Modern Clover

Hi all,

I was able to do 2 blocks this month.

It is nice to be back with Block Lotto!

Jill

Kathie's Roses

Here are my entries for the month. I love the ease with which they go together. Kathie L in Allentown

4 more Fly's

Sophie,

Here is a photo of 4 more Wonky Fly's and a photo of all 7 of my blocks!

April Shoe Flies

Here are my 5 blocks for the month. This is such a cool block. I made 3 others that didn't measure up, but I may frame them and make a table runner or something....

Can't believe we are already to begin May! Take care all. Love all the ideas you are sharing about what to do with winning blocks...

Shelley

Wonky Shoe Fly

This month's 9 blocks.  They're a real stash buster - the solid orange and dark blue fabrics are my own self-double-dyed colourfast to 60 degrees, so am very confident about them not running when washing. The dark floral and the turquoise fabrics were given to me by friends when I helped them move house recently.  The purple floral, and the rosebud, the blue rose and the pink solid were given to my mum by friends she helped move house.

I also made an extra block (the one on the left of the pic below) as I used the third method and made blocks in pairs.  Plus another set of blocks  in all pink. Why? Well, I got confused and for some reason decided I needed 12 pieces of 11" fabric to make 9 blocks.  Yeah, I know, those brits are rubbish at maths!  And me a tax accountant by trade.  All I can say is life's worn me out this month and my number skills are suffering.

Then I read Kim's post about getting all excited about making the blocks and she made 80.  Eighty! It must've taken hours! I decided to be as enthusiastic as Kim but on a smaller scale, and made another 5 sets of the pink on pink vintage 1980s Laura Ashley fabric (again gifted by friends for helping them), like this pic below. I did them all on Sunday and it took all day. I think I'm probably slower than anyone else... but I enjoyed it.

So, the 9 blocks in the first pic are my entry for this month.  Plus the far left block in pic two to go in the pot.  And as I like these blocks so much and even though I won in January, I'm going to be naughty and not donate my chances this month, I want to win win win!

The other blocks in pink on pink in the bottom pic don't follow the rules of this month's Lotto and are just posted for fun as a sort of inadequately sized 'show & tell' chortle.  I've got some little bits of both fabrics left and shall be working out how to shoehorn them into some sort of setting to make the 12 blocks stretch to a baby's size quilt.  Eventually.

Lois

http://goblinfblog.blogspot.com/

my six!

I have fabric cut for three more, but I can't guarantee I will get them done in time, worst case scenario I don't...best I do right =) Here are my six for now

April Blocks

I'm new here, too! Shoofly was one of the first blocks I made as a quilter almost 14 years ago now. I think my flies are a little BIG, but hopefully not too many points will get sewn in.

I love traditional blocks and bright colours and really enjoyed the process of making these blocks. I used the third method listed and plan on using these blocks in a quilt I'm working on in my head - for next year!

Thanks for welcoming me in and please feel free to visit my blog at http://sewjoy.blogspot.com/

With Joy,
Sarah Vee

Wonky Fly blocks

Hi! I'm new here! Was excited when I found you. I love making random blocks, and winning them is fun, too, of course. I made three blocks and had a blast making them. I will retire in June, and I'm looking forward to having more time to sew!

If you're interested, here is my blog address:

http://giraffedreams.blogspot.com

Carol E.

My April blocks...

My April Shoo Fly

These are my efforts, and I'm donating my chances to anyone who hasn't won. I mainly used the 3rd method. I had trouble with these because I cut the center panels too big, and then when I tried to cut it down to 8.5" the corners and points got cut off. I had to try to rescue my samples by cutting down the middle parts, but then the total wasn't big enough so I had to add new corners using method 2. I would have been less frustrated to just have recut new sets. (I have my mother's frugal gene, even in the midst of this room with piles of fabric!). The yellow entry will end up with points cut off when used, so Sophie may not even want to include it in the batch. Back to my gardening!

Linda BigD

Kathie's total for April

Here are the 5 blocks I'll submit for April. I'm afraid I only got one more done after the four I did for the sneak peak. Kathie L in Allentown

April 2010 blocks

Here are my April blocks. It is a lovely spring day, warm and sunny. Happy Earth Day! everyone. Coralie

April Blocks

Here are five blocks for this month:

3 Wonky Fly's

Here are 3 Shoo Fly's from me. I may try to get more done before the end of the month. I have a few other things that need to get done also.

My Blocks are done

Here are my blocks for April. This was more fun than I thought it was going to be. I might have to try this block again.

here are some more

My five blocks for this month -- I'll donate my chances to someone who hasn't won yet!

More Blocks for April

Here are 5 more blocks for April for a total of 9. Please donate.

April Blocks

Here are my blocks for this month. These were fun and easy to make. Please donate. Thanks.

April flowers...

Here are the blocks I made for April - I did the third method, which created pairs of blocks, so there is an extra - though it doesn't really have great contrast, so it's probably not the most desired block of all - still, I am happy to throw it in the pot if it's considered worthy! Sophie, I'll donate my chances this month - too many blocks hanging around again, I really should acquire any more...

A Couple of Blocks

Busy Month ahead....

Here are two blocks.  Hopefully I'll have time to make more.