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March 2023 Lotto!
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March 2023 Lotto!
Here's the news you've been waiting for!
http://sewmeblog.blogspot.com/2014/11/b ... -2014.html
Welcome to March Lotto. This link will take you to the directions for this months block. Look at the picture of the completed quilt, this is what our end goal is. The winner can hopefully arrange the blocks in a rainbow type pattern. Each color flows into the next. The cutting directions are in the picture below it. I recommend cutting your white first.
As in the PICTURE of completed block, EACH block should be it's own colorway. ie: all strips yellow, all strips green, all strips blue and so on. What colors you use is up to you. Think RAINBOW! But if possible, do not make them all the same. You can start with a strip that is 11 x 3 inches so you can square it up and have accurate cuts. Or those of you who are thinker ahead (that would not be me!) and already have 2 1/2 inch strips cut, will only need to cut your lengths.
Practicing once again 1/4 inch seams, accurate cutting. Lets see if we can get our white squares in a perfect diagonal with the corners crisp and matching!
Mary's Note: I've made a couple practice ones. When they say "scant" they mean SCANT!! On my machine I set the needle for 1/4" then moved it over like 3 "clicks", so maybe a couple threads worth shy of 1/4". I also cut my strips a couple threads wider than 2.5". I know every machine is a tad different, but that's what worked for me.
Here's one practice... You'll notice it is a little wonky in the middle? Hench "practice"
Once again you will mail to me, Valerie will have a couple busy months with weddings etc and will be back probably in May! Any questions, check with Val!
Here's few in different colors... I'm thinking this is the look Val is going for...at least I hope so!
RECEIVED:
Maryq 7 blocks (made more, but sending only the good ones
Maryz 8 blocks
Chriss 4 blocks
Kathy R 8 blocks
Valerie 7 blocks
Teresa. 6 blocks
That makes 40 blocks if I added right.
http://sewmeblog.blogspot.com/2014/11/b ... -2014.html
Welcome to March Lotto. This link will take you to the directions for this months block. Look at the picture of the completed quilt, this is what our end goal is. The winner can hopefully arrange the blocks in a rainbow type pattern. Each color flows into the next. The cutting directions are in the picture below it. I recommend cutting your white first.
As in the PICTURE of completed block, EACH block should be it's own colorway. ie: all strips yellow, all strips green, all strips blue and so on. What colors you use is up to you. Think RAINBOW! But if possible, do not make them all the same. You can start with a strip that is 11 x 3 inches so you can square it up and have accurate cuts. Or those of you who are thinker ahead (that would not be me!) and already have 2 1/2 inch strips cut, will only need to cut your lengths.
Practicing once again 1/4 inch seams, accurate cutting. Lets see if we can get our white squares in a perfect diagonal with the corners crisp and matching!
Mary's Note: I've made a couple practice ones. When they say "scant" they mean SCANT!! On my machine I set the needle for 1/4" then moved it over like 3 "clicks", so maybe a couple threads worth shy of 1/4". I also cut my strips a couple threads wider than 2.5". I know every machine is a tad different, but that's what worked for me.
Here's one practice... You'll notice it is a little wonky in the middle? Hench "practice"
Once again you will mail to me, Valerie will have a couple busy months with weddings etc and will be back probably in May! Any questions, check with Val!
Here's few in different colors... I'm thinking this is the look Val is going for...at least I hope so!
RECEIVED:
Maryq 7 blocks (made more, but sending only the good ones
Maryz 8 blocks
Chriss 4 blocks
Kathy R 8 blocks
Valerie 7 blocks
Teresa. 6 blocks
That makes 40 blocks if I added right.
Last edited by maryq on Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:44 pm, edited 8 times in total.
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Re: March 2023 Lotto!
Yay, I will be working on these this weekend. Nice block. Ready, set go.
Psalm 48:10 Isaiah 41:10
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Re: March 2023 Lotto!
Nice job Mary. I have 2 colors cut. Give me a week or so and may I can make some progress
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Re: March 2023 Lotto!
Mary I have looked at your block and think I can see what you mean by wonky. I would recommend when sewing the strips together that you alternate directions of the seams. I am not sure if that is what you are referring to but worth a try.
A Friend is God's way of making sure we never walk alone!
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Re: March 2023 Lotto!
MaryQ, thank you for posting the other photo with several blocks. QS in Rockport has a scrap basket. A person can fill a quart bag for $6. I found pieces wide and long enough that were worth buying. But, based on your first block, I was ready to post that I would sit this month out. Now seeing more blocks, I might be able at put a few together. I will text pictures first, so I don't mess up the lotto. Hope that's OK.
Lyn
Lyn
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Re: March 2023 Lotto!
Yes Mary you got it!
Lyn I have scraps upon scraps upon scraps. I can send you some.
Lyn I have scraps upon scraps upon scraps. I can send you some.
A Friend is God's way of making sure we never walk alone!
- Marilynsgrammy
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Re: March 2023 Lotto!
I have 3 done, and one ready to sew together. Hoping to finish it up tomorrow and have them in next weeks mail
Psalm 48:10 Isaiah 41:10
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Re: March 2023 Lotto!
I need to dig in the scrap box and see what colors I can find. Is the light fabric white on white?
Lori
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Re: March 2023 Lotto!
I have 4 cut, 3 more to cut. Will get to sewing sometime. I worked my last OT shift last night No more, I am too old. Free sew tomorrow but not sure what I will work on.
A Friend is God's way of making sure we never walk alone!