April Block Lotto - Pick up Sticks

It’s Springtime!  

What’s more spring-like than daffodils and lilac trees blooming. 

April’s Block lotto palette has a wide selection of Spring colors to choose from.

This month's Pick-up Sticks block tutorial comes from the Empire Quilt Guild of NYC.  

We are making 61/2 inch blocks.

Fabric choices  - As always, keep it modern.

Background:  Solid white or white tone-on-tone

Pick-up-sticks:  Keep all 3 sticks mostly prints.  Feel free to mix in the occasional solid, but keep the tones in similar shades.

This months Lotto by Gail H

General Rules:

1. Make one quilt block (or more) following the pattern and colour scheme outlined in the monthly post.  For every block you make and bring to that month’s meeting, you will get one entry in the lotto.  If you are unable to attend the meeting, but really want to participate in the lotto, comment on this post or contact Philippa and we’ll try to work it out. Remember, you must be a member of CALMQG to participate.

2. The winner gets ALL THE BLOCKS to make a quilted project from them (guild reserves the right to vote on splitting up the blocks between more than one winner if there are enough entries).  If you win, the blocks become yours and you can use them in any way you choose.

3. We would like to see your finished project, either in person or pictures, within a year of winning the blocks.  You may continue to participate in and win subsequent block lottos during that time (at least for now…we may elect that you can not win again until you've shown your finished project).  After the year is up, you cannot participate or win again until the original project is finished.

4. Use modern fabrics that you like or love! If you are unsure about your fabric selection as it relates to 'Modern', just ask.

5. Have fun!  Keep in mind that (most likely) someone else will be taking home your block to incorporate into a larger piece and things must fit together (literally, …so keeping your block true to size is probably the most important thing), but you should also make it yours and enjoy the process!

6. Share with the tags @calgarymqg #calmqgblocklotto #calgarymqg on IG or on the Calgary Modern Quilt Guild Facebook Group. Have you tagged yourself #calmqgmember yet?

March Block Lotto - Sawtooth Star

Who would like a stack of easter egg pastel blocks just in time for Easter!!!

Some of us have been busy making no waste, 4 at a time flying geese for the Meadowland QAL, and I thought it was a great technique to share with you all.
Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter has a great tutorial for these, and she makes them up into a sawtooth star. She includes a cutting chart for blocks from 4" all the way up to 20".
If you have the Wing Clipper ruler, here is a link to the instructions.

We are going to make 12" blocks.  
We are going to reverse our colours.  The background will be the colour, and the star will be white.

Cutting

Sewing 4 at a time geese.
Follow directions in the tutorial to make 4 geese units with the coloured 7 1/4 square, and the white 4 in squares.

Are you using directional fabric for the white/sky? Here is some info from The Colourful Fabriholic on how to layer the squares so they all go the same way in the completed block. (case 2 and 3) Directional fabric for the background will automatically work with this technique giving 2 of each direction.

Trim geese to 3 1/2 x 6 1/2.
These are only slightly oversized. Because we have multiple sewers making blocks, it will help with accuracy. You will still need to be very careful, as some of mine were still a bit skimpy.

Stars - white, off white or sand, solid or near solid, low volume
Background - easter egg pastels Try not to go too much darker than the sample blocks. Let's keep these in prints this time, but keep that modern esthetic.

General Rules:

1. Make one quilt block (or more) following the pattern and colour scheme outlined in the monthly post.  For every block you make and bring to that month’s meeting, you will get one entry in the lotto.  If you are unable to attend the meeting, but really want to participate in the lotto, comment on this post or contact Philippa and we’ll try to work it out. Remember, you must be a member of CALMQG to participate.

2. The winner gets ALL THE BLOCKS to make a quilted project from them (guild reserves the right to vote on splitting up the blocks between more than one winner if there are enough entries).  If you win, the blocks become yours and you can use them in any way you choose.

3. We would like to see your finished project, either in person or pictures, within a year of winning the blocks.  You may continue to participate in and win subsequent block lottos during that time (at least for now…we may elect that you can not win again until you've shown your finished project).  After the year is up, you cannot participate or win again until the original project is finished.

4. Use modern fabrics that you like or love! If you are unsure about your fabric selection as it relates to 'Modern', just ask.

5. Have fun!  Keep in mind that (most likely) someone else will be taking home your block to incorporate into a larger piece and things must fit together (literally, …so keeping your block true to size is probably the most important thing), but you should also make it yours and enjoy the process!

6. Share with the tags @calgarymqg #calmqgblocklotto #calgarymqg on IG or on the Calgary Modern Quilt Guild Facebook Group. Have you tagged yourself #calmqgmember yet?

Have fun! 

February Block Lotto - Combo Unit

This months block is a half-square triangle Combination unit.

Anna Graham aka Noodlehead has a great tutorial using this block. She has called it ten-square, as she uses 10" squares, sometimes sold as a Layer Cake. These are great for scrappy quilters btw.

I have used solids, but it would be ok to use the odd print. Please use more solids than prints.

Blocks are due at our March Meeting.

Thanks, Susan M for your suggestion of this month's block.

Would you like to "Takeover" a month of Block Lotto? It's simple.  Just choose a block, a colour palette and make up a couple of sample blocks. (bonus, you have your block done early to enter in the lotto!

General Rules:

1. Make one quilt block (or more) following the pattern and color scheme outlined in the monthly post.  For every block you make and bring to that month’s meeting, you will get one entry in the lotto.  If you are unable to attend the meeting, but really want to participate in the lotto, comment on this post or contact Philippa and we’ll try to work it out. Remember, you must be a member of CALMQG to participate.
2. The winner gets ALL THE BLOCKS to make a quilted project from them (guild reserves the right to vote on splitting up the blocks between more than one winner if there are enough entries).  If you win, the blocks become yours and you can use them in any way you choose.
3. We would like to see your finished project, either in person or pictures, within a year of winning the blocks.  You may continue to participate in and win subsequent block lottos during that time (at least for now…we may elect that you can not win again until you've shown your finished project).  After the year is up, you cannot participate or win again until the original project is finished.
4. Use modern fabrics that you like or love! If you are unsure about your fabric selection as it relates to 'Modern', just ask.
5. Have fun!  Keep in mind that (most likely) someone else will be taking home your block to incorporate into a larger piece and things must fit together (literally, …so keeping your block true to size is probably the most important thing), but you should also make it yours and enjoy the process!
Share with the tags @calgarymqg #calmqgblocklotto #calgarymqg on IG or on the Calgary Modern Quilt Guild Facebook Group. If you would like help with either of those, contact your guild's Social Media Coordinator: Tamara Kerelchuk @ninjadesigns or @calgarymqg
Have fun! 

January Block Lotto - Tunnel Block

This month's blocks are super easy and fairly large so it won't take many blocks to make a good sized quilt!

I have chosen the Tunnel Block tutorial from Rachel Hauser. @stitchedincolor   www.stitchedincolor.com/blog//2016/09/tunnel-block-tutori...
Let's stick with Rachels guidelines. ...choose 4 fabrics per block that range from dark to light. Choose any colour you like - four fabrics in one colour to form a gradient. 

General Rules:
1. Make one quilt block (or more) following the pattern and color scheme outlined in the monthly post.  For every block you make and bring to that month’s meeting, you will get one entry in the lotto.  If you are unable to attend the meeting, but really want to participate in the lotto, comment on this post or contact Philippa and we’ll try to work it out. Remember, you must be a member of CALMQG to participate.2. The winner gets ALL THE BLOCKS to make a quilted project from them (guild reserves the right to vote on splitting up the blocks between more than one winner if there are enough entries).  If you win, the blocks become yours and you can use them in any way you choose.3. We would like to see your finished project, either in person or pictures, within a year of winning the blocks.  You may continue to participate in and win subsequent block lottos during that time (at least for now…we may elect that you can not win again until you've shown your finished project).  After the year is up, you cannot participate or win again until the original project is finished.4. Use modern fabrics that you like or love! If you are unsure about your fabric selection as it relates to 'Modern', just ask.5. Have fun!  Keep in mind that (most likely) someone else will be taking home your block to incorporate into a larger piece and things must fit together (literally, …so keeping your block true to size is probably the most important thing), but you should also make it yours and enjoy the process!Share with the tags @calgarymqg #calmqgblocklotto #calgarymqg on IG or on the Calgary Modern Quilt Guild Facebook Group. If you would like help with either of those, contact your guild's Social Media Coordinator: Tamara Kerelchuk @ninjadesigns or @calgarymqgHave fun! 

January Block Lotto - Raspberry Kiss

EDITED to add.....
Please pay attention to the block size.  They at 4 1/4 finished, so please make sure they measure 4 3/4. 

Calgary Modern Quilt Guild is excited to be announcing our first Block Lotto!

Since many of our members will be at Quiltcon for our February meeting, we are giving members two months to make their first blocks.  This will give our travellers an opportunity to participate as well. Blocks are due at the March meeting. You can bring them to the Feb meeting if that suits better.

Our tutorial comes from Rachel @ wooden spoon quilts. It’s her cute little Raspberry Kiss block. I’m sure many of you have already seen it popping up on Instagram.   

CLICK HERE FOR THE TUTORIAL. 

We are making our blocks in the original 4.25” size. They are quite addicting once you get making them!

With Valentines in just a few weeks I have chosen a colour palette of corals, pinks, purples and reds with some nice gentle low volumes for the backgrounds. I'm sure you all have a favourite fabric or two in your stash that will work for these little blocks.

Rachel showing off our sample blocks.

General Rules:

1. Make one quilt block (or more) following the pattern and color scheme outlined in the monthly post.  For every block you make and bring to that month’s meeting, you will get one entry in the lotto.  If you are unable to attend the meeting, but really want to participate in the lotto, comment on this post or contact Philippa and we’ll try to work it out. Remember, you must be a member of CALMQG to participate.

2. The winner gets ALL THE BLOCKS to make a quilted project from them (guild reserves the right to vote on splitting up the blocks between more than one winner if there are enough entries).  If you win, the blocks become yours and you can use them in any way you choose. 

3. We would like to see your finished project, either in person or pictures, within a year of winning the blocks.  You may continue to participate in and win subsequent block lottos during that time (at least for now…we may elect that you can not win again until you've shown your finished project).  After the year is up, you cannot participate or win again until the original project is finished.

4. Use modern fabrics that you like, or love! If you are unsure about your fabric selection as it relates to 'Modern', just ask.

5. Have fun!  Keep in mind that (most likely) someone else will be taking home your block to incorporate into a larger piece and things must fit together (literally…so keeping your block true to size is probably the most important thing), but you should also make it yours and enjoy the process!

6. Please attach you name to your block.