I'd like to join the lotto. It sounds like a lot of fun and there are already some gorgeous blocks. Please email me the address to mail them.

I'd like to join the lotto. It sounds like a lot of fun and there are already some gorgeous blocks. Please email me the address to mail them.

I'd like to join the lotto. It sounds like a lot of fun and there are already some gorgeous blocks. Please email me the address to mail them.

Thanks Kate, will bookmark this swap for future use of those directions. I made a 2nd block today with the fabric I already had cut and it turned out better than the first 1 I made. So will be mailing this 2nd one for the Lotto later this week.

Best to you and many thanks,
Sandra

Kay,
My 3 blocks are on their way : )
Marie

Oops.... Marie,

Yes, I love your blocks, but they were supposed to go to Kate, rather than Kay. I plan to be mailing some birthday blocks in the next day or so. Kate, please send me your mailing address so I can forward them. Wish I had time to participate, but we're still moving our farm. And tending our new piggie litter.

Kay

Address sent to Kay, Marie, JaceysGranny and Dawn.

If any of you didn't get it, please let me know!

Kate

Kate,
Marie's blocks went in the mail to you today.

Kay

Bumping this one back up. Lots of time left to make a block or two for August. We have some blocks but not as many as I expected this month; this is going to make a beautiful quilt and would make an appropriate gift for a husband, father or son, as well as a pretty quilt for Fall!

I have three done, Kate and will try to get them in the mail by mid-week next week. My husband was in hospital and my youngest g'son has been sick, so g'ma has been watching him a few days until he is not contagious anymore and can go back to his sitter during the day. Been so busy here, and I also have a new kitten, and the garden produce is coming on. Yadayada. I made three more September blocks to replace the ones I used in a quilt and already stole two of them for a new (unplanned) quilt. So I may send the one jewel box I have done or wait until I can do more. LOL

Calliope...I'm exhausted just reading your email...hope you hubby and g'son are all on the mend very soon.

Kate, I may do another block...had a batik I fell in love with for this block that I've not made yet.
V.

Thanks littlehelen. They are both doing fine. My DH was dx as a new diabetic, so we are doing some serious learning on life-style changes. My sweet little babboo, who is 2-1/2 is about recuperated from a childhood illness making the rounds locally. Just in time for the first days of school. Wait'll next week when the incubation period is up and all the little rug rats come home and share. I spent part of my childhood in Europe, where HFM disease is as common as chickenpox used to be, but nobody had heard of it around here. I would be immune, but I have a feeling some adults could be playing catch-up with this one. ;-) Oh btw, my pics were done with flash, so they aren't as pretty as those already posted, but here are my August blocks. This pattern would be a real winner, and if I win them, I'll make my third Dutchman's Puzzle quilt.

Here's mine, Kate. I'll mail it this week. Lois

Kate, I finished 3 blocks today so I will try to mail them tomorrow.

Sue

Finally finished 2. As you might expect, ;-) the block works better if you interpret the directions correctly. I pressed the wrong way on the first. Then on the second things went quickly, but I inadvertently switched the fabric I wanted for the center. Oh well, they're done now! Sure hope they get there in time.

Wow - more yummy colors!

I used the no waste method and while it was fun/fast to make the flying geese units, it was a nightmare trying to get my final block assembled. I will definitely NOT use that method in the future.

I can't get to the PO today, but I'll mail it first thing tomorrow morning.

Kate, I noticed all the blocks made had neutral backgrounds? Should I remake since mine are colored outside the lines? No problem if I need to, I would put them on the mail before the week is out.
V.

Littlehen,

Sorry to butt in, but in case you need a quick answer...

Kate posted this on her original post: NOTE: I used a light background on my blocks, but I have already received some with gold and tan backgrounds. They are gorgeous! Use whatever you want, as long as the overall effect is autumnal.

Thanks Dawn!

V - your blocks are fine. Most I've received have light backgrounds but those that aren't will not be out of place. No worries!

Kate

Here is my block. It was mailed today.

Just mailed three to k8Orlando!

Pretty colors and good planning. I didn't keep anything but the extra triangles I stitched.

More squishies arrived today! We'll do the drawing tomorrow evening.

Kate

Dawnp... Yes I did see Kate's post...but I had a flash of C- chick guilt for not conforming...I'm happily over it now...thanks! :-)
btw: Everyone's blocks are gorgeouse! The lucky winner will have a beautiful quilt!
V.

We have between 30 and 34 blocks this month, I think!

I'll get a final count when I get home from work today and send out the list of names to a volunteer who will randomly assign numbers to the names. Once that's done, we'll have another volunteer pick a number. By the end of the day, these blocks will belong to someone. I have this vision of a pretty border with maybe some applique in a couple corners. No matter what your plan is, these will be fun blocks to have!

Later... K

How's this for an exciting lotto?!? 34 blocks and they are as pretty and vibrant as looking at fall foliage. Who wants to win them? I have a vision of many hands waving in the air and many voices shouting "Me! Me! Oh pick ME!"

So, who's on line and wants to help? I need someone to get the list - I'll send it by email - and then assign random numbers to the names. I'll also send you a link to a random number generator that makes this easy. Then you'll paste the numbers next to the names and send the list back to me so we both have it. Once I have it I'll ask someone else to pick a number and that number will indicate our winner.

I'm ready if you are!

Kate

I'm here Kate.

Thanks Calliope! I just sent the list and the link to the random number generator.

Back atcha, Kate.

OK, can someone other than Calliope post a number? We have 34 blocks but some quilters opted out of the drawing so there are 26 names entered. Please post a number from 1 to 26.

Ready, set, GO!!!

Hello? Anyone else there? I guess everyone is eating dinner right about now.

I'm going to go feed the dogs and cats and get our dinner started, then I'll be back.

Calliope, if you see a number posted before I get back and want to post the winner's name, go ahead.

Kate

7 SEVEN

Nannykins!

Congratulations, Theresa! YOu'll love these blocks!

Congratulations! So happy for you.
Sue

Oh wow!
I just got back from a week away with my daughters and am getting caught up on e-mail and the site.
What a wonderful surprise.
All those blocks look terrific. Can't wait to see them in person.
Thanks again Kate for all your work and to all you beautiful quilters.
Theresa

And since I have been twice lucky this year, Kate, please take my name out of the draw for Sept. and Nov.
Theresa
PS. Kate is probably saying "Oh no, mailing to Canada!"

Congrats! Now the pressure is on as everyone waits to see what you create.
P.S. Kate let us know if the postage goes over and we can chip in.

Wow, Theresa, twice this year. Good for you and congratulations. Be sure to keep us posted on your progress.

Cool!! Congrats!!

Congratulations Theresa!!

I'm sure you'll love the blocks!

Congratulations! We will be excited to see the quilt!

Twice lucky...!!! Wohoo for you! Looking forward to seeing your creations some day. Congratulations!
V.

Congrats Theresa!! :-)

Best to you,
Sandra

Congratulations Theresa! You sure got some pretty Fall blocks!

Gwen

Congratulations Theresa! Can't wait to see the finished quilt.
I know it will be beautiful!

Nancy

Very happy for you Nannykins! I thought fabrics this time around were particularly dramatic and this will make a wonderful quilt.

I can't wait to see what magic she works with these blocks. I wa eyeing a pretty apple print for sashing and border, in case I won them. Part of the fun is seeing what the winner does.

Now the pressure is on!!!!
Theresa

Congrats Theresa! I'm sure you will make a stunning quilt.

Lola