Block Lotto – January 2025
The Game of Contrast We are going for the ultimate colour contrast with this months block …BLACK and WHITE! Just a little improv black “something” on a majority white background will result in a modern minimalist piece like the one above. Download pdf instructions here. One 9 inch block = 1 ticket when returned to…
Read MoreBlock Lotto – December 2024
Half Square Rectangles While we are featuring this block in a festive tree shape the rectangular shape of this months block is versatile. Chose assorted greens or pastels varying values to increase interest. Download pdf instructions here. 4 half square rectangles = 1 ticket when returned to the December 2024 MQGV meeting. Good Luck!
Read MoreBlock Lotto – November 2024
Get Groovy! This month we take our inspiration from modern interior design trends with coastal colours and nature’s neutrals. Think wood, wicker, pale sage greens, misty blues, and opal (October birthstone). The wavy improv block construction will have all of us feeling groovy! Download pdf instructions here. 1 block = 1 ticket when returned to…
Read MoreBlock Lotto – October 2024
Pumpkin Patch Gather up all your orange coloured fabric this month and join us for this fun Autumn inspired block! Whether you strip piece or improv stitch with scraps your pumpkins will come together easily. Be sure to follow tips on varying pumpkin size and boarder placement to achieve a random pumpkin patch result for…
Read MoreBlock Lotto – July 2024
Value Added This month we have a very basic, easy block that uses colour value to make it pop! Select your colours/fabrics from stash carefully using solids, tone on tones, or suitable prints (no batiks). Audition your choices before stitching to make sure you get the desired effect! You will see the “value” in your…
Read MoreBlock Lotto – June 2024
Thinking About Transparency The recently announced QuiltCon 2025 Challenge sponsored by American Patchwork and Quilting has us thinking about transparency! This months block is inspired by one of the quilts featured on challenge page “Colouring Outside the Lines” by Liz Kuny. The look of transparency is achieved with the use of value. We invite you…
Read MoreShow and Share – June 2023
Catherine’s beautiful blue gradient quilt coat! Pat’s charming Police Public Call Box quilt. Netta shared her latest art works using her signature technique of skinny strips sliced, rearranged and then embellished. Joanne shows us her “big heart” Cindy shared this sweet little flower quilt. Liz’s temperature quilt is a stunner!! She challenged her self with…
Read MoreShow and Share – May 2023
Liz started off Show and Share with a lovely mug warmer she designed. The pattern has been published in a fibre arts magazine along with a pattern by her sister. Well done Liz! Della shared this Japanese style stunner. Susie’s large bright half square triangles gave her lots of space to practice free motion quilting.…
Read MoreBlock Lotto – May 2024
Shadow Boxes Shop your stash this month for you prettiest spring inspired print and matching dark background then have some fun sewing up the Shadow Boxes Block. Block finishes at 9 inches. Click here to download the Shadow Boxes pdf instructions. 1 block = 1 ticket when returned to the May 2024 MQGV meeting. Good…
Read MoreBlock Lotto – April 2024
You’ve Been Framed! This month we have you pulling out your solid fabric scraps and strips to play and have fun with colour combinations. We are making 12 1/2 inch blocks and ask that you make one for the draw and one for charity quilts. Whether or not you can make it to the April…
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