Great block to start off the new year!

I made only one, but here it is.

Here are mine. I hope they aren't too dark.

My two blocks were mailed today....I really like this block!

Crrand1, your blocks are perfect. The quilt would be really boring if the blocks were too similar. Glad you joined in.

And, here they come. The pile is growing. Thanks Val and Lois. I already have Sue's and Theresa's. This is going to be a lovely quilt.

And mine. I like the secondary block effect you can get.

Theresa

So I am just starting quilting, bear with me. I wanted to make sure I wasn't completely horrible before starting the other two squares I would like to do. Is this acceptable or should I start over?

trying to get it all to line up was tricky :(

eterprincess -

It looks like you could use a couple of tips before you try a couple more. After you sew seach piece, I recommend you press them so they are really flat at each seam. Couple of questions for you - are you making 1/4" seams? You lost your points in a couple places and that could be the result of not sewing 1/4" seams. It also looks like you may have cut the blue pieces the lower left and upper right blocks in your picture too small. When you are finished and press the block, it should measure 12-1/2" x 12-1/2" so that when the blocks are all sewn together, the "finished" size of each block is 12". If you have any other questions, you can email me at:

susanyadon at gmail.com

I did quarter inch seams but then that made the larger blocks too big because they didn't have the half inch taken in with the seams and wasn't sure how to match them. Also wasnt sure if there was supposed to be a quarter inche left on the outside to join the blocks together. I will email you because it was all so confusion and could figure it how people had it so perfect to the corner then was wondering if that would be a problem when joining then

Welcome to the lotto, eterprincess!

Another tip is to measure your work as you go. For example, after you make the four patches in this block they should each measure 6.5" square. If not, correct them before moving on to the next step. It is a bit tedious at first, but measuring as you go really helps.

Another tip is watching tutorials on the web. There are several you tube videos showing different methods for making and squaring up HST's (half square triangles). When I first started I would make my HST's a bit bigger and then trim down, but find a method that works best for you.

Love your fabric choices ,,, very pretty!

btt

My blocks are done and I will mail it today or on Monday.

I loved doing this block! 3 on the way - posted yesterday.

3 of these are in the mail today.

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Just finished mine! Heading out to the post office shortly.

I have Beth's' and will anxiously wait to see Vasu's, Linda's and Carol's. This will be a great quilt.

Toolgranny - My blocks are also in the mail. You should receive them Mon or Tue. Are you still good with the $1 per lotto month given the increase in postal rates this week? That's what I sent for the entire year, but if more is needed (so you aren't shorted), just let me know and I'll send more. Also, I know the lotto is limited to 3 blocks per month, but for one month I sent in 4 blocks. So whoever wins that month will get a bonus block. Thanks!

I'm still good with just $1. Beth in Florida keeps sending too much so she's covering any shortages. Between Beth and I, we'll manage. But, thanks for asking!

hahahaaa toolgranny made me LOL with wine in my mouth!!!!!! <3

Linda,

I mailed the blocks just today (last week was crazy). Please don't include me in the drawing but I hope it reaches in time to mail them to the winner.

Vasu

Looking good!

Theresa

Love this block...going on this list of things to make!

And we have a winner! Beth in Florida. Sending off 27 blocks, Beth. Have fun with them.

Congratulations, Beth!

Lucky you, Beth. What a great quilt that will be!

Way to start the new year. Congratulations!

oh Wow!!!! I'm EXCITED! I LOVE those blocks, and blue is my color!! Wooohooo!! I'm really, really happy - thank you ALL so very much!!! oh gosh!! Yay!!

Congrats, Beth!

Lucky Lady! Enjoy assembling those beautiful blocks...congratulations:-)

Good for you! It will make a beautiful quilt.

Congrats, Beth. This will make a lovely quilt.

Oh my gosh!! I got the package of blocks today! They are sooo much more beautiful than I'd thought! LOVE each one! Thank you all so much! <3