LOTTO 2014 - November
Welcome to the November LOTTO!
(Posting this one early for those who want to get a jump on the end-of-year blocks.)
Valarie and I will not be coordinating the Lotto for 2015. If you are interested in taking it over, either as an individual or with a partner, please step forward. It's fun (really!) and it helps our forum stay fresh & interesting. Of course, we'll be happy to help you get started. Contact either of us if you have questions.
The lotto is open to all and new quilters are encouraged to participate. You will learn much and have fun doing it. Participate in as many or as few lottos as you want, but even if you don't like the current month's block think about doing at least one. It's good practice and the winner will appreciate your efforts! Typically, the winner receives enough blocks to complete a nice size quilt. It could be YOU!
November - MOON - This one is a TRIPLE Irish Chain and it makes a huge 22" block; just a few blocks would make a nice, large quilt. There are a lot of squares but they are all 2.5" x 2.5". The colors can be everything from black to gray to blue, with a light gray background.
These aren't the colors, but this is how the block is laid out. Each little square finishes as 2" (cut 2 1/2 "). Use your darkest color in the center where the yellow blocks are in the image. Then medium shades in the next two squares and light gray for the background.
Link to the pattern: Triple Irish Chain
And of course we need an inspiration picture!
The details:
- Each month there will be a designated block or theme; you can send 1, 2 or 3 blocks.
- The November blocks must measure 22.5inches x 22.5inches with no more than 1/4" variation.
- Please include name, mailing address, forum name and $1 to cover postage for the winning blocks (Any money left over at the end of the year will go towards prizes!)
- If possible, either attach your name to the back of each block or write your name in the seam allowance with a fabric pen so the winner knows who made the block. This is not a requirement, just a request.
- All blocks received by the last day of the month will be included in the lotto drawing, unless you request that your name not be entered. Some months you might want to participate, but don't really want to win the blocks. That's OK.
- You have 1, 2 or 3 chances to win, depending on how many blocks you've sent in.
Mail your block(s) to Valarie [littlehelen]. She will manage the collection of blocks and dispersal to the winner. If you need her mailing address, you may request it by sending her a message at littlehelen at comcast dot net.
REMINDER: The 2014 LOTTO is officially over with the November Moon block. There is no December block because historically none of us has enough time in December to make one! But please consider checking out the 4th quarter special lotto, posted in October 2014. It's a large and slightly complicated block but you have the entire 4th quarter to make it. It's a beauty and I think you'll want to give it a try!
It's been a true pleasure to be involved with the coordination of the LOTTO in 2014. Thank you all for your participation and interest. I love this forum and value this community of quilters, whether you participate or lurk! Hugs to all.
Kate
Happy quilting!
Comments (45)
11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
11 years agolast modified: 11 years agoRelated Professionals
Abilene Furniture & Accessories · Austin Furniture & Accessories · La Crosse Furniture & Accessories · Twin Falls Furniture & Accessories · Enfield Interior Designers & Decorators · Lawrence Interior Designers & Decorators · Decatur Flooring Contractors · Fort Smith Flooring Contractors · Miami Flooring Contractors · Great Bend Flooring Contractors · Waterbury Flooring Contractors · Elmira Flooring Contractors · San Diego Flooring Contractors · Missoula Flooring Contractors · Leamington Flooring Contractors- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
11 years agolast modified: 11 years agoFinished my November block on Sunday.... She's a big block!
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
I've gotten mine done. I'm not sure I like so much; what I thought was a medium grey fabric, now looks too light in my eye. This is why I don't do scrappy!
Oh well. It is what it is... I give permission to whomever wins it You do not need to use it if you don't wish. I won't be heartbroken either way.
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
I finished one block tonight and will mail it tomorrow with my October blocks.
Sue
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
This block is huge! I knew it was big, but when you put it together... this block is huge! This has the potential to be a spectacular quilt.
It goes together quickly even though it has lots of pieces - strip piecing is a beautiful thing, right? - and it's excellent practice for getting your seams to line up.
In this picture, the blue looks a bit purple but in real life it's blue.
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
Hi,
I just returned from vacation yesterday...aahhh it felt heavenly to be away! Before I start back in the weekly grind, I wanted to check on the November blocks. Thus far I have received blocks from:-Jen
-Polardream
-SharonG
-K8
-Littlehelen (me)Should I expect more blocks? If so, please let me know. I expect to do the winner on or about Wednesday, 12/3.
Thank you,
Valarie
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
thanks MRG...
WoHoo #3 is Sharon G...geezerfolk!
CONGRATULATIONS SHARON...our November winner!!!
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
- 6 years ago
So, it's taken 5 years and this is how I was going to see them together.
But then, I decided to take out the lighter 2 and use them for medallions or something and have ended up with this 44 1/2 x 44 1/2 square. Will be donated. :-)
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago- 6 years ago
beth7happy