Each month Block Lotto block instructions are posted here on the blog.
Make as many blocks as you like and bring them along to the next meeting.
For each block you bring along and donate to the lotto draw, you will be given a lotto ticket:
1 block = 1 lotto ticket
2 blocks = 2 tickets
3 blocks = 3 tickets, and so on.
If you're the lucky winner of the lotto draw then ALL the Block Lotto blocks donated at that meeting are yours to keep.
At the April 2017 meeting, members agreed that Block Lotto blocks belong to the winner who can do with them as they wish. It is asked, however, that the quilt is entered into the group category of any competition entered.
Good Luck!
Blue & White Rail Fence block
Last week's snowstorm got me thinking about winter. I love the deep blue and cool white/gray of the snowy, winter landscape at night. So I went through my stash and pulled out medium to dark blue and cool white and light gray fabrics. This block is perfect for using up jelly rolls, charm packs and making a dent in some of the larger pieces of fabric in my stash.
To make one Rail Fence block:
Cut 4 cool white / light gray strips 2 1/2 " x 4 1/2"
Cut 4 medium / dark blue strips 2 1/2" x 4 1/2"
Place one blue strip on top of one white strip, right sides together. Pin on one long edge. Stitch scant 1/4" seam. Chain piecing makes this quick and easy. Press seams to the blue side.
You will have four blue and white units. Each unit should measure 4 1/2" square:
High contrast between the blue and white fabrics and careful placement of the stitched units are what make this block work. I like to take photos with my phone as I'm working to be sure I stitch everything in the correct order. Arrange the four stitched units like this:
Pin and stitch the top two units together and then repeat for the bottom two units.
You will now have two rows:
Pin the two rows together and stitch. Press seams to one side.
Voila! One rail fence block done. The block should measure 8 1/2" square.
This is what four blocks will look like. You can see the rail fence pattern emerging the more blocks you make.
Have fun making these blocks! I'm looking forward to seeing them at the December meeting. Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving.
