October 2017 Lotto Block - Scrappy Zig Zag - PACKAGES MAILED - Arrival Date is Saturday

[TeresaK]

Sweetpeadesigns - Linda H ... Made 6 sets but on her way to the PO was in an accident. Everyone is OK but it ruined her day as I am sure it would ruin any/everyone's day. Prayers for Peace and Comfort as you go through this recovery time or car and body.

THANK YOU ALL for an amazing month!! There weren't many of us but you ALL made handled the change really well and you sewed lots of blocks to make a FABulous month for the 4 WINNERS we were able to have. I am always WOW'd by your generosity!! I am proud to be your hostess
I had a GREAT TIME with all the Hands of the Pickers.
CONGRATUATIONS to the WINNERs ...
Annie (Dr's Nurse) picked ... SECRET SANTA #1
Dr. Sandhu picked ... SECRET SANTA #2
Monika (PT Tech) picked ... MARY
Ignacio (Costco Eye Tech) picked ... JOAN
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MY SINCERE APOLOGIES for this change. Thank you Linda Wayda. I had my first 4 blocks made but didn't see the difference. Ugh!
* If you have already made all the blocks you are making please let me know.
* If you haven't finished making your blocks please stitch the 2 placement block so that you have a SET of TWO.
** PLEASE PIN 2 OPPOSITE Blocks together to form a SET and Tag it with your name.

THIS IS THE TIME FOR SECRET SANTA to PLAY. Please PM me for it to be a SECRET!!!!!
Welcome to the OCTOBER LOTTO!
* 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 1 block - 2 DIFFERENT PLACEMENTS to form a Zig Zag Quilt - WooHoo!!!

* Block size: 12.5" x 12.5".
FABRICS: NO SOLIDS
FALL Theme Fabrics with MEDIUM Creams, LIGHT Tan - TOT's and Quiet Prints. PLEASE see picture and BONUS Tickets.
Chestnuts, Fires in the fireplace. Pumpkins, bears, deers in the woods, acorns, Fall candies. Oh the list of the Joys of Fall just keeps going!!! Trees rich in golden yellows, greens, burnt oranges, deep reds, purples, blues ... so many!!

DIRECTIONS: YOU MUST MAKE A TEST 4.5" SQUARE FIRST so your block will not be TO SMALL.
* Gather (9) Scrappy Fall Fabrics and 9 Scrappy background fabrics. NO SOLIDS, PLEASE.
* Cut each fabric into 2.5" Strips x WoF (You will get 9 sections to cut) OR use your scraps and cut 2.5" x 4.5". DO NOT UNDERCUT.
* STITCH 1 Fall strip and 1 background Strips together.
* Press to the dark side.
* Cut into 4.5" sections and square up. AGAIN DO NOT UNDERCUT
* Watch the PLACEMENT for each section before you stitch them together

BEFORE MAILING - - -
* CHECK YOUR MEASUREMENTS - Blocks MUST BE ABLE to be Squared to 12.5"
* 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.
* Please SEND $2-3 to help with shipping to the winners

WAYS to RECEIVE your WINNING tickets ...
* 1 ticket = Let me know you are interested
* 1 ticket = for every 12.5" Non-Squared up block

WAYS to RECEIVE your BONUS tickets ...
* 1 ticket = (optional) Favorite PIE and do you make Homemade Crust
* 1 ticket = Post a picture of your FIRST block
* 3 tickets = Blocks ARRIVE at my house by October 27th
* 3 tickets = bring a friend and you both send blocks
* 3 tickets = Be a SECRET SANTA
* 3 extra tickets = (OPTIONAL) USE 9 different Fabrics for the Creams/Tans TOT's that you can see the pattern AND 9 different Fabricsfor the Fall Print FABRICS
ARRIVED - - -
TeresaK - Teresa ... 10 blocks; FP
Purrfect-Lady - Mary ... 11 blocks; FP
Rose92 - Linda W; 11 blocks (opposites to Mary's); FP
Toekeyotow - Joan; 12 blocks, more being; FP
Secret Santa #2 - 8 blocks; FP
Secret Santa #1 - 4 blocks; FP is Mincemeat at Christmas time

[WeSignificant]

Directions for the block?

[TeresaK]

Whoops. Thanks

[sweetpeadesigns]

Hey All,

Each month I keep hoping life will let me participate. October is no different. I have back to back tests Monday and Tuesday of next week, 3 customer quilts to quilt, and training for the new in SC job. Hope everyone is enjoying fall, the weather here is finally supposed to come down out of the 90's. I love the block this month, even though I will have to buy some background fabs to be totally scrappy. Actually, I love everything about fall, not just this months block. Truly hope everyone is having a great week and will have a fabulous weekend!!

Hugs,
Linda

[sweetpeadesigns]

Oh, also, favorite pie is Apple (any kind of apple((deep dish, caramel, lattice crust, traditional crust)) you name it. Nope, don't make my own crusts. Maybe after I retire (Martha Stewart makes it look so easy).lol

Hugs,
Linda

[mepeace2]

Count me in for a few. Katy

My favorite pie is home made apple. Yes I make my own crust. And get apples from orchard. Gonna try knew crust this fall. Since I am determined to learn to cook better. LOL

[purrfect-lady]

This looks fun and I need a fall quilt! Count me in, Teresa! And my favorite pie? Hmmm... Sour cream lemon. It was also my brother, Jim's fave, so whenever I have a piece, I remember the secret smiles we always shared over our pie. But I also love raspberry pie. I have been making my own pie crust since I was 10 yrs old. My mom taught me to top all of my crusts with a cinnamon/sugar mix. Yum!

[toekeyotow]

I'll be making some more in the middle of the month. Kind of hectic right now. Ziggy Zag Ziggy Zag all the way.

Joan

Lemon Meringue is there something other than homemade crust?

[TeresaK]

Welcome Joan!!! WE have all month so no rush at the moment. Lemon Meringue is one of my favorites but I have never been able to make a homemade crust that is not dead weight in your stomach - LOL!!!

Welcome Mary!!! Happy to have you back with us. Hope your ATV trips were FUN!!! I know you mentioned wind one day. Your wind was probably a breeze to us. I have never heard of a Sour Cream Lemon Pie. Can you shre your recipe? I LOVE Sinnamon/sugar crumb toppings!!!

Welcome Katy!! Welcome back as well! Ever since I made Rob and Apple Pie that is always what he wants. He said it was better than his Mom's - WOW! He won't even eat an Apple Pie from Marie Callendars. My heart really swelled. I have have a box of Jonnagolds waiting to be made into a pie and some to freeze for a pie for the holidays.

Welcome Linda H!! Martha Stewart makes everything so easy. I should have invested in her company!!! The top on my Apple Pie is a crust with tiny little apples cut out of it and then placed all around the top. Thank goodness for templates!!!

I went over to Marta's and Jamie's house today looking for some fall fabrics to trade with them. I got lucky on the Light tans but I still need to go shopping at Debbie's tomorrow. 5th Saturday is hot for FQ's.
HAPPY SCRAPPY HUNTING and STITCHING!!!

[WeSignificant]

I need to check and see if I have this many fabrics. I doubt it. Will look next weekend when I bring my fabric to church for sew day.