More for the Block Lotto

Here's the three blocks that I got done today for the Block Lotto.  This block is called Star-Crossed.

I'm going to try to finish my other four blocks for the month for the nine totoal blocks for the Block Lotto before moving on to Bonnie Hunter's Easy Street.  I like this look and want to make sure I get all nine chances to win.

Star-Crossed Block #2

Here's my second block for the December Block Lotto.  It was supposed to be a black star with the orange as the background fabric, but I must have fell asleep at the wheel and made the blocks backwards.  The light strips in the center are different than the other.  This is the end of these fabrics (black and orange).  I plan on making enough blocks (nine).  Most likely the blocks will be mailed to different winners.  I'll definitely be more careful when making other blocks.

December Block Lotto

Here's my first block for the December Block Lotto.  It's called Star-Crossed.  It's a 9" block that has a light, medium, and dark value.  I have yet to figure out how to make my camera do the black and white thing.  I'm sure it's on there somewhere.  I will play with the camera more tomorrow.  Again, another block that I just adore!

Easy Street - Step 3 Complete

I'm still hanging with the group working on Easy Street.  So far this Bonnie Hunter mystery quilt is not as labor intense as Orca Bay.  (Thank you, Bonnie Hunter!)  Here are my 64 blocks for Step 3:

Oh, and good news on the Block Swap Adventure.  A new leader has stepped up for the challenge.  Melissa Byerly will be our new administrator.  Thanks, Melissa!  We will miss Linda dearly.  We thank her for starting and organizing each months blocks.

New Project for 2013

Since it looks like the Block Swap Adventure will be ending, I plan to move on to a new project:
http://mypatchwork.wordpress.com/2012/12/01/textured-quilt-sampler-free-project/
This is a quilt of 25 textured blocks.  I will do a few per month.  I don't have a goal of when this has to be done.  I plan to learn some new skills.  I have not made any textured blocks as of yet.  This looks like an exciting scrap project. 

I didn't copy any of the pics from her site.  But if you want to see more, check out the Flickr Group:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/1933379@N22/

12 UFOs for 2012

Here's my UFO list of things to finish for 2013:

1. Dutchman's Puzzle
2. Easy Street
3. Split Star (Block Lotto)
4. Tumbler Charm
5. We Can Do It Skill Builder Sampler
6. Oh Susannah
7. African Violet (Block Lotto)
8. Cafe Mocha
9. Scrappy Christmas QA
10. Spring Mystery 2012
11. Heather Spence Fall Mystery 2012
12. 9-patch Baby Quilt
13. Chasing Chevrons

Since I don't plan on finishing any more quilts from now until the end of the year, here's a summary of my 12 for '12 challenge.  I finished FIVE of the UFO's on my list.  Here they are:

Finished 5/7/12 (February project)


Finished 4/23/12 (April project)


Finished 3/24/12 (March project)


Finished 1/21/12 (January project)

10/25/12 Finished OSU quilt for my niece.  Here it is front and back:

 

Twelve UFO Challege for 2012

Thank you, Judy, at Patchwork Times for having the UFO challege for 2012.   http://www.patchworktimes.com/2012-ufo-challenge/

Although I didn't complete all twelve quilts for 2012, I am happy with my accomplishments.

 

Here's to a great 2013!

December Block Swap Adventure

For December my block swap partner was Shannon from Idaho.  Here's a sneak peek of the block that I made for her this month.

Sadly this may be the last block for the Block Swap Adventure unless someone takes over the huge roll of organizing it.  Linda is moving on to better things.  I loved my time there and wish Linda all the best.  It was a fun Adventure!  Thank you, Linda, for all of your time dedicated to the swap.