery?

Well, I managed to get 1 block made. The dog knocked my iron off (he went under the table and got tangled up in the cord) and it is not working right. I can't make blocks without my iron! I will mail the block in the morning and hope it makes it to you on time.

Mary

buteau3rd,

Your 3 blocks arrived today, and I love them! I haven't seen such vintage looking fabrics in ages. They're just perfect for this project.

Calliope mentioned how perfect this would be as a baby quilt, and that sweet little duck fabric just confirms it! They all go together so nicely!

And thanks for sending the extra one! I know you were only planning on sending 2!

Thanks Kay,I started to collect fabrics a long time ago. Just happy that they are ok and got there on time.

tuppermom, your block DID arrive and the vintage fabrics are adorable!

It's finally the day to choose the winner of October's lotto. I'll need 2 volunteers. One will receive the list of participants with a number for each block, and the other volunteer will pick one of those numbers to determine the winner.

I'll try to check back on line at the start of each hour until we have 2 people on at the same time. Anybody out there?

Thanks, Kay

I'll be around at one p.m. Kay

but I'm online now, Kate

The list of blocks & numbers was sent to calliope, and then a helpful forum user picked a number.

The winner of this month's lotto is................

buteau3rd!!! Congratulations!

Besides winning this month's blocks, you may also choose an upcoming month's pattern & colors. Your month will be next March. Please let me know if you'd like to make that choice or leave it to the moderator.

And again, congratulations! Your blocks will go out in the mail tomorrow.

Kay

OMG!!! I can't believe it! YAHOO!! I think it is so much fun when you win. Just thinking.......maybe the reason I don't win more is that I never enter.
Marge

Yes, Marge, my mother always says "you'll have a better chance of winning the lottery if you'd just buy a ticket." Congratulations!

Linda in CA

Congratulations! Marge! You'll have to show your quilting friends down there what we all are up to:) Enjoy the blocks & be sure to post pics of how you assemble them!

~Cindy

Congratulation Marge! From the picture that Kay posted, the blocks look like they will go together nicely.

Mary