JANUARY 2013 Lotto Block - POPSICLE STICKS - Scrappy Strips - Packages all Rec'd - Picture posted

[TeresaK]

UPDATE: January 2015 - What a FABulous Quilt Jacquie put together with her UFO "WINNING" LOTTO BLOCKS!!! It is wonderful to see it stitched and ready for some quilting and then on to those Hugs and Love. Thanks so much for sharing!!!




Congratulation's to the First Winners of 2013.
JACQUIE - Customs # LC574583015US - Rec'd ... picture posted
JODIE - 9505 5108 9937 3036 5266 19
JOANNE - 9505 5108 9937 3036 5268 79 ... Rec
PAT - 9505 5108 9937 3036 5263 43 ... Rec
** Expected Delivery date is February 7th for US and about 2 weeks for Jacquie - ENJOY!!!!!

We had a wonderful month with some very delightfully colorful blocks. Hope you post some pictures when you make your quilts

Hi Pals - I hope you all enjoyed the Christmas Festivities and will be Ringing in the New Year with Lots of hopes and dreams for all the projects you want to start and finish this year. It is my hope that these Plans include joining us this year for lots of fun, finding a New Block you really like and possibly WINNING ENOUGH to MAKE a WHOLE QUILT plus getting to know more about your Pals.
IT IS TIME to get started on the New Years Lotto Blocks! WOOHOO!!!! I predict it will be another GREAT Year and I am looking forward to seeing some new Pals join along with all our Faithful ones.
I FOUND IT!!!! Many of you have been asking to do a Strip Block and I found the PERFECT one that has some character while being Fun, Fast and Easy. It is even endorsed by Eleanor as she has the pattern for sale!!!! We will be making the "Popsicle Stick Block.
http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponline/p ... sp?i=33945
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[/url] These are the color samples to find your inspiration of what you might choose from your stash. Your choice of colors. Also click on the above link to show you the whole quilt. It is Scrappy Happy Time!!!


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The 16.5" block is made up of 4 sections of strips using 2.5" strips. See the Picture
Section A = sew (3) 2.5 strips together & cut into a 6.5" x 6.5" block
Section B & C = sew (3) 2.5" strips together & cut (2) 6.5" x 10.5" blocks
Section D = sew (5) 2.5" strips together and cut a 10.5" x 10.5" block
The dark lines in the picture are your seam lines when you sew the sections together. You will need to trim 2 sides of each section before you sew them together. Leave the other 2 sides to make sure you have the right size block for the winners to square up.

***** The hint for successful blocks is to check the measurements of your strips after you sew the first 2 together and after adding each of the next strips and also to make sure the line on your ruler is lined up on each strip seams when you cut to ensure no crooked blocks - I know you can do it!!!!
* Block size = 16.5"+ unfinished blocks
* See the picture for samples of colors and fabrics
* No SOLIDS, Novelty or Metalics
* Please MEASURE to check the block size BUT DO NOT SQUARE THEM UP
* Attach a name label to the upper FRONT corner of EACH SET of blocks
* Please have them to me by the LAST DAY of the month.
* LET THE NEW YEAR BEGIN WITH A FREEBIE MONTH - SEND NO MONEY

* 1 ticket = Signups by 5th of JANUARY (no commitment obligation)
* 1 ticket = for each 16.5"+ block (made from the A-B-C-D sections)
* 1 ticket = for every 4th block you send
* 1 ticket = if your block reaches me by the 31st
* 1 ticket = for Poetic bribes

LET THE FUN BEGIN - "HAPPY STITCHIN"!!!!!!!!!!!
neonbrooch - Sonya ... 4 blocks ... Rec'd
shelly322002 - Jacquie ... 4 blocks ... Rec'd
Gramajojo - Jo ... 4 blocks ... Rec'd
Maryq - Mary ... 4 blocks ... Rec'd
jgirlt2 - Jodie ... 4 blocks ... Rec'd
Grannysparlor - Pat ... 4 blocks ... Rec'd
LuckyGemini - Gail - 4 blocks ... Rec'd
MsSewNSew - Debbie ... 4 blocks ... Rec'd
Quiltgram8 - Velda ... 2 blocks ... Rec'd
TeresaK - Teresa ... 2 blocks ... Rec'd
Oasis - Linda ... 2 blocks ... Rec'd
Morgans4 - Joanne ... 8 blocks ... Rec'd

fanquilt - June
marslaura - ? - Yea, a 3rd Newbie - WELCOME!!!!
Vovoa ... Sandy ... WOOHOO A 4th Newbie!!!! - WELCOME!!!

[maryq]

You know I'm IN

Guess what I'll be doing New Years Day

[gramajojo]

This one certainly looks easy enough! Teresa really challenged our creative instincts last year. I can probably get a few done in between trying to find my floor and cutting table.

Jo

Edited to ask: Teresa, these are springy and summery type colors, right?

[TeresaK]

Hi there
The colors are a mix. You can see some Springy, Summer and some light to medium Fall prints. Some light to medium purples. Just nothing to dark or it will stick out when you put the quilt together.

You will be sewing the 4 (A-B-C-D) sections together to make a 16.5" block. Make a sample first to find the right 1/4" seam making sure your 2.5" strips are the right size. Very similar to last months strips but we are putting them together differently.

*If you choose not to sew the 4 sections together then please put all 4 of them in one baggie and mark on the outside (1) 16.5" block. That will be fine as well.

Oh Silly, Silly me. There are NO POINTS - YEA!!!!!!!!
For me I just have to watch out in making sure that my inside strips are 2" and the outside strips are 2.25" AFTER I sew them all together before I cut them to the right size block.

Hope this clears everything up - Feel free to ask. That is what I am here for. I think once you sew your sets of 5 strips and sets of 3 strips you will get the hang of it and have a WOOHOO - HAPPY STITCHIN' PARTY!!!

[shelly322002]

i too will have a shot at this
looks cute!!!
xxx

[fanquilt]

Hiya Everyone,

I've never done this before so lets see if I understand.

Section A = sew 3 strips together and cut into a 6.5" x 6.5" block
Section B & C = sew 3 strips together and cut (2) 6.5" x 10.5" block
Section D = sew 5 strips together and cut a 10.5" x 10.5" block

1. Take colored scraps and no solids and make a 16.5 square.

The 16.5" block is made up of 4 sections of strips using 2.5" strips.

2. Make 4 of them of the 6.5 and join them to make 16.5" square.
3. Then send to Therese right?

If so I'll do a few 16.5 blocks.

June

[TeresaK]

Hi June - Looks like you have everything right ... but not sure about your #2.
It should read ... Make 1 of each section A-B-C-D and join those to make the 16.5" block.

ENJOY - I know you can do it and make some AWESOME BLOCKS!!!

[shelly322002]

hi all, well i've started the year off in style... sewing!!!

here are my 4, i hope you approve! i've tried to mix them up a little...
i will get them posted asap...
i REALLY, REALLY, REALLY WANT TO WIND THIS ONE!!!!!!! lol...
love jacquie.xxx

[TeresaK]

Jacquie - WooHoo - HAPPY DANCE! Very lovely choice of fabrics and THANK YOU for posting them. I see inspiration for all to come join us!!!!!

[Oasis]

Here are 2 from me.

Great instructions/diagram Teresa!

And Jacquie your beautiful blocks with all the florals, inspired me! My sewing table is a mess, but was fun to get out all of my floral scraps. Most are already in the 2 1/2 inch strips, so just needed to select my layouts.



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