Second block for Kathie

Here is a second block for me for May. I have a busy month ahead, so I know I won't get any more done. I'd like to donate this one also. This pattern will make a wonderful quilt for someone. Kathie L in Allentown

Clovers are in the mail to USA & UK

My clover blocks are winging their way to Laura in USA & Kate in UK

Have fun ladies - looking forward to seeing your creations ;-)

CathyC

Nine pineapple blossom blocks

I love, love, love this block! It's hard to believe I haven't had a chance to play since last September but when I saw this one I knew I had to carve out some time no matter what. I love the subtle influence of the gold and grey in the blocks. Really hoping I win this one - fingers crossed!



I also stitched up all the little bonus triangle squares too for the lucky winner.

Cheers~
Jenn

more pineapple blossoms

Here are four more pineapple blossoms for me.  That makes a total of 8 to donate this month.  This is going to be a fun one.

Janet S

Blocks received from...

This week I've received blocks from:

• Ellie
• Ginny
• Kathy S
• Liz
• Mary Mc
• Pat
• Terri

They're all beautiful, thanks ladies!

Nine pineapple blossoms

I had these done for the sneak peak, but it's taken me a while to get them posted. Another great scrappy block - fingers crossed again this month...

More Lotto Blox arrive

Today's mail brought 7 blocks from Elizabeth L. M. and Cyndi H.  Thanks for the beautiful blocks and the little notes!  13 blocks to go, I think.

Speedy blocks!

I actually received my first set of blocks as well -yesterday! - from Mary Mc. They were postmarked on the 2nd in Illinois and received in London on the 6th. Not bad at all. Thanks

Pineapple and Clover Blocks

Here are my pineapple blocks for this month. I have received four lovely clover blocks from Laurina.

clover arrived

Two more pretty little clover blocks arrived from North Carolina today.  Thank you LPB.  Love them!
Janet

Pineapple blocks

Here are my entries for the pineapple blocks. I really like this one!!! Sorry about the poor quality picture. They are really much brighter.

And my winnings from the clover blocks are coming in. I'll wait and post all at once so they will be easy to find. They are all so pretty.

WilmaNC

Clovers on the way

Wendy and Janet should be getting a package from me soon. Enjoy your blocks ladies!

Clovers en route

Just got back from the PO & clovers are in the way to British Columbia, Bethany, CT & Sparta, MO.

Clover blocks received

More packages arrived in the mail today.  I received gorgeous modern clover blocks from Kathie in Pennsylvania, Mary Jane in Georgia, and Toni in Oregon.  Thank you so much, ladies.  The blocks are great!
they're going to make a stunning quilt.

Janet

some pineapples

I learn so much from Block Lotto.

When Sophie announced the color requirements of this block, I kind of wondered about it.  First of all, I've never bought grey fabric in my life, so needless to say, there wasn't any in my scraps.  Going to the store and looking at it, buying some, and working with it was like an "ah ha" moment.  I love the greys!  Why have I not used them before?  They make such a rich neutral color.  They will be a nice stable element through these scrappy blocks.

 I also thought she was a little bit crazy suggesting that yellow/gold would be the unifying color.  Do you know how many different yellow/golds there are?  How can that possibly unify a scrappy quilt, I thought.  But as I've looked at the pictures people have posted, and these first four blocks of mine, I definitely see it.  The yellow/gold make a sort of warmth through the blocks that ties them together. It is much more subtle than say red, but it really does work.  I should know not to question Sophie's logic.

 I also followed her tip on squaring up at each step of the block.  It really helps to keep the size on track.

All in all, I love this block.  But I have been incredibly lucky and have plenty to work on here, especially with my new modern clover blocks.  So I'll be donating my blocks this month.  Here are my first four.  I hope to make more.

Janet S