JUNE LOTTO BLOCK - Star Spangled Patriotic Block - CLOSED - All is Well :) :) :)

[TeresaK]

Valerie has mailed her blocks with a tracking #.
With the blocks being SO BIG I have decided to have "3" winners!!
CONGRATULATIONS GO OUT TO ...
Sallyslim - Sally
WeSignificant - Valerie
Grannysparlor - Pat

Debbie asked that her tickets be divided up between everyone this month - THANK YOU DEBBIE for making such wonderful blocks to make a Pal a LUCKY PAL!!!
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Hello All!!!
You all made some wonderful Festive Star Blocks last month!!!!
I thought I would let you enjoy the Red, White and Blues once more with an EASY BLOCK using 5" charms or cut fabrics
PLEASE READ ALL the following criteria and watch the video for EASY directions ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhGFqbtP ... hGFqbtPrMc
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* Block size: 18.5"+ unfinished blocks
* Please WASH all Fabrics especially the Red's
* Your blocks will be made with small/medium RED Print's / Blue Print's Prints and Prints that include all 3 colors (see link below for sample ideas)
* You may also add some TOT's (see below link)
* WHITE's/OFF WHITE for the HST's.
* NO SOLIDS
* NOVELTY is FABulous here - See the examples in the video
This is the line that is shown in the video. I found it in QIAD's Quilt Shop Collections page. This is just a sample. Please use any fabrics that you have in your stash that are similar... DO NOT use the dominant TOT TAN Fabric
http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponline/f ... bric/46406

* The video shows some Tans - Please DO NOT use them
* If you use a stripe or check Print please watch that you cut straight with the pattern)

* Square up each 5" block before sewing them together
** WATCH YOUR POINTS. GREAT PLACE TO PRACTICE
** YOUR SEAMS SHOULD BE 1/4" OR A BIT LESS
** WATCH TO SEE THAT THE EDGES OF YOUR FABRICS ARE EDGE TO EDGE
** PLEASE MEASURE TO SEE THAT YOUR BLOCKS ARE 18.5"+
****** DO NOT SEND THEM UNLESS THEY ARE. IT IS EASIER FOR YOU TO MAKE CORRECTIONS WHILE YOU STITCH EACH SECTION TOGETHER
* DO NOT SQUARE THEM UP
* PLEASE "Name Tag" each block as they will be separated
* Please place ALL blocks in ONE LARGE BAGGIE
* Please SEND $2-$3 to help with shipping to WINNERS

WAYS to RECEIVE your WINNING tickets ...
* 1 ticket = Signups by 1st of JUNE (no commitment obligation)
* 2 tickets = for each 18.5" block
* 2 tickets = if your blocks reach me by the 20th of June
* 1 ticket = if your blocks reach me by the end of the June
WAYS to RECEIVE EXTRA TICKETS
* 1 ticket = for Poetic bribes
* 1 ticket = if your fabric has any color STARs / Stripes in it

ENJOY and HAPPY STITCHIN'!!!! LET THE CELEBRATION BEGIN!!!
RECEIVED ...

dforseth - Debbie ... 8
TeresaK - Teresa ... 4
QuiltGram8 - Velda ... 4
Sallyslim - Sally ... 4
Grannysparlor - Pat ... 2
Toekeyotow - Joan ... 2
WeSignificant - Valeria 4

CHANGE IN DIRECTIONS ******
*** Thanks to Debbie working up the sample block so quickly. She found and I agree that the block looks better if you start with a 9.5" white square in the center. Add the 5" colored squares to each corner of this square by folding them in half to make a triangle, press to get a crease, open and place the square in the corner right side to right side of the fabrics then sew on the crease. After you have added all 4 corners the white center of the square will measure 6.5". PLEASE measure to make sure of the size now and make adjustments before you go on. You will need to square this portion of the block to 9.5" before adding the outer squares. I needed to use a scant 1/4" seam.
**** To make the HST's using yardage instead of 5"sq's - - You will need an 11" sq of White and Color Fabric. Draw a line corner to corner then stitch scant 1/4" on each side of both lines. Place your block in front of you with the stitching making a "X". Cut down the middle and then across from side to side. Then cut on the lines you drew. WaaLaa 8 HST's Hope this helps

[dforseth]

Each fabric MUST have red, white and blue or a red fabric, blue fabric and white fabric? I am just making sure before I decide yes or no.
Thanks
Debbie

[TeresaK]

Hi Debbie - Welcome !!!!
Your block will contain Fab's that have Blue prints, some Red prints and some with all 3 colors like flags or fireworks.

When you watch the video she gives you a close up of some of the blocks. This will give you a good idea of what to use. Some of the blocks have tan stars which is totally OK.
I think I see some Bandanna Fab's in it also.
Any fabs that have the major colors reds and blues dominant are perfectly OK.

If you are still uncertain and want to post a picture of the choices you picked out feel free
I am sure you will choose GREAT!!!!

[TeresaK]

This is the line that is shown in the video. I found it in QIAD's Quilt Shop Collections page.
This is just a sample. Please use any fabrics that you have in your stash that are similar... DO NOT use the TOT TAN Fabric
http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponline/f ... bric/46406

[toekeyotow]

I'm in...even thou I missed the May 1st. sign up date. lol

[TeresaK]

LOL - Thanks Joan for giving me a giggle. I fixed it

[WeSignificant]

As Teresa knows, my son is coming to visit for 2 weeks on June 2 and will be staying until June 17. If I can get some done after that I will join this month. These look pretty simple. Will have to dig deep in the stash though I think for these fabrics.

[QuiltGram8]

I'm in again this month. Don't want to miss this one!!

I am going to be gone for the first week in June, but this looks like it will go very fast. So count me in!!

Velda

[grannysparlor]

I'm in again this month.
Thanks

[dforseth]

I'm in for four (4) blocks, maybe more. Fabrics are in the washer now.

Fabrics washed and ready to go. Test blocks made all ready to "rock and roll". Now I must start for the hand of the picker!!!!

Debbie