CHRISTMAS in JULY LOTTO - Strip Blocks and/or Delectable Mountain - The WINNERs ARE - - -

[TeresaK]

My sincere apologies. With everything going on and hubby cleaning up dining table I had forgotten to mail these. They will be going out tomorrow with tracking numbers. I will post them.
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THANK YOU ALL for the VERY FESTIVE Delectable Mountain Blocks and Strip blocks you made this month. I LOVED them and they will make some very special quilts or projects. CONGRATULATIONs to 4 WINNERS!!!!
I can't wait to see what you make!
Bampish - Pam ... 9500 1148 6998 820 0885 65 ... Saturday
MaryQ - Mary ... 9500 1148 6998 820 0885 72 ... Saturday
MePeace2 - Katy ... 9500 1148 6998 820 0885 58 ... Friday
Oasis - Linda ... 9500 1148 6998 820 0885 41 ... Friday

MERRY, MERRY CHRISTMAS
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Hello Pals - WELCOME to CHRISTMAS in JULY!!!! *** This is a GREAT MONTH to start on all those Christmas presents and to JOIN if you are planning on being a SECRET SANTA!!!!

Many have asked me to make it EASY and I can't make it any easier than a Strip Block made using 12" Sandwich Papers or any other Lightweight Stabilizer. Start with a Folded 2.5" Strip, unfold and pinned with the crease of fold in the center. Other strips can be cut in different sizes between 2.5-1.5".

The Challenge block is the "Delectable Mountain" Block. Definitely need to watch your .25" seams and watch your cutting if using directional fabric.
* Mountains can be any Christmas Fabrics. NO SOLIDS
* Sky can be any Winter colors. White, Gray, Blue, Yellow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3v3ooO ... 3v3ooObPME



SEW Let's get those Christmas Fabrics out and HAVE SOME FUN!!!!

All are WELCOME Sign-ups are a show of interest in hopes that life happenings will allow you some time to join the FUN. This is a place where we LOVE colors, practice stitching and make wonderful blocks for ALL to dream about possibly WINNING. Take your time. Play with your fabrics choices. Choose some great contrasts. Do Not Rush and above ALL HAVE FUN!!!

BEFORE MAILING - - -
* Check Your Measurements to make sure your blocks can be squared to 12.5" AND you have the proper 1/4" seam allowance on the edge of your blocks BUT 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" Non-Squared up block
* 1 ticket = Mail with tracking by the 25th
* 3 extra tickets = if you make 2+ CHALLENGE blocks
* 1 ticket = (optional) Share a Special Christmas Picture

ARRIVED - - -
Bampish - Pam ... 8 DM; 7 Strip;
MaryQ - Mary ... 10 DM
MePeace2 - Katy ... 4 DM; 1 Strip block
TeresaK - Teresa ... 4 DM
Oasis - Linda ... 6 DM

[mepeace2]

Sign me up. Got some great Christmas fabric. I have made delectable mountain before I think. Just so you all know am ready for next years red white and blue. LOL Went to Joanns got 2.5 yards for 5 dollars. They had a 70% off sale.

[TeresaK]

Terrific Katy!!! Great to know you have made Delectable Mountain block. I had FUN doing them but they do require accuracy in cutting and .25" seams. I also learned that when it comes to cutting the sides off and then cutting into 2" segments - I found the middle and only cut one side to make sure I had a 2" cut on the last one. It will be FUN to see what everyone chooses for the mountains.
I saw the 70% Off coupon and they always have it on days we don't go in and it is 35 miles to the closest one - Go figure!!

[bampish]

Teresa, did you do up all those delectable mountains? In El's dimensions, she doesn't give finished sizes. Do they end up 8 1/2 by 12 1/2? By the way, they are very pretty.

[bampish]

Teresa, what are sandwich papers? I searched the internet for quilting sandwich papers, and it was not helpful. Can it be any lightweight thing, like interfacing? Or does it need to be something papery that can be pulled off? I do string blocks with lightweight muslin - the see through kind.

[TeresaK]

Hi Pam - Thank you for the kind words on my blocks. They were FUN to make and not as hard as I thought except when working with the directional. Had to pay attention a bit more
Yes they measure 8.5" x 12.5". I will post that above. for all to see. Have FUN stitching!!! Will be eager to see your first block

[Oasis]

Fun block Teresa!!

Haven't made these before so wasn't sure I could join this month, but they went together quick and only one seam to match. Win win scenario!

Here are 4 (but possibly more after a trip to JoAnns!):

[mepeace2]

Actually got two challenge blocks started LOL As they say Snow happens LOL

[TeresaK]

WOW Linda How fast you are!!!! I am thrilled you love the block. I have never made it before and thought it would look great with all the different Christmas fabrics. Have FUN shopping! Happy to give you a reason to FART - LOL!!!!

Katy - YOU GO GIRL!!!! Eager to see what you have picked out

[Oasis]

Good Morning Teresa.....Here are 2 more for our LOTTO. So I will be sending 6 blocks all together. Very fun to make!!

Linda S.