Like it!
Have lots of 30's to pick from.
You are choosing nice blocks.
Theresa

I like it, too, Linda. This will look so 'soft' when all the blocks are together. I might even join in on this one. I've been making the blocks each month but keeping them to put together at the end of the year.....but, you know how that is at my house. lol

SharonG/FL

My existing retro stash is from a baby quilt. I'm guessing you don't want little ducks and bunnies?
LindaB/CA

One down. A little "pickier" than the first two but I CAN DO IT!!!!!
I am having my grandson from France visiting for the next two weeks so want to get the blocks done asap.
Theresa

This post was edited by nannykins on Sat, Mar 2, 13 at 12:57

I saw comments about pressing. Any block with HSTs will have pressing issues as those corners make a lump. I always snip seam allowances at that point and press the way the point actually wants to go. It makes the block press flat and doesn't interfere at all.

So, feel free to snip here and there. The winner will thank you for it.

This post was edited by toolgranny on Sun, Mar 3, 13 at 9:44

Oh nuts! I had forgotten about snipping.....thanks for the reminder, Linda.

SharonG/FL

My blocks were all packaged up, ready to go when I read this. So the seams are not snipped. Sorry to the winner!
Theresa

That's not a problem, Theresa. Some seam allowances stay flat just fine. It depends a lot on the fabric. If the winner feels it is bulky, they can easily snip a few and re press it. Thanks.

I saw a video about snipping the seams, but I worried the seam would pull apart easier after a few washings. I just don't see why it wouldn't fall apart. Enlighten me please!

Here are my three for March.
Theresa

Bev, you must be careful not to snip the thread that holds it together, just the seam allowance up to the thread. Remember, when assembled and quilted well, there is no tension placed on that seam any longer, so it stays together just fine. You don't need to be worried.

OK, toolgranny. I'll just have to trust you experienced quilters and give it a try. Thanks for the explanation.

Here's my block for March. It's in the mail, Valarie.

These look great...hope to get some time this coming weekend to make a few.
V.

I am in for 3 blocks. They went together very quickly! I will mail them out tomorrow.
Sue

Wow, everyone's blocks look great. I'm not sure I'll have time to participate this month, but I hope to make at least one.

Lola

Busy month ahead...I knew if these were not done very early, they'd never get done!! I can picture all these blocks together to make a quilt for a very exquisite Bed and Breakfast with an antique bed! I didn't have a clue what '30's fabric' was....did some research and found it to look just like my grannie's house dresses!!!! :)

As soon as I saw the block Linda chose for this month and done in 30's, I just knew it would be a winner!!! These blocks will be awesome together!

SharonG/FL

All the blocks look great, but I have to admit ...I love those orangie colors Beth...so glad you had Grannie house dress....
I hope to find time and get some blocks made this weekend...just a few hours till the weekend is official for me!
V.

I have the fabrics cut out for my three and hope to put them together tonight. It's a versatile block and I love, love, love the 30's fabrics.

I have 2 blocks ready to go. I will get a picture before I pack them up. Mine are darker in color than most of yours so hope they will "play well"

Maryv

I have 3 blocks ready, and have emailed Valarie for the address. This will make someone a very pretty quilt.

Here are my Lotto blocks. I got them in the mail today.
MaryC

Here are my blocks for the March lotto
I am going to Niagara Falls, NY on Thursday and will mail them from there.

Maryv

Valerie, I sent you an email today for your address. I cut out 3 today, so hope to sew them tomorrow.

Valarie is out of town this week so if you don't hear right away, don't worry. I'll try sending it to you via gardenweb but if it doesn't come through, just wait till she gets back Sunday.

Then I'm off for two weeks starting Sunday. But, don't worry - I'll post April before I go.

I didn't have a clue what '30's fabric' was....did some research and found it to look just like my grannie's house dresses!!!! :)

LOL at this comment. I also wasn't quite sure what 30s prints were. This board is such a good learning experience. The first quilts I ever remember seeing were in fabrics like this, so it plunks a few memories. Since I've been quilting, it's become so much easier to look at fabrics and just get a sense of in what decade they were popular. I can spot a fifties or sixties print in a heartbeat.

Since I had to be out of town, my niece was kind enough to take my 3 blocks and post them for me. I hope!!! :) Valarie, please let me know if/when you get them??

Next stop post office! Hope it gets to you in time.
LindaB/CA

Linda..your blocks are adorable...no drawing until I get to see them up close and personal.
I just returned from a mini vacation in the new orleans....the mail was delivered and Mary V., Beth7happy, Nannykins (Theresa) and Mary C's blocks arrived. I'll take a group shot of all the blocks this weekend and post. As soon as I receive all the blocks, we'll do the drawing!
V.

Mine are going to the post office today, picture later.

As much as I love 30's fabrics, please do not put my name in the drawing for these beauties. I still have the Jan. blocks to work on and I am waiting for last Aug. blocks to arrive so I can put them together.
BTW, has anyone seen (or heard from) Kate lately? I sent her a note a few weeks ago and she has not responded.
Good luck to the other members.
Theresa

I had a hard time getting all these blocks in one photo...someone is going to be a very lucky winner!!

Theresa, I received two blocks after the Jan drawing that needed to be mailed to you and then Kate told me she had your blocks from last year...Anyway...long story short..Kate mailed me August blocks, w/ the March lotto...so I'll get these in the mail along with the extra Jan blocks today or Saturday at the latest.
You are going to be very busy at the machine!
V.

Oh I can hardly wait!!!!!!!
And these blocks look amazing!!!
Theresa

Here are my three that I mailed yesterday. They all look beautiful!

anyone on line...need someone to pick a random number so the winner can be selected....I'll stick around for 30 minutes or so...
V.

I'm here... a number between what and what???

Those blocks are just beautiful together!!! LOVE them!!

Those blocks are just beautiful together!!! LOVE them!!

pick a number between 1 and 21

The number is: 17 (first number that came to my mind!)

AND THE WINNER IS:...DRUM ROLL PLEASE......

BEV2009

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Congrats, Bev!!! soooo pretty!!

Bev...you are the lucky winner of 27 lovely blocks ( a few sent in blocks, but did not want to be in the drawing). This is going to make a spectacular quilt!
I will get these out to you by weeks end. Congratulations and enjoy!.
V.

Congratulations Bev!

Woo, hoo! Great haul. Congrats on your win bev.
LindaB/CA

Congrats, Bev! Great blocks.
Sue

Congrats to you!
Waiting to see how you will put them together.
Theresa

They are beautiful! Thank you everyone. I can't wait to make this.

Congrats Bev!