November Lotto - How Charming - Almost Closed

[TeresaK]

WOW PALS did we ever have a very sweet month filled with adorable festive fabrics that were perfect for these blocks. You ALL did a FABulous job stitching up some beauties. I can see the LOVE you put into each one.
With these being such an easy quick blocks I decided to have the * picker choose 5 names this month - YEA!!! CONGRATULATIONS go to ...
* FLO - Florence
* MEPEACE2 - Katy (Could be those extra tickets for bring a friend
* Oasis - Linda (YEA!!!)
* Secret Santa #1 - Nope sorry can't tell
* Secret Santa #2 - Nope sorry still can't tell

HAVE A GREAT TIME PUTTING THIS QUILT TOGETHER!!!!
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WELCOME ALL!!! It is MERRY November!!!! Time to be THANKFUL and ENJOY the HOLIDAY Season with your Friends and Family. EVERYONE is WELCOME!!! So find a friend (5 tickets each) and come join the FUN!!!

THIS is the LAST TIME to Play if you are a SECRET SANTA. Please PM me for it to be a SECRET!! If you WIN your blocks will be sent to your ELF.

* This is NOT a SWAP. It is a place to practice and enjoy making new or old blocks and luckily WINNING enough to make a FABulous QUILT!!!!
* Sign-ups let me know who wants to enjoy stitching some blocks unless Life Happenings get in the way.
* COMMUNICATION is the Key. There is NO stupid question so please ask away and let everyone know how you are doing.
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We will be stitching up 2 blocks to make this "How Charming" Christmas quilt. You will be using a ...
* 4-Patch Block (please use (4) 5" squares)
* Make a Square in a Square block: (1) 5" square; a 1.5" x 23.5" strips Coordinating fabric to sew around the square and (2) 6" triangles cut on the diagonal).
SEW Let the FUN BEGIN!!!! PLEASE FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS or you will be ripping out and that is SEW NOT FUN!!!


DIRECTIONS: YOU MUST MAKE A TEST BLOCK - I need to re-do mine as I stupidly did not square up to 6.5" before adding my (not the right size) triangles - Oh my, my. Now I need to frog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ6WSuf ... Z6WSuf4IbU
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* Block size: 9" x 9" (DO NOT SQUARE-UP to 9", Please)
* CHRISTMAS MERRY FUN Print Fabrics
* Coordinating Fabrics: Polka Dots, Stars, Straight Cut Stripes, etc
* The ONLY Solid you will need is Kona Cotton White. I picked up some from JoAnns 784626014114 (OR) a GOOD Quality WHITE (not off white) Solid. I almost goofed.

BEFORE MAILING - - -
* CHECK YOUR MEASUREMENTS - Blocks MUST BE ABLE to be Squared to 9"
* PLEASE DO NOT Square up your blocks.
* PLEASE add your Address Label to the FRONT Corner of each block
* Place ALL blocks in ONE LARGE BAGGIE.
* The Kitty is paying this month as a MERRY CHRISTMAS and in Thankfulness of your generousity over the year!!!!!

WAYS to RECEIVE your WINNING tickets ...
* 1 ticket = (optional) WHO was/is your FIRST BEST FRIEND
* 1 ticket = Let me know you are interested
* 1 ticket = for every SET of 9" NON-Squared up blocks
* 1 ticket = Post a picture of your FIRST block
* 3 tickets = Be a SECRET SANTA
* 3 tickets = Post a TRACKING NUMBER by November 27th
* 5 tickets = bring a friend and you both send blocks

MERRY STITCHING!!!!
RECEIVED - - -
TeresaK - Teresa ... 5 sets; BF; no trk needed
Secret Santa #1 ... 9 sets; BF; Trk
WeSignificant - Valerie - 8 sets; FB; Trk
mepeace2 - Katy ... 6 sets; BF; Trk
Behappy83 - Shirley ... 3 sets; Trk
Secret Santa #2 ... 8 sets; BF; Trk
Rose92 - Linda W ... 8 sets; BF; Trk
Oasis - Linda S ... 8 Sets; BF; Trk
FlorenceM - Flo ... 8 sets; BF; Trk

[TeresaK]

GrannyParlor (Pat) - WELCOME BACK!! You have had a long journey to get through and I am thrilled your dear hubby is now in remission. You are always welcome

Caroline1947 (Caroline) Now that the thread is up and running I hope you will be able to join us. Wish you lived closer as you would always be welcome to share my fabs.

My first best friend that I can remember was when I was in the 5th grade and we had just moved to New Canaan, CT from NYC. We were both were playing the violin in the Orchestra . We had so much FUN goofing off playing runs but also playing and practicing together. I really missed her when we moved to Greenwich, CT.

Looking forward to hearing stories and seeing your JOYOUS blocks this month!!! FINGERS CROSSED for you ALL!!!!

*** REMEMBER - The Kitty is paying this month as a MERRY CHRISTMAS to you ALL and in Thankfulness for your generousity over the year!!!!!

[mepeace2]

I will give this a shot. But need to get white. I think charm squares will work

My best friend is Shirley. My best quilt buddy.

[WeSignificant]

Thinking, looking for what I may have left in Xmas fabric.

[Oasis]

I LOVE this pattern Teresa! Had not seen it before. Already have a quilt in mind for the pattern.

I would like to join for the November Lotto.

[Oasis]

Here are 2 sets. I have ordered more Christmas fabric, so will make more when it arrives:

[TeresaK]

WELCOME BACK Linda!!! I always LOVE when I hear that my choice is making Pals Happy. Great blocks you posted!!! Hope you enjoy the journey of finding some festive Christmas fabrics to play with

Valerie - Hope you also find some wonderful Christmas fabrics. Wish you lived closer so we could sew together

Katy - I am happy to know you are feeling better, enough to join us this month.

Secret Santa #1 - WELCOME!!! That is a great BF story. I don't dare post it though. Don't want to give you away.

*** I watched the video again especially the section where El sews the triangles on and then squares it up to 9" - not 9.5".
So AFTER you sew your triangles on please TEST your block to see if it measures 9" giving you your quarter inch seam on ALL sides.

Happy Stitching to you ALL!!!!

[WeSignificant]

Teresa has approved my fabric so I will do 8 blocks

[TeresaK]

Valerie - It was a joy to be woken up with a picture of Splendid Christmas fabrics and you joining us this month. Merry Stitching ;

[mepeace2]

Six sets done except for white LOL My girlfriend Shirley will be sending some. She is my best friend. Is it all right to include with mine???????????????