First a bit of old news.  Here are my clover blocks pieced and ready to back and bind.  I'm going to use a scrappy green binding.  I was thinking about doing a scrappy green border, but when I had it on the design wall, it seemed to detract from the clover too much.  I really love this quilt.  I'd never set anything on point before so it was a bit of a challenge for me.  I have a few clover left over that I plan to turn into a spring wallhanging.  Thank you everyone who helped make this beautiful quilt top.

And for a bit of new....here are some curved rail blocks for this month. I love batiks and have three more put aside that hopefully I will have time to sew...but for now...here are 6 blocks for me.

And also....my violets are packed and ready to go to the post office in the morning to start their trip way down south.

That's it for now....
Janet S

Block Lotto Inspirations

Just thought I'd share a few photos ...

First, a quilt top made from my modern clover winnings. I love how it turned out, and it is on the top of my pile to quilt and finish! Thanks so much to everyone who sent me blocks!


These next two are charity quilts. I had these great panels, but I wanted to make the quilts a bit bigger. The block lotto checkerboard blocks were perfect to add some interest to the top and bottom. Thanks, Sophie, for all the interesting blocks you choose!



Thanks for the inspiration,
Wendy F

Clover Top

Here's the top, mostly done. A colorful batik strip border followed by another black one are in planning, but I thought you might like to see it this far along.

Clovers are in the mail to USA & UK

My clover blocks are winging their way to Laura in USA & Kate in UK

Have fun ladies - looking forward to seeing your creations ;-)

CathyC

rho's 2 blocks are in the mail for Wilma!

Make something pretty, you lucky quilter!

Mailing your Modern Clover Blocks

If you made modern clover blocks last month, you should have email from me with the mailing info.

Please take a second to make sure the number of blocks that I have for you is correct.

If you see any errors or you didn't receive the email from me, please let me know ASAP and I'll revise/re-send as needed.

April 2011 Recap

In April, 50 quilters made 372 Modern Clover blocks–enough for eight winners: Coralie, Janet, Kate, Laura Maree, Susan, Wilma and Wendy.  Four newbies joined us this month: Heather, Marie, Tina and Toni.

Congratulations again to the winners and welcome to the first timers. Even though there was no "newbie luck' in the drawing today, I hope you will stick around and play some more.

Here's the list of the blocks we made:

• Andi - 2 (donate)
• Andra - 5
• Barbara B - 10
• Brenda - 8
• Cathi - 2
• Cathy - 8 (donate)
• Cheri - 10
• Coralie - 10 *WINNER*
• Cyndi - 10
• Ellie - 9
• Gail - 5
• Ginny - 10
• Heather - 10 *NEW*
• Irene - 4
• Janet S - 4 *WINNER*
• Jill - 2
• Julie P - 8 (donate)
• June - 3
• Karen - 10
• Kasey - 4
• Kate - 10 *WINNER*
• Kathie - 10 (donate)
• Kathy S - 9
• Kim G (HK) - 6
• Kristin - 8
• Laura - 10 + 1 *WINNER*
• Laurina - 10
• Linnea - 6
• Lisa - 10
• Liz - 10 + 4
• LPB - 2
• Maree - 10 *WINNER*
• Marie - 10 *New*
• Mary Jane - 10 (donate)
• Mary Mc - 10
• Marybeth (MB) - 10 (donate)
• Michelle - 10
• Pat - 10
• Pokey - 1
• Rho - 2
• Sandi - 6
• Sarah - 6
• Sophie - 10 (donate) + 4
• Susan - 1 *WINNER*
• Terri - 4
• TIna - 10 *NEW*
• Toni - 10 *NEW* (donate)
• Vivi - 4
• Wendy F - 8 *WINNER*
• Wilma - 6 *WINNER*

April Clover Winner

I, too, would like to congratulate all the April winners. I am delighted but more than a little surprised that I was a winner this month since I'm a newer member and this is my second win. I usually don't win anything, so I'm amazed by this lucky streak. I thank you all in advance for the lovely blocks I'm sure to receive.

Happy Quilting!
- Wendy F

April Winners

I would like to congratulate all of our winners for April. I have been fortunate enough to win the blocks several times since I have joined, and that is unusual for me. I consider all of you my lucky quilt angels, and I do hope that the good fortune you all generate extends to your lives and your families lives. Bless you all, and thank you.
Good luck to all who take part in the May block lotto.
Thank you Sophie for your continued work to keep block lotto running smoothly.

Coralie from Canada

Fingers crossed?

I've just sent the list of names for the drawing today to Mary Jane.  If you are in it to win it today, it's time to cross your fingers and toes ;-)

There were a lot of donated chances which I spread among the 4 newbies and 19 quilters who have not yet won a set of lotto blocks.

Rho's last minute pair of blocks, pushed us over the number needed for EIGHT WINNERS.  Thanks,  Rho!

In just under the wire...2 from rho also

here ya' go.... Happy Quilting to All! I hope we win!!

6 Clover Blocks

In just under the wire. For some reason (life probably) I thought these were never going to get done. They aren't difficult. I think I was just distracted or something. I ended up with twice as many "petals" as I needed and half as many leaves (and no more of the cream fabric) and when I thought I was done this afternoon two of them had leaves upside down. Argh! Anyway, here are my six. Good luck to everyone in this months drawing.

Modern Clover

Hi all,

I was able to do 2 blocks this month.

It is nice to be back with Block Lotto!

Jill

Three Modern Clover by June

If I were lucky enough to win the blocks I would use the on point setting idea from Lyn Brown.

Once I found my 3.5 square ruler and my 6.5 inch rectangle ruler, these blocks were easy to get together.

Thanks again for the clear directions, Sophie!

June in San Diego

Clover blocks

Here are my 9 clover blocks for April!

Ellie

Modern Clover

Here are the Modern Clover blocks that I made. Good luck to everyone in the draw. Some pretty clovers this month.

Bless you all and have a safe Easter weekend.

Coralie in Canada

3 more for me!

Here are my total clover contributions for this month. Three have already been listed so it is only 3 more chances in this post!
I'm out of beige/cream stash. I have a great excuse to stock up again:)
Thanks for such a great block this month. I am completely enamoured with it. If only I win:)

Half a Dozen Clovers in Hong Kong

Here are my "April Flowers," which is kind of appropriate for here. The rains don't typically come til May.... and then it will be too late for the buds. There are three color ways, rose, turquoise, and coral. I am still waiting for my Stateside fabric order. Maybe for the May block.

2 more!!

Here are the missing twins from my previous blocks.

My April blocks (10 + 1 extra)...

Laura Randolph