This is going to be a long post, so apologies in advance to those who have slow-loading computers. Each month there will also be a separate posting for that month, as we've always done. This 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. The winner will appreciate your efforts!

Here's the drill:
- each month there will be a designated block, you can send 1, 2 or 3 blocks

- all blocks must measure 12.5inches x 12.5inches with no more than 1/4" variation, please with your blocks 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

- you will have 1, 2 or 3 chances to win, depending on how many blocks you've sent in.

Blocks are to be mailed to Linda. She will arrange the collection and dispersal to the winner. If you need her mailing address, you may request it by sending her a message at linda at schultz-assoc .com

I will post the sign-up for the January Block in December if you want to get a jump on it! Happy stitching.

Sue/Polardream

We've tried to pick blocks that are fun and interesting and simple enough so that you can complete up to three of them in an evening or two. It's our intent that you can use fabric from your stash, without having to go buy something new with the exception of AUGUST and OCTOBER where I have specified KONA BLACK because blacks vary so much and we want the blocks to have some consistency. A certain amount of variation is great and it's what gives these group quilts their depth and character, but please, try to stay close enough to the themes so your blocks 'play well with others'.

Note:
- Where it says 'white,' that means solid white, white-on-white, or even a white with a very little bit of color print as long as it reads as white.
- Where it says off-white, beige, cream or tan that means any variation of beige; solids, tone-on-tone, small prints, etc.

The 2016 Blocks are:

JANUARY - Card
Trick White/ or WOW w/ 4 different 1930s print fabrics

Card Trick

FEBRUARY - Clover Blossom - Cream/Lt.
Tan/off white with green and 2 shades of same color for flower (purple/lavender, dark blue/light blue,
dark/light pink – you get the idea)

Clover Blossom

MARCH - Louisiana

1. White with Rich Red and gold - (KEEP the gold in the small triangle) OR

2. White with Dark Blue and gold (KEEP the gold in the small triangle) OR

3. White with Dark Green and Gold (KEEP the gold in the small triangle)

Louisiana

APRIL - Oh Susannah - Dark & light blue and yellowOh Susannah

Oh Susannah

MAY - Paper Pinwheels - White/WOW & any polka dot fabric

Paper Pinwheels

JUNE - Hole in the Barn Door - White/WOW w/Blue floral and another blue (Be sure to follow the changes to the instructions when this is posted!!!!)

Color 1 - Your blue to match center
Color 2 - I used off-white but any white or ivory will give nice results. Go by
your floral colors.
Center - Your 6-1/2" blue floral

JULY - Road to California - White or White on white with red and blue - The squares are red, HST are blue and white

Road to California

AUGUST - Dutchman's Puzzle - KONA BLACK and two batiks (darker batik for the inside pinwheel)

Dutchman's Puzzle

SEPTEMBER - Blue Chains (but not necessarily blue!!!)

Color 1 - Any bright / Color 2 - White or White on white / Color 3 - Black and white print (the print should be on the darker side for good value difference.

Blue Chains

OCTOBER - Log Cabin - KONA BLACK center / Cream/off white/tone-on-tone/light tan /Teals/
jades/ turquoise/purples

Log Cabin

NOVEMBER - Aunt Dinah - White/white on
white with red center and green Christmas-y prints --- Center
square is red (4-1/2” square) (Note changes to pattern because of the red center)

- FOR SOME REASON IT IS NOT LETTING ME PUT THE PHOTO IN HERE!!! I will have a separate post for the November photo!

Aunt Dinah