Block Lotto – March 2024
Improv Half Log Cabin Inspired by the quilts of Gee’s Bend this months Block Lotto block is an Improv Half Log Cabin. Start with a dark blue square and add strips to two sides using new or thrifted cottons. This a perfect time to practice ruler free cutting to achieve a little bit of wonk…
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Pointy Things! This months Block Lotto has us making the Delectable Mountains traditional block. Each block will measure 8 1/4 inch by 9 1/2 inch and you will have two! Click here to download the Pointy Things pdf instructions. 1 block = 1 ticket when returned to the February 2024 MQGV meeting. Good Luck!
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“Super Scrappy & Very Verbal” In 2024 we invite members to take up the challenge and make a quilt that makes use of scraps and delivers a message. The theme is “Super Scrappy & Very Verbal”. You have a whole year to show us what that means to you. There is no wrong answer. Get…
Read MoreBlock Lotto – December 2023
Scrap Happy! Pull out your smallest low volume white, cream and light beige scraps along with some high contrast solid strings and you have the makings for this fun block. Finishes at 12 1/2 inches. Click here to download Scrap Happy pdf instructions. 1 block = 1 ticket when returned to the December 14, 2023…
Read MoreBlock Lotto – November 2023
Wine Not! This months Block Lotto has us practicing curves while we create the shape of a wine bottle! Colour scheme is inspired by wine type “colours” – Burgundy, Claret, Merlot, Grape, Champagne, Rose, Red, White, etc. This is a good project for scraps and trying some interesting prints. Dig into your stash and have…
Read MoreBlock Lotto – October 2023
Disappearing Nine Patch How do you make a disappearing 9 patch block modern? Use lots of neutral! This month we will be using black together with our guild colours to create 4 unique 7 inch blocks. Downloadable printed instructions can be found here: Disappearing Nine Patch 4 blocks = 1 lottery ticket. No limit to…
Read MoreBlock Lotto – September 2023
Easy and Colourful We know you are all busy working on challenge quilts for our 10th Birthday Bash so Susan has found us a quick and easy block for the September Block Lotto. We will be using colours inspired by MQG Colour Inspirations for July 2023. Block Finishes at 10 1/2 inches. Download printable pdf…
Read MoreShow and Share – April 2023
Cindy created this adorable quilt for the Star Wars fan in her life. Laura shared her lovely spring green table runner Last summer Natalie was commissioned to design and make a quilt for RTOERO in celebration of their 55th anniversary. Check out her instagram post to see more of this fabulous quilt. Just look at…
Read MoreBlock Lotto – July 2023
Wave Action Inspiration for this months block lotto comes from a photo of the waves of Long Beach on the west coast of Vancouver Island. The instructions provide guidelines on creating gentle, shallow curves to make piecing easy. Be warned stitching curves can become addictive. Download printable pdf instructions here: Block Lotto July 2023 –…
Read MoreBlock Lotto – June 2023
Flower Power This months block is inspired by spring flowers. Construction is similar to Diane’s Block Lotto from March 2023 – Improv Spinners. We are cutting the triangles “improv” style. (Note – If you hate improv, I have added the ‘snowball’ method at the end of this document as an option.) Download printable pdf instructions…
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