November Block Lotto Sign-Ups

14 years ago

Hi everyone!

First off, I would like to thank Calliope for taking over the past several months.

You did a great job and I really appreciate the help you've given.

Thanks Calliope!

This month, let's do a scrap friendly block. A scrappy trip around the world. Bonnie has us making 'tubes' and using a seam ripper to create this super easy block. We'll follow her instructions to make 12" finished blocks.

This one really is easy to do and whips up quickly.

Here's how it works...

You may enter from 1 to 3 blocks. For each block you send, your name will be entered once.

Please put your blocks, along with a slip of paper with your real name, address, and FORUM name, inside a plastic baggie.

Let's follow common lotto and block swap rules in regards to fur, smoke and scent free, 100% cotton materials to be used.

Please include one dollar (or e-mail me for alternatives) to cover postage for sending on to the winner.

Blocks need to reach me no later than NOVEMBER 30TH to be entered.

The November winner will be drawn on DECEMBER 1st.

Also, please add your name to the map if you haven't already, and if you name is drawn, I'll send a fat quarter along with the blocks. Thanks!

Cathy

Here is a link that might be useful: GW Block Lotto Map

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vicky4x4
14 years ago
Are you having us put one color down the center of the block or are we going totally scrappy?

Vicky~

Here's one I made with red down the center:
vicky4x4
14 years ago
Sign me up for three and please send me your address.
Directions for block:

Here is a link that might be useful: scrappy trips
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Cathy, I am going to take a big huge stab at your problem - looking at it purely from an analytical, new piecer standpoint (as I do with all my work) I think the problems may be a combination of what you are doing- that because of the many seams, exponentially result in the block being to small in different areas. From my experience- please don't be offended if you know & already do this- these hints solved most of my problems. * you may be stretching the diagonal when you mark it - try laying it on a fine grit pc of sandpaper & mark it lightly with a fine pencil accurately. Now stitch it a thread width from the line - use an open toe presser foot if you have one - not the 1/4" with the little fence. Go ahead & sew the bonus - then cut between the 2 with scissors to avoid stretching with the rotary cutter if that's possible. *(Ricky Tims says) Press the stitches on the seam side and flip the piece up to the right side and press again (I like to add a shot of steam w/out moving the iron) *Use fine pins to match those points and seams - I find that if the center points are off - the block gets shortened and I lose the 1/4" at the outside. The more seams in the block - the worse it is off -as if that too little thread width in the beginning keeps negatively multiplying (You can tell, I'm not a mathematician). Your block is pretty - everyone has helped me immensely on this forum, and I hope some newbie, simpleton suggestions from me are helpful. As a seamstress, I want to produce the best work and I strive for exactness, so when I had some problems with a similar block, I read and read and this is what I came up with that solved the problem.
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woodenzoo
Original Author
14 years ago
1. Vicky4X4 - 3
2. Woodenzoo - 1-2

That's really pretty Vicky! Love the border!

Let's make these totally scrappy. I kind of like the overall mottled look going totally scrappy will give.

And thanks for adding the link! I was in a hurry to get to bed last night and it shows. LOL ;)
Email on the way...
Cathy
Michelle Reynolds
14 years ago
hello
I have just finnished sorting all my fabric, and have a big box of scraps so this is great timing.
please put me in for 3, I need to reduce this scrap pile.
michelle
cindykg23
14 years ago
I thought I might skip Nov, it gets crazy, but I can't resist making more blocks! So put me down for 3. Michelle, I'm with you - great way to reduce the scrap pile. Mine is taller than I am:):)!
woodenzoo
Original Author
14 years ago
1. Vicky4X4 - 3
2. Woodenzoo - 1-2
3. Micyrey - 3
4. Quiltpartner - 3

Michelle and Cindy, e-mails are on the way. :)
Cathy
calliope
14 years ago
I still have to do my paper piecing blocks for November, and it gets hectic here too with my business as holidays approach, but Cathy, I love this pattern and have all I need on-hand, so put me down for one. If I can make more, I will. What a wonderful, old-fashioned quilt that would make.
itsmesuzq
14 years ago
Count me IN on this one; November is busy but I can't pass this one up. What a great way to use up scraps and learn a new block. What a pretty and fun quilt this will make...

Please put me down for 3.

Susan
woodenzoo
Original Author
14 years ago
1. Vicky4X4 - 3
2. Woodenzoo - 1-2
3. Micyrey - 3
4. Quiltpartner - 3
5. Calliope - 1
6. Itsmesuzq - 3

Calliope and Susan, e-mails are on the way!
Cathy
woodenzoo
Original Author
14 years ago
1. Vicky4X4 - 3
2. Woodenzoo - 1-2
3. Micyrey - 3 Received
4. Quiltpartner - 3
5. Calliope - 1
6. Itsmesuzq - 3

Michelle, your blocks came in today's mail. Lovely blocks!

I've got my 2nd block cut, now to find some time to sew...
Cathy
woodenzoo
Original Author
14 years ago
1. Vicky4X4 - 3
2. Woodenzoo - 2 (here)
3. Micyrey - 3 (Received)
4. Quiltpartner - 3
5. Calliope - 1
6. Itsmesuzq - 3 (Received)

Just updating the list to show that Susan's pretty blocks arrived. ;)
Thanks Susan!
Cathy
cindykg23
14 years ago
finished my 3 days ago, but can't seem to get them to the PO - sick little boys, & I've not been doing so great myself. Will get them out tomorrow, promise!!
woodenzoo
Original Author
14 years ago
1. Vicky4X4 - 3
2. Woodenzoo - 2 (here)
3. Micyrey - 3 (Received)
4. Quiltpartner - 3
5. Calliope - 1
6. Itsmesuzq - 3 (Received)
7. Stitches - 3

Welcome aboard Nancy!

Quiltpartner, have you received my e-mail? I know that GW mail sometimes doesn't go through, so if you haven't received it, could you please send me an e-mail.
Thanks! (And hope that you and the boys are feeling better soon!)
Cathy
woodenzoo
Original Author
14 years ago
1. Vicky4X4 - 3
2. Woodenzoo - 2 (here)
3. Micyrey - 3 (Received)
4. Quiltpartner - 3
5. Calliope - 1 (Received)
6. Itsmesuzq - 3 (Received)
7. Stitches - 3

Updated the list. (Lovely block, Calliope!)

Cathy
hazelnutbunny
14 years ago
Hi Cathy~
I have one block finished that I'd like to send along. I wanted to be sure I could at least get that finished before signing up. :O)

Melissa
cindykg23
14 years ago
I'm getting worried - seems awhile ago that I mailed my blocks. If you don't have them by Fri, let me know & I'll track them.

~Cindy
woodenzoo
Original Author
14 years ago
1. Vicky4X4 - 3
2. Woodenzoo - 2 (here)
3. Micyrey - 3 (Received)
4. Quiltpartner - 3
5. Calliope - 1 (Received)
6. Itsmesuzq - 3 (Received)
7. Stitches - 3
8. Hazelnutbunny - 1

Welcome aboard Melissa! Email is on the way. ;)

Cindy, I'll keep you posted. They probably will be here tomorrow (Thursday). I didn't get ANY mail today and that's unusual.
Cathy
hazelnutbunny
14 years ago
I sent my block off today. I hope it gets there quick enough with the holiday next week!
Thanks for letting me play with ya'll this month! :O)
woodenzoo
Original Author
14 years ago
1. Vicky4X4 - 3
2. Woodenzoo - 2 (here)
3. Micyrey - 3 (Received)
4. Quiltpartner - 3
5. Calliope - 1 (Received)
6. Itsmesuzq - 3 (Received)
7. Hazelnutbunny - 1

Melissa, I'll keep an eye out for your package and let you know when it gets here.

I had mistakenly put Stitches on this list, so it's been updated. Sorry for any confusion.
Cathy
woodenzoo
Original Author
14 years ago
1. Vicky4X4 - 3
2. Woodenzoo - 2 (here)
3. Micyrey - 3 (Received)
4. Quiltpartner - 3 (Received)
5. Calliope - 1 (Received)
6. Itsmesuzq - 3 (Received)
7. Hazelnutbunny - 1 (Received)

Cindy and Melissa, your pretty blocks arrived this afternoon!
Thanks!
Cathy
vicky4x4
14 years ago
OOPs! I will work on these TODAY!!!!

Vicky
vicky4x4
14 years ago
Done/mailed
woodenzoo
Original Author
14 years ago
There you are! I was starting to worry about you Vicky.
I will let you know when they arrive.
Thanks!
Cathy
woodenzoo
Original Author
14 years ago
1. Vicky4X4 - 3 (Received)
2. Woodenzoo - 2 (here)
3. Micyrey - 3 (Received)
4. Quiltpartner - 3 (Received)
5. Calliope - 1 (Received)
6. Itsmesuzq - 3 (Received)
7. Hazelnutbunny - 1 (Received)

Vicki, your wonderful blocks arrived yesterday! :)

A special "Thank You" to all for completing your blocks and getting them to me in such a timely manner!

Just a few more days till we have a winner of all these great blocks! Good luck to each of you!
Cathy

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